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Old 10-13-2010 | 01:42 PM
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I am going to be changing up some stuff with the truck, i am trying to make it more street friendly and able to actually tow something... I am planning on swapping in a mild 6L and a different TC that i can actually tow a trailer with a car (3000 lb car) on it... I was just wondering if anyone tows with the CircleD 278MM Street Series Torque Converter? thanks in advance.
Old 10-13-2010 | 02:51 PM
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i tow with mine held my 4.8... and iv towed everything from a 4 wheeler to a double axle trailer with a tahoe on it...
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i've pulled my 18' car hauler and my mustang with no problems with that converter.
Old 10-13-2010 | 03:04 PM
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Definitely stick with a 10"+ converter and I'd go with something multidisk so you don't burn up the lock up clutch.
Old 10-13-2010 | 03:39 PM
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Wow, ive even pulled a 16' trailer with a GTO on it all the way from houston with my PI3200. Yes you can tow with the 278mm.
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Originally Posted by pewterliftedz
i tow with mine held my 4.8... and iv towed everything from a 4 wheeler to a double axle trailer with a tahoe on it...
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Originally Posted by bluecajun5.3
i've pulled my 18' car hauler and my mustang with no problems with that converter.
That is basically what i will be hauling

Originally Posted by 00ChevyScott
Definitely stick with a 10"+ converter and I'd go with something multidisk so you don't burn up the lock up clutch.
No way i am buying a triple disk... I will only be going from my house to the track every once in awhile...
Old 10-13-2010 | 03:42 PM
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I plan on doing quite a bit of towing next year, around 3k lbs as well. I sure hope she does well, I dont see why it wouldnt.
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You will be fine. Add a cooler to make sure the temps stay in check.

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You will be fine. Add a cooler to make sure the temps stay in check.

Chris
Sweet! Just the answer i wanted to hear! Oh and i already have a big 40k cooler.
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ive pullled with mine as well. no problems at all



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