torque converter

Red99T/A · 02-23-2012, 12:54 PM

Anybody know where I might be able to find a cheap 02-09 trailblazer I6 torque converter that I could use for a core? Looking to do a small upgrade in converters this weekend while I already have the transmission out. I could be game for a reasonably priced secondhand converter if anyone has one laying around. Thanks in advance guys!

BAD BOB · 02-23-2012, 12:57 PM

for most cores i dont think they have to be out of that specific veh. i used my stock one as a core when i got the trailblazer converter

BAD BOB · 02-23-2012, 12:58 PM

oh and i got a stock one here that i might let go for a reasonable price

Red99T/A · 02-23-2012, 01:02 PM

I was told it had be the identical one, otherwise I would use my stocker as my core.

BAD BOB · 02-23-2012, 02:43 PM

where you getting it from? and how much? i may be able to get you one at a decent price and use your stock for a core

Red99T/A · 02-23-2012, 03:10 PM

Pm sent

MARTYROBBINS · 02-23-2012, 03:56 PM

what is the stock stall on the trailblazer I6 converter ?

Red99T/A · 02-23-2012, 04:02 PM

2600-2900 depending on the application is what I have read

MARTYROBBINS · 02-23-2012, 04:08 PM

ok i think the one in my truck is like 1600-1800 but i want to put a converter and cam in it and yota told me about the trailblazer coverter

MARTYROBBINS · 02-23-2012, 04:50 PM

Just called blanton's trans parts and the exchange dont matter what car it is from call him at 747-5458 tell him i sent you

i am ordering one

cancled

Red99T/A · 02-23-2012, 04:58 PM

Thanks man, my only catch is that I really need to have this thing back together by Monday morning.

MonteC · 02-23-2012, 05:23 PM

To get a 4.2 trailblazer converter, at least down here at pt's/blanton, whatever they are calling themselves. You need to turn in a 4.2 trailblazer core. The converters are different dimensionally, the company I deal with (precision of new hampton) charges a 200 core charge.

If Robert knows somewhere to trade in a regular 4l60e core for the trailblazer core then do it to it.

LXtasy · 02-23-2012, 05:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Red99T/A

Thanks man, my only catch is that I really need to have this thing back together by Monday morning.

whats another week

MARTYROBBINS · 02-23-2012, 05:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MonteC

To get a 4.2 trailblazer converter, at least down here at pt's/blanton, whatever they are calling themselves. You need to turn in a 4.2 trailblazer core. The converters are different dimensionally, the company I deal with (precision of new hampton) charges a 200 core charge.

If Robert knows somewhere to trade in a regular 4l60e core for the trailblazer core then do it to it.

i called george and told him i need a trailblazer 4.2 converter and that i will be exchanging one out of my silverado the told me that was ok but i have not delt with them much . however i will be pricing out a rebuild kit for a 4l60e from them i was gifted a slipping 4l60e so i can get it rebuilt and not have my truck down for to long

MonteC · 02-23-2012, 07:09 PM

Marty. George is a great guy, but he doesnt know transmissions and such, he is still learning the parts and what is what. He wasnt aware of the difference and assumed they were the same. I showed him the difference and then showed him what his supplier was charging for a core.

yota · 02-23-2012, 07:16 PM

my 2600 stall circle d was about $425 custom built for my application and with upgraded clutches, etc... if you want, i can get to contact info to you... the guy doing my work up here ordered it for me... it did take them ~2 weeks to build and ship it though

AverageJoe · 02-23-2012, 08:19 PM

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Originally Posted by MonteC

Marty. George is a great guy, but he doesnt know transmissions and such, he is still learning the parts and what is what. He wasnt aware of the difference and assumed they were the same. I showed him the difference and then showed him what his supplier was charging for a core.

George...

minytrker · 02-23-2012, 09:44 PM

That's not a very good conveter unless you just want slightly better than stock. It's very easy to blow through with horse power.

bwelch · 02-24-2012, 03:04 AM

I had Cameron at Torque converter services build me on with the trailblazer core. It was $300 for it. I like it alot. It flares to 2600 behind a stock 305,000 miles 5.3.

