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12-22-2011 #1
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Thanks, I understand all of that a little more now.....
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12-23-2011 #2
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Yah, the wait of the converter has been an issue for me also. I'm running a 200 4R with a lockup converter(2600 stall speed) and that mutha weighs 55lbs with fluid in it. Unbelievably heavy. I know the non-lockup converters are about 20lbs lighter, but the lock-up is great for highway driving and helps a lot with heat control. I'm going to be upgrading my engine soon and will need a new and stronger tranny to go along with it. If I stick with a 200 4R(love the size and gear ratios), I'll definitely be trying to figure out a lighter solution for the converter. Maybe a slightly lower stall speed also.
12-25-2011 #3
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I ran my 200 4R last year and was surprised how well it performed as all I had run in the past was a manual. But I was told smaller converters and higher stall speeds than stock created more heat and for track events would be better left stock for that reason. So what's the real deal. Is it better for power and acceleration but creates more heat?
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