how to tell if a torque converter is OK?

[tsaltario]

Hey so lately my car hasn't been wanting to spool up as I'd like. From 0 to 10lbs, it's very slow to spool, then from 10 to 20, it rockets up like it used to.

I will admit, I haven't checked for vacuum leak yet, or double checked my intake piping. Just trying to cover all the basics before I get my hands dirty.

So one of the possible problems I'm thinking could be a bad converter. Is there a way to tell if a converter is bad or not? Or does it need to get pulled out at a tranny shop?

PS. I can still build about 5 lbs of boost at the line, (slower than usual)

Thanks everybody.

TJ

 

[mikestertwo]

I doubt it's the converter. I would check my tune first.

 

[tsaltario]

I hope it's not. I have to spend some time figuring this out...