I am looking into a better torque converter for the ole girl and was wondering if anyone has done this, and what kind of project is it to install one. Probably looking for 2000 stall I believe. Also does the b+m shift kit help a bit? Also finnally would it be a project or could it even be possible to install a b+m floor shifter for an 06?

 

Ive seen guys use the B&M shift kit along with new corvette servos to get a much better shift (plus you can remove abit more torque management vs stock if you had a programmer) so Id definitely recommend grabbing them for around $20-45 depending where you look. Sorry couldnt exactly answer the whole thing.

 

If you are looking for off the line power, you may want one higher than that, maybe in the 24-2600 range. I notice my truck really comes live at @ 2500 rpm.

 

Do a run on a dyno to find your peak torque....get a converter ~500 RPM lower. You should be able to maintain street ability and achieve what you are looking for race wise. I assume you enjoy straight roads with light trees...er....stop lights.

 

I put a Corvette stall on the 700R4 in my Toyolet. It has a 305 with a mild RV cam. It made a difference.

 

So does anyone know what kind of work it is to replace the torque converter or installing the shift kit? Smoke you are right around 24 2500rpm's is where I would like to be.

 

Just FYI. If you use a aftermarket torque converter, shift kit and a bigger tranny cooler (if needed) on your 06 you can eliminate the TQ Management all together without killing it.

 

I've never installed a shift kit and all the torque converters I've changed came from running drivelines, they already had fluid in them. Changing them was not hard, just R/R after separating the tranny from the engine.

 

i swapped my converter when i pulled my engine. idk how hard it is with out pulling the engineor trannytho. i have a 2800 rpm converter with a pretty mild cam.

 

what exactly does a torque converter do?