Best source for A6 2800 stall torque converter?
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Burning Brakes
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From: Libertyville IL
Best source for A6 2800 stall torque converter?
Higher idle with cam mod is pulling the car way too much. Need to fix it with a TC - whare are the options out there?
Also, I hadn't initially planned on getting a TC. Now that I'm adding it, I'm thinking it will allow for a more aggressive cam than what I have (mine is very mild). What works great with an A6 with headers, a 2800 stall TC and LPE heads, but doesnt have drivability issues? HP expected?
Thx!
Also, I hadn't initially planned on getting a TC. Now that I'm adding it, I'm thinking it will allow for a more aggressive cam than what I have (mine is very mild). What works great with an A6 with headers, a 2800 stall TC and LPE heads, but doesnt have drivability issues? HP expected?
Thx!
Drifting
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Currently the only option is a retooled stock converter.
Yesterday I placed a call to Yank and was told they are 30-45 days away from having a converter available.
Previously I also called, TCI, Vig and Protorque as well, no one had anything available.
Yesterday I placed a call to Yank and was told they are 30-45 days away from having a converter available.
Previously I also called, TCI, Vig and Protorque as well, no one had anything available.
Drifting
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Why don't you call around and see what the manufacturers say, there are only about 5 of them.
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Burning Brakes
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Drifting
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I wouldn't even bother with LG if I were you, everything they sell is overpriced IMO. Not to mention, it's hard to buy their head and cam components, because you have to pay for their packages because they refuse to let out even general specs. How can you mate anything when you have no idea of the cam specs?
Their headers are a few hundred more than others, I'm not sure why, but I guess it depends on how deep your pockets are as to where you shop.
Their headers are a few hundred more than others, I'm not sure why, but I guess it depends on how deep your pockets are as to where you shop.
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I just talked to Vig and it looks like beginning of summer for their converter, Hughes is local and I will be talking to them today about restalls, and if they will do it AND they work out well, maybe we will set up a core style exhange for some converters. We have two vettes ready ASAP for them so if anyone DOES offer converters at this point please PM me 
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Melting Slicks
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Maybe I used the wrong source the two times I've had factory conveters rebult but I would never have another factory converter loosened up. You won't know what you are getting. They are not efficient and won't perform like the name brand aftermarket converters. Not to mention they are still very heavy, another benefit of the smaller aftermarket. Wait for the Precision Industries or Yank!
A PI #7 pump, 3600 stall, most likely closer to 4000, would be worth at least .6 et in our A6 auto's. And as tight as our factory converter is maybe even more.
A PI #7 pump, 3600 stall, most likely closer to 4000, would be worth at least .6 et in our A6 auto's. And as tight as our factory converter is maybe even more.
Team Owner
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Maybe I used the wrong source the two times I've had factory conveters rebult but I would never have another factory converter loosened up. You won't know what you are getting. They are not efficient and won't perform like the name brand aftermarket converters. Not to mention they are still very heavy, another benefit of the smaller aftermarket. Wait for the Precision Industries or Yank!
Melting Slicks
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