dounome Posted September 14, 2005 Report Share Posted September 14, 2005 I think I would bnefit from a new converter. The only problem I have is, should I go all out and spend $800 on a new Yank or just go small and get a TB one. I have no idea what the difference would be for my application. I do no towing at all, and I have a fan driven tranny cooler, with billet servos and some other small tranny impovments. The truck is Vortech SC and makes 473HP to the wheels. Any thoughts on this one? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SSLink Posted September 14, 2005 Report Share Posted September 14, 2005 I just had Zippy install a TB converter on my truck and I am really happy with it. Not only does it stall up nice with the Radix it has the unexpected benefit of easing up the billet servo feel a bit on the 1-2 shift. That being said with a Vortech the recommendation is normally to go with a much higher stall to get into your power band sooner. I think I would just save up and get what you really need and want. Again, I didn't do the install myself, but it's a big enough job not to want to repeat it if you don't have to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
haynss Posted September 14, 2005 Report Share Posted September 14, 2005 3200 stall Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mwalls54 Posted September 14, 2005 Report Share Posted September 14, 2005 i would say a 2800 stall would be good. I would say that the trail blazer converter would work fine in your truck if you dont want to spend the money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j4nash Posted September 14, 2005 Report Share Posted September 14, 2005 with the Vortech SC i wold eather go with a 3000 or a 3200 stall. since you don't tow anything i think i would go with the 3200. PI viglant 10.5 tq Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SSLink Posted September 14, 2005 Report Share Posted September 14, 2005 Yeah the TB converter stalls pretty high with a Radix, but that's largely because of the push you get down low from the Roots-type blower. I think I would lean toward the 3000 - 3200 stall with the Vortech. Should be a nice setup for the track, although maybe a bit loose on the street. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misterp Posted September 14, 2005 Report Share Posted September 14, 2005 i would say a 2800 stall would be good. I would say that the trail blazer converter would work fine in your truck if you dont want to spend the money. 2800, especially if using a TCS converter as they run a bit 'loose'. I would consider two factors in your decision - first, the TB stall speed is a squeak on the low side for a Vortech, but not enough to matter unless you are building a 'maximum effort' performance vehicle; second is that the TB torque converter lockup clutch is not totally adequate for regular towing in our trucks, but if you only tow/haul moderate weight locally a couple times a year that will not be a hinderance, or you can drive in 3rd. As you describe your truck to be basically a 'commuter' SS the TB converter is not at all a bad choice, especially for < $200. I would not recommend it for use with NOS though. OTOH, for $850 you get it all - any stall speed (and more importantly, stall behavior) you want, the factory towing capacity and then some, and bullet-proof internals. Mr. P. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m396 #00-011 Posted September 14, 2005 Report Share Posted September 14, 2005 with the Vortech SC i wold eather go with a 3000 or a 3200 stall. since you don't tow anything i think i would go with the 3200. PI viglant 10.5 tq <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I have a Yank TT3000 and love it. To do it over again, I would use a 3200 10.5" PI. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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dounome Posted September 15, 2005 Author Report Share Posted September 15, 2005 Thanks for all the info guys. I was just a little worried about the drivability of the truck with a stall anything near or over 3000. Im just sick of driving around a truck with 500hp on tap and it takes of like a mule. I want something thats going to get me going quicker. I will take it to the track maybe once or twice a year and thats it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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