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Old Apr 30, 2006 | 08:52 PM
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Finished it at the shop this morning. It's raining here, so I can't really tell how it's gonna feel when i've got some dry pavement, and I can tune the shifts a little with my Predator. If i have to, i'll pull the pan off and manually turn the pressure up again. Trans temp only rose about 10 degrees over stock. I'll let you guys know how it feels when it stops raining!

The shifts feel way softer now, but so far, I really like it. It's a 3400 stall Fuddle. So, what's my next step, gentlemen? I'm headed for 12's on a daily driver. Any ideas?

b.t.w., John Fuddle, if you're reading this, you've got another satisfied customer! Almost as much fun to drive now as a manual!
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Old Apr 30, 2006 | 09:06 PM
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put on some drag radials and enjoy it!
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Old Apr 30, 2006 | 09:09 PM
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i think his name is john cameron heh

i also have a fuddle converter that i am very happy with..
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Old Apr 30, 2006 | 09:11 PM
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i cant wait to put my vig in
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Old Apr 30, 2006 | 09:38 PM
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Lets us know how you like it when it drys up buddie! congrats!
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Old Apr 30, 2006 | 10:34 PM
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s346k, You're right, his name IS John Cameron. What the hell is a 'Fuddle' then?
Anyway, Slimcracka, you've got a similar setup as mine, how quick is yours? Did you firm up your shifts at all?
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Old May 3, 2006 | 03:40 PM
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any update boss?
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Old May 4, 2006 | 01:53 PM
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I like my Fuddle 3400 alot, once I let some of the air out of the M/T ET's I got 12.33. Still spinning.
Going to try 16 lbs.
maybe this
Sunday. ... 11's.
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Old May 4, 2006 | 02:23 PM
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damn! nice numbers man... so pretty much your running low 12's with intake exhaust tq convertor and suspension mods? that's outstanding! how does it daily drive? does it lock up on the high way the same as stock? all my mechanics look at me with a third eye when i tell them its gonna lock up like stock on the highway and what not... This is what Jon told me, how does it drive my friend?
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Old May 5, 2006 | 09:48 AM
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I get 28 mpg at 63mph. I was getting 27 before. I like this TC and it does seem a little loose, around town, but that only makes the car sound better, but WHENEVER you mash the peddle, NO dead spots, ,I used to hate that 40 ish,.... seem to bog down , if some one was reving me, i would like to hit her at that sweet 38 mph spot, now it goes when you want to, happy happy feller I am. money well spent.

Now I'm thinking of that cam, heads, etc.
but it is a DD, so I dont want to loose too much of that.
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Old May 5, 2006 | 01:16 PM
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I'm new to this stall converter idea, so can someone tell me how it works? does the car wait till 3800 rpm to start moving, or is that dependent on how hard you step on the gas pedal. What is a good number to choose for a daily driver with a mild cam?

Thanks

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Old May 5, 2006 | 02:13 PM
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Originally Posted by Trans101am
I'm new to this stall converter idea, so can someone tell me how it works? does the car wait till 3800 rpm to start moving, or is that dependent on how hard you step on the gas pedal. What is a good number to choose for a daily driver with a mild cam?

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Not to be a Smart A$$ but there are a zillion posts and threads, on this matter, Yes the search button can be your friend,
but if you get one Hang on,
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Old May 5, 2006 | 03:05 PM
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yes I would recommend searching too, you'll find a lot. but also talk to jon at fuddle he was very good at answering my dumb questions...

....For me it did'nt matter how many post's I read I had to here it from a convertor guy for me to feel like I understood what it was going to do, and even then I was not 100% sure. I just put a 3400 in but have not had a chance to drive it much. I'll do yet another thread when I form my opinion on it.... good luck, have fun.
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Old May 5, 2006 | 04:03 PM
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John at fuddle inpressed me with what he knew, and what my needs were and after telling him what my plans were for my car, picked the correct TC for me.

well worth the bucks.
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Old May 5, 2006 | 06:13 PM
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Just got back from a little drive WOW.... So far so good. BIG diffrence and holds the rev's much higher after gear changes..... Can't beat on it to much did'nt have time to do the cooler today...
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Old May 5, 2006 | 10:10 PM
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awesome to hear bro, get that cooler in and its great. u will have 10 times more fun.
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