MARTYROBBINS · 02-24-2012, 09:15 AM

Yea i am going to be rebuilding a 5.3 i got for the truck the one in it has 248,000 and makes some noise in the morning that i dont like so i am going to build a new motor trying to decide what cam to use and going to put a converter in it along with the rebuilt trans not looking to make a strace truck just something fun to drive

and thanks for the info rob i knew george when he was at hoover and and couple of the parts stores but i trust your info alittle more

02-23-2012, 12:54 PM	#1
Red99T/A Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Goose Creek Posts: 749	torque converter Anybody know where I might be able to find a cheap 02-09 trailblazer I6 torque converter that I could use for a core? Looking to do a small upgrade in converters this weekend while I already have the transmission out. I could be game for a reasonably priced secondhand converter if anyone has one laying around. Thanks in advance guys! __________________ 1999 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am: Bright Red, A4. Unicorn 1999 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am WS6: Arctic White, A4, 3.73. 243, K&N, LM1, !AIR/EGR, SLP Lid. DEAD...for now... 2000 Chevrolet Camaro Z28: Monterey Maroon Metallic, A4. Stockish daily driver... 1994 Dodge Intrepid : Emerald Green Metallic...217,xxx miles DEAD 1997 Infiniti QX4 : Sahara Beige Metallic...237,xxx miles DEAD

02-23-2012, 12:57 PM	#2
BAD BOB Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: SUMMERVILLE Posts: 3,681	for most cores i dont think they have to be out of that specific veh. i used my stock one as a core when i got the trailblazer converter __________________ IM BAD BOB

02-23-2012, 12:58 PM	#3
BAD BOB Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: SUMMERVILLE Posts: 3,681	oh and i got a stock one here that i might let go for a reasonable price __________________ IM BAD BOB

02-23-2012, 01:02 PM	#4
Red99T/A Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Goose Creek Posts: 749	I was told it had be the identical one, otherwise I would use my stocker as my core. __________________ 1999 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am: Bright Red, A4. Unicorn 1999 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am WS6: Arctic White, A4, 3.73. 243, K&N, LM1, !AIR/EGR, SLP Lid. DEAD...for now... 2000 Chevrolet Camaro Z28: Monterey Maroon Metallic, A4. Stockish daily driver... 1994 Dodge Intrepid : Emerald Green Metallic...217,xxx miles DEAD 1997 Infiniti QX4 : Sahara Beige Metallic...237,xxx miles DEAD

02-23-2012, 02:43 PM	#5
BAD BOB Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: SUMMERVILLE Posts: 3,681	where you getting it from? and how much? i may be able to get you one at a decent price and use your stock for a core __________________ IM BAD BOB

02-23-2012, 03:10 PM	#6
Red99T/A Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Goose Creek Posts: 749	Pm sent __________________ 1999 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am: Bright Red, A4. Unicorn 1999 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am WS6: Arctic White, A4, 3.73. 243, K&N, LM1, !AIR/EGR, SLP Lid. DEAD...for now... 2000 Chevrolet Camaro Z28: Monterey Maroon Metallic, A4. Stockish daily driver... 1994 Dodge Intrepid : Emerald Green Metallic...217,xxx miles DEAD 1997 Infiniti QX4 : Sahara Beige Metallic...237,xxx miles DEAD

02-23-2012, 03:56 PM	#7
MARTYROBBINS Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: NORTH CHARLESTON Posts: 593	what is the stock stall on the trailblazer I6 converter ?

