"CammedCTSV" (cammedctsv)
02/19/2014 at 23:23 • Filed to: None
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"CammedCTSV" (cammedctsv)
02/19/2014 at 23:23 • Filed to: None | 0
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Ok, so in all of my previous automatics I have always swapped the converter for really loose "think Jenna Jameson" torque converter.
Does anyone still do this? A decent handmade converter will add many smiles while retaining lockup on the highway. Any they are only a few hundred bucks...
My 1991 Roadmaster wagon has a 2200 rpm stall, and the 2002 SS has a 3800 rpm stall, and they both launch hard
Ramblin Rover - The Vivisector of Solihull
> CammedCTSV
02/19/2014 at 23:41 |
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I remember Summit used to have a range of lockup ranges/tightness, but I haven't checked recently and don't really know much about boutique builds. I do know if I were ever to build a V-10 Modular Panther, it'd have a custom TC for launch purposes rather than going the T-5 route. A custom valve body as well, obviously.
Party-vi
> CammedCTSV
02/19/2014 at 23:47 |
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Not sure about this, but can you have a high-stall converter that offers full lock-up once you're cruising?
Burt
> Party-vi
02/20/2014 at 06:28 |
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It varies with the make of converter and stall rpm, to am extent. I've heard of guys having converters up to 2700-2800 rpm that were pretty civil, but usually, 3000 rpm+ = no lockup while cruising.
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CammedCTSV
> Party-vi
02/20/2014 at 07:46 |
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Sure, lockup ability is independent of stall speed
OtherBarry
> CammedCTSV
02/20/2014 at 08:28 |
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I only do in race cars. The added heat from the loose converter is going to kill your trans early without additional cooling and temp monitoring. I just don't want to put that into a DD, but if you add the additional cooling, why not?
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CammedCTSV
> OtherBarry
02/20/2014 at 08:38 |
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I added a poor man's trans cooler- I cleaned out a newer junkyard A/C condenser and i run it in series with the factory trans cooler. In summer Tampa traffic my trans fluid will top out at 190 degrees
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OtherBarry
> CammedCTSV
02/20/2014 at 08:41 |
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You are fine then. Over 200 is bad news bears for autos. Keep havin fun!
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Party-vi
> Burt
02/20/2014 at 09:13 |
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Ah, I didn't word that correctly. Can't you have a high-stall converter and then also have electronic lock-up? Seems to me that would be the best of both worlds.
mycarneverruns87
> Party-vi
02/20/2014 at 09:50 |
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Yes you can, I have a Vigilante brand 3,500 rpm stall and it has lockup. It is becoming more common with the later overdrive transmissions.