3000 Torque Converter in WOW!!
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Melting Slicks
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3000 Stall Torque Converter for Auto C6 in WOW!!
We just finished installing our 2800-3000 stall converter and all I can say is wow!!! Driving the car part throttle you barely tell you have a stall converter but when you hit it watch out. Off the line take off you can boil the tires easy, it’s like being shot out of a slingshot. The track will be closed for the next couple of weeks so have to wait till then for some serious testing. I will though take her home tonight and drive it all week for more testing. So far no codes on the computer to worry about. This is a must do if you like neck snapping launches. 
We will start offering the torque converter to the public in the next couple of weeks.
1.5 short time here I come
Ernie
www.BreathlessPerformance.com
We will start offering the torque converter to the public in the next couple of weeks.
1.5 short time here I come
Ernie
www.BreathlessPerformance.com
Last edited by bpproducts; Dec 22, 2004 at 03:27 PM.
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Originally Posted by Got Vette?
only usefull for autos? stupid question? 
Automatics built right (with a high stall converter) can be GREAT at the drag strip. Usually, high stall converters make everyday driving less "comfortable", but boy, do they get the RPM's up high for a full-throttle launch at every traffic light!
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Now I can't make up my mind regarding whether or not I should get an auto(4spd) or a manual in the C6. If next years car has the 6spd auto I'll go with that, and maybe a torque converter upgrade. My C5 had an auto (3.15 rear) with the factory torque converter and it ran well, does the 4spd in the C6 feel the same or better?
Does a 2800-3000 stall torque converter require any additional transmission or differential upgrades?
What does it do to the car if you track it or drive it on twisty back roads?
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Melting Slicks
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First who said anything about a Pro Torque converter? It is not it is a special torque converter built to 3000 RPM for us. Second, in the old days the high stalls would effect normal driving but not now. These new converters almost feel like stock untill you hit hard, then you can tell its different.
Drove her home last night and I can still say we need better tires, fun factor just went up a notch.
Ernie
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Drove her home last night and I can still say we need better tires, fun factor just went up a notch.
Ernie
www.BreathlessPerformance.com
954-925-7725
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Originally Posted by bpproducts
First who said anything about a Pro Torque converter? It is not it is a special torque converter built to 3000 RPM for us. Second, in the old days the high stalls would effect normal driving but not now. These new converters almost feel like stock untill you hit hard, then you can tell its different.
Drove her home last night and I can still say we need better tires, fun factor just went up a notch.
Ernie
www.BreathlessPerformance.com
954-925-7725
Drove her home last night and I can still say we need better tires, fun factor just went up a notch.
Ernie
www.BreathlessPerformance.com
954-925-7725
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It depends on how hard you are on the throttle, actually you could say it is progressive.
Cost of the converters are 775.00 plus shipping with exchange.
Ernie
www.BreathlessPerformance.com
Cost of the converters are 775.00 plus shipping with exchange.
Ernie
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Originally Posted by bpproducts
First who said anything about a Pro Torque converter? It is not it is a special torque converter built to 3000 RPM for us. Second, in the old days the high stalls would effect normal driving but not now. These new converters almost feel like stock untill you hit hard, then you can tell its different.
Drove her home last night and I can still say we need better tires, fun factor just went up a notch.
Ernie
www.BreathlessPerformance.com
954-925-7725
Drove her home last night and I can still say we need better tires, fun factor just went up a notch.
Ernie
www.BreathlessPerformance.com
954-925-7725
http://www.breathlessperformance.com...6Converter.asp
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Sorry our mistake, we are no longer using pro-torque converters.
Ernie
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Originally Posted by bpproducts
We just finished installing our 2800-3000 stall converter and all I can say is wow!!! Driving the car part throttle you barely tell you have a stall converter but when you hit it watch out. Off the line take off you can boil the tires easy, it’s like being shot out of a slingshot. The track will be closed for the next couple of weeks so have to wait till then for some serious testing. I will though take her home tonight and drive it all week for more testing. So far no codes on the computer to worry about. This is a must do if you like neck snapping launches.
We will start offering the torque converter to the public in the next couple of weeks.
1.5 short time here I come
Ernie
www.BreathlessPerformance.com
We will start offering the torque converter to the public in the next couple of weeks.
1.5 short time here I come
Ernie
www.BreathlessPerformance.com
Hi Ernie,
Are your recommending a trans cooler be utilized with your converter. I am also assuming that you are not "power braking" it on launch but flashing the converter. It sounds like your vette should really cut one really quick 60 ft time.
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Your right no power brake just flash the converter, that way the rear squats down better on launch. I have not seen a higher temp in the converter yet. Temp on the trans is at about 180 after about 1 hour of driving.
Ernie
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Ernie
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From: INDIANA
Originally Posted by LS6v
Now I can't make up my mind regarding whether or not I should get an auto(4spd) or a manual in the C6. If next years car has the 6spd auto I'll go with that, and maybe a torque converter upgrade. My C5 had an auto (3.15 rear) with the factory torque converter and it ran well, does the 4spd in the C6 feel the same or better?
Does a 2800-3000 stall torque converter require any additional transmission or differential upgrades?
What does it do to the car if you track it or drive it on twisty back roads?
My 92 Convert only could get 22 mpg when an auto, after I converted it to 6 sp, it jumped to 27 mpg, everything else the same.
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Can't wait to hear your full evaluation on 1/4 mile improvements and just how driveable it is. Is there a noticeble lag in normal drivng? How about intermedaite hard cornering and accelerating? I had a 69 Camaro with a 3k torque converter which made it an animal, but I suffered a lot of normal driving response.
