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Old Nov 23, 2007 | 10:35 PM
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Hey guys i have a trailblazer converter i installed in my truck and now 8000 mi. later its slipping and not locking up....what should i put in and what stall range is a factory converter for the 03 sierra/silverados.....
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Old Dec 4, 2007 | 11:31 AM
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Originally Posted by blacksierraSS
Hey guys i have a trailblazer converter i installed in my truck and now 8000 mi. later its slipping and not locking up....what should i put in and what stall range is a factory converter for the 03 sierra/silverados.....
Im sure your trans having only 1st and 2nd now is part of your problem Scott.

I think factory is around 1600. Get a tt2600 or tt3000.
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Old Dec 4, 2007 | 10:42 PM
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Scott, a converter is the very least of ur problems my friend. I wouldnt go with that tall of a converter for a truck u haul dirtbike trailers and haul dirtbikes all the time, heat is a tranny killing factor imo.

Id say the ol' sierra is far from an SS now.....
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Old Dec 4, 2007 | 10:57 PM
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Originally Posted by 1989k1500
Im sure your trans having only 1st and 2nd now is part of your problem Scott.

I think factory is around 1600. Get a tt2600 or tt3000.
I love my TT3000 and i tow a good bit... if you take it easy you can keep the RPMs low... i want to tow something pretty heavy this summer and see what she will do.
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