I was thinking of getting a trailblazer torque converter but i havent seen anyone really talk about them. How are they on the highway? City? Ive seen a few for about $225 is that about right? What the differnce between the tb tc and the Yank tt2600? thanks. Ive search on quite a few forums but couldnt find anything specific.

 

What is this going behind???

well fist off a tbtc should only be around 150 unless its circle D tbtc....
mine runs great anywhere, flashes to about 2600 behind my baby cammed 4.8...
i didnt even lose any gas mileage by adding it..

 

what rpm can you brake stall the tbtc to?

 

bout 2400 before it breaks the tires loose..

 

Pros: inexpensive torque converter that flashes to about 2600 behind a built 5.3

Cons: Not as strong as a good aftermarket unit, factory lock up clutch is not as strong as aftermarket units

FWIW, I haven't read of too many TBTC failures, I think that a lot of guys were running them a while back

From what I've read you should be able to pick one up for around $150

 

The TB converter is a great mod for a DD truck. I think a new GM is ~$150. It should flash to about 2600 like mentioned. We offer our built version that is upgraded and re-calibrated to have about 400-500 rpm higher stall. So it is about a 3000, this depends on weight, gearing, and HP #'s. The Circle D version is $375.

Chris

 

Im running it behind a nnbs silverado 5.3 ext cab. with a bb tune and a 10 series flowmaster exhaust

 

hmm i could have this installed in about a hour or so. i dont know if i wanna do it. with thm pulled out and this my 4l65e will be eating colligreen's like a motha f'er hahaha.

 

do it Chris!
you will love it and your drive ability won't really change.
when my trans goes out in my z71, you can bet your money one is going it with the rebuilt trans.

 

Anyone know of a good place to buy it? The Dealer? Junkyard?