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Old May 16th, 2008, 12:05 AM
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Originally Posted by ReaL99 View Post
I have a TE-44 Turbo withg a .63 Garret housing.I have the stock D5 12 inch converter that was modified to 3000.I have 3:73 Gear's and 28 Inch tall tire's.I think my Turbo spools much slower then stock.May be due to the big front mount intercooler and no catalytic converter.It may run a bit rich too.For the street I was told that the Vigilante 3200 9.5 Inch Single Disc would work great with my set up.I know going beyond 3200 stall speed in a car that is going to be driven alot should be about the max.I also have a Racegate that i want to change to a THDP in the future.For the TE-44 is there any better street converter that spools the Turbo faster that is 3200 or below I know the non lock/ups are terrible for gas mileage.These days gas mileage is a part in the factor with $4 a gallon gas.Any better streetable converter then the Vig???
Dusty sells a PTC unit that is 10 inches with lock up.
It is meant to only be locked when cruising not at WOT.
The price is very reasonable...

First I would look into your existing combination, I know people
that run the TE-44 with a bone stock coverter.
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