Im in the process of buying a Vig2800 for my T/A. The tranny was checked out by a very reputible shop who said that it is fine. It has just over 100k on it, and the converter I am buying still has a restall. I figure I will throw it in (along with a large cooler), run it until the tranny pukes, and get it restalled when I rebuild the tranny (along with a new cooler).


Has anyone done this? Does it significantly take away from the transmissions life expectency?

Thanks,
James

 

I put a Vig 2800 in my '94 when it was about 100K + miles and it did fine. Having an Edge 3500 installed (along w/ a new beefed tranny, althought the old one is ok) as we speak along w/ a reprogrammed pcm by pcmforless, and I have about 212K on the engine. Didn't experience any tranny lifetime reduction when I did the first install. After >100k on the old tranny I figured it was time to refresh. The new drivetrain setup is in anticipation of a 383 under construction. You will like the higher stall. It does take a little getting used to due to initial hesitation, but the improved acceleration is worth it. Hope this helps!

 

So you ran around with a stalled a4 from 100k to 200k? If it will last me 20k miles with a stall I'd be more then happy, I just dont want to throw it in, and like a month later trash the tranny.

BTW- I plan to go to the track twice a week or so, I'm sure this will only work against the tranny's life.

Thanks,
James

 

Which track?

 

Probably 1/2 at Kenedale and 1/2 at Ennis, I like the 1/4, but it is too far to go very often IMO.

-James

 

I think you will be fine as long as you keep it cool. That is the only thing that the converter will cause...more heat. Heat is the #1 enemy of the tranny. I read one time where B&M said that 30 dergrees difference in tranny temp makes the tranny wear out 3 times faster...In the end, only one way to find out. Put it in, and abuse it.

 

Going to try to make it to Kennadale on Friday. My friend drives in the Top Sportsman class (Dangerous Toy is the car). Come by and see us if you're there.
Thanks!
Mike

 

Sweet, I will try to make it, my girlfriend and I try to get out to the track anytime we can. I was there two Fridays ago when some 3rd gen hit a puddle of antifreeze and hit the wall, that was right before my first run of the night, ended up sitting in the staging lanes for about 1 1/2 hour while they cleaned it up, then before my second run someone left there rear end on the track and I got to sit for about 20-30mins. It is a nice track, but I dont like the staging lane setup too much and it seems everytime I go out there, there are more cars

Well see you around,
James