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Old Dec 10, 2005 | 07:02 PM
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My truck has a 5.3L with mild mods(intake,exhaust,mass air meter,coolent bypass,throttle body spacer,programmer), 4.11 gears, and a shift kit. I was wondering what converter you guys think would be best for me without costing a arm and a leg. Also what converter are you guys running??any help would be great.
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Old Dec 10, 2005 | 07:23 PM
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As of now I am running the stock converter but I will be runnin the Trail Blazer Converter thats what you should run.
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Old Dec 10, 2005 | 09:27 PM
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But A Tci Is On The Way!
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Old Dec 11, 2005 | 07:01 AM
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People are claiming a .3 sec or better 1/4 mile improvement with the inexpensive Trail Blazer converter. I just ordered one on ebay. Think it was $271 shipped. We'll see
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Originally Posted by '99 black sierra
My truck has a 5.3L with mild mods(intake,exhaust,mass air meter,coolent bypass,throttle body spacer,programmer), 4.11 gears, and a shift kit. I was wondering what converter you guys think would be best for me without costing a arm and a leg. Also what converter are you guys running??any help would be great.
with your supporting mods i would suggest a tb converter...
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Old Dec 11, 2005 | 11:27 AM
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Originally Posted by JimS
People are claiming a .3 sec or better 1/4 mile improvement with the inexpensive Trail Blazer converter. I just ordered one on ebay. Think it was $271 shipped. We'll see
Hey JimS what part number did you get.
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Old Dec 11, 2005 | 12:21 PM
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I'm running a DACCO remaned TB stall. I really like it with my setup
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Old Dec 11, 2005 | 12:56 PM
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I'm running a TCI 3500 2.5 STR.
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PI Vig 2800 STR ~2.5
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Old Dec 11, 2005 | 01:51 PM
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A Dacco TB once I get off my lazy azz and put it in.
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