torque converter

[iceman4ep]

I'm fixin to install a TCI streetfighter 10 inch. Anyone else installed one of these any pros/ cons opinons. My mods are in my sig. Will it compliment or be overkill?

[BluBitch408]

My first converter was a TCI.. Not sure of the exact model but was a HD Truck Converter and supposed to be a 3K stall... From day #1 I could stall my truck anywhere from 3500 to 4K RPM'S and just really loose.. Wasn't happy at all, truck stayed redlined at WOT, tranny ran really hot.. Anyway, I'm running a Vigilante 3200 now and am in love.. It's quite a bit more out of your pocket but definitely worth the money.. It has held up to numerous 6 psi AWD launches and that's saying alot for a 6K lb. truck..

[Jaw_Dropper]

I have the same TC .......I'm still waiting on my posi trac unit before i go ahead install it...


and Blubitch408 .......I think my brother raced you in my truck at kennedale not to long ago... didnt your Dipstick blow out and shot oil all over the firewall?

Me and my brother were helping you with a flashlight....!! Your truck is sickly fast!!

[BluBitch408]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Jaw_Dropper &#064; May 19 2007, 11&#58;35 AM) [snapback]93976[/snapback]</div>

I have the same TC .......I&#39;m still waiting on my posi trac unit before i go ahead install it...
and Blubitch408 .......I think my brother raced you in my truck at kennedale not to long ago... didnt your Dipstick blow out and shot oil all over the firewall?

Me and my brother were helping you with a flashlight....&#33;&#33; Your truck is sickly fast&#33;&#33;
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Yeah, that was me.. Small world huh? Hopefully won&#39;t be blowing any more oil, just was a lack of crankcase ventilation.... Snapped the output shaft on my tranny so just waiting for a replacement, should be out this week sometime, hopefully.. That night I met y&#39;all was the only time I ran it at the track on 10 psi, the 7.35 was with a shitty launch and my tranny slipping.. I should see 6&#39;s now, I exchanged the converter for a 3200 instead of 2800 and had tranny upgraded a little, ported throttle body, shortened push rods, plug wires and a couple other minor things so I&#39;ll be back at the track shortly.. Do y&#39;all go often? We should try to meet up again... Let me know the next time you plan on going..

[Jaw_Dropper]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(BluBitch408 &#064; May 22 2007, 05&#58;38 PM) [snapback]94356[/snapback]</div>

Yeah, that was me.. Small world huh? Hopefully won&#39;t be blowing any more oil, just was a lack of crankcase ventilation.... Snapped the output shaft on my tranny so just waiting for a replacement, should be out this week sometime, hopefully.. That night I met y&#39;all was the only time I ran it at the track on 10 psi, the 7.35 was with a shitty launch and my tranny slipping.. I should see 6&#39;s now, I exchanged the converter for a 3200 instead of 2800 and had tranny upgraded a little, ported throttle body, shortened push rods, plug wires and a couple other minor things so I&#39;ll be back at the track shortly.. Do y&#39;all go often? We should try to meet up again... Let me know the next time you plan on going..
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Yeah, man small world.. We&#39;re out there pretty often.. we usually go every Friday and will be out there for "king of the hill tomorrow.... We we&#39;re there actually last night for test and tune... I&#39;m probably more then likely will be going again wednesday (may 30th) try to beat my old time trying to figure out this programmer now and tire adjustments...So yeah man it would be cool to meet up again bro.. would love to see your truck hit a 6&#33;&#33;

[iceman4ep]

what posi are you going with? I&#39;m running the Auburn Pro Series and its badass. Excellent traction and drift on demand haha. Not to mention its been in a year and if what i&#39;ve been doing hasn&#39;t broken it yet... it&#39;ll be awhile.

[Jaw_Dropper]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Chris Ryan &#064; May 20 2007, 08&#58;00 PM) [snapback]94107[/snapback]</div>

what posi are you going with? I&#39;m running the Auburn Pro Series and its badass. Excellent traction and drift on demand haha. Not to mention its been in a year and if what i&#39;ve been doing hasn&#39;t broken it yet... it&#39;ll be awhile.
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I&#39;m going with the Detriot true trac locker

[misterp]

I would recommend you not use the TCI converter. First off for normal street use it will just boil the ATF, you need a lot more ATF cooler than with other brands of converters, TCIs run hot. And for race use they aren&#39;t predictable enough. In a Ext Cab application you really need to think hard before installing a converter that stalls higher than 3000-RPM, I would not recommend going above that. Remember that after a certain point in stall speed the truck will get slower 1/4-m times because of the lost efficiency in the upper rpms.

Mr. P.

[Jaw_Dropper]

Arent race predictible?? huh?? If it wasnt why would TCI be selling it in the first place especially considering how long they have been in the business...??

Your right about the transmission fluid; but as long as your not in constant stop and go traffic you should be fine. if you get a transmission cooler which i was told by John at TCI

[SNGcabLR4]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Jaw_Dropper &#064; May 25 2007, 01&#58;20 PM) [snapback]94649[/snapback]</div>

Arent race predictible?? huh?? If it wasnt why would TCI be selling it in the first place especially considering how long they have been in the business...??

Your right about the transmission fluid but as long as your not in constant stop and go traffic.. you should be fine if you get a transmission cooler which i was told by John at TCI
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run a trans cooler a mild trans kit like b&m, traction bars, with a posi rear maybe upgrade to 30spline axels and you could run your 3000 stall all day no prob. that other guy is right 3000 rpm stall is not practicle for every day use stop and go. maybe if you ran a 4L80e you could get away with it those tranny&#39;s can handle the abuse but a stocker 4l60 u might run into problems, or just get a lower stall speed and match up a good cam like a 1800 rpm - 6300 rpm cam with a 2500 stall you would hit the launch within your powerband.