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camslambam · 06-13-2012, 11:35 PM

Anyone suggest any good ones?
What are pros and con, if there are any cons? I really don't even understand what a converter does to be honest.
Will the car be a totally different animal with one?

I'm currently on my stock converter with all my mods.
trying to figure out if a converter would be worth investing right now.

Also any suggestions on some awesome converters out there?
Thanks

victoryred1ss · 06-14-2012, 08:33 AM

They make a huge difference, I had a Midwest 3400 stall in my 98 Z28 and it dropped my 1/4 time by .5 seconds. Im not sure what kind people are using in the C5's but its a MUST mod for an auto.

Rcfiddy1 · 06-14-2012, 08:46 AM

I have a Precision Industry Vigilante 2800 in mine. I drive my car almost daily and didn't want to go to high due to traction issues. With the 2800 you can bring the rpms up at the starting line to help launch. If all goes well and you hook up you get moving a lot faster. Around town, starting at lights you will need a little more to get moving the higher stall speed you go. Only bad thing with higher stalls are you mpg will suffer in stop and go traffic. But its a a real kick in the butt....

BTW I have not yet been to track to test out the stall.

camslambam · 06-14-2012, 09:39 AM

From what I have been told the best converters are custom spec'd for your car....

I was told to check out ptcrace and talk to Dusty Bradford to custom spec a converter.

SC2150 · 06-14-2012, 09:45 AM

We cutom build the tuffest, quickest billet stall converter available.

With years of championship drag racing (multiple divisional, National, and World championships in both NHRA & IHRA in several classes) contact us and I can guide you through it all.

JLE58 · 06-16-2012, 06:50 AM

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Originally Posted by camslambam

From what I have been told the best converters are custom spec'd for your car....

I was told to check out ptcrace and talk to Dusty Bradford to custom spec a converter.

Ptc makes great converters for sure. I'm just not sure if they Do them for the 6l80. I would call them and see. They are great people to deal with awesome customer service. Chris@hps is real tight with the Ptc guys and is a vendor here I'm sure he will be happy to help you out.

JANNETTYRACING · 06-16-2012, 07:06 AM

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Originally Posted by camslambam

Anyone suggest any good ones?
What are pros and con, if there are any cons? I really don't even understand what a converter does to be honest.
Will the car be a totally different animal with one?

I'm currently on my stock converter with all my mods.
trying to figure out if a converter would be worth investing right now.

Also any suggestions on some awesome converters out there?
Thanks

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06-13-2012, 11:35 PM	#1
camslambam Account Suspended Drives: 2010 SS, 06 SRT10 Ram Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: C. America Posts: 1,658	Converters for fi/cammed autos? Anyone suggest any good ones? What are pros and con, if there are any cons? I really don't even understand what a converter does to be honest. Will the car be a totally different animal with one? I'm currently on my stock converter with all my mods. trying to figure out if a converter would be worth investing right now. Also any suggestions on some awesome converters out there? Thanks

06-14-2012, 08:33 AM	#2
victoryred1ss Drives: 2010 SS M6 2016 2SS A8 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Utah Posts: 553	They make a huge difference, I had a Midwest 3400 stall in my 98 Z28 and it dropped my 1/4 time by .5 seconds. Im not sure what kind people are using in the C5's but its a MUST mod for an auto. __________________ TVS 2300 721RWHP 686RWTQ Built by Me Suspension done by JDP Tune done by JRE

06-14-2012, 08:46 AM	#3
Rcfiddy1 Sold car... Drives: 2010 Rally Yellow 2SS/RS #37115 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Manalapan, New Jersey Posts: 2,019 View My Garage	I have a Precision Industry Vigilante 2800 in mine. I drive my car almost daily and didn't want to go to high due to traction issues. With the 2800 you can bring the rpms up at the starting line to help launch. If all goes well and you hook up you get moving a lot faster. Around town, starting at lights you will need a little more to get moving the higher stall speed you go. Only bad thing with higher stalls are you mpg will suffer in stop and go traffic. But its a a real kick in the butt.... BTW I have not yet been to track to test out the stall. __________________ Build Thread ECS Novi 1500 Supercharged, LS3 conversion, Small blower cam, Alky Meth injection, 3:45 rear, BMR Suspension parts, 1LE Sways, Billy Boat ZL1 dual mode exhaust.

06-14-2012, 09:39 AM	#4
camslambam Account Suspended Drives: 2010 SS, 06 SRT10 Ram Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: C. America Posts: 1,658	From what I have been told the best converters are custom spec'd for your car.... I was told to check out ptcrace and talk to Dusty Bradford to custom spec a converter.

06-14-2012, 09:45 AM	#5
SC2150 Account Suspended Drives: 2012 Camaro RS, RX supercharged Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Bradenton, FL Posts: 6,063	We cutom build the tuffest, quickest billet stall converter available. With years of championship drag racing (multiple divisional, National, and World championships in both NHRA & IHRA in several classes) contact us and I can guide you through it all.