highway driving with a stall convertor - GN and T-Type Performance Enthusiasts (GNTTYPE) Forums

derek · #1 12-07-2005, 08:24 PM

I want to upgrade my TC to a stall convertor and want to know if at hwy speeds will my crusing rpm be the same.

PaCemkr86 · #2 12-07-2005, 09:08 PM

if you get a converter built by a reputable company. you shouldnt notice any difference , until you romp on it

http://www.gnttype.org/forums/showth...ighlight=stall

Keller · #3 12-07-2005, 11:21 PM

If it is a lockup converter, then under lockup situations - yes. Under unlocked situations (by definition), NO - there will be more slip by design.

buddiiee · #4 12-11-2005, 07:27 AM

I have GOT to learn more about this torque converter business. what does one mean, when they say 'under lock up condtions" i know that means when the tc is locked but.. what exactly.. scott, ken, wheres the TC section of the tech info here.. i cant find it,

and want to read up as much as i can, before bombarding you guys with questions....

kenmosher · #5 12-12-2005, 01:30 PM

Here's a great link I stumbled across awhile ago when I was looking for pictures to illustrate a PowerPoint I was doing ...

It's got a nice description of the basic workings of an automatic transmission, torque converter, basic computer controls, etc....

http://www.familycar.com/transmission.htm

NOTACARLO · #6 12-13-2005, 09:57 PM

That is a great description on a torque converter. I always thought is was a hampster and wheel. I guess I was wrong, there's no instructions in the manual on feeding the converter.....except with money.

84Regal3.8 · #7 01-07-2006, 11:19 AM

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Originally Posted by buddiiee

I have GOT to learn more about this torque converter business. what does one mean, when they say 'under lock up condtions" i know that means when the tc is locked but..

Lock up....when the tc locks up the engine spins at the same rpm as the trans....when it unlocks the engine spins at a little higher rpm as the trans.....