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    Established Member Two Rings j-dells's Avatar
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    Tip on stage three?

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    Curious if anyone has a stage three and still using the tiptronic. Since my turbos blew I upgraded to ko4 hybrid epl stage 3 minus (without fuel kit). How long will I have before my torque converter fails? I would hope as long as I dont brap too hard I feel like I can make it a bit longer?

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    Veteran Member Three Rings sjmelling's Avatar
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    Quote Originally Posted by j-dells View Post
    Curious if anyone has a stage three and still using the tiptronic. Since my turbos blew I upgraded to ko4 hybrid epl stage 3 minus (without fuel kit). How long will I have before my torque converter fails? I would hope as long as I dont brap too hard I feel like I can make it a bit longer?
    I am on a GIAC 3- tune and have been for 60K+ miles with a 517 trans TC. Keep the full throttle fun to a minimum until the TC is addressed. Zip your flame suit up tight!
    Stephen J Melling
    2001.5 Audi S4
    ~~Laser Red Stage 3, Rods, F21's, other stuff and things

    2000 Audi S4
    ~~Hibiscus Red, Silver Interior, 01E, stock AF

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    Veteran Member Four Rings jpurre's Avatar
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    I am 20k+ miles on F21's with 20psi Solo Motorsports 3F tune and upgraded TC. You should upgrade/replace the TC while you have the engine out.
    2001 Silver F21 TIP (SOLD)
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    Veteran Member Four Rings
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    Stock trans with new stock Torque Converter. TC failure is not due to power... it fails due to a seal apparently.

    I'm a conservative stage 3 setup... 550cc injector. 200k miles at the moment. I've been at this build level now for 2 and 1/2 years I think now.

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    Established Member Two Rings j-dells's Avatar
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    I would upgrade now but the funds are a bit low. So Im going to try to baby it until I can get a new one.

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    Veteran Member Three Rings sjmelling's Avatar
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    Quote Originally Posted by j-dells View Post
    So Im going to try to baby it...
    This is much easier said than done. Good luck!
    Stephen J Melling
    2001.5 Audi S4
    ~~Laser Red Stage 3, Rods, F21's, other stuff and things

    2000 Audi S4
    ~~Hibiscus Red, Silver Interior, 01E, stock AF

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