About to get a PT4000; reassure me or talk me out of it!!
05-24-2004 | 11:55 PM
#41
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From: Troy, AL
Hey John, lemme just make one more comment about the whole loose converter/3.23 gears thing. Understand that I'm NOT saying this (or anything else that I've said) to show you up, prove you wrong, or argue with you in a negative tone. You're a buddy of mine and I wouldn't do that even if I didn't know you so please don't take me wrong. 
I just REALLY want you to have a clear understanding of this. I hope you believe what I'm about to say because I KNOW it to be a fact and you'll just have to trust me on this one, ok?
I ran 11.20 with this somewhat tight SS4000 converter and 3.23 gears, right? It has a SE of about 5350. If on that night I'd had a PT 4400 (SE of about 5900) I would have gone quicker EVEN IF somehow my 60ft time was exactly the same (1.55.) There would have been ALOT more slippage across the finish line but I would have gone quicker and faster than with the SS4000.
Also, FWIW, despite the extra looseness of the TP4400 converter, it is actually a slightly more efficient converter than the SS4000.
I just REALLY want you to have a clear understanding of this. I hope you believe what I'm about to say because I KNOW it to be a fact and you'll just have to trust me on this one, ok? I ran 11.20 with this somewhat tight SS4000 converter and 3.23 gears, right? It has a SE of about 5350. If on that night I'd had a PT 4400 (SE of about 5900) I would have gone quicker EVEN IF somehow my 60ft time was exactly the same (1.55.) There would have been ALOT more slippage across the finish line but I would have gone quicker and faster than with the SS4000.
Also, FWIW, despite the extra looseness of the TP4400 converter, it is actually a slightly more efficient converter than the SS4000.
05-25-2004 | 11:03 AM
#42
Originally Posted by Colonel
Hey John, lemme just make one more comment about the whole loose converter/3.23 gears thing. Understand that I'm NOT saying this (or anything else that I've said) to show you up, prove you wrong, or argue with you in a negative tone. You're a buddy of mine and I wouldn't do that even if I didn't know you so please don't take me wrong. I just REALLY want you to have a clear understanding of this. I hope you believe what I'm about to say because I KNOW it to be a fact and you'll just have to trust me on this one, ok?
I ran 11.20 with this somewhat tight SS4000 converter and 3.23 gears, right? It has a SE of about 5350. If on that night I'd had a PT 4400 (SE of about 5900) I would have gone quicker EVEN IF somehow my 60ft time was exactly the same (1.55.) There would have been ALOT more slippage across the finish line but I would have gone quicker and faster than with the SS4000.
Also, FWIW, despite the extra looseness of the TP4400 converter, it is actually a slightly more efficient converter than the SS4000.
I just REALLY want you to have a clear understanding of this. I hope you believe what I'm about to say because I KNOW it to be a fact and you'll just have to trust me on this one, ok? I ran 11.20 with this somewhat tight SS4000 converter and 3.23 gears, right? It has a SE of about 5350. If on that night I'd had a PT 4400 (SE of about 5900) I would have gone quicker EVEN IF somehow my 60ft time was exactly the same (1.55.) There would have been ALOT more slippage across the finish line but I would have gone quicker and faster than with the SS4000.
Also, FWIW, despite the extra looseness of the TP4400 converter, it is actually a slightly more efficient converter than the SS4000.
My understanding is very good on this subject and I totally agree with what you have said.
John
05-25-2004 | 04:33 PM
#44
Thanks Colonel I feel better now,I was talking with a buddy of mine thinking maybe go to SS4200?Would it be to much verter for a street car?I am Clueless when it comes to Torque Converters
My Peak power isnt until 6700rpm so I dont know....Thanks again
My Peak power isnt until 6700rpm so I dont know....Thanks again
05-25-2004 | 07:02 PM
#45
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From: Troy, AL
Your *peak* hp is at 6700 with a 224/224/112 cam? You sure about that? My peak HP with my 224/220/116 is 5900 and starts tapering off at about 6400.
What's too much is opinionated. With 3.73 gears I would like it ALOT on the street. The next guy might hate it. I would think it would be similar feeling to my 3.23/SS4000 combo which I like so much.
What's too much is opinionated. With 3.73 gears I would like it ALOT on the street. The next guy might hate it. I would think it would be similar feeling to my 3.23/SS4000 combo which I like so much.
