I dont think I Really will benefit from a torque convertor right now but later on i plan on cam and heads swap. MY concern is I due a fair amount of towing (10k+) and really need that low end brunt getting off the line with that pig behind me, will a TC cause me problems with that much weight or have any adverse effects?
Truck is in sig 01 2500hd 4x4 315/75/16 tires
2011 4x4 6.2 Silverado ltz 6" fabtech lift 20" XD spy 35" nitto mud grappler
It won't be a problem if you choose wisely. With a standard performance converter you'll probably burn up the clutch towing a load.
Pick one that has a heavy-duty clutch, like these:
Yank Performance Manufacturing.
don't go any bigger than 2600-2800
Yup--since you are using it for towing, you won't be getting crazy with your cam specs... Since you have a 80e tranny, i wouldn't even do a stall. Just spec something for low end powa!
2000 ECSB 6.0L
TORQUER V2 CAM ● COMP 918's ● 7.4 HARDENED PUSHRODS ● K&N SERIES 77 CAI ● 80mm BBK ●PACESETTER LT HEADERS AND 3'' ORY ● SUPER 40 FLOW ● 3000 STALL ● 4.10s ● BUILT 80e ● VORTEC PERFORMANCE TUNE ● MSD 8.5mm PLUG WIRES● ELEC. CUTOUT ● UD & ALT PULLEYS ● FLEX-A-LITE E-FANS ● 22" CENTERLINE STINGRAY III's ● LUND FIBERGLASS TONNEAU ● 2" LEVELING SHACKLES ● 12K HID LOWS & FOGS ● LEDs ● DEBADGED ● WHITE-FACED ESCALADE GAUGES ● KICKER 450.1 ● 2-CVR 10's ● DS60's ● K693's
I would put at least a 2200 RPM stall in for towing with an 80e to get into the low end of the TQ curve. If not a converter then get a lower planetary gear set put in the transmission for better acceleration from a stop.
See my truck data in the "My Garage" section here... http://www.ls1truck.com/forums/my-ga...tml#post191709
You could also change the differential gears and go a bit lower for the lower end torque that you want and you will end up getting better fuel mileage when towing.
But it all depends on what you currently have.
1998 Silverado Z-71 Ext Cab. 5.7L Descreened MAF, K&N direct replacment, 32x11.5 R15 AT's,Posi rear end, True duel w/Magnaflows, Sub woofer setup, Remote starter.
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