Torque convertor trap speed
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From: Kissimmee, FL
Torque convertor trap speed Ok I have a 1999 T/A A4 with 2.73 gears. I'm in the middle of the road with either getting a Yank SS3600 or SS3800. It's a daily driver with little track use (NYC SUCKS). Last time I trapped a 104.2 MPH with a 2.1 60' on a .792 R/T. Will the torque convertors add to my trap speed? If so, which one will trap higher and by how much? Thanks alot.
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From: COLORADO SPRINGS, CO
Re: Torque convertor trap speed You should gain MPH after the converter swap. The stock converter is 94% efficient and the SS3600/SS3800 is 95% efficent.
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Re: Torque convertor trap speed Since efficency is pretty close to stock, you should gain a little mph from curing the dead spots on the upshift. The car will feel much faster from a roll.
If you spend most of your time driving in NYC, I'd go with the 3600. It will be a big gain and not as loose as the 3800.
If you spend most of your time driving in NYC, I'd go with the 3600. It will be a big gain and not as loose as the 3800.
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From: Kissimmee, FL
Re: Torque convertor trap speed Well I don't drive in Manhattan too often. I do alot of highway driving so traffic is not a concern of mine and I'll be moving out to Florida anyway. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="gr_grin.gif" /> I say NYC sucks because I either have to go to Long Island or New Jersey just to get on the track.
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