Torque converters
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Torque converters
Now that my 44 Dana is getting done I always had a stock converter. Being that I am upgrading with the research I've been doing on the Internet looks like it will be a vigilante.
If there is any other suggestions let me know.
Being that my car is only about 300 hp what would be the best 2000 or up to a 3200 remember I am a E/PS I don't need to go over board.
Thanks....
.....96 CORVETTE
If there is any other suggestions let me know.
Being that my car is only about 300 hp what would be the best 2000 or up to a 3200 remember I am a E/PS I don't need to go over board.
Thanks....
.....96 CORVETTE
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I've been using the Precision Industries Vigilante for years. Great company, same people running it for ages. I've got the 5 disk lockup for my C4 and lock it up after the 1-2 shift. I have around 1000 runs on this converter and am having it freshened up as I type this. I have my identical spare converter in the car now. The poor thing never gets any use. They stand behind their product and include 1 free stall change with the purchase.
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I've been using the Precision Industries Vigilante for years. Great company, same people running it for ages. I've got the 5 disk lockup for my C4 and lock it up after the 1-2 shift. I have around 1000 runs on this converter and am having it freshened up as I type this. I have my identical spare converter in the car now. The poor thing never gets any use. They stand behind their product and include 1 free stall change with the purchase.
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You might want to give Greg or Troy a call at FTI...they are located in Deland, Fl....their converters work, bar none...they come with a two year warranty and unlimited stall changes for a year...
You will never experience better customer support from anyone, anywhere...the number is 1-866-726-8358...btw, I ran their street/strip converter in my Camaro when I first got it and never missed a trick...I think it was $325.00, made for my car...when I went to the big motor I stepped up to an 8" billet 4700 stall...just over 700 asses so far and no issues...
I just upgraded again for my new glide to a 5000 stall...good luck buddy...
You will never experience better customer support from anyone, anywhere...the number is 1-866-726-8358...btw, I ran their street/strip converter in my Camaro when I first got it and never missed a trick...I think it was $325.00, made for my car...when I went to the big motor I stepped up to an 8" billet 4700 stall...just over 700 asses so far and no issues...
I just upgraded again for my new glide to a 5000 stall...good luck buddy...
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I've been using the Precision Industries Vigilante for years. Great company, same people running it for ages. I've got the 5 disk lockup for my C4 and lock it up after the 1-2 shift. I have around 1000 runs on this converter and am having it freshened up as I type this. I have my identical spare converter in the car now. The poor thing never gets any use. They stand behind their product and include 1 free stall change with the purchase.
My buddy Dino pretty much has the same setup that you have he runs in the 10.70s looks exactly the same.... You have to love the C4s.
Still not sure what type of converter I'm going to get yet still have a few days left.
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I've been using the Precision Industries Vigilante for years. Great company, same people running it for ages. I've got the 5 disk lockup for my C4 and lock it up after the 1-2 shift. I have around 1000 runs on this converter and am having it freshened up as I type this. I have my identical spare converter in the car now. The poor thing never gets any use. They stand behind their product and include 1 free stall change with the purchase.
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Thanks, My bracket C4 has a Strange 12 bolt rear with 4:33 gears. It has a 3400 stall converter footbraking at 2200 rpm and has run 10.36. Tires are MT ET Drags 15x11.5x28. I just changed manifolds from a SuperRam to a miniram and am having the converter loosened another 400rpm to take advantage of more power up top. I'm running on president's day and hopefully will come close to that time. Got a lot of tuning to do. Willie
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Thanks, My bracket C4 has a Strange 12 bolt rear with 4:33 gears. It has a 3400 stall converter footbraking at 2200 rpm and has run 10.36. Tires are MT ET Drags 15x11.5x28. I just changed manifolds from a SuperRam to a miniram and am having the converter loosened another 400rpm to take advantage of more power up top. I'm running on president's day and hopefully will come close to that time. Got a lot of tuning to do. Willie
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The only way I know to do it is whack the rear frame off & make your own, LOL. There are a few pix of my '80 in the Pro Stock Corvette thread on this board. Hope some of this helps & good luck!
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Not sure if you were talking to me but if you go to Moser's website they have a new bolt-in rear subframe for a C-5 that is similar to what 383vette has under his. They have some great pix & maybe you could get a few ideas from that.
The only way I know to do it is whack the rear frame off & make your own, LOL. There are a few pix of my '80 in the Pro Stock Corvette thread on this board. Hope some of this helps & good luck!
The only way I know to do it is whack the rear frame off & make your own, LOL. There are a few pix of my '80 in the Pro Stock Corvette thread on this board. Hope some of this helps & good luck!
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I ran the numbers for 60', 330', and 1/8 mile times on the timeslip on the left using a math-based 0-60 calculator and got a 0-60 mph time of 2.40 sec. 
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I ran the numbers for 60', 330', and 1/8 mile times on the timeslip on the left using a math-based 0-60 calculator and got a 0-60 mph time of 2.40 sec.
