Time for more power
06-05-2019, 08:15 AM
#182
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06-17-2019, 08:51 AM
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It would that much easier to spin off of the line along with the 4.10's you have in the rear. Would depend on your tire height. Magnum would be a sweet transmission though! I just got my T-56 back, had a local shop rebuild my (built) trans. Which clutch would you run?
06-17-2019, 11:49 AM
#189
I went through 5 automatics in 3years and less than 5000total miles.
If I go 2.97 first gear it should take some load off the clutch to get moving and also wont skimp on a clutch. I want a durable clutch with an easy pedal feel.
My rst clutch I had last drove great but died the first pass down the track behind my 6.0 @ 452 rwhp
06-17-2019, 11:50 AM
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In my opinion 6 speeds are clearly more fun to drive. The issues I have is that they are difficult to launch at the drag strip (very frustrating) and with a relatively heavy car the more power you have the more they break. I never ran slicks so that probably would help. I mostly had 1.9 - 2.0 60 foot times. There was a period that the car was launching well and I had a best 60 foot of 1.59 and ran a 10.55. It is mostly bog or spin. I broke mine once a long time ago and had it upgraded which included a viper output shaft. And then you need to but clutches. I intend to try a turbo on mine so I don't want stay with the 6 speed. Maybe in the beginning but I'd be easy on it. Obviously a magnum is stronger than the T-56 but a manual just takes too much abuse.
06-17-2019, 01:12 PM
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I went automatic because I was going through a clutch every couple years.
I went through 5 automatics in 3years and less than 5000total miles.
If I go 2.97 first gear it should take some load off the clutch to get moving and also wont skimp on a clutch. I want a durable clutch with an easy pedal feel.
My rst clutch I had last drove great but died the first pass down the track behind my 6.0 @ 452 rwhp
I went through 5 automatics in 3years and less than 5000total miles.
If I go 2.97 first gear it should take some load off the clutch to get moving and also wont skimp on a clutch. I want a durable clutch with an easy pedal feel.
My rst clutch I had last drove great but died the first pass down the track behind my 6.0 @ 452 rwhp
06-17-2019, 04:15 PM
#192
Holy cow! I know its a balancing act when it comes to big torque and traction. It's either the clutch or the trans that going to take the punishment. I'm installing an RXT that I had rebuilt. The ceramic material is pretty aggressive. Crazy that the RST only lasted one pass!
06-26-2019, 05:26 PM
#195
Few changes going on with the car. The transmission went out again after a short life.pump died within 60 miles of driving so we decided to pull it out and send back again.this time going non lock up. As I pulled it I found the reason is the converter didn't come set up for an Ls1. The pilot was to short and I didnt catch it.
Since im going non lock up, I sent the converter back to the company I bought from and they are buying it back.
I am working with FTI on a 8" converter if they can do one as they have never built one for a 4l80.
I have fought oil leaks on this motor in the valve covers and valley cover. I have a new valley cover on the way since mine had a hole put in to use a pcv valve. That is coming out and I just made a call to GZ motorsports. After talking about my build he recommended his pro kit as im at the max for his sportsman kit. At first when I built this motor I was interested in a pump but the thought of spending that much extra was to scary.
After fighting oil leaks on a 8000 rpm motor, it's a no brainer. Plus he said I'd pick up good power from the style rings used.
So converter is gonna be more aggressive and now a vacuum pump. And ordered 80# injectors to go e85/flex fuel.Gonna get nasty😁
Since im going non lock up, I sent the converter back to the company I bought from and they are buying it back.
I am working with FTI on a 8" converter if they can do one as they have never built one for a 4l80.
I have fought oil leaks on this motor in the valve covers and valley cover. I have a new valley cover on the way since mine had a hole put in to use a pcv valve. That is coming out and I just made a call to GZ motorsports. After talking about my build he recommended his pro kit as im at the max for his sportsman kit. At first when I built this motor I was interested in a pump but the thought of spending that much extra was to scary.
After fighting oil leaks on a 8000 rpm motor, it's a no brainer. Plus he said I'd pick up good power from the style rings used.
So converter is gonna be more aggressive and now a vacuum pump. And ordered 80# injectors to go e85/flex fuel.Gonna get nasty😁
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06-26-2019, 08:51 PM
#197
Its another conversation piece for car shows I guess
I hate oil leaks and even though j found my leak and it's a simple fix i decided to just do it. When i go back to tune the car on the dyno it will be done and not still wanting a few things for later .
After this ,its cosmetic stuff to be done
I hate oil leaks and even though j found my leak and it's a simple fix i decided to just do it. When i go back to tune the car on the dyno it will be done and not still wanting a few things for later .
After this ,its cosmetic stuff to be done
06-27-2019, 07:19 AM
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Which injectors did you go with? I bought some deka 80#'s for my setup. I too need a vacuum pump. Everytime I drive WOT I can smell the oil coming out of the rear main! Already replaced the seal twice since I had the trans out but I know its the crank case pressure from my stroker 427.
06-27-2019, 07:47 AM
#200
Which injectors did you go with? I bought some deka 80#'s for my setup. I too need a vacuum pump. Everytime I drive WOT I can smell the oil coming out of the rear main! Already replaced the seal twice since I had the trans out but I know its the crank case pressure from my stroker 427.
I went to the pro vacuum pump with the 12 a.n line on gz motorsports recommendation. I am tired of leaks down back of motor.