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Blackdevil77
10-19-2008, 06:33 PM
I have seen/heard about some dispute on what stall torque converter should be put in the G8. Some say 3200, 3600 is too high, and that 2800, 3000 is good, some say it's fine. What are your opinions on this and why? Why would one be "better" than the other? Would you say it's necessary if you get a cam? Meaning, would you be putting to much strain on the tranny from all that power to invest in this piece to put in it?
GRRRR8
10-19-2008, 06:36 PM
I will be using a custom made Circle-D 3000 stall in mine. Once the car is all done and tuned Chris @ Circle-D may fine tune the converter for my application.
Blackdevil77
10-19-2008, 06:39 PM
Yeah I was looking at that and thinking about getting a 3000, only because it's in the middle lol. Just that circle-D is more expensive than the Yank. As long as everything works well together and I still maintain, daily drivability, I'll be happy. Header's, Torque converter and Cam are the 3 biggies on my list.
GRRRR8
10-19-2008, 06:41 PM
It is more expensive for a reason. Circle-D uses billet parts in there converters for strength and consistency.
wreckwriter
10-19-2008, 06:47 PM
I'll give my opinion on this, maybe Tuesday night.
Blackdevil77
10-19-2008, 06:50 PM
It is more expensive for a reason. Circle-D uses billet parts in there converters for strength and consistency.

In that case, circle D for me. Strength/reliability is just as important to me as power. I don't want to sacrifice ANY reliability short or long term for power. I find one useless without the other.


I'll give my opinion on this, maybe Tuesday night.

K. I'll be checkin back :)
GRRRR8
10-19-2008, 06:51 PM
LOL. No more converter threads or posts until Toms car is fixed!
Mike P
10-19-2008, 06:52 PM
Blackdevil 77: I like my Yank 3200 TQ Converter by Vector. If you're going to do headers & a converter, you should probably go with the 1" 7/8 LT Headers.

Get a transmission cooler for peace of mind & cooler trans temps.



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wreckwriter
10-19-2008, 06:53 PM
LOL. No more converter threads or posts until Toms car is fixed!

Might be a real good deal available on one soon....
Mike P
10-19-2008, 06:53 PM
LOL. No more converter threads or posts until Toms car is fixed!

What happened to Tom's car?
Blackdevil77
10-19-2008, 06:54 PM
Get a transmission cooler for peace of mind & cooler trans temps.



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Most definitely will. Thanx!
GRRRR8
10-19-2008, 06:55 PM
No comment, the jurys out, the planets are not aligning etc.
Mike P
10-19-2008, 06:56 PM
No comment, the jurys out, the planets are not aligning etc.

Hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm.......


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GeorgeInNePa
10-19-2008, 07:02 PM
I'll give my opinion on this, maybe Tuesday night.


LOL. No more converter threads or posts until Toms car is fixed!

;)
MANOFSTEEL69
10-20-2008, 06:57 AM
I don't think I'm going to do the TC at all. I'll run the DR's and if they allow me to get closer to that 11 window that will be enough. At least till alot more research, and testing is done on the TC's. I think I'm going to have some head work done next and see what comes of that. These transmissions and drivelines worry me.......
Chewy
10-20-2008, 08:01 AM
I don't think I'm going to do the TC at all. I'll run the DR's and if they allow me to get closer to that 11 window that will be enough. At least till alot more research, and testing is done on the TC's. I think I'm going to have some head work done next and see what comes of that. These transmissions and drivelines worry me.......

Agreed! It's SOOO early in the development of G8 and Camaro parts that I think waiting will make sense. Especially for those of us keeping stock engine internals. Just my .02¢...:o
SS Enforcer
10-20-2008, 04:12 PM
I have a Circle D in mine and it stalls up to around 3800 on the flash but my car is making pretty good HP which probably raises it a bit. I find it lots of fun and if you like laying some rubber here and there a good stallie certainly helps your cause.

My car currently cuts 1.63 60' times consistently on 16 x 255 Hoosier DR's @ 4000 lbs.

cheers
GeorgeInNePa
10-20-2008, 05:56 PM
I have a Circle D in mine and it stalls up to around 3800 on the flash but my car is making pretty good HP which probably raises it a bit. I find it lots of fun and if you like laying some rubber here and there a good stallie certainly helps your cause.

My car currently cuts 1.63 60' times consistently on 16 x 255 Hoosier DR's @ 4000 lbs.

cheers

I saw one of your posts over on LS1Tech. Do you have WCCH heads on your car? Which ones?