can't decide which converter?
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Re: can't decide which converter?
Hey Patrick
I am just full of questions, how about this one, What other converters will give the same efffects as the trailblazer? v6 camaros/firebirds?,S10 4.3 converters? full size van/truck with a 4.3?I am sure there are a few different ones. thanks Gonz
I am just full of questions, how about this one, What other converters will give the same efffects as the trailblazer? v6 camaros/firebirds?,S10 4.3 converters? full size van/truck with a 4.3?I am sure there are a few different ones. thanks Gonz
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Re: can't decide which converter?
Back in the LT-1 days, the hot ticket for cheap speed was to put an S-10 (V-6) converter behind an F-body, Corvette or SS Impala. Up until 2002, there was no smaller converter run in another GM vehicle that was a direct bolt-in for LS1 powered F-Bodies or trucks. There is now. The 2002-2003 Trailblazer/Envoy/Bravada vehicles with 4.2L motors have a nice converter that is a direct bolt-in (no modifications at all). Stalls 2400 behind a 4.8, 2600 behind a 5.3 and 2800 behind a 6.0L. Nice converter. Efficient. Good clutch. Just haven't found any killer prices on them from dealers though. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Sad]" src="gr_sad.gif" />
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Re: can't decide which converter?
Hey Patrick G you gave me quite a lot of good info on converters! Thanks! <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="gr_grin.gif" />
Anyway I plan to tow a honda civic, and a bunch of race equipment that probably weighs a total of no more than 3500-4000 lbs.
So what would the best converter be?
Also, this mod would void my 2003's tranny warranty correct?
Thanks again for all the info! <img border="0" alt="[cheers]" title="" src="graemlins/gr_cheers.gif" />
Anyway I plan to tow a honda civic, and a bunch of race equipment that probably weighs a total of no more than 3500-4000 lbs.
So what would the best converter be?
Also, this mod would void my 2003's tranny warranty correct?
Thanks again for all the info! <img border="0" alt="[cheers]" title="" src="graemlins/gr_cheers.gif" />
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Re: can't decide which converter?
Your best bet to avoid the warranty police is to stick with a "stock appearing" converter. The Yank Truck Stealth Thruster 3000 is an unpainted version of the TT3000. It looks like a 7/8 scale stock converter. Your warranty guy will never know. It will tow more than enough for your applications.
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Re: can't decide which converter?
There are no physical size differences between LS-1 F-Body converters and LS-1 based Trucks converters used with 4L60E trannies. They are completely interchangable.
One needs more care when chosing a converter for a truck and SUV though. A racer with a lighter regular cab truck can get by with a looser converter than those running Suburbans, Tahoes and Avalanches. The heavier the vehicle, the harder it is to get it moving. This added mass makes a torque converter seem a lot looser than it is.
One needs more care when chosing a converter for a truck and SUV though. A racer with a lighter regular cab truck can get by with a looser converter than those running Suburbans, Tahoes and Avalanches. The heavier the vehicle, the harder it is to get it moving. This added mass makes a torque converter seem a lot looser than it is.