Finally Got Tired.....
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Finally Got Tired.....
....of tossin and turnin, hemmin' and hawin' and ordered the 3.42s today. Now help me with your suggestions for a torque converter.
Looking for mid 12s. Can it be done with TC and 3.42s ? Best time so far 13.14 with 2.73s, Predator performance tune, Corsa cat back, Blackwing, and runflats
My goals are:
1. Drivability. Dont want too loose a converter. Would still like to be able to take my foot off the brake on idle and have the car inch forward. I would like to be able to take long trips, 500+ miles or more, in the car if I should so desire, without being numb from engine noise.
2. Would like to still run my runflats but not averse to Goodyear Supercars. Not too interested in drag radials or ET streets, but wouldn't rule them out for the track.
3. I drag race about half dozen times a year for a total of about 15 runs. A few test and tunes and private events. But that could easily increase.
From what I have seen, my options are:
1. Stay with the stock converter.
2. Go to a slightly higher stall than stock, say the Pro Torque 2800.
3. Go all out with the SY 3500, sacrifice some drivability, and plan on buying tires.
Which option do you all suggest and why??
Looking for mid 12s. Can it be done with TC and 3.42s ? Best time so far 13.14 with 2.73s, Predator performance tune, Corsa cat back, Blackwing, and runflats
My goals are:
1. Drivability. Dont want too loose a converter. Would still like to be able to take my foot off the brake on idle and have the car inch forward. I would like to be able to take long trips, 500+ miles or more, in the car if I should so desire, without being numb from engine noise.
2. Would like to still run my runflats but not averse to Goodyear Supercars. Not too interested in drag radials or ET streets, but wouldn't rule them out for the track.
3. I drag race about half dozen times a year for a total of about 15 runs. A few test and tunes and private events. But that could easily increase.
From what I have seen, my options are:
1. Stay with the stock converter.
2. Go to a slightly higher stall than stock, say the Pro Torque 2800.
3. Go all out with the SY 3500, sacrifice some drivability, and plan on buying tires.
Which option do you all suggest and why??
Pro
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From: Northeast IN
Re: Finally Got Tired..... (EB20003)
I got my 95 LT1 Z28 into the high twelves by using a Vigilante 2800 stall, beefed up A4, and 3.42 gears. (had headers, cat-back, and 1.6 RRs too but gears plus TC gave me about .5 sec by themselves).
The LS1 would do even better with this kind of set up. I would definitely get a 2800-3000 stall converter (Vigilante is a VERY nice unit), 3.42 gears would be perfect, and get the A4 built up a bit with a shift kit or better. An A4 can be made to really handle the horsepower. You sound like you are on the right track.
The gearing is the primary factor for your long trips, you will be tacking around 2400-ish with 3.42s, I believe. The TC will be fully locked up by then because you will be in overdrive at this point.
[Modified by TeamSpeed, 7:07 PM 4/21/2004]
The LS1 would do even better with this kind of set up. I would definitely get a 2800-3000 stall converter (Vigilante is a VERY nice unit), 3.42 gears would be perfect, and get the A4 built up a bit with a shift kit or better. An A4 can be made to really handle the horsepower. You sound like you are on the right track.
The gearing is the primary factor for your long trips, you will be tacking around 2400-ish with 3.42s, I believe. The TC will be fully locked up by then because you will be in overdrive at this point.
[Modified by TeamSpeed, 7:07 PM 4/21/2004]
Racer
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From: Va, Beach VA
Re: Finally Got Tired..... (TeamSpeed)
See sig. The convertor I have could have came from the factory this way. I would go atleast 3000 for a stall the str I would call some of the manufacture
for that info(2.0?) made a world of difference and no drivability problems.Btw it knocked off 3/10s and that is with the Michelin runflats for tires. Also went from a 2.xx to 1.79 60 ft times. :yesnod: :yesnod:
for that info(2.0?) made a world of difference and no drivability problems.Btw it knocked off 3/10s and that is with the Michelin runflats for tires. Also went from a 2.xx to 1.79 60 ft times. :yesnod: :yesnod:
Instructor
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From: mission b.c.
Re: Finally Got Tired..... (EB20003)
i ran a13.04 w/almost your same mods but w/3.15 rear .first time at the track since installing slp lt headers and hiflo cats. with zo6 tires heated up ,still spun them for the first 30' and again in 2nd . 1.94 60' 12.95 1/4, 107.5 mph. after talking to mike at yank i ordered the ss3200 which he estimated should put me 12.65 -12.75 and w/ 3.42 about 12.50 with good traction .with et streets maybe 12.30.
