Someone who knows Torque Converters Please

[Vsho93]

I'm swapping the 3.2 out of my 93 and installing a 95 engine ( rebuilding the 93 motor but thats an entirely different post ), Anyways I had the trans rebuilt about 12,000 miles ago and I believe they used the same torque converter from my previous 4 rebuilds. With that said I'm in the market for a performance Torque Converter and found one at SHOsource, I will most likely be buying the 3,000 rpm Hi-revs but before I place the order does anyone know what I should expect from the performance, and can someone be so kind as to explain the no lock up option pros and cons if possible. Thanks in advance

 

[bubba]

the no lock option is to not lock the TQ converter up at 4200 - 4800 for better gas mileage? and at highway driving or normal driving.

 

[St Louis SHO]

no lockup = ****** gas mileage.

 

[Mr Anonymous]

I've heard that tq conveter gets hot when it locks up?

Opposite. Unlocked converters generate more heat.

You only want a non-locking converter if you are going to use it as a dedicated drag car.

It's 99% impossible that they've rebuilt your existing converter for any of your previous rebuilds. Torque converter rebuilding is a specialized area and is far beyond the average transmission shop. They call their distributor, and order a master kit, a rebuilt converter, and any additional parts they'll need.

 

[bubba]

Opposite. Unlocked converters generate more heat.

You only want a non-locking converter if you are going to use it as a dedicated drag car.

It's 99% impossible that they've rebuilt your existing converter for any of your previous rebuilds. Torque converter rebuilding is a specialized area and is far beyond the average transmission shop. They call their distributor, and order a master kit, a rebuilt converter, and any additional parts they'll need.

yes just found that out after I posted. got to love the search button.

 

[SeanMc]

I'm running a 2800 stall. Works great. Mileage untuned is about 15 street/25 highway. The no tuned thing ends on Friday .

 

[AREA 91]

I'm running a 2800 stall. Works great. Mileage untuned is about 15 street/25 highway. The no tuned thing ends on Friday .

You mean you got someone to help you with the tweecer?

We didn't do so well at the cali convention.

 

[Vsho93]

Opposite. Unlocked converters generate more heat.

You only want a non-locking converter if you are going to use it as a dedicated drag car.

It's 99% impossible that they've rebuilt your existing converter for any of your previous rebuilds. Torque converter rebuilding is a specialized area and is far beyond the average transmission shop. They call their distributor, and order a master kit, a rebuilt converter, and any additional parts they'll need.

My point exactly, I'm still running the same torque converter, had the car since 2000, 4 trans rebuild..... I think I'm way over due.

As far as drivability goes, does anyone have any experience. I know the gas milage gets robbed but is that all????

 

[LOUDSHO92]

You mean you got someone to help you with the tweecer?

We didn't do so well at the cali convention.

Hes going to SCT.

 

[SeanMc]

Hes going to SCT.

Yup, and Matt is buying my TwEECer.

 

[Mr Anonymous]

My point exactly, I'm still running the same torque converter, had the car since 2000, 4 trans rebuild..... I think I'm way over due.

As far as drivability goes, does anyone have any experience. I know the gas milage gets robbed but is that all????

Huh?

No self respecting tranny shop would rebuild a tranny and not replace the converter.

This makes absolutely zero sense.