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SSlowJunk · 06-09-2017, 08:21 AM

I'm liking to go bigger on my torque converter. Currently have a 3200 right now. I want to go to a 3600 or 3800. I'm cammed, full bolt ons, 3.91 gears, 17 drag radials.

Realistically in the 1/4 mile, what kind of improvement would I see going from 3200 to 3600 or 3200 to 3800.

I fully realize there are many variables (tune, weather, DA, etc) that would go into this, but what would a good general idea for 1/4 improvement?

Thanks!

2010reddevil · 06-09-2017, 10:19 AM

Your converter builder (Circle D, Precision Industries, Yank etc) will need your entire car specs........compression ratio, cam lift/duration, weight etc. They will then build a converter that will suit your needs for maximum performance. All 3 are great choices, I went with Precision Industries for my 3v because Circle D didn't have friction material for the converter clutch and I knew Precision made a great converter too. Have no regrets whatsoever.

SSeniorMoment · 06-10-2017, 02:05 AM

I gave Brian at Circle D all the info and he sent out a 3C 3600 stall, also added a certified flexplate with ARP bolts.

If/when I go centri, then the converter will go back and they'll modify for the new setup.

2010reddevil · 06-10-2017, 06:00 AM

Why don't you get the converter built for the centri first? Eliminate R&R of the transmission and downtime associated with such. It won't hurt driveability one bit

christianchevell · 06-10-2017, 07:44 AM

Realistically...not much, from a old motor head........

Royal Tiger · 06-10-2017, 08:00 AM

What are you running in the 1/4 now if you don't mind sharing?

06-09-2017, 08:21 AM	#1
SSlowJunk Drives: 2010 Camaro SS Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Missouri Posts: 159	Torque converter question I'm liking to go bigger on my torque converter. Currently have a 3200 right now. I want to go to a 3600 or 3800. I'm cammed, full bolt ons, 3.91 gears, 17 drag radials. Realistically in the 1/4 mile, what kind of improvement would I see going from 3200 to 3600 or 3200 to 3800. I fully realize there are many variables (tune, weather, DA, etc) that would go into this, but what would a good general idea for 1/4 improvement? Thanks!

06-09-2017, 10:19 AM	#2
2010reddevil Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS Victory Red 6M Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Gulf Coast, TX Posts: 1,424	Your converter builder (Circle D, Precision Industries, Yank etc) will need your entire car specs........compression ratio, cam lift/duration, weight etc. They will then build a converter that will suit your needs for maximum performance. All 3 are great choices, I went with Precision Industries for my 3v because Circle D didn't have friction material for the converter clutch and I knew Precision made a great converter too. Have no regrets whatsoever. __________________ 2011 2SS 6A Red Jewel Metallic, Vararam Tune CAI, Magnaflow 3" Competition c/b, Speed Engineering 1-7/8 LT's, Circle D 5C, M/T 275/40R20 S/S, HPTuners tune by Ryan@GPI 12.3 @ 112 ACM as of 12/22/19 Gone on 12/28/19 R I P 2010 2SS 6M Victory Red/Black (old ride) CAI intake, Speed Engineering 1 7/8" LT's, X4 base tune, Flowmaster Outlaw axle-back. 12.6 @ 115 SAR as of 9/19/15 Gone but never forgotten.

06-10-2017, 06:00 AM	#4
2010reddevil Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS Victory Red 6M Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Gulf Coast, TX Posts: 1,424	Why don't you get the converter built for the centri first? Eliminate R&R of the transmission and downtime associated with such. It won't hurt driveability one bit __________________ 2011 2SS 6A Red Jewel Metallic, Vararam Tune CAI, Magnaflow 3" Competition c/b, Speed Engineering 1-7/8 LT's, Circle D 5C, M/T 275/40R20 S/S, HPTuners tune by Ryan@GPI 12.3 @ 112 ACM as of 12/22/19 Gone on 12/28/19 R I P 2010 2SS 6M Victory Red/Black (old ride) CAI intake, Speed Engineering 1 7/8" LT's, X4 base tune, Flowmaster Outlaw axle-back. 12.6 @ 115 SAR as of 9/19/15 Gone but never forgotten.

06-10-2017, 07:44 AM	#5
christianchevell old school chevy rodder Drives: 2013 2SS/RS Manual,DM exhaust,CRT Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Oregon Posts: 5,587 View My Garage	Realistically...not much, from a old motor head........ __________________ 2021 Wild Cherry ZL1 A10, Sunroof, Data, Carbon, Nav, RotoFab Dry CAI, Elite x2, Borla ATK, Driveshaft shop

06-10-2017, 02:05 AM	#3
SSeniorMoment Drives: 2010 2SS/RS LS3 A6 IOM Join Date: May 2013 Location: Arizona Posts: 1,190	I gave Brian at Circle D all the info and he sent out a 3C 3600 stall, also added a certified flexplate with ARP bolts. If/when I go centri, then the converter will go back and they'll modify for the new setup.

06-10-2017, 08:00 AM	#6
Royal Tiger Account Suspended Drives: 2013 2SS/RS Convertible Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Lehigh Valley, PA Posts: 3,873	What are you running in the 1/4 now if you don't mind sharing?