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lab1702
11-16-2005, 09:47 AM
It's newbie questions time again... :rolleyes:

Say you have a 2000 rpm converter and switch it to 2500.. the gears are set up such that most of the time on normal highway driving the rpms are between 2000 and 2500.. would this new converter basically be like driving with a slipping clutch the whole time? Or would it only be noticable when it's accelerating through the lower gears? :confused:
BigWheelinBubba
11-16-2005, 10:20 AM
No all newer cars have a lock up converter. The converter becomes 1:1 at highway speeds and the lockup can be programmed in your PCM if you change things.
lab1702
11-16-2005, 10:25 AM
No all newer cars have a lock up converter. The converter becomes 1:1 at highway speeds and the lockup can be programmed in your PCM if you change things.

Nice.. one more thing added to the top of my mod wishlist.. :D
357windsor
11-17-2005, 06:42 PM
BTW there's a supercharger for 05 stangs on the board at MM. Just thought I'd throw that out there.
lab1702
11-18-2005, 11:18 AM
BTW there's a supercharger for 05 stangs on the board at MM. Just thought I'd throw that out there.

Yeah, one of them things is at the top of the list for sure.. but.. $$$ :(
nitrous_bob
11-18-2005, 10:59 PM
when you take off at a low rpm it will act like normal too mostly.

only when you stomp on it or flash it.

i wouldn't go only 500 up.....3000 is the lowest stall speed i would get.
357windsor
11-19-2005, 12:56 AM
when you take off at a low rpm it will act like normal too mostly.

only when you stomp on it or flash it.

i wouldn't go only 500 up.....3000 is the lowest stall speed i would get.

I agree it's not gonna be enough-especially if you get a blower. ;)
BigWheelinBubba
11-19-2005, 08:30 AM
You guys gotta remember this is his daily driver. You're right about the stall speed if he was looking for all out performance, but to keep it reliable and able to drive a million miles a year ;) he should keep it at 2800-3200 max.
lab1702
11-19-2005, 10:37 AM
Yeah, I was pondering one from TCI that's 3000... Lidio seems to like the ones from PI, but they cost $200 more.. so I dunno yet..

Is TCI a reliable brand usually?

Oh and yeah, I hope to have a blower some year, so definitely trying not to buy stuff I'd just have to or want to replace cause of the blower.. :)
357windsor
11-20-2005, 12:15 AM
You guys gotta remember this is his daily driver. You're right about the stall speed if he was looking for all out performance, but to keep it reliable and able to drive a million miles a year ;) he should keep it at 2800-3200 max.

Yeah I wouldn't go with a 4000 stall or anything like that. A 3,000 stall should work fine.
nitrous_bob
11-20-2005, 11:07 AM
i had a tci 2200 in my old aod car, it was fine but the 2200 was just like stock. i hardly noticed a diff, and wished i had of gone 3000 stallion, from pi

but all in all tci is pretty good.
357windsor
11-21-2005, 08:52 AM
i had a tci 2200 in my old aod car, it was fine but the 2200 was just like stock. i hardly noticed a diff, and wished i had of gone 3000 stallion, from pi

but all in all tci is pretty good.

Also had a TCI when I first had the windsor together. Didn't get the right stall and the car was a pig outta the hole. The right converter makes all the difference!
lab1702
11-22-2005, 06:57 PM
Saw this at the side of the road on the way home from work the other day... I wonder what stall speed it is... :lol:
Racingqtrsstang
11-22-2005, 10:02 PM
:lol: Must have fallen outta someone's bed of a truck or somethin
357windsor
11-22-2005, 10:59 PM
:lol:
1Quick88
11-23-2005, 08:20 AM
alright here's the plan....Go get a big role of Duct Tape and some JB Weld. Will make that thing work no problem...:lol:
nitrous_bob
11-23-2005, 09:07 PM
yeah, but you should see the other guy.....

http://www.detroitracing.net/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=228&stc=1

fucker, i don't why it won't repost that pic.....
357windsor
12-05-2005, 12:54 PM
You pick out a convertor yet?
lab1702
12-05-2005, 01:12 PM
Nope, not yet... still pondering and looking around on the net... leaning towards one from PI despite the slightly higher price since they seem to have a solid reputation.
357windsor
12-05-2005, 01:38 PM
Nope, not yet... still pondering and looking around on the net... leaning towards one from PI despite the slightly higher price since they seem to have a solid reputation.

Good luck w/ the purchase. They always cost big $$$ of a good one.
nitrous_bob
12-10-2005, 01:30 AM
if i was auto...i would go PI...i had a tci and it sucked
357windsor
02-14-2006, 12:32 PM
if i was auto...i would go PI...i had a tci and it sucked

Had a TCI converter and it sucked. :mad:
lab1702
02-16-2006, 09:02 AM
PI it is. But since I know I won't be getting a blower any time soon, would it be a waste getting the converter now? Or would it be pretty noticable by itself?
357windsor
02-16-2006, 11:52 AM
Just wait to get a converter till you get the blower. You'll have to match it to the powerband of the motor which of course will be different once you get the blower.
Casper302
02-19-2006, 03:45 PM
LMFAO free converter anyone :lol:
357windsor
02-19-2006, 11:16 PM
LMFAO free converter anyone :lol:


Casper you going turbo?
Casper302
02-19-2006, 11:53 PM
Casper you going turbo?

Fugg no. A family friend has a '79 Pinto, already a 9.90 car (306 Spray) bought two T04's and is going c4/twin T set up. It's gonna be nut's. Fugg it it's already nut's.
357windsor
02-19-2006, 11:58 PM
Fugg no. A family friend has a '79 Pinto, already a 9.90 car (306 Spray) bought two T04's and is going c4/twin T set up. It's gonna be nut's. Fugg it it's already nut's.

Damn sounds kick-ass. :bna:
MotownZ
07-10-2007, 11:36 PM
is it true that a stall converotor will take off almost a half sec off my 1/4.?? whats a good stall for a weekend car that sometimes race and NX in the future.
MotownZ
07-10-2007, 11:38 PM
and what does it feel like when your not racing??

like around town just cruising.. i never been in a stalled car before soo precise details would be greatly appreiactiated.

( like from a stop to you hit cruising speed at like low throtel)

AND HOW IT IT WHEN YOU PUNCH IT

i dont know, any thing helps
Casper302
07-11-2007, 05:52 PM
I would stay around 3000 RPMs



is it true that a stall converotor will take off almost a half sec off my 1/4.?? whats a good stall for a weekend car that sometimes race and NX in the future.


I know my buddy's car picked up 6-7 Tenths with a converter change! That was foot braking it, picked up more on the T/brake.


I went from a 10 inch hughes (Stalled around 1800 :lol:) and now I have a 9.5 inch Coan (Stalls 3600) and you can feel it (I have yet to race at a track)

I know I ran a friend of mine and lost to him by a car, I swapped converters and I get him by 4-5 :D


I can't wait to see what it does with a Loose Converter. (5k stall)
Ridings Automatics
01-24-2008, 09:26 AM
Saw this at the side of the road on the way home from work the other day... I wonder what stall speed it is... :lol:

It's a 298mm {12''} GM lock up converter, probably from a 700r4, my guess would be 1800 rpm stall.

Bonus points: it was remanufactured by dynamic converters in indy, it probably come from gordon automotive in pontiac {they supply that brand}.