torque converters
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From: Elmer NJ
torque converters
I did a search, but really didn't come up with anything. I know you guys can help me. I understand the basic theory behind how a torque converter works, but get lost when people start talking about small converters. If I had two converters with the same stall speed, what is the difference between an 11" and an 8"? Please keep it simple
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From: Orange Park Florida
3", to be a smartass.....
but obviously for any given engine the 8" converter will flash to a much higher stall speed than designed for much faster than the larger one....giving more torque multiplication and engine more up on HP/torque curve.....
no free lunch though, it gets hotter than hell, lotsa slippage, unless of course i'ts a locking converter on the highway.....if not, it's a dragrace only type mod....or get one hell of a cooler....
but obviously for any given engine the 8" converter will flash to a much higher stall speed than designed for much faster than the larger one....giving more torque multiplication and engine more up on HP/torque curve.....
no free lunch though, it gets hotter than hell, lotsa slippage, unless of course i'ts a locking converter on the highway.....if not, it's a dragrace only type mod....or get one hell of a cooler....
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From: Arlington Va Current ride 04 vert, previous vettes: 69 vert, 77 resto mod
i think the small ones are use to reduce spinning mass so more HP gets to the rear wheels.
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Last edited by bobs77vet; Feb 24, 2007 at 09:48 PM.
