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Old 07-13-2019, 07:45 PM
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Well because of some unforeseen scumbag acts... Vette mod plans are going way way slower than planned... 1 7/8” ARH and xpipe installed... circle D 3000 torque converter ordered and here... plans were 3.42s, cam, and supercharger... but like I said one scumbags acts caused me health and $$$ problems... so modding process has declined to a creepy slow crawl!!!
would it make any gains or just pains just installing and running the t.c. With out the other planned mods?? I don’t know when I’m going to be able to afford the other stuff on my list... and really itching to use what I have!!! Thoughts???
thanks guys!!
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If you're installing a new torque converter my understanding is that you'll also need a new tune to accommodate the higher shift points. If that's not a problem, I say hell yes. It will wake your car up like you wouldn't believe.
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yes have the Converter installed and tuned don't forget the tranny cooler and yes enjoy the car it will be a blast to drive and will still get fairly good gas mileage compared to a cam and supercharged version should be good for mid to low 11's in the 1/4 which makes that stout on the street
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A good converter is the best first mod on a LS powered car. Enjoy.
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Huge Thanks for the help guys!! I was always a pro street guy.. we had to run high rpm torque converters to use the power band of your cam and top end combo.... this is my first Vette... I love it but stock just ain’t good enough!! Lol.

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