linhardt Posted February 24, 2005 Report Share Posted February 24, 2005 I have been contemplating about putting a torque converter into my truck. I have read just about every post in here about converters, and I am still unsure on what would be the best converter for my truck needs, or even if I should stick with the stock converter. I have heard so many people say go with a 3000 stall converter, but thier trucks are 2WD and do not tow anything. I have been thinking of getting a Yank or Precision Industries converter Can anyone help me answer a few more torque converter questions to help me decide what to do???? First is my vehicle info: '03 Silverado 1500 Ext. Cab Long Bed 4X4 5.3L 4L60E tranny 3.73 gears Mods: K&N FIPK Gen II PCMforLess 91 octane tune Magnaflow muffler Future mods: E-Fans Cam E-water pump shift kit and billet servo Vehilce Usage: Daily Driver will occasionally tow a small aluminum fishing boat in the future (16' - 18' aluminum Bass Tracker type boat) Or tow a small utility trailer with riding mower on it. I will be installing the shift kit and billet servo prior to any converter install. Here are some of my questions: What stall size would be best for my truck and truck usage? 2400? 2600? 3000? Should I upgrade to a better tranny cooler or will the stock one be ok? Is there any problems with getting a converter for 4 wheel drive truck? Is there any daily driving problems with a higher stall converter? How will converter effect towing the items I listed above? Will it be a problem? Any help in helping make the correct decision for my truck and truck usage would be extrememly appreciated. I have been contemplating this for a month now and still have fears of which one or if any at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
383ss Posted February 24, 2005 Report Share Posted February 24, 2005 you should be fine with a TT3000. that boat can't weigh very much. that converter is designed to still allow stock towing capability. I have it (not installed yet) and will tow my 3100lb car+trailer with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
styleandspeed Posted February 24, 2005 Report Share Posted February 24, 2005 Depends on how fast you want to go. A 3000 stall is a really good choice. I bought a stock torque conv. for a trailblazer which will stall around 2600 rpm behind my motor, and around 2400-2500 behind a 5.3. They are closer to $250 instead of $700, but they will not perform quite as well at the track as a yank, or a PI converter. Either way, if you go with 3k or less stall it will be perfectly drivable, and will be able to tow that boat fine. I think the bigger stall is even better for a 4wd because you can take advantage of the stall more because you can get traction. Aaron Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RacerJJ Posted February 24, 2005 Report Share Posted February 24, 2005 I have a TCI 2600 stall. I use my truck as a daily driver and bracket racer. I love the 2600 stall over stock, but if I had it to do again, I'd go with at least 3000, maybe bigger. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
383ss Posted February 24, 2005 Report Share Posted February 24, 2005 I have a TCI 2600 stall. I use my truck as a daily driver and bracket racer. I love the 2600 stall over stock, but if I had it to do again, I'd go with at least 3000, maybe bigger. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> seems like most people that get a 2600 say that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
d_a_n_payne Posted February 25, 2005 Report Share Posted February 25, 2005 I got the TCI 3k and it sells for pretty cheap Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
haynss Posted February 25, 2005 Report Share Posted February 25, 2005 If i could do over, id go higher, go with 3200 or something :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2nd Sierra Posted February 25, 2005 Report Share Posted February 25, 2005 I've never regretted choosing the 2600. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stexx Posted February 27, 2005 Report Share Posted February 27, 2005 i went with a 3200 good at the strip a pain in the a@@ on the streets or long trips Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackySS13 Posted March 1, 2005 Report Share Posted March 1, 2005 What is it like on long road trips? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evandostert Posted March 4, 2005 Report Share Posted March 4, 2005 I have a 2600 YANK not enough stall. you should try 3200. 2600 is not enough stall Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaGeorge Posted March 6, 2005 Report Share Posted March 6, 2005 I have a 2600 YANK not enough stall. you should try 3200. 2600 is not enough stall <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Thats odd. With the cam im running, that would be about perfect, but drivability is a big deal to me also. 3200 On a stock cam I would think that to be a little much. George Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
linhardt Posted March 7, 2005 Author Report Share Posted March 7, 2005 When you all say drivability, what do you mean exactly?? What I mean is how different is driving with a lower stall than with a higher stall?? Can someone explain drivability with a stall?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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