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Old Jul 23, 2014 | 06:56 AM
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Stall torque converter

I'm replacing the front transmission pump and TQ in my 55. I'm considering a stall converter and was wondering if anyone has used one and what the pros and cons are.


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Old Jul 23, 2014 | 09:37 AM
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http://ultimatepd.com/index.php/tran...000-stall.html
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Old Jul 23, 2014 | 10:52 AM
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I ordered one, I'll let you know how it works out. Thanks again.
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had to come over to your side and tell you its worth ever nickel your car will come alive now.
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Old Jul 26, 2014 | 07:31 AM
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had to come over to your side and tell you its worth ever nickel your car will come alive now.


+1 Finished the install a couple days ago, she pulls like a freight train and the launch from dead stop is unreal for such a heavy car.
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Old Jul 27, 2014 | 06:53 AM
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get the bip tcu tune now that will help out big time
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Old Jul 27, 2014 | 08:52 AM
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I'm planning on that, new S/C pulley and the ECU tune. I'm going to wait until this Texas heat is gone in a few months and drive to Eurocharge in Houston.
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Old Jul 27, 2014 | 10:19 AM
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I'm planning on that, new S/C pulley and the ECU tune. I'm going to wait until this Texas heat is gone in a few months and drive to Eurocharge in Houston.
I'm curious how part throttle launches and general drivability is with this mod? I like my SL to behave pretty much like a stock SL, that is, until I want to unleash it. Rule of thumb for me is to have the wife drive the car after a particular mod and when I ask her if she notices a difference, she gives me a strange look and says nope.
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Old Jul 27, 2014 | 10:47 AM
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Drivability is about the same, a little different with mine until about 2k but very little. Part throttle hits like a rocket, or as much as a two ton car can hit like a rocket. That being said it's not a mod that's easily undone.
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Nice glad you like it!!!

Let me know when you are ready for SC pulley and other mods!!
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Originally Posted by fxrs1955
Drivability is about the same, a little different with mine until about 2k but very little. Part throttle hits like a rocket, or as much as a two ton car can hit like a rocket. That being said it's not a mod that's easily undone.
Thinking about doing a Stall Converter and wondered if you're still happy with you setup.
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