torque converter

mpt_1962 · 09-08-2007, 11:51 PM

I was thinking about having the new 3800 stall converter installed before i get home, but would i have to get a new tune with the new converter in? Or would it not hurt it to drive around with the new converter in there? Suggestions?

bassman97 · 09-09-2007, 07:05 AM

The only thing you would need a tune w/ is w/ the trans. The converter has no effect on the engine since you aren't putting more air, fuel, or removing more exhaust.

spike_africa · 09-09-2007, 08:05 PM

Whos converter did you get?

mpt_1962 · 09-09-2007, 08:46 PM

Darrin Burch at BC Automotive...VERY helpful and gave me alot of help in picking the right converter. I contacted over 6 shops and none were as helpful as he was. I HIGHLY recommend him!

*03gtmustang* · 09-09-2007, 08:47 PM

It wont hurt to drive it without a tune. However, you wont be getting max performance.

mpt_1962 · 09-09-2007, 10:12 PM

i just need to make sure i can drive it so i can have it installed right before i get home and driving like 200 miles on it(not getting on it) wont hurt it til i get to the tuner.

stanger00 · 09-10-2007, 09:47 AM

not getting it tune wont hurt it at all. there are a few parameters that can be adjusted for locking and unlocking of the converter.

i have a 3200 or 3500 i forget but its un-tuned and it unlocks or slips open at 5500 RPMS in 3rd gear only. talked to tuners and they are like i never messed with your converter in the tune. not really concerned because it does what its supposed to and i picked up 5 miles per hour in the quarter switching to it. im sure with better tires and tuning out that slip my trap speed should increase a lil bit more.

mpt_1962 · 09-10-2007, 08:40 PM

what mods do you have to your car?

stanger00 · 09-11-2007, 07:04 AM

my car is supercharged and i put in a performance automatic comp tranny after the stocker started missing shifts at WOT.

09-08-2007, 11:51 PM	#1 (permalink)
mpt_1962 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Twentynine Palms, CA Posts: 816	torque converter I was thinking about having the new 3800 stall converter installed before i get home, but would i have to get a new tune with the new converter in? Or would it not hurt it to drive around with the new converter in there? Suggestions?

09-09-2007, 08:05 PM	#3 (permalink)
spike_africa Administrator Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Orlando,Florida Posts: 7,445	Whos converter did you get? __________________ Dustin 2002 GT Mustang 5-Speed Drag Radials,Sprayed,Powershifted WOOO HOOOO!

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03gtmustang Super Moderator Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Northern Va Posts: 3,247	It wont hurt to drive it without a tune. However, you wont be getting max performance. __________________ D&D Auto Detailing -Dan

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09-09-2007, 07:05 AM	#2 (permalink)
bassman97 blank Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: North Jersey Posts: 1,500	The only thing you would need a tune w/ is w/ the trans. The converter has no effect on the engine since you aren't putting more air, fuel, or removing more exhaust.

09-09-2007, 08:46 PM	#4 (permalink)
mpt_1962 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Twentynine Palms, CA Posts: 816	Darrin Burch at BC Automotive...VERY helpful and gave me alot of help in picking the right converter. I contacted over 6 shops and none were as helpful as he was. I HIGHLY recommend him!

09-09-2007, 10:12 PM	#6 (permalink)
mpt_1962 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Twentynine Palms, CA Posts: 816	i just need to make sure i can drive it so i can have it installed right before i get home and driving like 200 miles on it(not getting on it) wont hurt it til i get to the tuner.

09-10-2007, 08:40 PM	#8 (permalink)
mpt_1962 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Twentynine Palms, CA Posts: 816	what mods do you have to your car?