Any truth to this?
 

it seems that a TH400 converter can work with a LS1 flex plate? any truth to this?

also i read there is something i can buy that like shims it or that is a spacer to make it work?


-thanks

turbo 400 will bolt up to the back of an ls1 motor
but there is long tail & short tail versions, the tc will not directly bolt up to flywheel & tran mount will need to be changed and so on & so on.

why do you want a 3spd trans? is the car making 500+hp? if not..... no need for it, mpg will be way down and rpms will be way up on highway driving.

i dont want the trans, just the converter. ive been looking around for a 4l60e converter but i cant find any other than stock. and i dont feel like dropping $600 on a new 1. th400 stalls are a dime a dozen around here. and i read on ls1tech theres a way to use a th400 verter in a 4l60e. so if that was possible is my question. i DO NOT want 3 speed. i had a 3 speed in my LT1 383 and i hated daily driving

You need a new converter to do this... not a TH400 converter.

TH400 converter will not have lock up.

most important spec of the t400 convertor is..... that:
t400= 298mm stator/shaft
ls1 4l60= 300mm stator/shaft

t400 converter will not work. if looking for a decent priced new convertor look into
ACC Boss Hog Convertors ask for Nelson if you call them direct.

if you want a cheap good/used converter, check on TecH....seen a couple there.

Buy a stock one, and deal with it until you can afford the 700 for a new one

thanks for the tips guys.


and matt its not that i cant affordt it, i just cant justify spending that much on a verter thats for a daily

For a daily its even more important to not cheap out. Take it from someone who did.

nono i didnt mean it like that. the car is relativly stock, and its gunna stay that way for a while(few months) i just dont feel like putting a $600 verter in a car with not even full bolt ons. i think itll be fine with the stock verter. i just dont want to have to do it again lol


at this point i think im putting the stock verter in, and then when i get enough $ buy a built trans/higher stall and do it all at once.

I think Kirkevil had left his stock stall on big al's porch. What ever came of that, I do not know.

i picked up a stock one off smallblockposse for a great price

Enjoy dropping a trans,tis fun.

bonus points for finding mickey a 3600 stall for $250!

Hopfully its not a Fuddle...lol

negative lol TCI

A TCI stall......lulz

:| whyyyy

Inefficient. Search on tech and see the lulz you are in for.



Inb4SBCguys

ill read up. thankss

make sure you check the collar for wear and install a new input shaft seal.

Bye-Bye trans... Theres a reason you got it so cheap. Search tech.

Matt (lt1slow) has made some very good points. He is trying to help you learn from his mistakes. A very stand up thing to do in my opinion.
A quality converter is just as important in a daily driver as in a full race car. If you need something with a higher stall the money will be well spent, If you dont then find a good OEM stock GM unit..

i have a good stock GM one, but im was looking to get a little performance gain so i was looking for a used one localed. came across this 3600 thanks to a friend so i figured id pick it up. but everyone seems to be advising against it? ive been talkin to matt for almost 2 weeks about converters and hes helped me out a lot. hes accually quite smart when hes not trollin on me:rofl:

Yes, unless you want to gamble and pray it A) is in semi decent condition B) won't take out your trans

Best bet for a cheaper route is to look for used vig/yanks for sale, and have em sent back to the company for a refresh/restall.

Or just bite the bullet, install the stocker, and save up.