Torque Converter v Gears

[MAD-3R]

Tetsu,
Very well put. I think I understand the mechanics (as well as a layman can) on gears and TC. I'm wondering if a good TC with 3.73's amd chip would be the "middle ground" that many of us have been hunting for.

BTW, you probebly have the fastest Stock Marauder out there by your numbers. I hope to break into the 14's this spring.

 

[SergntMac]

Thank you, Johnny, for presenting your thoughts clearly, however, you've not won me over. Two schools of thought that cannot be further examined without real world testing. I look forward to hooking up with you sometime over the summer at the Grove.

 

[RancorKeeper]

One thing that I must say though. My own cars biggest obstacle on the 1/4 has noting to do with the ET it's the R/T that's killing me! I need a mod to help that!

Your Reaction Time has nothing to do with your Elapsed Time. Low reaction times are useful in heads up racing or bracket racing, but since the clock doesn't actually begin timing until the front of your car breaks the beam, you could sit at the line for 30 seconds (or longer) before hitting the gas & still get your best ET ever. Fast times are usually won & lost in the first 60' and high speeds are usually affected most by precise shifting and keeping the rpms in the powerband, but RT is just a good way to measure your reflexes.

 

[tetsu]

Thank you, Johnny, for presenting your thoughts clearly, however, you've not won me over. Two schools of thought that cannot be further examined without real world testing. I look forward to hooking up with you sometime over the summer at the Grove.

Definitely, Sarge. Hopefully we can get a nice group together and maybe slobber all over Mensrea's Vortech.

Johnny

 

[MarauderBoy]

Quite frankly, I've had it with the MM's sloppy transmission. I can't help but think of all the wonderful HP & TQ lost while the tranny decides what to do.

What are the $$ numbers in terms of TC and installation?

 

[SergntMac]

Quite frankly, I've had it with the MM's sloppy transmission. I can't help but think of all the wonderful HP & TQ lost while the tranny decides what to do. What are the $$ numbers in terms of TC and installation?

"Sloppy" you say? Have you considered Reinhart's chip first? It does tighten things nicely, including shift points, both under normal cruise and WOT driving. That may be enough to please you, anticipate around 300. in parts, self installed.

Not enough, eh? I'm still looking at converters too, it's amazing what manfacturers want to tell you about their product, and what they don't. I'd like to hear some suggestions from anyone here whose "been here and done this." As for cost, I've seen a lot of different numbers, on a lot of different converters, so for now, I'm budgeting 700. for parts and 300. for labor.

Advice anyone?

links are herlpful...

 

[mensrea]

There are a lot of converters out there, I strongly believe that the PI Stallion is the way to go. I met the owners, and they have a real interest in making the converters for the Marauder. Even on a stock car I am sure it is worth it.