My 408 Results... I Think I need a Converter...
10-15-2009, 10:53 AM
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My 408 Results... I Think I need a Converter... **Numbers are with the converter Unlocked**
Car is an A4 with a Performabuilt Lvl 1 and Billet Stall.
SpeedInc Iron 408 Shortblock
Patriot LS6 227cc Heads
Comp Cams 236/240 .571/.571(I think) 113LSA
LS6 Intake
Fast 36 Lb/Hr Injectors
Double Roller Adjustable Timing Set
LS6 Valley Cover
!A/C !EGR !AIR
Car was dynoed on a Mustang Dyno, but I was told that it was tuned pretty much to be the same as a DynoJet.
Car made 375rwhp/431rwtq the converter wouldnt stay locked on the dyno.
Kinda disappointed but what do you guys think?
Car is an A4 with a Performabuilt Lvl 1 and Billet Stall.
SpeedInc Iron 408 Shortblock
Patriot LS6 227cc Heads
Comp Cams 236/240 .571/.571(I think) 113LSA
LS6 Intake
Fast 36 Lb/Hr Injectors
Double Roller Adjustable Timing Set
LS6 Valley Cover
!A/C !EGR !AIR
Car was dynoed on a Mustang Dyno, but I was told that it was tuned pretty much to be the same as a DynoJet.
Car made 375rwhp/431rwtq the converter wouldnt stay locked on the dyno.
Kinda disappointed but what do you guys think?
10-15-2009, 10:57 AM
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I would say the ls6 intake, exhaust and tiny lift numbers on your cam are killing your power. 375 is pretty lousy for your combo even with an unlocked converter.
10-15-2009, 11:05 AM
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Well the converter was built to be a 3400 stall on the stock engine and now it's super loose.. I spoke with the guys over at yank and was told that the power is blowing through the converter. A new converter should help a lot.
The tuner said now to look at the numbers and if I threes a set of tires on the car it woul go high 10's at like 120 or so so I gotta get to the track and see..
Just curious what you guys think.
The tuner said now to look at the numbers and if I threes a set of tires on the car it woul go high 10's at like 120 or so so I gotta get to the track and see..
Just curious what you guys think.
10-15-2009, 01:51 PM
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Cam is not too small, your heads are. So is your intake manifold. Those heads don't make big power even on stock LS1s.
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10-15-2009, 02:01 PM
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Not even worth posting those #'s as I said. Post the graph so everyone can see what I mean? The converter/tranny just lets go near peak torque so the #'s are all screwed for a graph.
The car 1/4'd in mid to high 10's on my dyno which is pretty accurate.
The car 1/4'd in mid to high 10's on my dyno which is pretty accurate.
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10-16-2009, 09:21 AM
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Ya that's the graph there slowhawk did a great job tuning it it runs great I just felt like posting up tbe results for others to see and curious what others thought.
It seems a lot of people like the circle d converters better than yank?
It seems a lot of people like the circle d converters better than yank?
10-16-2009, 03:20 PM
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Yank and VIG are both very reputable, respectable, proven Torque Converters. Bt Circle D has been producing incredible results and is a smaller company. The TC's recieve more attention while in production and are high quality. Many shops who have used Circle D recomend them.
10-16-2009, 07:52 PM
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I have run 3 different Yanks over the years. I tried a Circle D and it's NOT coming out of the car. Give Chris a call you wont regret the switch I sure wont look back. On a side note my factory bottom end LS2 made 455/395 on a Mustang dyno when it was tuned locally. My combo is in my signature.
