Question about torque converters...
10-07-2007, 09:37 AM
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Question about torque converters...
We had a 1970 Camaro with a 540 BBC in it. We went to the track and the car went 10.70 @126mph. It has a TH400 4.11 spool with 30x12.5 ET Streets. The converter was a TCI Super Street fighter.
The car was shifted at 7,000 in second and third gear. It crossed the line at 6,800 rpm. The car was a lot slower then we were hoping.
My question is does this sound like a converter issue...maybe not locking up?
The car was shifted at 7,000 in second and third gear. It crossed the line at 6,800 rpm. The car was a lot slower then we were hoping.
My question is does this sound like a converter issue...maybe not locking up?
10-07-2007, 11:39 AM
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Re: Question about torque converters...
Originally Posted by kwillymac
We had a 1970 Camaro with a 540 BBC in it. We went to the track and the car went 10.70 @126mph. It has a TH400 4.11 spool with 30x12.5 ET Streets. The converter was a TCI Super Street fighter.
The car was shifted at 7,000 in second and third gear. It crossed the line at 6,800 rpm. The car was a lot slower then we were hoping.
My question is does this sound like a converter issue...maybe not locking up?
The car was shifted at 7,000 in second and third gear. It crossed the line at 6,800 rpm. The car was a lot slower then we were hoping.
My question is does this sound like a converter issue...maybe not locking up?
10-07-2007, 12:01 PM
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kwillymac not knowing all the specs just going by the numbers of 10.70 @126 you are getting all the converter is going to give. Now if you have a HP number that you feel does not match your ET than I would say it may be your trans but the converter is locked up. Thats JMO.
10-07-2007, 12:24 PM
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If I use the torque converter slippage calculator it says 14%. Crossing the finish line with 30" tall tires at 6,800 RPM with 4.11 gears doesn't add up with that MPH.
Engine Specs
Block GM 502
Crank Scat Crank 4.25 stroke
Rods Scat Rods
Pistons J&E 10:1 Compression
Heads Dart Pro 1 335 CNC Ported
Cam Comp Cams Roller 260/268 @.050 .714/.714 Lift
Intake Dart 4150
Carb 1000 CFM Race Demon
Distributor MSD Billet Distributor with 6AL Box
Exhaust 2 1/8 Hooker Super Comps with 3" Flowmasters
Engine Specs
Block GM 502
Crank Scat Crank 4.25 stroke
Rods Scat Rods
Pistons J&E 10:1 Compression
Heads Dart Pro 1 335 CNC Ported
Cam Comp Cams Roller 260/268 @.050 .714/.714 Lift
Intake Dart 4150
Carb 1000 CFM Race Demon
Distributor MSD Billet Distributor with 6AL Box
Exhaust 2 1/8 Hooker Super Comps with 3" Flowmasters
10-07-2007, 01:09 PM
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kwillymac on converter slippage numbers I would not know what I was looking at. I am just going by your MPH and it is right on the money for your ET so I would say what ever slippage that you have has to be right for your ET & MPH. May be one of the guy's that knows more than I do will pipe in on there opinion if they feel my info may be wrong. From your 10.70 @ 126 your car is efficient.
10-07-2007, 01:13 PM
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Originally Posted by bjuice
I PERSONALLY would like to know how much the cars weigh's ?
and how much HP is your motor making ?
Brian
and how much HP is your motor making ?
Brian
10-07-2007, 01:15 PM
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Originally Posted by woodsman
kwillymac on converter slippage numbers I would not know what I was looking at. I am just going by your MPH and it is right on the money for your ET so I would say what ever slippage that you have has to be right for your ET & MPH. May be one of the guy's that knows more than I do will pipe in on there opinion if they feel my info may be wrong. From your 10.70 @ 126 your car is efficient.
