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Old 07-29-2005, 10:32 PM
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Cheapest torque converter?

Hey guys i'm looking for the cheapest torque converter i can get with a higher than stock stall speed. thanks for any help.
Old 07-30-2005, 01:57 PM
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TH400 or 700R4?
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something that i have found is something like this you dont usually want to go completly cheap on...just my .02 though
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Im with Jazz....torque converters and condoms...lol
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lol. its for a 700 i'm rebuilding. I've heard that you can use an S-10 torque convert and they are like a 1800-2000 rpm stall. Is there any truth to this?
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I have heard the same rumor but havent confirmed it...so I guess thats not much help...sorry
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lol. its for a 700 i'm rebuilding. I've heard that you can use an S-10 torque convert and they are like a 1800-2000 rpm stall. Is there any truth to this?
I have the S10 L35 converter in my Tahoe...yes it's supposed to be a few hundred rpms higher than stock. I paid a little over $200.

Also a stock L98 Vette converter is supposedly a bit higher than that and is also inexpensive.
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