Need a lesson in Torque Converters
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Burning Brakes
Joined: Jun 2002
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From: Clarksburg MD
Need a lesson in Torque Converters
Hello all,
I am trying to learn a bit more about the how's and why's of upgrading my torque converter. On the advice of many, it seems I should do this mod before a head/cam setup. So I was trying to learn a bit more about it.
What is the difference between the various YANK converters? A yank3000 versus a 3500? Would you not install a 3500 on 3.15 gears? If so, why? I basically need a lesson on the mechanics of this..
Also - I am unclear what gains you really get. If anyone could explain to me the mechanical workings of the TC and how it relates to increased HP/torque or just acceleration, it would be appreciated.
:confused:
I am trying to learn a bit more about the how's and why's of upgrading my torque converter. On the advice of many, it seems I should do this mod before a head/cam setup. So I was trying to learn a bit more about it.
What is the difference between the various YANK converters? A yank3000 versus a 3500? Would you not install a 3500 on 3.15 gears? If so, why? I basically need a lesson on the mechanics of this..
Also - I am unclear what gains you really get. If anyone could explain to me the mechanical workings of the TC and how it relates to increased HP/torque or just acceleration, it would be appreciated.
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Melting Slicks
Joined: Mar 2001
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From: Frisco TX
Re: Need a lesson in Torque Converters (gmf)
O - Boy - I want to help - but my hands would fall off if I had to type it all ...
start out by searching out threads on this forum - THEN - go to http://www.howthingswork.com and lookup torque converters..
:cheers:
start out by searching out threads on this forum - THEN - go to http://www.howthingswork.com and lookup torque converters..
:cheers:
Melting Slicks
Joined: Mar 2001
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From: Frisco TX
Melting Slicks
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From: Collin County Texas
Re: Need a lesson in Torque Converters (gmf)
I'll give you a non-technical lesson of what a T/C does to your acceleration. Imagine having a shot of NOs applied to your engine all of a sudden! That is what a good converter does to your acceleration. The first mod one should do to any auto transmission car for huge performance gains.
I chose the PI Vigilante, primarily for its track performance history. No loss of driveability.
I chose the PI Vigilante, primarily for its track performance history. No loss of driveability.
