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Old Sep 1, 2001 | 08:35 PM
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Any body know of any one running a GP on Vigilante torque converter?
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Old Sep 1, 2001 | 10:35 PM
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Don't know of any but would be interested.
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Old Sep 2, 2001 | 08:35 AM
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I'm interested.
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Old Sep 2, 2001 | 09:45 AM
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we had one going about 10-12 months ago.

several took advantage, but still, it was only a $20 discount.
20 bucks helps, but wasnt the deciding factor for me. http://www.performancess.com was where we did it.

They offer a $20 discount for online ordering..or maybe phone ordering. I ordered mine over the phone.

This mod is equal to or BETTER than gears!!!

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Old Sep 2, 2001 | 09:47 AM
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the v1000 for $689 was the ticket... 26-2800 stall for an LT-1
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Old Sep 3, 2001 | 06:06 PM
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Default Re: GP on Vigilante torque converters (HWoods)

Here's a few stupid questions :crazy: , how do torque converters work and what do they do? Does it affect daily driving? How does it affect the engine and trans in the long run? Thanks.
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Old Sep 3, 2001 | 07:44 PM
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Don't rule out Pro Torque. As a reference, LPE used to sell Vigilante only. They now exclusively sell Pro Torque. Do some research before choosing. I switched from a Vig to the Pro Torque(I kinda had to...it poofed) and am VERY happy with it. 2800 stall PERFECT driveability.
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Old Sep 3, 2001 | 09:27 PM
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Hey, JD, where can one get a Pro Torque and how much?
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http://www.protorque.com Glad someone asked..they are SUCH nice convertors. IMHO. I think they're similarly priced to the Vig. Mine was one of the first with Kevlar Cluthes.20000 miles later(just as hard as passes with traffic etc) it's fine n dandy. I know I'll get killed for saying that..but o well


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Old Sep 9, 2001 | 07:31 PM
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Default Re: GP on Vigilante torque converters (jay17)

Here's a few stupid questions :crazy: , how do torque converters work and what do they do? Does it affect daily driving? How does it affect the engine and trans in the long run? Thanks.
Go to http://www.howstuffworks.com and you can find out about ALL kinds of stuff.
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