Finally installed new Edge converter!

82 GT · 04-21-2006, 03:01 PM

I finally installed my 3700 stall Edge converter! First thing I immediatly noticed was it no longer had that drastic drop in rpms when going from park into gear and sound like it wanted to stall.
I can hear a slight engine rev when pulling from a stop and from going from cruising speed to full throttle.
Throttle response is still nice and crisp though.
It used to spin the tires hard in the 1-2 shift but now it's only a tiny chip, if that anymore. This is a C-4 that does not even have a shift kit yet!
The engine seems to rev quicker and pull harder. I'm hoping to get to the track at the end of the month for a T&T run.
I'll get to see just how much that 2400 stall converter was holding me back. I would like to see a .2 drop in my 60' and another .4 or .5 drop in E.T
I'll post my track results when I get to the track. My best run last year was 13.3@104mph. Since then, I have upgraded my fuel system with -8AN line and Holley blue pump with a sumped pump, ditched the 3310 and bought a 750 DP and swapped in my edge converter.
I don't know if the fuel system and carb. swap will increase HP or not. What do you guys think?

Rev · 04-21-2006, 03:58 PM

What area of the country do you live in? Looks like we could have a fairly even race. I'm now trying desparately to get into the 12's but will probably need colder and dry air to do it, even at the sea level track that I race on (HRP)..

Rev

82 GT · 04-21-2006, 06:46 PM

I live in Pa. and our track elevation, that I race on is about 900'. I'm confident that the old converter was too small and holding me back. This converter swap along should get me into the 12's. I still have a brand new NOS kit yet to be installed and I'm hoping for 11's with that.

Dark_5.0 · 04-21-2006, 11:01 PM

Good luck with the new combo.

A good 60ft works miracles on your ET.

~The Jester~ · 04-24-2006, 09:23 AM

What was holding you up putting that thing back together. Never did hear what you found out. Converter bolts or what bro?

Glad to hear she's up and running. Let the games begin!

82 GT · 04-24-2006, 11:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ~The Jester~

What was holding you up putting that thing back together. Never did hear what you found out. Converter bolts or what bro?

It was just a matter of getting it aligned up correct plus the fact I was doing this myself, on the ground, with just jackstands.
I finally got smart and made my own guides out of 7/16 allthread.
I cut two 4 inch pieces and threaded them into the bellhousing; one on each side and then slid the tranny on them, put a few bolts in and then removed them and put those bolts in.
I was "supposed" to have my buddy help me but he left me "high and dry" twice when he said he would be over to help and never showed!!

All I have to do now is to install my BIGGER tranny cooler and head to the track!!!

~The Jester~ · 04-24-2006, 09:27 PM

You BETTER let us know how that machine does!!!

>THINK TWELVE!!!!< Or better!

Glad it all worked out for ya bro!

Jeff Chambers · 04-24-2006, 09:29 PM

3700? Hell that's barely good enough to get around in the pits :^) My 7" stalls at about 6400. I'll probably be coming off the brake at about 8200 this year!

82 GT · 04-24-2006, 09:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ~The Jester~

You BETTER let us know how that machine does!!!

>THINK TWELVE!!!!< Or better!

Glad it all worked out for ya bro!

Also, don't forget I STILL have a 150 shot of the juice to feed her!!
Can you say 11's??

04-21-2006, 03:01 PM	#1
82 GT Import Slayer Join Date: May 1999 Posts: 2,241	Finally installed new Edge converter! I finally installed my 3700 stall Edge converter! First thing I immediatly noticed was it no longer had that drastic drop in rpms when going from park into gear and sound like it wanted to stall. I can hear a slight engine rev when pulling from a stop and from going from cruising speed to full throttle. Throttle response is still nice and crisp though. It used to spin the tires hard in the 1-2 shift but now it's only a tiny chip, if that anymore. This is a C-4 that does not even have a shift kit yet! The engine seems to rev quicker and pull harder. I'm hoping to get to the track at the end of the month for a T&T run. I'll get to see just how much that 2400 stall converter was holding me back. I would like to see a .2 drop in my 60' and another .4 or .5 drop in E.T I'll post my track results when I get to the track. My best run last year was 13.3@104mph. Since then, I have upgraded my fuel system with -8AN line and Holley blue pump with a sumped pump, ditched the 3310 and bought a 750 DP and swapped in my edge converter. I don't know if the fuel system and carb. swap will increase HP or not. What do you guys think? __________________ '82 GT 351W (.060)Comp Cams 274* Extreme Energy cam, ported & polished heads w/ 1.94/1.60 valves 10.3:1 flat top pistons,stealth intake, Mallory dizzy,Holley 750dp carb, BBK shorties,Flowmaster exhaust,C-4 with 3700 stall converter, B&M pro shifter,8.8 rear, 4:10's, subframes, electric fan, powermaster alternator, 4 core radiator.

