Torque Converter ?'s
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Car: YTG Camaro
Engine: 383
Transmission: TH-350
Torque Converter ?'s
Switching to a 2400RPM stall Torque converter and was wondering if anyone can recommend or not to add an extra trany cooler. The radiator I have has one but I have heard the the torque converter can increase the fluid temp. I am also having trouble picking a lockup or non-lockup setup. Any help would be great.
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'84 Camaro 327ci Bored .030 over w/ 5.7" stroke. 3.73 geared Auburn Limited Slip Diff. FlowMaster Muffler w/ Shortie Headers. TH-350 Built Trany Underneath B&M Mega-Shifter. Many Engine compartment Dress Up Mods. Edelbrock High Flow Water Pump w/ Flex-a-Lite Cooling Fan.
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'84 Camaro 327ci Bored .030 over w/ 5.7" stroke. 3.73 geared Auburn Limited Slip Diff. FlowMaster Muffler w/ Shortie Headers. TH-350 Built Trany Underneath B&M Mega-Shifter. Many Engine compartment Dress Up Mods. Edelbrock High Flow Water Pump w/ Flex-a-Lite Cooling Fan.
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Car: YTG Camaro
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Considering adding a trany temp gague too is it worth the money and trouble? I could add it and watch the temp and use that to decide if I need the extra cooler.
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'84 Camaro 327ci Bored .030 over w/ 5.7" stroke. 3.73 geared Auburn Limited Slip Diff. FlowMaster Muffler w/ Shortie Headers. TH-350 Built Trany Underneath B&M Mega-Shifter. Many Engine compartment Dress Up Mods. Edelbrock High Flow Water Pump w/ Flex-a-Lite Cooling Fan.
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'84 Camaro 327ci Bored .030 over w/ 5.7" stroke. 3.73 geared Auburn Limited Slip Diff. FlowMaster Muffler w/ Shortie Headers. TH-350 Built Trany Underneath B&M Mega-Shifter. Many Engine compartment Dress Up Mods. Edelbrock High Flow Water Pump w/ Flex-a-Lite Cooling Fan.
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You definetly need a cooler w/ that stall speed. They're generally cheap and really easy to install. Go for something from B&M. They put out a decent cooler.
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Car: 82 camaro SC
Engine: 350
Transmission: 700r4
I would put an external cooler on a stock transmission. A 2400 rpm converter is all the more reason to get one.
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Car: 1989 TTA
Engine: 3.8 Turbo
Transmission: 200R4
Axle/Gears: 3.27
I don't think you need a cooler,I asked every conv. maker and trans. specialist I ever heard of before I did mine and they all said the same thing,until you go to around 3000 stall or a smaller diameter conv. you don't need a cooler(but it is not a bad idea,I'd rather over do it then burn it)
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Car: 1982 Z-28
Engine: 5.0 w/ Holly carb
Transmission: TH-700R4
I have a B&M holeshot 2000 and my car would alwys run hot in the summer when the coverter was not in lockup.Once I installed A trans cooler it ran nice and cool there after. YOU NEED A COOLER i'ts yery cheap insurance.
THANX,ANDYZ28
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82Z 305 w/comp 270 magnum cam,holly.TH700R4 w/B&M holeshot 2000 converter,& megashifter. 9bolt 3.27 w/1LE rear brakes 70mph@2200rpm ASE Master Tech plus L2
also recently obtained a
'69 chevelle SS396 w/Turbo 400,3.31 posi,11.0 to 1, headers,etc. Latest project car,'86 IROC stock 305TPI hit on left side not too bad
THANX,ANDYZ28
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82Z 305 w/comp 270 magnum cam,holly.TH700R4 w/B&M holeshot 2000 converter,& megashifter. 9bolt 3.27 w/1LE rear brakes 70mph@2200rpm ASE Master Tech plus L2
also recently obtained a
'69 chevelle SS396 w/Turbo 400,3.31 posi,11.0 to 1, headers,etc. Latest project car,'86 IROC stock 305TPI hit on left side not too bad
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Car: YTG Camaro
Engine: 383
Transmission: TH-350
What about the Lockup vs. Non-Lockup. Some manufactures dont even specify. Has anyone heard of Buckeye Torque converters? The guy at the local trany shop recommended them.
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'84 Camaro 327ci Bored .030 over w/ 5.7" stroke. The good 327! 3.73 geared Auburn Limited Slip Diff. FlowMaster Muffler w/ Shortie Headers. TH-350 Built Trany Underneath B&M Mega-Shifter. Many Engine compartment Dress Up Mods. Edelbrock High Flow Water Pump w/ Flex-a-Lite Cooling Fan.
It is still under construction @ www.iserv.net~brodgers
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'84 Camaro 327ci Bored .030 over w/ 5.7" stroke. The good 327! 3.73 geared Auburn Limited Slip Diff. FlowMaster Muffler w/ Shortie Headers. TH-350 Built Trany Underneath B&M Mega-Shifter. Many Engine compartment Dress Up Mods. Edelbrock High Flow Water Pump w/ Flex-a-Lite Cooling Fan.
It is still under construction @ www.iserv.net~brodgers
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Car: 1982 Z-28
Engine: 5.0 w/ Holly carb
Transmission: TH-700R4
I recomend a lock up type converter.The non-lockup converters are ok for the first week or so.Then it kinda get to be a hassle running around at stall speed all the time.
The whole reason that the manufacturers even invented lock up type converters was too let the transmission cool down.Heat kills
a trans.So if you are running down the road at 2300rpm with a 2400 stall converter.You are putting out some serious heat. A trans shop will tell you anything,its NOT THEIR MONEY! THANX<ANDYZ28
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82Z 305 w/comp 270 magnum cam,holly.TH700R4 w/B&M holeshot 2000 converter,& megashifter. 9bolt 3.27 w/1LE rear brakes 70mph@2200rpm ASE Master Tech plus L2
also recently obtained a
'69 chevelle SS396 w/Turbo 400,3.31 posi,11.0 to 1, headers,etc. Latest project car,'86 IROC stock 305TPI hit on left side not too bad
The whole reason that the manufacturers even invented lock up type converters was too let the transmission cool down.Heat kills
a trans.So if you are running down the road at 2300rpm with a 2400 stall converter.You are putting out some serious heat. A trans shop will tell you anything,its NOT THEIR MONEY! THANX<ANDYZ28
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82Z 305 w/comp 270 magnum cam,holly.TH700R4 w/B&M holeshot 2000 converter,& megashifter. 9bolt 3.27 w/1LE rear brakes 70mph@2200rpm ASE Master Tech plus L2
also recently obtained a
'69 chevelle SS396 w/Turbo 400,3.31 posi,11.0 to 1, headers,etc. Latest project car,'86 IROC stock 305TPI hit on left side not too bad
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