01-29-2011, 05:07 PM | #1 |
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CONVERTER QUESTIONS
Anyone installed a converter in a 2011? If so, what size, brand, and are there any driveability issues? Also, was it worth the money in terms of the gains in the quarter mile. I don't want to invest $1400.00 for a converter and cooler, and gain a 10th in the quarter or worst, lose anything. Lastly, did you have to re-tune your veh. with converter install. Thanks in advance for any feedback.
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01-29-2011, 05:16 PM | #2 | |
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Contact Jannetty racing. With their converter you don't need a cooler. It runs as cool as stock. I picked up .4 in the 1/4. |
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01-29-2011, 05:25 PM | #3 |
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I picked up a half second also with just a Torque Converter. This is the best bang for your buck in an A6. You will definitely need a tune. Drives great around town no issues... only problem is hooking up at the track now...
I have Circle D 3200 stall. Trifecta Performance has a great mail order tune for these. http://www.circledspecialties.com/p-...converter.aspx |
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01-30-2011, 11:30 AM | #5 |
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Mlee, what kind of quarter mile time you are seeing with the converter? I am currently running 12.20s @ 113 with headers, tune, and vararam. If I pick up a half second then that will put me in the 11.80s/70s range. An FTI converter was recommended to me. My car is already tune so will I need to re-tune it after converter install? My car is a 2011 as well.
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01-30-2011, 04:38 PM | #6 |
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I know there is more than 2 Camaro SS owners with converters installed in their vehicles. I need some more feedback my fellow members. Thanks again for any info you can provide based on your personal experience with our particular vehicles.
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01-30-2011, 08:19 PM | #7 |
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Great info. I have a brand new Yank SS3200 sitting in my garage ready to go in my new Camaro
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With name brands converters above there is plenty of gain. I would highly suggest a cooler with any of them,even a stock car needs a better one. The factory gauge is an idiot gauge. Reacts slow and inacurate. My car would read 180degree's during a pull but my other gauge hooked up would go over 210 degree's on a 1/4 pull then slowly cool back down. Factory gauge was too slow to follow.
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01-31-2011, 10:07 PM | #9 |
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I am definitely going with a trans. cooler. Plan to have install w/i 2 weeks. Looking at 2800 vs. 3200
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