Pros and Cons Of a TB TC
10-08-2009, 05:09 PM
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Pros and Cons Of a TB TC
I was thinking of getting a trailblazer torque converter but i havent seen anyone really talk about them. How are they on the highway? City? Ive seen a few for about $225 is that about right? What the differnce between the tb tc and the Yank tt2600? thanks. Ive search on quite a few forums but couldnt find anything specific. 
10-08-2009, 05:36 PM
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I was thinking of getting a trailblazer torque converter but i havent seen anyone really talk about them. How are they on the highway? City? Ive seen a few for about $225 is that about right? What the differnce between the tb tc and the Yank tt2600? thanks. Ive search on quite a few forums but couldnt find anything specific.
well fist off a tbtc should only be around 150 unless its circle D tbtc....
mine runs great anywhere, flashes to about 2600 behind my baby cammed 4.8...
i didnt even lose any gas mileage by adding it..
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10-08-2009, 06:11 PM
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Pros: inexpensive torque converter that flashes to about 2600 behind a built 5.3
Cons: Not as strong as a good aftermarket unit, factory lock up clutch is not as strong as aftermarket units
FWIW, I haven't read of too many TBTC failures, I think that a lot of guys were running them a while back
From what I've read you should be able to pick one up for around $150
Cons: Not as strong as a good aftermarket unit, factory lock up clutch is not as strong as aftermarket units
FWIW, I haven't read of too many TBTC failures, I think that a lot of guys were running them a while back
From what I've read you should be able to pick one up for around $150
10-08-2009, 06:39 PM
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The TB converter is a great mod for a DD truck. I think a new GM is ~$150. It should flash to about 2600 like mentioned. We offer our built version that is upgraded and re-calibrated to have about 400-500 rpm higher stall. So it is about a 3000, this depends on weight, gearing, and HP #'s. The Circle D version is $375.
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you will love it and your drive ability won't really change.
when my trans goes out in my z71, you can bet your money one is going it with the rebuilt trans.