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Old Jan 14, 2006 | 06:49 AM
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Just installed th400 and it feels slower wtf?
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Old Jan 14, 2006 | 10:34 AM
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More good news, I just used a g-tech. (I know) Will be going to the track tomorrow. But anyway, it said 12.41@106 and before the tranny swap I went 96.5 in the 1/8. Something is up here and I don't know what. I would like to go low to mid 11's on the motor. And before Thursday and especially today thought that was possible.

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need a little more info,what gears are u running and how big of a converter,those can play a big role with a th400
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Old Jan 15, 2006 | 09:11 AM
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3.42 and a 3800 converter with 28in tires.
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3.42 and a 3800 converter with 28in tires. Converter is a PTC.
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Old Jan 15, 2006 | 01:29 PM
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Just installed th400 and it feels slower wtf?
The th400 robs more power than the 4l60e cause its beefier.
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Old Jan 15, 2006 | 02:18 PM
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N2o car was a M6 so he lost alot of butt ometer I bet going to the heavy drivetrain loss!
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Old Jan 15, 2006 | 03:46 PM
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I think I found it. Car feels stronger on the jug than it did with the six speed.
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Old Jan 15, 2006 | 05:40 PM
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yea th400s will take sum power away but u will love it on the jugg and it will be bullet proof,if u have a good builder,and should 60ft better
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Old Jan 17, 2006 | 06:12 AM
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I 60'd better with mine. ive read it takes 37 hp to run the 400 and i think a 4l60 is about 25-30. correct me if im wrong. And my car felt so much slower esp. with no real mods. but i actually cut time of my 60'. no sort of gain up top (not that i was expecting any) but at least i didnt lose anything from my previous time. The stall made a huge difference.
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