Vigilante Torque Converters Are Now Available!

[tbyrne]

Precision Industries now has their Vigilante torque converters available for the 5.7 and 6.1 LX cars. A torque converter is one of the best "bolt-on" modifications that you can do to a vehicle equipped with an automatic transmission. It can take 3-5 tenths off of your 1/4 mile times!

The 5.7 and 6.1 Hemi torque converters are 9.5". They are single disk converters, have a different clutch pack and an OEM stock cover. Each 9 1/2" converter is made specifically for your application. We'll need the following info when you order -

Vehicle year, model, engine, gear ratio, wide open throttle shift RPMs, nitrous/supercharger and will it be used for street and or strip use?

A good stall speed for daily driven, street/strip cars will be in the 2800-3000 RPM range. This will provide you with near stock driveability while still showing a very noticeable increase in performance. A higher stall speed can provide heavily modified cars a quicker ET but driveability can do down because the converter will feel looser. What do I mean by that? A torque converter with a high stall can feel like your slipping the clutch on a 5 of 6 speed manual shift car. The motor is revving but your not moving away from a stop to fast. Now if you just plant the throttle flat to the floor with a set of sticky tires then it will be time to hold on because you'll feel like your being shot out of a cannon. It's that much of a difference!

This converter is now listed on our website. It is $699.99 and we'll ship it to locations in the 48 states for free through next Sunday (3/18). That will save you $30. - $40. You will need to send your stock converter in after the swap. We'll do an authorization for $200.00 to cover the core (not an actual charge). This will be canceled when your core is returned within 30 days.

Let us know if you need any other info.

Tom

[Moose]

You might want to add that your DR package are a must for this mod. That and hardened half shaft/s. Oh, and to complete the ultimate set-up, the Quafe.

[Doyle]

Originally Posted by Moose

You might want to add that your DR package are a must for this mod. That and hardened half shaft/s. Oh, and to complete the ultimate set-up, the Quafe.

I don't necessarily think the hardened half shafts are a "must", but is really dependent upon how you use your ride. I've been driving a 2500 stall TC for many weeks now without an issue. I've done quite a few hard launches with new 255's in the rear in safe/empty street settings, but have not been to the track nor have I tried drag radials. I am enjoying this mod.

[familycar]

I have had PI's Stallion TC on several cars before and loved them. high quality at a fair price and they work just like they say they do. With these types of mods comming out I think we are going to see the ET's continue dropping.

[Moose]

Originally Posted by Doyle

I don't necessarily think the hardened half shafts are a "must", but is really dependent upon how you use your ride. I've been driving a 2500 stall TC for many weeks now without an issue. I've done quite a few hard launches with new 255's in the rear in safe/empty street settings, but have not been to the track nor have I tried drag radials. I am enjoying this mod.

Try the DR's at the track...you'll really enjoy this mod

[Doyle]

Originally Posted by Moose

Try the DR's at the track...you'll really enjoy this mod

Not sure if I'll ever make it to the track but I am bumping up to 275's in the rear cause I'm losing traction too often on the street, even when driving conservatively. If I ever go with the DRs, then I will definitely have the new half shafts already purchased .

[tbyrne]

I said I wasn't going to do any other mods but I'm really thinking about this one

[srt8danno]

Originally Posted by tbyrne

I said I wasn't going to do any other mods but I'm really thinking about this one

You know you can’t stand by the sidelines and offer these fantastic mods and be immune to the pull and the desire of them. Just like the pusher man can’t stay away from the drugs he pedals when he says…maybe just one hit won’t hurt a thing. Good luck!

[greatone61]

I am at the edge about a TC as well, but man the thought of breaking halfshafts, maybe I'll wait till we have some stronger ones....

[tbyrne]

I should note that the converter name is actually Viper. The Vigilante converter is for the GM cars. Both are made by Precision Industries.