facts on converters

[predator5100]

Hey i need some help when i replace my converter to a stall will i get noticable power all the time or only when i floor it from a stop. I'm hoping all the time nothing like more passing power

[DominusEtDeusNatus]

It will always be in higher rpms when you're on the gas. When crusing it will lock up.

[predator5100]

So whats this mean Dom i'm confused can i safely replace it and expect alot better performance all around. Here's one i'm looking at I'm looking at the one labled breakaway http://www.tciauto.com/converters/index.htm

[DominusEtDeusNatus]

Those are build for V8s so it will stall lower on your v6. You'll have to call their tech line to see what they can do for you. Any converter that stalls higher will give you better performance. Do you know how you punch if off the line and the car starts moving then it hits 3K moves even faster, then at 4K moves much faster. Well imagine being at 3K from the start and moving from the line like you're moving at 3K. Then your shifts won't drop as low. Let's say now you're dropping to 3.5K when starting 2nd, with a high stall you might be at 4K or 4.5K. Depending on the converter.

It's hard for me to recommend Yank with all their problems and poor customer service. I don't even know if they make ST anymore. PI would be a good choice. If you don't like your stall you can change it for free. Instal and removal might be a pain, but at least you're getting a free restall.

[ July 28, 2002: Message edited by: Dom ]</p>

[predator5100]

Well i made a phone call what i'm wanting is a constant improvement in acceleration not just off the line i was told to get a better torque converter not a stall. If this is true What would i want. I trust you in your decisions and need some major help my car is in need of a new tranny so i might as well as fix it the way i0 want it.

[DominusEtDeusNatus]

Better torque converters come with a higher stall. If it stalls the same as stock you're not going to notice a difference. I drove a PI 4200 stall around town and it felt fine. PI 3200 will do great. It's VERY streetable and will give you good gains. I don't own a 3.4 so I don't know where your TQ and HP peaks are. If you can provide me with a dyno graph of a 3.4 I could help you better. Where is your power band?

[predator5100]

Dom thanks so much for your help without you and other like you i would be lost. I'm trying to locate one for i do not have any. (dyno Graphs) My worry is my car will feel like it's slipping badly. I already have a huge slippage problem as well as valve body messed up so i'm doing a full rebuild but also want to replace the converter my goal is to beat a gt 0-60 , or at least 0-45, however want to drive this everyday. whats are these PI converters you talking how about a link maybe, i hope there not to much. I'm still locating a dyno graph if i get one i 'll let you know

[YounGDeezY]

DOM you really do know your stuff and if you can help me out that would be great. heres a link with specs of my car.

http://www.angelfire.com/my/fastcar/

my goal is all around performance to from the line and on high end. help me i need it.

[YounGDeezY]

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[kaygee08]

You may not find him around here anymore.