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@alwarren8325 14 күн бұрын
Over 40 yrs,hmm. Why "open up" a converter? Why not another? I guess if you have direct access to the lathe and robotic welder and balancer,why not? It just doesnt seem cost effective on either end...
@ronsmusclecargarage4060 8 күн бұрын
@@alwarren8325 I’ve learned to have converters custom built. By reading data acquisition after testing a new or even used unit. For a fraction of the cost, Coan Engineering will cut open and make necessary tweaks so they are spot on to the combo. This is the only way to go imo and proof is in ultimate performance. Done this many times and it’s well worth it if you want to get the most out of your combination.
@thehouseofhorsepowerautobo4506 2 ай бұрын
Hi Ron, thanks for sharing! My race car is an olds cutlass with a carbarated 5.3 Turbo 400 reverse manual valve body 4.56 gear Aquadale speed shop hog ass cam I'm looking for advice on a good budget converter! Thank you sir! 🫡
@ronsmusclecargarage4060 2 ай бұрын
The best way to start would be to contact Coan Engineering’s tech support. They will ask pertinent questions to best advise you on a shelf converter to suit your needs. You can also ask them to email a build sheet which you can take the time fill out more accurately, then email it back.
@thehouseofhorsepowerautobo4506 2 ай бұрын
@@ronsmusclecargarage4060 awesome! Thank you Ron!
@ronsmusclecargarage4060 2 ай бұрын
@@thehouseofhorsepowerautobo4506 you’re welcome 👍🏻
@doomman700 3 ай бұрын
Selecting a convertor, call the manufacturer and talk to them. Never buy a shelf converter if you are trying to go fast.
@ronsmusclecargarage4060 3 ай бұрын
@@doomman700 Read data/rpm flash off the hit then tweak from there.
@doomman700 3 ай бұрын
@@ronsmusclecargarage4060 you may find a stall you like, but have a super inefficient convertor in the upper rpm at shift fall back. I have seen Pontiacs try and run shelf converters and stall over advertised stall speed, then fallback be like cvt slipping away because the convertor is just not passing the fluid it needs to be to use the torque.
@jeffdavis5704 3 ай бұрын
The lighting looks great Ron, another improvement to the awesome camaro. Keep up the good work.
@ronsmusclecargarage4060 3 ай бұрын
@@jeffdavis5704 Thanks Jeff, it looks like an alien ship inside at night 😉
@jeffdavis5704 3 ай бұрын
@ronsmusclecargarage4060 well, at least you can see. Looks cool though.
@ronsmusclecargarage4060 3 ай бұрын
@@jeffdavis5704 thanks! 👍🏻
@TwoEagleStar 3 ай бұрын
Love the lighting Ron!! And agreed, that guy is a master and the glovebox tray is absolute genius!! Thanks for sharing!!
@ronsmusclecargarage4060 3 ай бұрын
Thanks and yes he is.
@jeffdavis5704 3 ай бұрын
Looks great
@ronsmusclecargarage4060 3 ай бұрын
@@jeffdavis5704 thanks Jeff 👍🏻
@overtimeracing9367 3 ай бұрын
beautiful car and nicely built
@ronsmusclecargarage4060 3 ай бұрын
Thank you 👍🏻
@dorsettcook 3 ай бұрын
Very nice
@ronsmusclecargarage4060 3 ай бұрын
@@dorsettcook Thanks Dorsett 👍🏻
@ronr344 3 ай бұрын
Troxell is in Three Oaks Michigan 👍
@ronsmusclecargarage4060 3 ай бұрын
@@ronr344 Thanks Ron. Last I heard, father/son split up operations too. That was awhile ago though.
@ronr344 3 ай бұрын
@@ronsmusclecargarage4060 I didn’t know that
@ronsmusclecargarage4060 3 ай бұрын
@@ronr344 a friend that knows them shared that with me. He said the son started his own shop.
@hotrodmike52 4 ай бұрын
Do you still go to mid michigan
@ronsmusclecargarage4060 4 ай бұрын
I do not Mike.
@timd4151 4 ай бұрын
I'm just learning about this and one thing I'm curious about is measurements. You mentioned going from an 8 inch to a 9 inch. How is this measured. Is this the outer diameter or is this measured straight across ? Another thing I'm curious about is in a street car does one maybe want to go with a little lower converter to make things more street friendly than say one that would be the optimum for launches at the drag strip ?
@ronsmusclecargarage4060 4 ай бұрын
@@timd4151 it’s measured in diameter Tim. As for street converters, I run what is optimal. I’ve never had a performance converter issue in all the years running one. I’ve had people tell me all sorts of untruths about high stall converters running on the streets. Thanks for your question 👍🏻
@timd4151 4 ай бұрын
@@ronsmusclecargarage4060 Thank you for your reply. my new SBC motor isn't liking my factory stall convertor so I'm trying to learn more about them because I've never run a high stall convertor before and can't really afford to make the wrong choice on which to buy.
@ronsmusclecargarage4060 4 ай бұрын
@@timd4151 I hear you, Tim!Converters are too expensive to guess at. My best advice is to contact Coan Engineering and talk to tech-support. Tell them you want your set-up to perform optimally and not bog off the line. They will then ask you several questions about the set up. If you don’t have all the answers when on the spot, ask them to email you a set up questionnaire sheet. Fill that out to the best of your knowledge then get back with tech-support. This is the best way to get you close to what you need. Please follow up to let me know how it goes and good luck 👍🏻
@brydkw 4 ай бұрын
I've gotten into so many arguments on the importance of having the right torque convertor and rear axle ratio matched to your engine build. So many people install hot cams in their engine and wonder why their car is slow.
