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Proper use of torque converter??

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Old Nov 11, 2011 | 08:24 AM
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Proper use of torque converter??

1st question, daily driving with 3200 converter, what do I need to know?
2nd, when I do take it to the local 1/8 mile strip, whats proper take off sequence with a4 tranny and tc?
Old Nov 11, 2011 | 01:14 PM
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Re: Proper use of torque converter??

If it is a good converter you do nothing and you wont even notice you changed stall.

At the track just load up the car to 1500-1700-1900 etc.etc and see what works best with your set up,it wont make a big diff if you leave at 1500 or 2000,mostly reaction time will change.

I have a 4400 stall and launch at 1800,that is where I get best results,too high and the car pushes and screws up my lights.
Old Nov 11, 2011 | 08:18 PM
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Re: Proper use of torque converter??

Every engine/converter combo reacts differently at the track. I got my best 60' times with my PT4000 leaving at just enough RPM to get over cam surge.

With some of my smaller converters I used to hold the RPM's higher to launch.
Old Nov 12, 2011 | 08:54 PM
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Re: Proper use of torque converter??

I have a yank SS4000, it works best leaving at about 13/1400 rpms. Like said earlier every car and converter will be different you will have to make passes leaving at different rpms to see what works best. A 3200 stall will be almost like stock on the street if it is a quality converter.
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