Tech'ie question-Torque converters
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Tech'ie question-Torque converters
I just installed a YankSS2800 torque converter behind a FLT
tranny. How much horsepower will I lose with the Yank??
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tranny. How much horsepower will I lose with the Yank??
Thanks.
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You should give Yank a call. I believe they are actually more efficient than a stock converter. One of the reasons is because they are a smaller diameter and, therefore, lighter and easier to spin up. Don't know all the construction details, but I do love my SS3200. The SS series is great.
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Thanks Ed for your "imput".
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Thank you both for your sweet words of encouragement.
Later.
Later.
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Your not gonna lose alot of power.The big picture is your car is gonna be faster with a stall. Im getting an ss3600 put in soon. Take a look at this link and maybe you wont feel so bad about loosing a few hps...
http://www.ls1tech.com/forums/automa...ut-run-m6.html
http://www.ls1tech.com/forums/automa...ut-run-m6.html
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Good ol Dave at Yank says "O" loss of hp--thankyou Dave.
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