? for Guys with 8" converters
10-30-2006, 02:32 PM
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? for Guys with 8" converters I have a 4800 Yank lockup converter now in my 4l60e and I drive it everywhere (city/hwy). I'm thinking of going GM/AOD tranny with OD and a non lockup ATI 8" converter. Will I stll be able to drive it the way I want to or will it be limited to the track after it's installed? Do any of you guys run your's on the street?
11-01-2006, 10:30 AM
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8" Non lockup converters ARE NOT for the faint of heart or for those who see a lot of street duty. Without lockup or a larger converter, heat also builds up faster on the street.
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11-01-2006, 02:12 PM
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I talked to a couple of converter manufactures and they suggested a 9" non-lockup I just figured there couldn't be that much difference in heat between a 8" and 9" converter could there?
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i would think with the car being under 3500# and having a good tranny cooler setup (maybe with a fan or something) it would be ok. i'm running a b&m 34000 or 36000 with the braided line setup etc and never had any troubles.