Choosing a stall converter
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I know this converter was stock, I know it was 1200 RPM flash stall, I know the slippage was the same as my 'bird | I know this converter was stock, I know it was 1200 RPM flash stall, I know the slippage was the same as my 'bird | ||
already described above, and I know it drove fine for granny. But I decided to swap it. | already described above, and I know it drove fine for granny. But I decided to swap it. | ||
− | The B&M gave my combo a 1700 RPM flash stall, | + | The B&M gave my combo a 1700 RPM flash stall, the launch felt much better. It felt like I had swapped to a 350, when launching. And by launching, I mean flooring the gas the instant the light went from red to green. It pushed me into the seat noticeably more, and I loved it. I thought I had invested wisely, and I felt I got what I paid for. |
But I was in for another surprise. I finally stopped playing in traffic and got on the highway. I was so stunned | But I was in for another surprise. I finally stopped playing in traffic and got on the highway. I was so stunned | ||
to discover my slippage wasn't 200 RPM. It was just 50 RPM! So I stomped the go pedal, the RPM shot up by another | to discover my slippage wasn't 200 RPM. It was just 50 RPM! So I stomped the go pedal, the RPM shot up by another |