Anyone in VIC got a 3000rpm torque converter behind their 6?

private9 · 26-07-2007, 08:39 PM

Hi All,

It's a big ask I know, but just wondering if there are any Melbourne based members out there with a 3000rpm torque converter behind their 6 cylinder?

If possible I'm hoping that I'll be lucky enough to be taken for a quick ride just so I can get an idea of the driveability.

I currently have a 2700rpm converter (not yet installed), and was very happy with the way it drove in my last car, but I'm thinking of getting a slighter bigger converter.

Thanks,

Justin.

superroo · 26-07-2007, 10:59 PM

As far as i know, a few members have custom 3500ish rpm stall behind there cars and they are loving it. Although i think most of them have 3.73 or 4.11 gears as well.
They up the converter and make the gears shorter and it makes the pickup point around where the stock one is, although alot more fun when it does it pick up.

Casper has the 3500rpm and one of those gear sets and he can drive it to work and back in peak hour traffic and not have a problem. His wife can even grab the keys and go for a drive due to the manners of the car
Just watch out when casper is in it and sinks the right boot. It's bloody quick.

Cheers

stiddy · 27-07-2007, 01:15 PM

Caspers is 3500+rpm stall and 4.11 diff gears... = 70m smoke screen when not careful lol

private9 · 27-07-2007, 10:53 PM

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Originally Posted by stiddy

Caspers is 3500+rpm stall and 4.11 diff gears... = 70m smoke screen when not careful lol

Thanks guys, ideally that's the combo I'd like to go for, but I'm a little worried about driveability and fuel consumption. That's why I thought I'd try and beg anyone in Melb to take me for a quick drive in theirs!

waggaclint · 28-07-2007, 09:57 AM

unfortunatly if ya wanna go faster its gonna use more fuel....

private9 · 28-07-2007, 10:17 AM

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Originally Posted by waggaclint

unfortunatly if ya wanna go faster its gonna use more fuel....

Yes definitely. With the 2700 in my last car, economy was really pretty good considering I only drove it in stop start peak hour in the city, and I was always giving it a hard time. I'm just curious as to whether a slightly bigger stall is gonna make much difference. Naturally it will make some difference (which I expect), but if we're talking a massive difference, I'll have to think about it.

private9 · 05-08-2007, 12:35 AM

Anyone out there in VIC willing to meet up and let me be a passenger, pretty pretty pleeasse!

duaned · 05-08-2007, 11:20 AM

Whilst I'm in Adelaide, I recently had a 3000RPM stall convertor fitted to my I6 and I'm actually glad I removed it. In stop/start traffic it was fine, but it really lost the feeling of throttle control. Around here there a numbers of roundabouts on inclines that I have to negotiate and having the motor revving at around 3000rpm at very low speed was pointless IMO. But it was great for wheelspin (but not on my inclined driveway!) off the mark and fast launches, but to be honest, why this in a typical car driven on public roads?
I wasted my cash and learned my lesson. I chose not to have my car optimised just for the quarter mile. That's my rant!

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private9 · 05-08-2007, 12:40 PM

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Originally Posted by ddarby

Whilst I'm in Adelaide, I recently had a 3000RPM stall convertor fitted to my I6 and I'm actually glad I removed it. In stop/start traffic it was fine, but it really lost the feeling of throttle control. Around here there a numbers of roundabouts on inclines that I have to negotiate and having the motor revving at around 3000rpm at very low speed was pointless IMO. But it was great for wheelspin (but not on my inclined driveway!) off the mark and fast launches, but to be honest, why this in a typical car driven on public roads?
I wasted my cash and learned my lesson. I chose not to have my car optimised just for the quarter mile. That's my rant!

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Thanks for the feedback mate, really appreciate it.

I was perfectly happy with the 2700 that I've got (was in my last car) as it drove almost like a complete stocker until you put your foot down.

I definitely don't want an ultra slippery converter that's going to be revving high all the time, so that's why I thought I'd ask for a ride off someone!

Mr_4.0 · 06-08-2007, 06:15 PM

i thought that like e-series, au's went into limp mode with anything above a 2800rpm stall??

Casper · 06-08-2007, 06:22 PM

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i thought that like e-series, au's went into limp mode with anything above a 2800rpm stall??

nope.. I had a 3000 stall for about 9 months. It would drop into LHM on the odd occasion but was usually fine.

private9 · 06-08-2007, 11:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Casper

nope.. I had a 3000 stall for about 9 months. It would drop into LHM on the odd occasion but was usually fine.

You've got a 3500 stall now don't you? How do you find that? I know you love it, but what about for just general driving?

Casper · 06-08-2007, 11:55 PM

I dont recommend it for lots of daily driver duties to be honest. Its a toy, not a work car. It will happily drive in peak hour traffic and the likes.. but fuel usage is severely affected.

private9 · 07-08-2007, 12:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Casper

I dont recommend it for lots of daily driver duties to be honest. Its a toy, not a work car. It will happily drive in peak hour traffic and the likes.. but fuel usage is severely affected.

Thanks for that! Your thoughts on the 3000?

Casper · 07-08-2007, 12:04 AM

It was a good compromise.. but it needs and edit to help it.

It will also shorten the life of your transmission.. the BTR gets hot with it pretty quick, even with a cooler. Thats why I had mine totally rebuilt to deal with it.

private9 · 07-08-2007, 12:15 AM

Thanks Casper, really appreciate the advice. Apparently the auto that I've got ready to go has just been rebuilt and strengthened, so hopefully that should be ok.

How bad did you find fuel consumption with the 3000?
Overally, my 2 main concerns are that I don't want it to feel really slippery and sluggish while cruising, if you know what I mean, and fuel consumption. I do expect it to be worse, but not sure how much worse.

I was perfectly happy with the 2700 in my EL (which is what I'll be using if I don't upgrade to 3000), economy was fine, and it drove like a stocker most of the time. I'm hoping that another 300rpm really shouldn't be a drastic leap.

Thanks,

Justin.

Casper · 07-08-2007, 12:16 AM

2700 or 3000, I doubt you'd notice any difference.

Dauphin · 07-08-2007, 04:54 PM

Mine's a 3100 rpm unit and took a few drives to get used to the extra power that comes in. Fuel economy a little under 450 kms around town these days. Currently using the odo on my current fill and it's heading for about a 430 km tank if I don't take any freeways .

tregs · 19-09-2007, 03:25 PM

whats the best one for me i have 314rwkw and looking at getting a torque converter i want it for street an stirp please help

Casper · 19-09-2007, 03:34 PM

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Originally Posted by tregs

whats the best one for me i have 314rwkw and looking at getting a torque converter i want it for street an stirp please help

I'd say with that sort of power you have some sort of B series turbo? If thats the case then what works for an NA AU I6 is probably not going to be close to what works for a B series Turbo. Might want to try in the B series area, theres a few guys over there running larger converters.
To be honest I don't even know if the B series and AU 4 speed auto's share compatible converters.