help help help on my trans and converter

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  1. dkstuck

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    Gotcha on that,,, I have aol,, not sure if that is why or not. I got it to highlight but would not copy. I can do on other sites and post but pdf no go.

    So I'm still on subject,, hee hee,, Glad all came together and it worked out!
     
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    i put the engine in tonight and it fits awesomely thanks all you guys for the help
     
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    i wonder why they didn't suggest to...rebuild and upgrade your transmission/engine to handle the higher RPMs...:huh:
     
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    jayss10 This is Minerva

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    glad to hear its togather ,good luck with it ,im sure you will love the new low end power ,a 10 inch conv. multiplys torque by 2 times over a stock 11 1/2 conv. ,so it will have double the torque on the take off it had....cool
     
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    All converters multiply the engine torque by approximately 2 at stall. The rest of the time it just transfers the engine torque at close to 1:1.
    The higher the stall rpm is the closer you get to maximum torque from the engine - and then when you "flash the converter" you twice what the engine produses.
    That is why, with the right converter and stall speed automatics have an advantage over the same car with a manual transmission.
     
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    wow didnt know that man .. what flash the converter mean?
     
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    71gold Frank Cooper Supporting Member

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    that means:
    if the converter is right, you will...SHOW YOUR BUTT... everytime you take off at a light...:chirp:

    ...:rofl2:...
     
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    Flashing the converter requires the driver to power brake the car at staging about 500 - 1000 rpm below the stall point and then nail the gas pedal as you release the brake so the converter actually goes slightly beyond the stall speed momentarily. That brings the full torque of the engine, doubled to your rear tires as the front wheels come up (with proper weight transfer and enough power). The launch is like sitting in a catapult. It can take a long time to master or you might stumble upon it by accident the first time.
     

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