Too much gear w/c4?

Jeff Chambers · 07-22-2005, 07:06 AM

Remember that you'll have additional RPM gain because of the converter. You'll need to know what the approximate slip of the converter is at the TOP end of the RPM range. I agree with Capri, since you're carbureted I'd spin that sucker to the moon.

ols0051 · 07-23-2005, 04:29 AM

Looks like i'll be doing some testing soon. Now RPM really plays a factor with all this. How high could I spin this thing. the shortblock is stock. I did the usual rod bearings,main bearings, arp rod bolts,rings etc..but it's still a stock crank, rods, pistons. I did however put on a ATI damper to help out with harmonics. But that is not going to save the world.

07-22-2005, 07:06 AM	#1
Jeff Chambers Moderator Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Milan, OH Posts: 2,699	Re: Too much gear w/c4? Remember that you'll have additional RPM gain because of the converter. You'll need to know what the approximate slip of the converter is at the TOP end of the RPM range. I agree with Capri, since you're carbureted I'd spin that sucker to the moon. __________________ 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!"

07-23-2005, 04:29 AM	#2
ols0051 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: cent.wis Posts: 203	Re: Too much gear w/c4? Looks like i'll be doing some testing soon. Now RPM really plays a factor with all this. How high could I spin this thing. the shortblock is stock. I did the usual rod bearings,main bearings, arp rod bolts,rings etc..but it's still a stock crank, rods, pistons. I did however put on a ATI damper to help out with harmonics. But that is not going to save the world.

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