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Old Nov 26, 2003 | 01:36 PM
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i know this is a funny question but it seems most ls1's get better trap speeds at low 11's , i ran a 11.2 at 116 and most cross at 120's, i have a 3.73 with 26x10.5x15s and skinnys on the front. What could cause this? or can i do something to boost my traps up? i know its olny 5-6 mph but i think up top this could really lower my times even more
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Old Nov 26, 2003 | 02:00 PM
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lockup the converter in 3rd or get a more efficient top end converter....but your et may suffer with the 2nd choice. i wouldn't really worry about it, your getting down the track fast and making use or your power
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Old Nov 26, 2003 | 02:30 PM
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that was going to to be my question..are you locking the converter and if so at what point?
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Old Nov 26, 2003 | 07:30 PM
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im not really sure when my converter locks up ? i feel dumb not knowing this but wouldnt it lock up at my stall like 3200?
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Old Nov 27, 2003 | 08:58 AM
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I wouldnt be concerned what everyone else runs for there mph, It the time that counts and your times seems really good for your Mods. I dont think Vig converters are as efficient up top as the yanks but I may be wrong. Your converter would not lock up unless you manually switch it during a 1/4 race.A pt4000 or 4400 converter would help mph I believe, The colonial I Think wrote something about that .
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