slicpartna

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i have a 97 chev sub that i changed the cam
cam specs: 212/218 dur .481/.481 lift 114 lsa
1.52 full roller rockers
cold air intake
electric fans
wait4me tune
4l60e trans with shift kit
4.10 gears with detroit true trac
i have no intentions of towing

can some recommend a good stall torque converter?

95ImpSS

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I've heard the Yank SST3600 is nice. I'll be ordering their 3200. Ask "Derek @ EDO" about the 3600. I think he's running it now, and says it's pretty descent on the street when cruising & great with the hammer down.

FarmerBeau

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At what rpm does the truck "come alive?" It usually is a little sluggish in the low end but at what point does it really start to pull?

hog

I get 2700 rpm of footstall with my S10 L35 4.3 V6 TC. I owuld get a Yank or a Precision Industries Vigilante.

peace
Hog

1989k1500

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A 3600 is kinda loose for a heavy *** suburban I would think.

Touch of evil (however its spelled) has a buddy with a 3600 in a rcsb and he said it feels a lot like his 3200 in his ex cab. But I think it would be a bit much for a burb, plus thats not a very big cam.

slicpartna

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how would the s10 TC perform in a suburban?

95ImpSS

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That's the same guy I was talking about... "Derek @ EDO". He has it in his RCSB. I thought about the 3600, but I do plan to be able to tow & haul with my truck. Derek doesn't use his truck for towing. Hence, the reason he has the 3600, and I'm looking for the 3200. I wouldn't mind trying both out, but I'm married with kids. EXTRA money is hard to come by.

Now, if TouchofEvil has a 3600 in his truck, and he says it feels like a 3200 in the ECSB, then that MAY work for a burb. TouchofEvil will have to comment on how well that 3600 performs with his truck loaded, b/c I think he uses that truck primarily for work. In any case, Derek did tell me the 3600 seemed to perform like a 3200. I'll send him a TM to his cell & let 'em post opinions of it.

03chevy5.3rcsb

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Check these guys out... http://www.edgeracingconverters.com
They custom build each and every converter to the application. Just call and pick their brain and see what they say. I just put one in they built for me and it's great, perfect stall. Prices are very good(under$600) and they give you a one year warranty and a free re-stall.

Derek @ EDO

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First off, when it comes to converters you get what you pay for!
Ive been though 4 converters.

In the performance industry quality does not come cheap and we all know mechanical parts WILL fail, those with higher quality seem to always last longer.

I can only give brands that I know work and have great quality.
YANK
Vigilante

NOTE: when having a converter stalled weight and HP need to be accounted for, you would be surprised how many converter manufacturers that do not ask for this info! Its impossible to accurately stall a converter without this!

Just to show how big of an impact a proper stall speed has on your time.
I had a best of 12.43 with converter 1 Swapped in converter 2 and was running 13.20-13.30's with horrid 60fts, I understand weather and track conditions play a huge factor but this time it wasn't the case. It was simply the converter.


When I say quality I mean the brand as a whole, there is always some freak part from a cheaper manufacturer that works without flaws and competes with the higher end brands. (Like those guys that have stock trannys with tons of mods)

Customer service, I always see guys buying XX brand converters because they have seen success with them.
What happens if it fails, can you get in contact with them quickly?
I have been a victim of this myself and it wont happen again! I was without a converter for months

Success to me means more than just the track time, how about good track times and durability!

Also, take your time into acct. If I buy a Vigilante converter chances are it will work flawlessly and be trouble free.

If i buy XX converters chances are it will fail and ill be stuck removing the transmission to send it back to have it "fixed"! Guess what, if it broke on me once it will probably happen again! Guess what that means? More lost time pulling transmissions.

Once again, im not saying that the "better" brands wont / cant fail because we all know they can, but statistically you are taking a smaller risk by using a reputable converter. If you go CHEAP in the end it might cost you just as much if not more than the better brand.

You see guys pulling 1.6X 60fts NA with less than 400RWHP with stalls lower than 3400, wanna know why?
Its simple, probably because the converter is stalled higher than what it is supposed to be!
My first 3000 stall was no where near a 3000 stall, it flashed MUCH higher hence my great 60 fts.


Derek

Derek @ EDO

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I love my Yankss3600 Its designed for a lighter application so take that into account.

If you are running a similar setup to me I would HIGHLY recommend it.
It drives great because of the stator size. I average 18MPG!

I wouldn't tow with it however!