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Old 01-29-2004, 02:53 PM
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Default Proper shift extension drop in between gear?

For a Hardcore setup with max TQ comming in at 4500 and max HP comming in at 6300,This car is shifting at 6600 rpm...

EG. 6600 shift back 1500RPM,1200,900 etc?
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If you get a longer shift extension, you are generally getting extra torque multiplication from the converter. In your case you want a converter that stalls to around 4200rpm and has a shift extension of 5400 - 5800 rpm (assuming it is holding the extension efficently not just a too small converter being stretched).
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WOW that is great to here Rag..
My converter flash stalls right to 4300 and if I shift it at 6600 it drop backs to 5300 but that was with the tired shortblock

VIG told me I might see alittle more flash stall/SE with the new motor since it wont be down on power.

I might need about 200 RPM more flash/SE and if thats the case then I'll send it back for a free upgrade and a 3 Disc clutch....

Thanks for the help.....




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