Whats the best way to build boost off the line?
Aug 20, 2006 | 12:20 AM
#12
Originally Posted by johnrusso1987
I want to try to stay away from torque converters just because this is a daily driver and this thing is also awd so line locks are out, the brakes hold it in place.
Thanks for the input everyone
Aug 20, 2006 | 08:53 AM
#13
Like the others said a good qaulity converter will make all the difference in the world and you will hardly be able to tell its there. I have a PI converter in my Grand National and will be using one in my truck also. My GN cuts 1.44 60's off the foot brake and drives like a sotcker!
Aug 20, 2006 | 11:06 AM
#15
I have a 2600 torque converter for my daily driver and have no problems. The only differance is when I am at a stop light and take my foot off the brake it won't creep foward.
A Yank 2600-3000 converter is great for DD. My setup with SC2800 is so streetable that I almost forget it's not stock while putting around town.
Don't fear the higher stall, it will feel better than stock and get you closer to your power band off the line.
Aug 20, 2006 | 11:11 AM
#16
TECH Apprentice
Joined: Feb 2005
Posts: 365
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From: sulphur, la
Originally Posted by 8ALTNG
Get a 4000 stall and some good hawk pads. I launch at 11#-13# by break boostin it.
what kind of stall are you running? how does it feel on the street? please tell me more about your setup! i can't build any boost off the line with out pushing through the brakes. my stall feels way too tight.
Aug 20, 2006 | 12:03 PM
#17
Originally Posted by EDawg
what kind of stall are you running? how does it feel on the street? please tell me more about your setup! i can't build any boost off the line with out pushing through the brakes. my stall feels way too tight.
Aug 23, 2006 | 08:25 PM
#19
On The Tree
Joined: Mar 2006
Posts: 181
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From: Danville, Indiana
We ran a yank 2600 in our silverado with the LS6 w/magnacharger and we launched at 8psi and it was a beast! I am going to put the convertor in my 03 tahoe best of it's stock driving quality. I HIGHLY recommend the Yank convertors.
Aug 23, 2006 | 11:28 PM
#20
Originally Posted by 8ALTNG
I have a 4000 stall PI convertor. It si in a built 4L80e trans. The engine is a forged 4.8 liter with a 67mm STS turbo kit. I put some Hawk pads from Tbyrne on the back and they hold perfect. I also dump a lot of fuel into the engine under load, which helps the turbo to spool faster.