04-21-2006, 03:58 PM	#2
Rev Registered Member Join Date: Nov 1998 Location: Houston, Tx. Posts: 3,887	Re: Finally installed new Edge converter! What area of the country do you live in? Looks like we could have a fairly even race. I'm now trying desparately to get into the 12's but will probably need colder and dry air to do it, even at the sea level track that I race on (HRP).. Rev __________________ '66 Coupe, 306, 350-375 HP, C-4, 13.07 e.t., 104.8 mph, 1/4 mi. O.B.C. #2 '66 coupe

04-21-2006, 06:46 PM	#3
82 GT Import Slayer Join Date: May 1999 Posts: 2,241	Re: Finally installed new Edge converter! I live in Pa. and our track elevation, that I race on is about 900'. I'm confident that the old converter was too small and holding me back. This converter swap along should get me into the 12's. I still have a brand new NOS kit yet to be installed and I'm hoping for 11's with that. __________________ '82 GT 351W (.060)Comp Cams 274* Extreme Energy cam, ported & polished heads w/ 1.94/1.60 valves 10.3:1 flat top pistons,stealth intake, Mallory dizzy,Holley 750dp carb, BBK shorties,Flowmaster exhaust,C-4 with 3700 stall converter, B&M pro shifter,8.8 rear, 4:10's, subframes, electric fan, powermaster alternator, 4 core radiator.

04-21-2006, 11:01 PM	#4
Dark_5.0 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Staging lane Posts: 4,337	Re: Finally installed new Edge converter! Good luck with the new combo. A good 60ft works miracles on your ET. __________________ 92' LX-Big brakes, Lots and lots of suspension, GT40X heads, Ported cobra intake, stock cam, Vortech SC trim. 00' Lightning-Stock 88'CRX-13 second ego killer

04-24-2006, 09:23 AM	#5
~The Jester~ Rat Killer Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Cold ass Ohio Posts: 1,143	Re: Finally installed new Edge converter! What was holding you up putting that thing back together. Never did hear what you found out. Converter bolts or what bro? Glad to hear she's up and running. Let the games begin! __________________ d-Con Racing "Nothing fancy, just 347 inches of RAT POISON!" MICE need not apply.....

04-24-2006, 09:27 PM	#7
~The Jester~ Rat Killer Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Cold ass Ohio Posts: 1,143	Re: Finally installed new Edge converter! You BETTER let us know how that machine does!!! >THINK TWELVE!!!!< Or better! Glad it all worked out for ya bro! __________________ d-Con Racing "Nothing fancy, just 347 inches of RAT POISON!" MICE need not apply.....

04-24-2006, 09:29 PM	#8
Jeff Chambers Moderator Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Milan, OH Posts: 2,699	Re: Finally installed new Edge converter! 3700? Hell that's barely good enough to get around in the pits :^) My 7" stalls at about 6400. I'll probably be coming off the brake at about 8200 this year! __________________ Jeff Chambers 1990 Mustang GT 10.032 Seconds / 137.5 MPH 14-time Street Warrior World Record Setter CRT Performance 2001 Tropic Green Mustang GT - 12.181 / 113.2 MPH 2002 Ford F-250 Crew Cab 7.3l Power Stroke - 17.41@77.2 "There's nothing boring about a small block automatic shifting gears at 9400 rpm!"

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