Originally Posted by jaypine
(Post 1598908776)
Unfortunately, I shift into 4th at the end. With my set up, a 2.56 might end in third.
That would depend on the power level and trap speed. With a estimated trap speed of 117 to 119 mph , I would like to be at the top of 3rd or 4th going thru the traps. |
Anyone here run 2.73 with a 26" tire and a 3600 converter? at what mph do you shift into 4th?
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Originally Posted by dieselracer
(Post 1598910116)
Anyone here run 2.73 with a 26" tire and a 3600 converter? at what mph do you shift into 4th?
Just ran this scenario thru a RPM calculator system. With a 26.5 tall tire, 2.56 rear, 1.53 3rd gear ratio @ 119 mph = 5910 rpm, with 2.73 gear the RPM jumps to 6302 rpm with all the data being the same. My plan is to tweak a stock c6 auto trans C6 corvette to run 11.9's. I think I am close on the estimated trap speed that comes along with a 11.9 pass with at least a 60 ft in the high 1.8's. The calculation does not account for a 300 to 500 RPM torque converter slippage @ wot thru the traps. And yes, I would like to go thru the traps in 3rd gear. What do you think... |
What is the typical cost for someone to install a converter in a C6?
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Originally Posted by GUM3Y
(Post 1598912370)
What is the typical cost for someone to install a converter in a C6?
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I have never taken my car to a 1/4 mile with my short tires. juts wondering as I have never used the 3-4 shift before.
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Originally Posted by GUM3Y
(Post 1598912370)
What is the typical cost for someone to install a converter in a C6?
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Originally Posted by dieselracer
(Post 1598914869)
I have never taken my car to a 1/4 mile with my short tires. juts wondering as I have never used the 3-4 shift before.
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Originally Posted by BJ67
(Post 1598914939)
With stock tires and a stock C6 corvette automatic transmission car, you have no choice which gear your car will be in when you cross the finish line. It will be in 3rd gear as long as you do not let off on the gas or in other words wide open throttle the entire 1/4 mile and you will cross the line in 3rd gear. You will not have anywhere near enough speed to up shift to 4th.
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Originally Posted by dieselracer
(Post 1598915170)
I have 2.73 gears and a 3600 converter unlocked and a 26" tire. So it will go into 4th. Just wondering at what speed it would go into 4th. but I guess I will find out this weekend.
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Originally Posted by dieselracer
(Post 1598915170)
I have 2.73 gears and a 3600 converter unlocked and a 26" tire. So it will go into 4th. Just wondering at what speed it would go into 4th. but I guess I will find out this weekend.
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I run a Yank converter, it is not recommended to be locked under WOT. So the car is tuned not to lock the converter under WOT. Some people will buy a Triple disk, and lock it under WOT. Normally yields a higher MPH in the 1/4. but from what I have seen. ET doesn't really change. I also have heard from people that a triple disc will lock up harsher under normal use.
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Originally Posted by dieselracer
(Post 1598915324)
I run a Yank converter, it is not recommended to be locked under WOT. So the car is tuned not to lock the converter under WOT. Some people will buy a Triple disk, and lock it under WOT. Normally yields a higher MPH in the 1/4. but from what I have seen. ET doesn't really change. I also have heard from people that a triple disc will lock up harsher under normal use.
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Originally Posted by GUM3Y
(Post 1598915356)
Great info! What does it mean when the converter is locked?
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Originally Posted by GUM3Y
(Post 1598915300)
Could you explain “unlocked” vs “locked”, the tuning involved, and how that translates to rear wheel HP and/or driveability.
Hope you dont mind me giving my explanation, all late model automatic transmission cars have converters that lock and unlock depending on throttle position. A performance aftermarket converter can be built with out the lock up feature. Rear wheel horsepower is determined at wide open throttle or in the non lock up mode. Driveability doesnt really change, but gas mileage is reduced if you have a non lockup converter. A typical lock up will lower cruising rpm by a few hundred RPM. |
Originally Posted by BJ67
(Post 1598915501)
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Hope you dont mind me giving my explanation, all late model automatic transmission cars have converters that lock and unlock depending on throttle position. A performance aftermarket converter can be built with out the lock up feature. Rear wheel horsepower is determined at wide open throttle or in the non lock up mode. Driveability doesnt really change, but gas mileage is reduced if you have a non lockup converter. A typical lock up will lower cruising rpm by a few hundred RPM. |
Here's some quick facts. LS3 with A6 trans. Personal experience.
