Converter and gearing question....
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Converter and gearing question.... ok, I've been pondering trading up from my SY4000 to a PT4400, I think I'm sold on it, but just wanna make sure!
how would my 3.73 and SY4000 compare to the PT4400 and 3.23 in the following situations?
the hit off the line?
the mid-range power?
the top-end power?
on one posotive note, with the 3.23 gearing, at least my gas milage would go up a bit
thanks in advance for any help
Alex
how would my 3.73 and SY4000 compare to the PT4400 and 3.23 in the following situations?
the hit off the line?
the mid-range power?
the top-end power?
on one posotive note, with the 3.23 gearing, at least my gas milage would go up a bit
thanks in advance for any help
Alex
Re: Converter and gearing question.... A TP4400 and 3.23 gears compared to SY4000 and 3.73 gears:
Off the line will be better with the TP4400 by a noticable margin.
Mid-range will definitely be better, although the 3.73 gearing really helps any converter in top-end and passing power.
Top end will be better with the SY4000 only because of the 3.73 gears, but its advantage will be small.
Off the line will be better with the TP4400 by a noticable margin.
Mid-range will definitely be better, although the 3.73 gearing really helps any converter in top-end and passing power.
Top end will be better with the SY4000 only because of the 3.73 gears, but its advantage will be small.
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2013 Corvette Grand Sport A6 LME forged 416, Greg Good ported TFS 255 LS3 heads, 222/242 .629"/.604" 121LSA Pat G blower cam, ARH 1 7/8" headers, ESC Novi 1500 Supercharger w/8 rib direct drive conversion, 747rwhp/709rwtq on 93 octane, 801rwhp/735rwtq on race fuel, 10.1 @ 147.25mph 1/4 mile, 174.7mph Half Mile.
2016 Corvette Z51 M7 Magnuson Heartbeat 2300 supercharger, TSP LT headers, Pat G tuned, 667rwhp, 662rwtq, 191mph TX Mile.
2009.5 Pontiac G8 GT 6.0L, A6, AFR 230v2 heads. 506rwhp/442rwtq. 11.413 @ 121.29mph 1/4 mile, 168.7mph TX Mile
2000 Pewter Ram Air Trans Am M6 heads/cam 508 rwhp/445 rwtq SAE, 183.092 TX Mile
2022 Cadillac Escalade 6.2L A10 S&B CAI, Corsa catback.
2023 Corvette 3LT Z51 soon to be modified.
Custom LSX tuning in person or via email press here.
Re: Converter and gearing question.... 3.23s will keep the highway mileage up, but a 4400 stall with 3.23s will be LOOSE in town. <img border="0" alt="[devil]" title="" src="graemlins/gr_devil.gif" />
Re: Converter and gearing question.... TP-4400 with 3.73 will feel nearly as tight (maybe tighter) than your currnet setup. I personally thank it would make a killer setup.
I do suggest changing the converter FIRST.
I do suggest changing the converter FIRST.
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Re: Converter and gearing question.... Realisticly speaking, what kind of tire/suspension setup would I need to be able to launch on that combo?
would it not be a bit too extreme for street racing, which is 99% of my racing?
would it not be a bit too extreme for street racing, which is 99% of my racing?
Re: Converter and gearing question.... Raughammer is the king of the streets with that very combo. I don't regular street race...
My car runs on ET Streets at the track with good results. Suspension up till a month ago was stock minus the front swaybar.
My car runs on ET Streets at the track with good results. Suspension up till a month ago was stock minus the front swaybar.
