converter ?

Old 12-24-2006, 06:25 PM
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I am looking at buying a new converter from a guy that states it is a vega converter that was cut open rebuilt,cleaned up and set for 3700stall and it is a 10inch 350 converter. My question is I can't find any info on a vega converter, company or anything. Is it a chevrolet vega stock converter that was rebuilt and changed or is there and actual company called vega converter?
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Old 12-24-2006, 07:08 PM
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if its a stock vega stahl it want take a whole lot of power it will come apart..and if it is a vega convertor you will have to drill your flywheel to get it to bolt up. thats the problems i have run into with them..good for a street vert but not race..JMO
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Old 12-25-2006, 02:28 AM
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thanks, I will pass on it..
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Old 12-25-2006, 05:30 AM
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if oldani would come in he could tell ya for sure he is the tranny guru
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Old 12-25-2006, 12:05 PM
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Nice bike!!! I use to have an 01 gixxer 1000, damn do I miss it....
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Old 01-26-2007, 07:55 PM
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Default vega convertor

Know body can tell you what a convertor stalls at unless the know what torque your motor puts out. buy a convertor from a manufacture who will set it up for your application a 5000 stall in my car might stall 3500 in yours
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Old 01-27-2007, 06:01 AM
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As a very general rule of thumb, each 50 hp move will change stall speed roughly 200 rpm. I'd advise you to use a decent converter. At least one with furnace-brazed fins and possibly anti-balooning plates. It's easier to spend your dollars once than twice!
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Old 01-27-2007, 02:50 PM
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Have to agree with OLDani, Im afraid. One thing I have learned over the years is to never buy a used converter unless you know the guy real well and the car it came out of.
Nothing will pi** you off more than buying a "good used converter", going through all the work to install it, driving 2 hours to the track, and finding out the converter is junk....
Buy one from a known manufacturer. Call several and ask them for their recomendation for your vehicle.
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Old 02-01-2007, 02:36 PM
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call Greg Slack.
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Old 05-05-2007, 03:41 PM
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call Greg Slack.
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