FART_NUGGETS

I have what I am pretty certain is a torque converter vibration, comes on at about 1700-1800 Rpm regardless of gear, and is worse when running in gear as opposed to in neutral spinning.

I want to put a higher stall in the car anyway, so now is the time. Right now it's bone stock, except for 1.6 ratio roller tip rockers. I might do other bolt on mods, maybe some porting on the TPI, but nothing major.

Whats a good recommendation for a higher stall converter to get a little more kick off the line, and not break the bank?

It's a 1989 with a 2.73 rear.

Want something new, with lockup.

FART_NUGGETS

Thinking about this one, good for the street or too much?

https://www.summitracing.com/parts/bmm-70418

dmccain

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I bought one for a 99 or so 4.3 S10. Gave my car around 2300 stall. Just right for a street car IMO. I think it was around $140 for the converter.

86LG4Bird

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^^This^^
www.rockauto.com Part # B29DCNF

Don't waste your money on that B&M. Performance will be the same as with the S-10 converter and quality maybe worse.

FART_NUGGETS

Thanks guys. I think I will go with the S10 converter. Sounds like the ticket. Thanks for the advice.

FART_NUGGETS

Cant find that part number. 1998 and 1999 S10 with the 4.3 on RockAuto shows this converter, is it right?

DACCO B85TLCX Reman; See INFO page for part specs. Info
Trans. code 4L65-E; High Stall, 30 Spline, 3 Mounting Pads, Woven Clutch; General Motors trans. (Only 1 Remaining)

Also, is this a good quality part? Would the ACDelco part be better long term?

dmccain

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Daaco is what I used. For a 4l60 or 700r4 30 spline May have been a mid 90s S10 converter I just can't remember right off

86LG4Bird

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Yes, that part is the equivalent. They're all remanufactured, so it will be just as reliable as an "ACDelco" labeled converter.

FART_NUGGETS

So, that is in fact not the right converter.

For anyone else looking at this thread, right now the only place I could find the proper converter listed on RockAuto (which is in fact a B29-DCLF) was for a 96-97 GMC Jimmy 4.3. All of the B29 converters listed for the S10 trucks have the "L" stall code which is 1600-1650, same as the stock IROC converter.

Luckily, I caught it before I put any fluid in the new converter or installed it, and the return only cost me $9. The B29 is about $10 cheaper so it all washed out.

The B85 also has a different length pilot shaft slot / snout. From what I have read, the B85 were for later 4L60/4L65 with a bolt on bellhousing, usually behind an LS 5.7.

The second letter is the stall code. B and C are the 2000+ codes, L (as in B85-TLCX) is 1650, and is in the same class as what my stock converter was labeled as (E, DE8F).

Trans is out of the car, no rush to get it back in since I don't drive on the roads when they're salty.

Big&BadGTA

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I used a torque convertor from a 1985 Corvette in my 1989 GTA 5.7L which had a 500 rpm higher stall speed. Back then, just ordered through GM Parts.

FART_NUGGETS

Yeah, the corvette used the B or C stall as well. This should be in the same ballpark. I'll update once it's installed and I test drive it. Which wont be for a while