Biggest Turbo for stock convertor?

[CombatComProg]

What is the best turbo for stock torque convertor?

 

[turbodave231]

A stock turbo will spool best with a stock converter. You could easily upgrade to a TA49 or a TE44 with the stock converter and still keep lag to an acceptable level.

 

[YellaGN]

I wouldn't go more than a PT-51 or 52. If you want to get a bit more umph without too much lag......take Turbodaves' advice and stick to the 44 or 49.

 

[turbohye]

Once you install that TA-49 though.....there is no going back when you get to hear that whistle. choo choo :tongue:

 

[Blaze]

Not Trying To Hijack But

what about the GT6131? Would that turbo also be suitable for a stock converter?

 

[turbohye]

I have read that it will spool up earlier than some of the T-series turbos making it just within the limits of the stock convertor. I would try it out on the stocker if I had the money and if it just didnt feel right --- then Id upgrade. Like Turbodave said and Yella said stay within the 51's realm and you should be fine.

By any chance are you running a scan master and alky?

 

[getchasum]

what about the GT6131? Would that turbo also be suitable for a stock converter?

I think you need a 3000/3200 at least to make it shine.

 

[Blaze]

OK, thanks for the info.

 

[justabuickv6]

In my opinion, if you are going to replace the converter in the near future, go ahead and get the turbo that you want. You will just have to deal with the lag for a while.

My friend is running a TE63-1 with a restalled D5. It's got lag but it still runs low 11's in street trim.

I ran, and still am, a PT52. For the first year or so, I was running the stock D5. I upgraded to the CK's 9x11 3600. I could not have picked a better converter. You can pick up a single disc for $575.

 

[strikeeagle]

In my opinion, if you are going to replace the converter in the near future, go ahead and get the turbo that you want. You will just have to deal with the lag for a while.

I agree 100% with the above.

I'll add that you will probably not like a 52 with the stock converter - been there, done that...

strike