02-23-2012, 04:02 PM	#8
Red99T/A Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Goose Creek Posts: 749	2600-2900 depending on the application is what I have read __________________ 1999 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am: Bright Red, A4. Unicorn 1999 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am WS6: Arctic White, A4, 3.73. 243, K&N, LM1, !AIR/EGR, SLP Lid. DEAD...for now... 2000 Chevrolet Camaro Z28: Monterey Maroon Metallic, A4. Stockish daily driver... 1994 Dodge Intrepid : Emerald Green Metallic...217,xxx miles DEAD 1997 Infiniti QX4 : Sahara Beige Metallic...237,xxx miles DEAD

02-23-2012, 04:08 PM	#9
MARTYROBBINS Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: NORTH CHARLESTON Posts: 593	ok i think the one in my truck is like 1600-1800 but i want to put a converter and cam in it and yota told me about the trailblazer coverter

02-23-2012, 04:50 PM	#10
MARTYROBBINS Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: NORTH CHARLESTON Posts: 593	Just called blanton's trans parts and the exchange dont matter what car it is from call him at 747-5458 tell him i sent you i am ordering one cancled Last edited by MARTYROBBINS; 02-24-2012 at 03:45 PM.

02-23-2012, 04:58 PM	#11
Red99T/A Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Goose Creek Posts: 749	Thanks man, my only catch is that I really need to have this thing back together by Monday morning. __________________ 1999 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am: Bright Red, A4. Unicorn 1999 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am WS6: Arctic White, A4, 3.73. 243, K&N, LM1, !AIR/EGR, SLP Lid. DEAD...for now... 2000 Chevrolet Camaro Z28: Monterey Maroon Metallic, A4. Stockish daily driver... 1994 Dodge Intrepid : Emerald Green Metallic...217,xxx miles DEAD 1997 Infiniti QX4 : Sahara Beige Metallic...237,xxx miles DEAD

02-23-2012, 05:23 PM	#12
MonteC Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Summerville Posts: 4,431	To get a 4.2 trailblazer converter, at least down here at pt's/blanton, whatever they are calling themselves. You need to turn in a 4.2 trailblazer core. The converters are different dimensionally, the company I deal with (precision of new hampton) charges a 200 core charge. If Robert knows somewhere to trade in a regular 4l60e core for the trailblazer core then do it to it. __________________ Griffin Transmission -Home of the most badassest Monte Carlo- Cell: 843-276-0554 Shop: 843-793-4607 04 RSX 06 Ridgeline 86 Monte Carlo

02-23-2012, 07:09 PM	#15
MonteC Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Summerville Posts: 4,431	Marty. George is a great guy, but he doesnt know transmissions and such, he is still learning the parts and what is what. He wasnt aware of the difference and assumed they were the same. I showed him the difference and then showed him what his supplier was charging for a core. __________________ Griffin Transmission -Home of the most badassest Monte Carlo- Cell: 843-276-0554 Shop: 843-793-4607 04 RSX 06 Ridgeline 86 Monte Carlo

02-23-2012, 07:16 PM	#16
yota Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Va Posts: 1,049	my 2600 stall circle d was about $425 custom built for my application and with upgraded clutches, etc... if you want, i can get to contact info to you... the guy doing my work up here ordered it for me... it did take them ~2 weeks to build and ship it though __________________ 1999 Trans Am 2007.5 Dodge Mega Cab Cummins

02-23-2012, 09:44 PM	#18
minytrker Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 1,089	That's not a very good conveter unless you just want slightly better than stock. It's very easy to blow through with horse power. __________________ 1999 Z28 Camaro\|Cut up 2003 CC Duramax Dually\|19.5 w/245/70/19.5\|5in exhaust 2009 G8 GT 408hp/402tq sae\|Rotofab CAI\|LS9 Cam\|Headers\|GXP Mufflers\|Custom System 2009 Tahoe stock

02-24-2012, 03:04 AM	#19
bwelch Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 3,774	I had Cameron at Torque converter services build me on with the trailblazer core. It was $300 for it. I like it alot. It flares to 2600 behind a stock 305,000 miles 5.3. __________________

02-24-2012, 09:15 AM	#20
MARTYROBBINS Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: NORTH CHARLESTON Posts: 593	Yea i am going to be rebuilding a 5.3 i got for the truck the one in it has 248,000 and makes some noise in the morning that i dont like so i am going to build a new motor trying to decide what cam to use and going to put a converter in it along with the rebuilt trans not looking to make a strace truck just something fun to drive and thanks for the info rob i knew george when he was at hoover and and couple of the parts stores but i trust your info alittle more