Torque converter question
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Burning Brakes
Joined: Jan 2004
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From: Winter Springs Fla
Torque converter question
I THINK i decided to go with a Yank SS3000 converter .
Will i be able to sit on line with my RPMs up to like 2500 without moving off the lights ?
I want to be able to launch with the n2o when i get my diff put in .
I have a 342 gear set now , just waiting on the TC and hardened output shaft .
PS : can anyone see my car in my sig ?
[Modified by zoomz, 11:32 PM 2/26/2004]
Will i be able to sit on line with my RPMs up to like 2500 without moving off the lights ?
I want to be able to launch with the n2o when i get my diff put in .
I have a 342 gear set now , just waiting on the TC and hardened output shaft .
PS : can anyone see my car in my sig ?
[Modified by zoomz, 11:32 PM 2/26/2004]
Instructor
Joined: Aug 2003
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From: Houston TX
Re: Torque converter question (zoomz)
Do you mean an ST3000? Last I checked there was no SS in 3000 stall.
With my SS3600 I can hold the car to around 1500 - 2000 rpm with the brake but havent tried more since I'm trying to break it in. I dont think you'll get 3000 out of it.
With my SS3600 I can hold the car to around 1500 - 2000 rpm with the brake but havent tried more since I'm trying to break it in. I dont think you'll get 3000 out of it.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Jun 2001
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From: Davie Florida
Re: Torque converter question (TGKx)
Do you mean an ST3000? Last I checked there was no SS in 3000 stall.
With my SS3600 I can hold the car to around 1500 - 2000 rpm with the brake but havent tried more since I'm trying to break it in. I dont think you'll get 3000 out of it.
With my SS3600 I can hold the car to around 1500 - 2000 rpm with the brake but havent tried more since I'm trying to break it in. I dont think you'll get 3000 out of it.
Instructor
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From: Houston TX
Re: Torque converter question (Chandler)
Breakin is 500 miles *cry*. Compared to the stock converter it seems quite loose to me in my book, but probably way better than an SY3500 would be.
When I say loose I mean it just takes a good bit more rpm/throttle input to get going, but once it locks up around 50mph its smooth. Its very drivable even in the rain with runcraps if your not putting the peddle down, although I'm probably gonna grab some bfg's.
Hope this answered some of your questions.
Btw this is with a 3.42 rearend.
When I say loose I mean it just takes a good bit more rpm/throttle input to get going, but once it locks up around 50mph its smooth. Its very drivable even in the rain with runcraps if your not putting the peddle down, although I'm probably gonna grab some bfg's.
Hope this answered some of your questions.
Btw this is with a 3.42 rearend.
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