Tc. Any Brand Better Then The Other?

[70chevy03ss]

Well I am looking to put a TC in my DD I am going to put on a Procharger soon. I am going to beef up the trans. I am looking for some ideas. I need to find one that will hold up and perform. What are your guys thoughts. Looking for a good street mannered Tc. I don't race but I want one that will hold up if i need to take out a mustang or something. let me know your thoughts guys...

[kelleyperformance]

the most popular and cost effective converter seems to be the trailblazer converter. many people run them on this site. but if all your worried about is it holding up, you have nothing to worry about. the stock converters work just fine.

 

for more performance, the best converters are made by precision industries and yank. however, they are signifigantly more money than the trailblazer converter. id recomend that first, due to its almost stock driveablilty and noticeable performance increase. for more serious upgrade, id go with a 2600-2800 stall from yank or PI... anything higher on a DD you will definately know ones in there

 

EDIT: im sure this is in your plans, but an upgraded trans cooler is a must when going up in stall speed, as it creates more heat.

Edited August 24, 2008 by kelleyperformance (see edit history)

[Fireman31]

+1 for Precision Industries, more expensive than Yank but worth every penny, a high quality TC

[70chevy03ss]

the most popular and cost effective converter seems to be the trailblazer converter. many people run them on this site. but if all your worried about is it holding up, you have nothing to worry about. the stock converters work just fine.

 

for more performance, the best converters are made by precision industries and yank. however, they are signifigantly more money than the trailblazer converter. id recomend that first, due to its almost stock driveablilty and noticeable performance increase. for more serious upgrade, id go with a 2600-2800 stall from yank or PI... anything higher on a DD you will definately know ones in there

 

EDIT: im sure this is in your plans, but an upgraded trans cooler is a must when going up in stall speed, as it creates more heat.

 

So if I was to look for a TBTC it would hold up to what I plan on doing??? The stock one I have in the truck now has 81,210 on it. just want to help it out a little. Do you know were I can find one and or a part number. yes i am going to put in a trans cooler. need to get one... thanks for the advice

[kelleyperformance]

So if I was to look for a TBTC it would hold up to what I plan on doing??? The stock one I have in the truck now has 81,210 on it. just want to help it out a little. Do you know were I can find one and or a part number. yes i am going to put in a trans cooler. need to get one... thanks for the advice

yes, it will hold up fine. either way, 80k miles has prob just about toasted that stocker lol. for the p/n, do a search there should be plenty of threads. if you cant find it easy, let me know ill get it for you

[70chevy03ss]

yes, it will hold up fine. either way, 80k miles has prob just about toasted that stocker lol. for the p/n, do a search there should be plenty of threads. if you cant find it easy, let me know ill get it for you

 

Well I do keep pretty good care of the truck. I have felt it slip a little here and there. Did a transmission fluid change and filter at 50,000. But sometime I like to drive around town in 3 to hear that exhaust. Lots of headds turn. thanks for the help I will let you know if I can't find it.

[misterp]

Ideally you want a stall speed of 2800-3000 with a centrifugal blower, and that's a little higher than what the TBTC can deliver.

 

Mr. P.

[eric.dally]

Also I don't know how often you do any towing but haven't there been issues with the TB TC holding up when pulling a load?