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Best Torque Converter for LX???

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  1. Apr 20, 2008 #1
    SRTLUVR

    SRTLUVR Detailing "Go-to" Guy

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    Hey guys, needing some advice here. The new 426 setup from PPP is going through the stock converter like a hot knife through butter, and I need a new torque converter. What is the best one? Where can I get one? And does anyone know of any deals? Thanks in advance guys.
    Chase
     
  2. Apr 20, 2008 #2
    markus

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    pro torque. dont get any lower of a stall then a 2800. hows it running? BIG difference?
     
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    SRTLUVR

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    Um....YEAH!!!! MAAAAAAAJOR!!! Once I get the synthetic Royal Purple in, get this torque converter installed, and get the tune 100% (90mmTB), it'll be SERIOUS!!!!
    Chase
     
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    SRTLUVR

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    Yeah, no kiddin......
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  5. Apr 20, 2008 #5
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    chase,
    me and c nut over here are green with envy.
    as if the 6.1 liter hemi isnt mean enough, i can only imagine a 7L!! what were the dyno results?
     
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    SRTLUVR

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    Dyno was 460hp and 450tq. But this torque converter is the missing link, my stock one is slipping bad, so a bit of the power is getting lost. There have been a few guys previous that did an NA 426 setup like mine, WITHOUT the 90mmTB and extruded manifold, and dyno'd 490ish. So I'm hoping after the oil change, the torque converter, and finalizing the tune (this TB is still off a little bit) I'll kill 500 with no worries. I'm gonna post pics and reviews, It's just been a busy weekend for me and my wife, and to be honest I'm just tired.
    Chase
     
  7. Apr 20, 2008 #7
    markus

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    best of luck to ya bro!!!! sounds like you got some more driving ahead of you haha
     
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    SRTLUVR

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    Thanks Markus! I'll have my local fabricator/installer do the converter install & oil change. And then I'll hit the local dyno. I'm not makin that drive again any time soon!!!!
    Chase
     
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    SRTLUVR

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    Preciate ya Curtis!!! You a silly bastard man.....
    Chase
     
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    Chase, your on your way buddy.
     
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    SRTLUVR

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    Thanks Hal! I appreciate all the help you've given me along the way. I honestly look up to gurus like yourself.

    Just really wanna get this converter on, I know it's the missing link.
    Chase
     
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    chase, congrats man. please, keep a price list for me. i hope to join you soon, i hope. your a lucky bastard. bastard. talk to ya soooon, real soon. later!
     
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    markus

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    curtis, i came.
    mark
     
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    haha for what!? arguing with the 250+ pound black lady at the badging office on fort dix as to the color of the stripe on my id card?
     
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    SRTLUVR

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    Will do Jimmy. Good to hear from ya bro!
    Chase
     
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    My Precision has treated my real good how many 6.1's have 1.65 60ft times let alone 5.7's
     
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    HalV48

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    Chase, I'd run what Jeremy runs. Works for him, should for you.
     
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    I have a 1.63 on a stock torque converter.
     
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    SRTLUVR

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    That's what I'm thinkin......
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