Converter Questions
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From: Lafayette, LA, USA
Converter Questions
Hey Guys,
I am shopping for a converter but I have a few questions. Will an increase in torque multiplication show on a dyno? Are ya'll putting better coolers on after you install your converters? And don't you hate the way all of our antenna are put on leaning outwards?
Alvin
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99.5 Ford Lightning - Full Bassani exhaust, Swanson Performance Chip,Pro-m,undersized pulley,3.73 ears,Transgo shift kit,Cal-trac bars, cobra type hood, snug top cover,2" drop in back, yellow stripes down red truck.
13.01 @ 103.6, 378 RWHP
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I am shopping for a converter but I have a few questions. Will an increase in torque multiplication show on a dyno? Are ya'll putting better coolers on after you install your converters? And don't you hate the way all of our antenna are put on leaning outwards?
Alvin
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99.5 Ford Lightning - Full Bassani exhaust, Swanson Performance Chip,Pro-m,undersized pulley,3.73 ears,Transgo shift kit,Cal-trac bars, cobra type hood, snug top cover,2" drop in back, yellow stripes down red truck.
13.01 @ 103.6, 378 RWHP
http://www.zing.com/album/?id=4294235379
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From: Tyler,Tx,USA
Contact Spiro at JDM. They did alot of R&D and came up with a excellent convertor. It's pricey,but that is one of the most important parts on any performance(auto)car or truck.
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00 White Lightning,R9 Superchip,Homemade induction with cone type K&N filter,Magnaflow Muffler. 93 Ford Ranger,FI 302 with 185 AFR heads,GT-40 lower intake w/Downs upper,65 mm TB,66 lb injectors controlled by Western Motorsports SDS fuel injection,TDC Stage 2 twin turbos,AOD trans w/Lentch strip valvebody,10 inch convertor and single input shaft,8.8 rearend w/mosier 31 spline axles and 3.73 gears,and plenty more !!
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From: At the Gas Pump!
I think the RPM that the Dynojet runs are done at will negate most of the benefit a looser torque converter would have. A looser converter helps by keeping the engine closer to the hp peak, and is similar in effect to shortening your gear ratio. However, you have the best of both worlds in the sense that once the TC locks up you get the tall final drive ratio.