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Old 12-15-2007, 12:20 PM
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Explain to this transmission idiot what the difference is and would the triple disk be needed for a cam-only set-up looking to dip into the high 11s??
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Unless you plan to lock the converter at WOT theres no advantage to the multidisk as your converter normally will only lock at part throttle cruising. And there are very few instances where locking the converter at WOT shows any benifit
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What if you're into roll racing? My 80E/383 combo gained 30rwhp and 25rwt when I engaged the lockup under WOT. I don't understand why this wouldn't make a difference late in a run, or even during a mid-range pull on an FI motor.

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The advantage in some cases is to allow you to stay in 3rd gear in the 1/4. Meaning if you are running out of RPM's this will allow you to gain some without having to shift in to OD. A gear swap or tire size will help to correct this as well. I myself like the Vig triple or the multi disc. They do lockup very nice on our Dyno. Vince
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Originally Posted by Vince @ FLT
The advantage in some cases is to allow you to stay in 3rd gear in the 1/4. Meaning if you are running out of RPM's this will allow you to gain some without having to shift in to OD. A gear swap or tire size will help to correct this as well. I myself like the Vig triple or the multi disc. They do lockup very nice on our Dyno. Vince
I have seen the single disk slip on some higher TQ vehicles on the dyno when locked up.
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my tci ssf3500 on my c5 wont stay locked on the dyno and i only have 410 rwhp...tuner told me i have 10percent slip also at w.o.t
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my converter sees plenty of lock-up at wot, pulls harder through the traps too.



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