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Old Oct 17, 2016 | 07:09 AM
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Recently took my truck to the track. Overall it ran well, launching in 2wd spinning into 3rd she was running a 9.5 in the 8th. My 60ft however and rt is terrible. Im fairly decent at timing the light but my truck doesnt move. Light turns and it looks as if i fell asleep at the tree lol. Truck rolls a bit then boost hits and bam, she is out of there. 60ft times avg 2.5.

So background on the truck, offroad suspension with 33in general tires. I know the truck is stupid heavy. I fairly certain i just need a different torque converter. Just wanted your guys input. Thanks.
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Old Oct 17, 2016 | 08:42 AM
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Originally Posted by fctry286
Recently took my truck to the track. Overall it ran well, launching in 2wd spinning into 3rd she was running a 9.5 in the 8th. My 60ft however and rt is terrible. Im fairly decent at timing the light but my truck doesnt move. Light turns and it looks as if i fell asleep at the tree lol. Truck rolls a bit then boost hits and bam, she is out of there. 60ft times avg 2.5.

So background on the truck, offroad suspension with 33in general tires. I know the truck is stupid heavy. I fairly certain i just need a different torque converter. Just wanted your guys input. Thanks.

More gear and shorter tire or either one of the two at the track should help
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Old Oct 17, 2016 | 04:34 PM
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How big is the converter?
What is it flashing to at the line?
Are you foot braking to bring boost up?
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Old Oct 17, 2016 | 09:30 PM
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Originally Posted by LIL SS
How big is the converter?
What is it flashing to at the line?
Are you foot braking to bring boost up?

Stock convertor right now. I am trying to foot brake it some, but can only get to about 1800 rpms before the tires start spin.

I already re geared it and put 3.73. But i think my problem is the stock convertor
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Old Oct 17, 2016 | 11:21 PM
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The general tires arent helping anything either, not much on boost but a converter will definitely help, as would some 4.1 or 4.56s, what transmission is in the truck?
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Old Oct 18, 2016 | 10:28 AM
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The general tires arent helping anything either, not much on boost but a converter will definitely help, as would some 4.1 or 4.56s, what transmission is in the truck?
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Yea, im looking for some stock rins and tires.
I am running the 6l80e.
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Old Oct 18, 2016 | 10:53 AM
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You've got plenty of gear if you leave in 1st instead of 2nd. My stock converter on my 14 would brake stall at 23-2500 depending on weather before the blower. Now it will brake stall at 3k even though I get my best 60' of 1.80 leaving at idle. You obviously have a bad lack of traction once it hits but the lack of being able to get up on the converter without pushing is a killer. Change the converter and then work on the traction and you'll be happy. Gotta leave on boost with a turbo because of lag! I've had loose and tight with a turbo and the loose one was a pain. It sure as hell hit immediately!!! Was a dog just driving around because of slip. Had it tightened to 24-2500 and loved it for daily duties. Still ran good just not as good. Oh btw that turbo truck cut a 1.69 60' on 32's bucking like a pissed off bronco because of no traction aids.
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Old Oct 18, 2016 | 11:40 AM
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Originally Posted by fctry286
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Yea, im looking for some stock rins and tires.
I am running the 6l80e.
When i had my 2013 silverado (i miss that truck) the 4.8/4l60 untuned would spin the factory generals... assuming you have off road tired being 33s tgey arent nexcessarily meant for street traction...
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Old Oct 19, 2016 | 09:51 AM
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So a call to circle D. And i may be getting a 258mm multi disc, 3400 stall convertor. We will see how that works.
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If that's what they recommend Id probably go with it long as its not super loose just driving normally. 3400 should allow you to leave on plenty of boost that's the goal!
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