Converter's Physical Size
Converter's Physical Size Im in the process of swapping a 4l80e in my supra. I was told to go for a 9.5 inch converter rather than a 10.5, anyone have an idea as to why? I assume that a 10.5 will hurt my ET? Im opting on buying the pro series yank 5 lockup converter, supposedly good for 1200whp. Have a 3.73 rear end, opting for a tight converter something like a 3200 converter.
I have been searching for a PI converter as I heard they make a 9,5 inch verter with 5 disc lockup, but it seems i have to call them ? What is the price of the 9,5 inch unit from PI?
well thanks guys, hope to get some clarification.
I have been searching for a PI converter as I heard they make a 9,5 inch verter with 5 disc lockup, but it seems i have to call them ? What is the price of the 9,5 inch unit from PI?
well thanks guys, hope to get some clarification.
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If you would post some specs on your motor, turbo, and a dyno sheet, I could probably point you in the right direction. Converter diameter is a crucial factor in overall converter selection. Too big, you won't build any boost and have a turd, and too little, you don't build boost and blow through with excessive converter slip.
On a different note, we love doing custom converters, and can surely build one to suit your needs and power level WHATEVER it may be.
-Brian
On a different note, we love doing custom converters, and can surely build one to suit your needs and power level WHATEVER it may be.
-Brian
Basically, the smaller the converter, the less fluid has to be pumped through it. Less fluid means less drag on the converter internals, which allows it to stall at higher speeds.
typically the higher the stall speed of the converter you want, the smaller the converter gets
typically the higher the stall speed of the converter you want, the smaller the converter gets
s366 turbo, about 800 whp (cant have a dyno sheet if im barely installing this transmisison lol), factory 3 Liter engine, weight about 3100 lbs, 3.73 rear end,
I dont want a very loose converter.
And thanks for that explanation soundengineer, very helpful, i was under the impression that a bigger converter would generally cause more load and thus spool up my turbo much faster. Can't i use a big converter with some spray to get it to reach the powerband?
well let me know what you guys think, maybe i truly need a 9.5
I dont want a very loose converter.
And thanks for that explanation soundengineer, very helpful, i was under the impression that a bigger converter would generally cause more load and thus spool up my turbo much faster. Can't i use a big converter with some spray to get it to reach the powerband?
well let me know what you guys think, maybe i truly need a 9.5
im using ATF's th400 billet adapter and flexplate
so im assuming i can use a full GM converter?
what would the price be on one of those brian?
so im assuming i can use a full GM converter?
what would the price be on one of those brian?
Last edited by subeone; Oct 8, 2014 at 10:31 PM.
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what would the price be on one of those converters brian? pm or email? thanks
yea , im using paddle shifters on the car and also a quicksilver shifter with a tci control box, gona be a blast !
yea , im using paddle shifters on the car and also a quicksilver shifter with a tci control box, gona be a blast !
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