stall/ torque converter?

[ascoldasice17]

Everyone keeps tellin me to get a stall/torque converter in my 98 gt auto....lol.....i have no idea what one is or where it goes or wtf it does....lol.....can someone please explain.....tell me how much....and how much will it help quarter times

 

[04YELLOWGT]

Its like popin the clutch at a higher RPM is what Ive been told. I was also told I wouldnt like it but im still thinkin about getting one. I heard a good one 2800-3000 will drop my quater mile a 2-3 tenths.

 

[98blackmagic]

I had a 2800 in my 98

 

[Mike97gt]

a looser converter like a 2800-3200 will allow the engine to be at a higher rpm ( hopefully near torque peak) quicker. you will be able to launch at a higher rpm while torque braking off the line ( holding the car against the brakes with your foot on the gas) plus you get the same effect when driving. when you go anymore than 1/4 down on the gas you will start to get close to the stall speed, this keeps you near the torque peak so you accelerate quicker.

many think you will always be at the stall speed and it would be like neutral below that. this is not true at all. when you are not on it the rpm's will only be slightly higher than driving with the stock stall.

IMHO a good stall converter is the second best mod for a auto. with gears being the best.

 

[1LowGT]

id have to agree

 

[ProCharger GT]

a looser converter like a 2800-3200 will allow the engine to be at a higher rpm ( hopefully near torque peak) quicker. you will be able to launch at a higher rpm while torque braking off the line ( holding the car against the brakes with your foot on the gas) plus you get the same effect when driving. when you go anymore than 1/4 down on the gas you will start to get close to the stall speed, this keeps you near the torque peak so you accelerate quicker.

many think you will always be at the stall speed and it would be like neutral below that. this is not true at all. when you are not on it the rpm's will only be slightly higher than driving with the stock stall.

IMHO a good stall converter is the second best mod for a auto. with gears being the best.

:Word: I got a PI Convertor w/ a 2800RPM stall and I absolutely love it!!

 

[Mike97gt]

i bet you do procharger. even on a stock car you will see .3 or so in the 1/4 with one. plus it's much more fun to drive. if i had a auto i would have a converter

 

[Cantslowdown]

I cant wait to get me a converter... I dunno what brand to get or what stall but i was thinking around 2800-3000...

 

[ProCharger GT]

I can personally vouch for PI - no regrets on that purchase whatsoever

 

[Cantslowdown]

I have been looking into the pi just waiting on the funds!

 

[Mike97gt]

+1 on the PI

 

[rebelleader]

What does PI stand for? What is their web site?

 

[san~man]

What does PI stand for? What is their web site?

Precision Industries:

http://www.converter.com/

 

[big T]

Its like popin the clutch at a higher RPM is what Ive been told. I was also told I wouldnt like it but im still thinkin about getting one. I heard a good one 2800-3000 will drop my quater mile a 2-3 tenths.

With stock tires, but with sticky tires id say .5 at least in the 1/4.

 

[03ghoststang]

yup a PI torque convertor with a triple plate and a 2800-3000rpm stall

 

[ProCharger GT]

Right on - if your gonna do it, go with the triple disc (and I prefer locking) convertor

 

[03ghoststang]

Right on - if your gonna do it, go with the triple disc (and I prefer locking) convertor

i forgot about the locking

 

[rebelleader]

Right on - if your gonna do it, go with the triple disc (and I prefer locking) convertor

What does it mean if a TC is unlocked/locking?

 

[ProCharger GT]

A locking converter uses a mechanical clutch to connect the impeller and the turbine for the converter so there is no slippage, which results in less power lost and faster throttle response.

 

[03ghoststang]

A locking converter uses a mechanical clutch to connect the impeller and the turbine for the converter so there is no slippage, which results in less power lost and faster throttle response.

something like that you beat me to it and most cars if not all taht are auto have them form factory for fuel economy and other stuff