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Old Aug 20, 2005 | 02:46 PM
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I am working with a performance company to get a high stall torque converter made for us auto guys.

Right now I'm searching for part numbers for the torque converter so I can get a converter up to them to get work done. If anyone has this part# or a spare converter and wants a hell of a deal on a high-stall, let me know.

Plans are for a 4krpm high-stall torque converter for myself and probably 2 different stages of stall for sale once they're made up (maybe 3 weeks after I get a hold of the converter). There will be a large group buy once we can get them steadily produced.


If you have any help with the torque convert part# or a spare, please send me a PM.


I'll keep this thread updated with news of any developments

Thanks guys!
Old Aug 20, 2005 | 02:55 PM
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would that include xb as well...........if yes I would be intrested..
Old Aug 20, 2005 | 03:01 PM
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If there is enough interest for the xB then yes. If you can get a few people interested enough to get me a torque converter, I'll get it built and have a group buy for your guys too.

send a PM or e-mail me if you're serious.
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Old Aug 20, 2005 | 08:17 PM
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is this level 10 or competitor? the tranny seems so 'slippy' stock and would gladly give up some comfort for better shifts.
Old Aug 20, 2005 | 08:30 PM
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competitor
Old Aug 20, 2005 | 08:55 PM
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sounds good so far.. keep us updated... thanks
Old Aug 20, 2005 | 09:10 PM
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still need part# for torque converter guys.
Old Aug 20, 2005 | 09:18 PM
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matty... i emailed you

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Old Aug 20, 2005 | 09:18 PM
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stop being a auto-shiftin ricer and get a manual
Old Aug 20, 2005 | 09:38 PM
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Originally Posted by halfbreed
stop being a auto-shiftin ricer and get a manual
says the guy with bling mods in his signature...

please keep your garbage comments out of this thread.
Old Aug 20, 2005 | 09:40 PM
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Originally Posted by sexyscionlover
matty... i emailed you

scott
thanks man
Old Aug 21, 2005 | 03:57 AM
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I might be interested in going in on the group buy. About how much $$ would it cost?
Old Aug 21, 2005 | 07:34 AM
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I would be interested also if the price is reasonable. Keep us updated.
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i've seen other platforms retailing for $400 for a 4krpm high stall but do not quote me on that.

we're very interested in xA and xB highstalls too. but i need someone from those platforms to step up and get me a torque converter so it can be done. i only have a tC and i'm doing my part for that platform...
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It looks like the transmission is toyota's 4EC or 4ECT.
Old Aug 21, 2005 | 05:56 PM
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Thanks matty for taking the time to do this for us auto guys. I'm very excited to hear about the torque converter, I put one on my last car, which was an auto camaro and shaved off nearly 6 tenths of my quarter time. I hope the tc will respond as well with this mod, if so i'm in.
Old Aug 21, 2005 | 08:11 PM
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all for the community

i will be guinea pig for the high stall's 1320 times and will post those as soon as I get them.
Old Aug 22, 2005 | 02:23 AM
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awesome...can't wait to see the results.
Old Aug 22, 2005 | 02:33 AM
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Originally Posted by matty-tC
all for the community

i will be guinea pig for the high stall's 1320 times and will post those as soon as I get them.
Hey Matt how much will the Torque Converter cost? I think level 10 sells them for about 1k is that an accurate price?
Old Aug 22, 2005 | 04:03 AM
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not tryin to be quippy or mean, but why spend so much time and money on an auto when you get better, cheeper, more reliable performance from a manual?



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