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09-29-2008, 11:23 AM | #1 |
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Converter flash vs. Peak torque
Where is the target flash point on a super stock engine that produces peak torque at 6000 rpm ?? Do you want it to flash beyond the peak torque, dead on the peak torque or less than the peak torque ???
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09-29-2008, 01:36 PM | #2 |
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Re: Converter flash vs. Peak torque
Hi Rusty, A good starting point would be approx. 2-300 over peak torque. But a lot depends on heads, cam, intake,etc. and where the engine is happy as each combo is different. Hope this helps.
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Re: Converter flash vs. Peak torque
In general, why would you start with the converter flash OVER the engine peak torque point? Peak torque is where the engine is 'happy,' right? The best engine volumetric efficiency is at peak torque...
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Re: Converter flash vs. Peak torque
Don, because true stall is a static measurement, but when you leave the line, that's not the case.
Lenny is correct as to what works.
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Re: Converter flash vs. Peak torque
Hi Don, By starting approx. 2-300 over peak torque you don't risk having the converter fall back below peak torque, most will fall back 1-200 rpm's after initial flash, and risk having the engine lag getting back to where it makes peak and above. You also don't want the engine to fall back to below where it makes good torque on the shift. This general rule of thumb should keep the engine "happy" as far as coupling at the meat of the torque curve and allowing the engine to create maximum acceleration(engine speed)through it's usable RPM range.With all the different combination's there are, even in the same class with the same specs, every engine is different and the converter should compliment that particular combo. The old adage is true with converters, one size does not fit all. If you want you can call me at the shop during the day, I would be more that happy to try to answer your questions personally.
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09-30-2008, 10:25 AM | #6 |
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Re: Converter flash vs. Peak torque
HP (mathematically calculated number using torque over time) will accelerate the vehicle more quickly and smoothly than the peak torque, especially since you have all the torque multiplication you need up to the point of being "coupled", with a good race converter.
I look at launching at peak torque as being like hitting the car with a hammer to move it, then it recovers and accelerates again. Using the HP peak to accelerate the vehicle is a steady pull. |
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09-30-2008, 11:22 AM | #8 |
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Re: Converter flash vs. Peak torque
trying to understand??
example only! peak torque @5000 peak HP @ 7000 Where should converter flash?? |
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