SSminneapolis Posted October 21, 2003 Report Share Posted October 21, 2003 I have read all the posts regarding changing the stall converter...just 1 loaded question left? if i were to choose an aftermarket converter, would there be any other modifications required for the tranny (so that it survives) and what would the best choice be for that converter for a daily driver that towes on occasion? my thoughts of adding a SC are fadding, i am leaning more towards the converter, fans and maybe a 50 shot (to quicken it up a bit when needed)...then again eventually once i get greedy again my dreams of the SC will wake up again and i want to make sure that everything that i do now will hold up then as well...i am planning on keeping this truck for a long time and i do not want to keep replacing things cause i continue to change my mind... thanks guys Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zippy Posted October 21, 2003 Report Share Posted October 21, 2003 towing is the really hard part with having a stall converter. i know slp sells a 2600 stall converter (i believe made by yank) specificly for trucks. you're going to want to try to stick with an 11" converter with not much more than 2600 or so of stall. you can try using synthetic fluid also to reduce fluid temperatures. a shift kit is recomended with a stall converter, but that part hasn't been dead set on what to use for this truck/trans combo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SSminneapolis Posted October 21, 2003 Author Report Share Posted October 21, 2003 thanks zippy.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackhawk Posted October 21, 2003 Report Share Posted October 21, 2003 To be honest IMO if you want to keep this truck for a long time don’t mess with anything at all, keep it stock and don’t mess with anything that changes shift firmness. Replacing the converter and adding a shift kit is going to kill the tranny in a few years IMO…but if you are dead set on performance and also want long term reliability save up some bucks and go the same route as Setti is doing right now and upgrade the tranny…. 02$ and MHO… Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krambo Posted October 21, 2003 Report Share Posted October 21, 2003 Just keep the tranny cool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SSminneapolis Posted October 21, 2003 Author Report Share Posted October 21, 2003 i really only need the truck to last a year or two...for a daily driver...after than i am going to make a tahoe into an SS...engine and body... i think that i would lean towards the tranny upgrade, w/ stall converter...because then down the road if i want to go nuts with a blower and NOS...then the powertrian is there...plus if you add up the costs, they are about the same... thanks guys... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mwalls54 Posted October 22, 2003 Report Share Posted October 22, 2003 I dont know much about stalls but i have know a few people not really like it on their everyday drivers. but they went with a higher stall than 2600 too. and i have heard that a shift kit actually saves the tranny because it makes it shift quicker which saves on the clutch packs and so on. but all of that is what i have heard and seen. so thats my .02 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m396 #00-011 Posted November 4, 2003 Report Share Posted November 4, 2003 I went with the TCI shift kit, Corvette Servo, Yank TT3000, Mobile 1 Syn fluid, and LS1 Edit Tuning. I love the way it drives. Also, by measuring with a G-Tech Pro before and after, I dropped .6-.7sec from my 1320. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BenKey Posted November 4, 2003 Report Share Posted November 4, 2003 Jason - what's the everyday driving attitude like now with the TT3000? I guess you put all in while you had the tranny out? Just curious if you were able to put the servo in without having to take out, by chance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m396 #00-011 Posted November 4, 2003 Report Share Posted November 4, 2003 Jason - what's the everyday driving attitude like now with the TT3000? I guess you put all in while you had the tranny out? Just curious if you were able to put the servo in without having to take out, by chance. Yes, I believe the servo can be put in without dropping the tranny. We, ofcourse, dropped it to do the convertor. I like the stall, with a little louder exhaust, it would be even better. Again, it's an 11" convertor, and is pretty tight, except for when you drop the , then she slips to 3000 quite quickly. With LS1 Edit, you can make the convertor even more livable. I like it better than stock. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zippy Posted November 4, 2003 Report Share Posted November 4, 2003 the servo is a tight fit, but will go in without lowering anything. the billet servo is even more difficult to install that way and i've pulled that one off also. takes about 20 minutes and minimal fluid loss. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BenKey Posted November 4, 2003 Report Share Posted November 4, 2003 the servo is a tight fit, but will go in without lowering anything. the billet servo is even more difficult to install that way and i've pulled that one off also. takes about 20 minutes and minimal fluid loss. Really?? It seems a little tight with exhaust and heat shield. Maybe with the heat shield out of the way, it wouldn't be too bad. You guys messed me up. I was looking for an excuse to go ahead and buy the TC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m396 #00-011 Posted November 4, 2003 Report Share Posted November 4, 2003 the servo is a tight fit, but will go in without lowering anything. the billet servo is even more difficult to install that way and i've pulled that one off also. takes about 20 minutes and minimal fluid loss. Really?? It seems a little tight with exhaust and heat shield. Maybe with the heat shield out of the way, it wouldn't be too bad. You guys messed me up. I was looking for an excuse to go ahead and buy the TC. Nope, I looked at it again. It can't be done w/o dropping the tranny ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BenKey Posted November 4, 2003 Report Share Posted November 4, 2003 Appreciate you hookin' a brotha up! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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