torque converter too "tight?"'

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04-05-2006, 10:19 PM

1981LT1

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Car: 1981 Camaro; 1986 Z28

Engine: LT1; LT1

Transmission: 6 speed; 6 speed

Axle/Gears: 3.73; 3.42

torque converter too "tight?"'

Is it possible for the torque converter to be too tight in my car? I put a factory replacement 86 TPI converter behind my LT1 and I have to press hard on the brakes to keep the car stopped. It only idles at 850 RPM's but the car is lurching forward unless I have the brake fully depressed. I was wondering if going with maybe a 2200-2400 stall would fix this probem?

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04-07-2006, 10:22 AM

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Car: 1988 Corvette

Engine: 5.7L TPI L98

Transmission: 700R4

Axle/Gears: D36 2:59

you sure you don't have a problem with brakes, booster, air in the lines, ect?
I've never heard of a tq converter being to tight. maybe see if you are at the correct idle too. i'm normally at 550-600 at normal op temp with a 700r4 tranny

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04-07-2006, 11:51 AM

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Car: 1981 Camaro; 1986 Z28

Engine: LT1; LT1

Transmission: 6 speed; 6 speed

Axle/Gears: 3.73; 3.42

The car stops great with highway driving but that doesn't mean there isn't a little bit of air in the system. I will try setting the idle a little lower and rebleeding the brakes.

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