You can run 1.90 short times with decent grip street tires and a stock 1800 converter. A CAI and a dyno tune by someone who races is all you need with stock OEM runflats. 12.14 @ 119.16 in 1464' DA. Add Z06 full exhaust, a CoW tune, MT DR's, and go 11.98 @ 119.59 in 1216' DA with a 1.91 60'. Back to previous dyno tune and Hoosier DR's,11.89 @ 122.12 in 1363' DA with a 1.85 60'. 1st pass with a 3200 stall Yank - 11.60 @ 120.20 in 273' DA with a 1.71 60'. Can't find the slip right now, but best with the 3200 was 11.49 @ 121.65. Swapped to a 3600 Yank, ported TB, ported IM, and ran 10.82 @ 125.82 in about -700' DA Had a 1.74 60' and 11.44 ET during a quick pass while on vacation in FL on Invos and a no prep track. Lots of spinning. :yesnod: Swapped to a 4000 Yank, LG Street headers, and ran 10.80 @ 126.84 in -500 DA with a 1.54 60' on a poor prepped track and 7 plugs that had the iridium tips missing. (080 gap vs .040), I've had several 1.48 to 1.50 short times in 1200' DA with good prep. All the tuning tweaks after swapping back from the CoW tune to the dyno tune were done by me, referencing timeslips, weather data, and computer scans. 2.56 gear with 25.7" DR's at 6500 rpm = 126.78 mph in 3rd gear 2.73 gear with 25.7" DR's at 6500 rpm = 118.89 mph in 3rd gear 3.42 gear with 25.7" DR's at 6500 rpm = 126.45 mph in 4th gear Just because the redline is 6500 rpm, doesn't mean you have to shift there. A stock unmolested long block can go to 6900. My shift points are between 6690 and 6725) |
Originally Posted by HOXXOH
(Post 1598923317)
Here's some quick facts. LS3 with A6 trans. Personal experience.
You can run 1.90 short times with decent grip street tires and a stock 1800 converter. A CAI and a dyno tune by someone who races is all you need with stock OEM runflats. 12.14 @ 119.16 in 1464' DA. Add Z06 full exhaust, a CoW tune, MT DR's, and go 11.98 @ 119.59 in 1216' DA with a 1.91 60'. Back to previous dyno tune and Hoosier DR's,11.89 @ 122.12 in 1363' DA with a 1.85 60'. 1st pass with a 3200 stall Yank - 11.60 @ 120.20 in 273' DA with a 1.71 60'. Can't find the slip right now, but best with the 3200 was 11.49 @ 121.65. Swapped to a 3600 Yank, ported TB, ported IM, and ran 10.82 @ 125.82 in about -700' DA Had a 1.74 60' and 11.44 ET during a quick pass while on vacation in FL on Invos and a no prep track. Lots of spinning. :yesnod: Swapped to a 4000 Yank, LG Street headers, and ran 10.80 @ 126.84 in -500 DA with a 1.54 60' on a poor prepped track and 7 plugs that had the iridium tips missing. (080 gap vs .040), I've had several 1.48 to 1.50 short times in 1200' DA with good prep. All the tuning tweaks after swapping back from the CoW tune to the dyno tune were done by me, referencing timeslips, weather data, and computer scans. 2.56 gear with 25.7" DR's at 6500 rpm = 126.78 mph in 3rd gear 2.73 gear with 25.7" DR's at 6500 rpm = 118.89 mph in 3rd gear 3.42 gear with 25.7" DR's at 6500 rpm = 126.45 mph in 4th gear Just because the redline is 6500 rpm, doesn't mean you have to shift there. A stock unmolested long block can go to 6900. My shift points are between 6690 and 6725) |
Originally Posted by GUM3Y
(Post 1598923944)
Now that’s some great info! Is the trap speed correct on the 2.73 pass? About 7.5mph less? How did the ETs compare?
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Funny how everyone has different opinions on converter feel, I for one have a Yank ss3600, and complain each time I drive the car as it feels very loose around town. Called Yank and asked about re-stalling to a 3200, and Dave stated he thought that would certainly solve my complaint.
This is an LS2 car with TFS Heads, Fast 102, 223/231 cam, and all other supporting bolt's but yet running 2:56 stock base gearing. The car made 460/420 on two seperate dyno's and the car has been 6.90's @ 103 and a 1.52 60ft. This was on a 315/35/17 MT ET Street. The car is a convertible, so it does not have a cage, my days of racing this car is over. I'm fixing to swap the cam in the car due to being an old XER lobe design and its time for something new after 10 years. After the cam swap is complete I plan to either pull the converter and have Dave cut it open for 3200 or maybe just order a new Circle D just to try one out. Thought about swapping to 2:73's as well. IMHO unless you are steady racing anything >3200 stall will be too much after a short period of time. |
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