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Old 05-11-2009 | 03:43 PM
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Get a diff converter now. IMO
Old 05-11-2009 | 03:47 PM
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whats the stock 80E verter weigh? anybody?
Circle D's billet one weighs 34# i think.
That itself would be a nice weight reduction
Old 05-11-2009 | 03:49 PM
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Originally Posted by nonnieselman
whats the stock 80E verter weigh? anybody?
I think its right around 1.2 metric **** tons.
Old 05-11-2009 | 04:05 PM
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Originally Posted by 1989k1500
I think its right around 1.2 metric **** tons.
hum.. i didnt know it was that much.. but i do know it was atleast double of my Yank TT3000.
Old 05-11-2009 | 04:10 PM
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How much is a metric **** ton exactly...before i say your exadurating i need to have that converted into Lbs.

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Old 05-11-2009 | 04:14 PM
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Originally Posted by 2005 Silverado
How much is a metric **** ton exactly...before i say your exadurating i need to have that converted into Lbs.

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Old 05-11-2009 | 04:14 PM
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I vote stocker I love mine.
Old 05-11-2009 | 04:31 PM
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Run the stocker for a while if you have it. You can get the feel for two different converters and if your new converter happens to have a problem you can rule out the transmission when andre argues with you about it.

First gear for me is very sluggish with the stock converter but I am NA with 3.73's and 31.5" tires. 2nd gear doesn't pull quite as hard either even after 4k rpm probably due to the extra weight.
Old 05-11-2009 | 05:13 PM
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I have a 10" billet Circle D on order in about a 3500 stall speed...

Chris assures me it'll be more efficient and that ill be happy with it.

I don't think I could live with a "stock" shift extension again after driving a small converter for so long.

And he made me a hell of a deal!!!!
Old 05-11-2009 | 05:17 PM
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Originally Posted by thunder550
With a turbo, I'd go stocker. It will drive very well around town and brake boost to 3000+ RPM.
How come. I wonder if run Yank converter 3000 with turbo. It will be good to drive?



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