torque
3rd Gear Member
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RE: torque
When you stomp the gas to the floor the converter is supposed to let the engine rpm go right to, or close to peak torque. So if peak torque is 3800 you need more of a looser converter to put you in the sweat spot faster. Is this an out of the catalog converter or did this come from a professional company? Go out and watch your tach and floor the gas. See what your rpm does. If it doesn't flash right to 3000+ rpm it's to tight. Did you install the converter or was it in the car when you bought it? If it was in the car when you bought it, all you know is what the previous owner told you. It could be anything. I've been there before, if you can't see it then don't beleive it. Call TCI or ATI and ask what they reccomend. I'm not trying to argue with anyone but in my opinion I think the Victor Jr. is what you need.
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Joined: Aug 2006
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From: Roanoke, VA
RE: torque
Look into getting a dual plane type manifold. A single plane will kill off a lot of low end torque but will make for a better top end. Edelbrock is very good. The air gap manifold has a lot of people standing behind it.
1st Gear Member
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RE: torque
+ 1 on the converter. Bigger cams move your torgue to a higher rpm. Everythings a trade off.
Having a carb makes the motor more sensitive to this issue. On a carb'd motor air flow is what picks up the fuel and carries it to the combustion chambers. Lower air velocities cause a severe lean condition before the motor "comes on the cam" George
ps thats if you've confirmed that everthing else is up to snuff
Having a carb makes the motor more sensitive to this issue. On a carb'd motor air flow is what picks up the fuel and carries it to the combustion chambers. Lower air velocities cause a severe lean condition before the motor "comes on the cam" George
ps thats if you've confirmed that everthing else is up to snuff
1st Gear Member
Joined: Sep 2006
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RE: torque
+ 1 on the converter. Bigger cams move your torgue to a higher rpm. Everythings a trade off.
Having a carb makes the motor more sensitive to this issue. On a carb'd motor air flow is what picks up the fuel and carries it to the combustion chambers. Lower air velocities cause a severe lean condition before the motor "comes on the cam" George
ps thats if you've confirmed that everthing else is up to snuff
Having a carb makes the motor more sensitive to this issue. On a carb'd motor air flow is what picks up the fuel and carries it to the combustion chambers. Lower air velocities cause a severe lean condition before the motor "comes on the cam" George
ps thats if you've confirmed that everthing else is up to snuff
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Joined: Oct 2006
Posts: 1,206
From: Mount Laurel, NJ
RE: torque
+2 on the converter. its like letting the clutch out 1300 lower than your torque peak. atleast hit it up with a 3k lockup. heck, i have a 2400 in my lincoln; thats a mustang, give it a real converter.
6th Gear Member
Joined: Sep 2005
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From: Hamilton, NJ
RE: torque
Its none of your parts... it doesnt matter if your manifold doesnt start flowing until 5 thousand RPM's you should be able to spin off the line! I would spin them off the line in my 100% BONE STOCK 93 W/ AN AUTOMATIC!!
Yes, some of your parts dont work well with what you want but even with them you shouldnt have any problems... I think its more detailed than that.
Yes, some of your parts dont work well with what you want but even with them you shouldnt have any problems... I think its more detailed than that.
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RE: torque
His tune up may be off, no doubt. But he has a small cubic inch engine with a big cam, big heads, and a big manifold. The engine has to turn some rpm to get the air moving to make torque. A steeper gear and a looser converter is what he needs.