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  1. Derek 5oComet

    Derek 5oComet Tire burner

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    COOL Thanks! The in car vid at the dragstrip is my favorite.
     
    Derek 5oComet, Dec 13, 2008
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  2. greasemonkey

    greasemonkey Burnin corn

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    Basicly as camshafts get larger they move the peak torque up in the rpm range. So for best performance and all around driving the converter needs to perform in the same manner. In some instances the engine has to idle higher and wont even idle in gear.
     
    greasemonkey, Dec 13, 2008
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  3. greasemonkey

    greasemonkey Burnin corn

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    Basicly as camshafts get larger they move the peak torque up in the rpm range. So for best performance and all around driving the converter needs to be looser down low. In some instances the engine has to idle higher and wont even idle in gear.
     
    greasemonkey, Dec 13, 2008
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