Would a new torque convertor help me any?

[BLACK KNIGHT]

I was just wondering if a torque convertor would help my 1/4 mile time any. My mods are in my sig. I have 3.23 gears and stock 10 bolt rear end. I normally launch the car at about 1000-1200 rpms. What kinda difference in the 1/4 mile would I be looking at if I swapped a different torque convertor in?? And which one should I get?

[CamTom12]

Short answer? Yes. Compare to sliding the clutch out at a higher rpm in a manual, puts the car more in the powerband on launch and helps with shift extension. :)

[Transamman25]

I'd like to see 3:42's in your car for starter's .. that'd help 1/4 mile dramaticly .. very little down time

[BLACK KNIGHT]

I'd like to see 3:42's in your car for starter's .. that'd help 1/4 mile dramaticly .. very little down time
Really? Someone on WS6ZXR forum said that even going like 3.73s wouldn't help more than like 1/10th in the 1/4 mile if that even.

[LiquidFire350]

Really? Someone on WS6ZXR forum said that even going like 3.73s wouldn't help more than like 1/10th in the 1/4 mile if that even.
from from expericence, 2.73s got me an ET of 13.6
only changes sence then were TM delete, transcooler, TB bypass, !spare tire/jack, and 3.42s- 13.2

[Transamman25]

4 tenths from one step up on gears is about right .. you could feel a real diffrence right ?

[LiquidFire350]

only difference i really "felt" was off the line, if i hit it while cruising, it didnt feel any different

but i could tell the exhaust was louder when cruising around

[quickmedic1]

I had 323s in my blown TA and switched to 373s. It was a little quicker off the line but I liked the 323 gear better. I personally think you would like a converter better. Just an opinion.

[LiquidFire350]

ive had 2.73s, 3.23s, and now 3.42s, 3.42s ive liked the best and really dont want to go much higher

just had a Fuddle 3600 put in yesterday, not much drive time on it yet, althought ive noticed right away i can hit 50mph from one driveway to the next

[BLACK KNIGHT]

So would different gears or a different stall convertor help me the most in reducing my 1/4 mile time.

[LiquidFire350]

So would different gears or a different stall convertor help me the most in reducing my 1/4 mile time.
converter will give you the biggest change

[JakeY2KZ]

Just to give you an example....I knocked off a full second from putting in a 3200 stall, ET streets, and LT's. (on 2.73's) The LT's probably knocked off around .2-.3 so you do the rest of the math.

Get the stall and some tires, you won't be dissapointed.

[gettinthere]

Just to give you an example....I knocked off a full second from putting in a 3200 stall, ET streets, and LT's. (on 2.73's) The LT's probably knocked off around .2-.3 so you do the rest of the math.

Get the stall and some tires, you won't be dissapointed.


Now you just have to learn to "shift them gears"!!

[BLACK KNIGHT]

Okay, so what torque converter would be good to get? Like what stall speed...I think I read that it should be like around 2400 with the stock tranny. BTW, the stock tranny is a 4L60E correct? Or is it a 4L60? What's the diff?

[LiquidFire350]

i believe LT1s like lower stalls, somewhere around 24-2800

and you have the same trans, 4l60e

[BLACK KNIGHT]

Thanks for the info...that matches the info I received on the stall speed as well somewhere around 24-2800. Now I just have to find a good one.

[CamTom12]

I'd say get a Vig, but I have only put them in other's cars. I've never driven one on a long-term basis

[JakeY2KZ]

I ran a 3600 in my stock 4l60e without any problems. If I were you, I'd run a Vig3600. It actually stalls around 3800. You'll love it.