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Any truth to this?
it seems that a TH400 converter can work with a LS1 flex plate? any truth to this?
also i read there is something i can buy that like shims it or that is a spacer to make it work?
-thanks
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03-04-2011, 07:24 PM
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turbo 400 will bolt up to the back of an ls1 motor
but there is long tail & short tail versions, the tc will not directly bolt up to flywheel & tran mount will need to be changed and so on & so on.
why do you want a 3spd trans? is the car making 500+hp? if not..... no need for it, mpg will be way down and rpms will be way up on highway driving.
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03-04-2011, 07:54 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by S.J.SLEEPER
turbo 400 will bolt up to the back of an ls1 motor
but there is long tail & short tail versions, the tc will not directly bolt up to flywheel & tran mount will need to be changed and so on & so on.
why do you want a 3spd trans? is the car making 500+hp? if not..... no need for it, mpg will be way down and rpms will be way up on highway driving.
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i dont want the trans, just the converter. ive been looking around for a 4l60e converter but i cant find any other than stock. and i dont feel like dropping $600 on a new 1. th400 stalls are a dime a dozen around here. and i read on ls1tech theres a way to use a th400 verter in a 4l60e. so if that was possible is my question. i DO NOT want 3 speed. i had a 3 speed in my LT1 383 and i hated daily driving
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03-04-2011, 08:47 PM
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i dont want the trans, just the converter. ive been looking around for a 4l60e converter but i cant find any other than stock. and i dont feel like dropping $600 on a new 1. th400 stalls are a dime a dozen around here. and i read on ls1tech theres a way to use a th400 verter in a 4l60e. so if that was possible is my question. i DO NOT want 3 speed. i had a 3 speed in my LT1 383 and i hated daily driving
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You need a new converter to do this... not a TH400 converter.
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03-04-2011, 10:31 PM
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TH400 converter will not have lock up.
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03-04-2011, 10:53 PM
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most important spec of the t400 convertor is..... that:
t400= 298mm stator/shaft
ls1 4l60= 300mm stator/shaft
t400 converter will not work. if looking for a decent priced new convertor look into
ACC Boss Hog Convertors ask for Nelson if you call them direct.
if you want a cheap good/used converter, check on TecH....seen a couple there.
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03-05-2011, 08:46 AM
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Buy a stock one, and deal with it until you can afford the 700 for a new one
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03-05-2011, 03:02 PM
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thanks for the tips guys.
and matt its not that i cant affordt it, i just cant justify spending that much on a verter thats for a daily
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03-05-2011, 03:18 PM
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For a daily its even more important to not cheap out. Take it from someone who did.
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03-05-2011, 04:49 PM
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For a daily its even more important to not cheap out. Take it from someone who did.
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nono i didnt mean it like that. the car is relativly stock, and its gunna stay that way for a while(few months) i just dont feel like putting a $600 verter in a car with not even full bolt ons. i think itll be fine with the stock verter. i just dont want to have to do it again lol
at this point i think im putting the stock verter in, and then when i get enough $ buy a built trans/higher stall and do it all at once.
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03-05-2011, 04:51 PM
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I think Kirkevil had left his stock stall on big al's porch. What ever came of that, I do not know.
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03-05-2011, 06:00 PM
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I think Kirkevil had left his stock stall on big al's porch. What ever came of that, I do not know.
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i picked up a stock one off smallblockposse for a great price
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03-05-2011, 06:09 PM
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i picked up a stock one off smallblockposse for a great price
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Enjoy dropping a trans,tis fun.
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03-05-2011, 06:26 PM
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bonus points for finding mickey a 3600 stall for $250!
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03-05-2011, 06:33 PM
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Hopfully its not a Fuddle...lol
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03-05-2011, 06:37 PM
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Hopfully its not a Fuddle...lol
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negative lol TCI
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03-05-2011, 06:42 PM
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A TCI stall......lulz
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03-05-2011, 06:50 PM
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A TCI stall......lulz
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 whyyyy
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03-05-2011, 06:55 PM
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Inefficient. Search on tech and see the lulz you are in for.
Inb4SBCguys
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03-05-2011, 06:58 PM
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Inefficient. Search on tech and see the lulz you are in for.
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ill read up. thankss
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03-05-2011, 10:34 PM
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make sure you check the collar for wear and install a new input shaft seal.
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Bye-Bye trans... Theres a reason you got it so cheap. Search tech.
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03-06-2011, 11:36 AM
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Matt (lt1slow) has made some very good points. He is trying to help you learn from his mistakes. A very stand up thing to do in my opinion.
A quality converter is just as important in a daily driver as in a full race car. If you need something with a higher stall the money will be well spent, If you dont then find a good OEM stock GM unit..
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03-06-2011, 11:42 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by JSPERFORMANCE
Matt (lt1slow) has made some very good points. He is trying to help you learn from his mistakes. A very stand up thing to do in my opinion.
A quality converter is just as important in a daily driver as in a full race car. If you need something with a higher stall the money will be well spent, If you dont then find a good OEM stock GM unit..
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i have a good stock GM one, but im was looking to get a little performance gain so i was looking for a used one localed. came across this 3600 thanks to a friend so i figured id pick it up. but everyone seems to be advising against it? ive been talkin to matt for almost 2 weeks about converters and hes helped me out a lot. hes accually quite smart when hes not trollin on me 
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03-06-2011, 11:44 AM
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Yes, unless you want to gamble and pray it A) is in semi decent condition B) won't take out your trans
Best bet for a cheaper route is to look for used vig/yanks for sale, and have em sent back to the company for a refresh/restall.
Or just bite the bullet, install the stocker, and save up.
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