Building trans, which converter?

56taskforce

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Here at my local Chevy Dealership having a fast learn done as we speak!!!:happy2::happy2::happy2::happy2:
Yes big thanks to both Even and Mike for sharing their vast knowledge, and Mike once again for sharing his springs.:thumb:
 

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It seems great so far. I have only done one boosted launch and I had no problem spooling the turbo. I only took it to 1800 under the brakes the turbo spools fast, let off the brake and quickly rolled into the throttle letting the converter flash stall.
I need to beef up the front end some more so it was a 2 wheel drive launch, I don't have my guages yet so not sure what kind of boost I was making also taking it easy for lack of a pyrometer. Needles to say the tires easily go up in smoke even with a 30 mph rolling start.
 

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It seems great so far. I have only done one boosted launch and I had no problem spooling the turbo. I only took it to 1800 under the brakes the turbo spools fast, let off the brake and quickly rolled into the throttle letting the converter flash stall.
I need to beef up the front end some more so it was a 2 wheel drive launch, I don't have my guages yet so not sure what kind of boost I was making also taking it easy for lack of a pyrometer. Needles to say the tires easily go up in smoke even with a 30 mph rolling start.

Sweet!!!

Let me know how it does hooked to a decent trailer. I use my truck alot and heard that this converter couples very well under load. I'm wanting one in a bad way, my trans is not happy...:(
 

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For sure I will let you know. Here is the load that the truck pulls 19,000 lbs. of excavator, trailer and gear.
 

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