Tommorrow She Goes In The Car
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Well we had a pretty productive day today. The engine and trans are in the car, and we are working on the fuel system.
Our B&M Saturday Night Special Converter
Deadenbear Powerglide by Hutch's Transmission
Our B&M Saturday Night Special Converter
Deadenbear Powerglide by Hutch's Transmission
Last edited by Nick@AP-Engineering; Oct 9, 2004 at 05:13 PM.
Description
A higher than stock stall speed as delivered by the Holeshot converter will provide several advantages and benefits in vehicles with modified engines. Many modifications, particularly big cams, tend to reduce low end power and torque. The high stall converter allows the engine to launch the car at higher rpm where more torque is available. The Holeshot is generally a very good choice for the typical street machine that is looking for better launch capability and more strength. Street rods with modified engines will also benefit from a Holeshot converter. If your vehicle is equipped with a plate type nitrous system, you will need a Nitrous Holeshot!
Stall speed listings are based on engines producing 230lb. ft. of torque at 2,500 rpm. More torque at 2,500 rpm will give you more stall speed, less torque at 2,500 rpm will give you less stall speed than the stall speed ratings indicated.
A higher than stock stall speed as delivered by the Holeshot converter will provide several advantages and benefits in vehicles with modified engines. Many modifications, particularly big cams, tend to reduce low end power and torque. The high stall converter allows the engine to launch the car at higher rpm where more torque is available. The Holeshot is generally a very good choice for the typical street machine that is looking for better launch capability and more strength. Street rods with modified engines will also benefit from a Holeshot converter. If your vehicle is equipped with a plate type nitrous system, you will need a Nitrous Holeshot!
Stall speed listings are based on engines producing 230lb. ft. of torque at 2,500 rpm. More torque at 2,500 rpm will give you more stall speed, less torque at 2,500 rpm will give you less stall speed than the stall speed ratings indicated.
Originally Posted by cary et performance
that thing lookis sweet, looks a lot better than the basket full of pieces it used to be.. I can't wait to come out and get my ride in it this week!!
Cheers,
Mark
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Nick or Chris, flip that converter over and take a picture. I'm sure it looks more like this on the underside. I've never known Marty to ship his product with the wrong "stickers" in the box let alone the wrong converter.
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Well for what its worth it is a Chance, but we found it funny that there was a B&M decal in the box. I'm assuming maybe he uses their cases as cores or something. No idea, but we thought it funny.
Here is an article on this setup This is one of the most ingenious setups I have seen yet.
If you are interested, here is a article on this setup w/ carbs and what is required to make it happen.
http://popularhotrodding.com/tech/0409phr_gmpp/
Looking at these pictures, I only have one question. How are you going to get the plumbing on the intake side of the blower. And with the radiator sitting right there, it is going to heat the plumbing and in turn heat the incoming air destroying all of the effort made by the intercooler.
I have the same problem with my blower, It sits right in front of the radiator.
If you are interested, here is a article on this setup w/ carbs and what is required to make it happen.
http://popularhotrodding.com/tech/0409phr_gmpp/
Looking at these pictures, I only have one question. How are you going to get the plumbing on the intake side of the blower. And with the radiator sitting right there, it is going to heat the plumbing and in turn heat the incoming air destroying all of the effort made by the intercooler.
I have the same problem with my blower, It sits right in front of the radiator.
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We looked at that last night at length and we are going to move the radiator forward 3-4" . The location it is currently sitting in is just tacked so it can still move easily.
Originally Posted by Nick@AP-Engineering
We looked at that last night at length and we are going to move the radiator forward 3-4" . The location it is currently sitting in is just tacked so it can still move easily.
What made you use that manifold. Was it to be different, or did you detect a benefit at higher RPMS
Thanks
Bryan