@ronsmusclecargarage4060 4 ай бұрын
Lack of knowledge basically. In time, most will learn through the school of hard knocks.
@solamandavid8044 5 ай бұрын
I have jeep grand cherokee wj 4.7 v8, 4 speed , 245 horse power engine , Automatic Suv and with 3.73 Axle gear ratio front dana 30 and rear dana 44 and I am using 17" wheels rims with tyre's 265 width Can you tell and help with type of stall torque converter will be suitable for my engine
@ronthepoolstudent 5 ай бұрын
I also have a Grand Cherokee. Mine has a 318 that’s stock. To answer your question, sorry, I wouldn’t know. This said, I would contact either Coan Engineering, or any other converter manufacturer. They may be able to take your vehicle information/engine/gear ratio/tire size and compute and give you a more accurate answer. Hope that helps.
@VetteWay2Fast 6 ай бұрын
The kids are really into monster jam at the moment but can’t wait til I can bring them to the drag strips. We used to go to gator nationals every year and to the local drag strip on occasion back in the day. Good times!
@ronsmusclecargarage4060 6 ай бұрын
They’ll love Top Fuel 😊
@VetteWay2Fast 6 ай бұрын
That’s awesome! Nice car, what quarter times were you putting up? Guessing 8 or 9’s
@ronthepoolstudent 6 ай бұрын
Thanks, 8.70s in the 1/4 and 5.60 flat in the 1/8th. This was with my then 565, I have now built it to a 568. It’s making an additional 33 hp. It’s naturally aspirated on ethanol. Also, I do have a 175 plate kit w/timer as I was going to race in an 8.50 event but have never sprayed it. I street this car more than race it. Best package at the track was a .001.
@VetteWay2Fast 6 ай бұрын
Nice, that’s some quick times! I remember running high 13’s in the mustang and thought I was on top of world lol, can’t imagine running an 8 second car! Yea Gainesville is only a few hours from here, so when my youngest is old enough to keep ear muffs on, will definitely take them. Never get tired of seeing a top fuel tear down the track. The funny cars are my favorite.
@ronthepoolstudent 6 ай бұрын
@@VetteWay2Fast I take my Grandson too and he loves it. I’m giving him the 69 when he’s 25. He’s only 14 now so it’ll be awhile. It is a great feeling launching and experiencing the G force. Mine has a glide so the best sixty foot is only 1.230 flat. It’s still quite the torque monster off the line as it dead hooks with no bog. Mine runs the Top et/Super Pro class so it’s a box car.
@VetteWay2Fast 6 ай бұрын
Nice, he’ll love that, especially if he shares the same passion for the sport as you! Man that’s quick, I can only imagine those G’s pulled. Bet that’s an adrenaline rush coming off the line!
@Festerman50 7 ай бұрын
I wondered about the ground issue. I’ve just run a ground from the block to the subframe
@ronthepoolstudent 7 ай бұрын
That’s what I initially did but kept fighting a miss. Once I grounded both aluminum heads directly to battery ground, issue resolved.
@Rubster760 7 ай бұрын
Awesome graphics and paint job. 😍👍🔥
@ronthepoolstudent 7 ай бұрын
👍🏻😊thx
@overtimeracing9367 7 ай бұрын
Car hauls ass! How much does the car weigh?
@ronthepoolstudent 7 ай бұрын
Thank you, the car weighs 2,885 with me in it. Also, this was when the car ran three tenths slower than today’s setup.
@overtimeracing9367 7 ай бұрын
@@ronthepoolstudent that’s awesome, it runs pretty close to my setup but my car is a little bit heavier. I’m going to try an NA converter to see if mine will pick up on the motor
@ronthepoolstudent 7 ай бұрын
@@overtimeracing9367 do you have data acquisition for rpm?
@overtimeracing9367 7 ай бұрын
@@ronthepoolstudent yes sir, my rpm drop on the shift is pretty substantial on the motor. Shift at 7500 and drops down to 6000. Sprayed a 26 jet and only loosed the converter up 300 rpm
@ronsmusclecargarage4060 7 ай бұрын
@overtimeracing9367 what does it flash at on the hit?
@Rubster760 8 ай бұрын
That was cool. 😎👍🏎️💨💨
@ronthepoolstudent 9 ай бұрын
Testing notification comment
@ronsmusclecargarage4060 9 ай бұрын
Return test comment
@TheMugwump1 11 ай бұрын
I've heard that E85 is hygroscopic and absorbs water. Any advice on additives for that? Same advice for fuel injected?
@ronsmusclecargarage4060 11 ай бұрын
Thanks for the question, i’m not up on injection applications however. As far as water absorption, this is true for both ethanol and alcohol. This being said, after 14 years running ethanol, (in two cars) I’ve never had any issues. Also, sorry but I know of no additives for water absorption.
@TheMugwump1 11 ай бұрын
@@ronsmusclecargarage4060 Thanks Ron. I'll just make sure to start it every few weeks and bring it up to temp. It was easy when I had all-seasons on to just go get groceries, but it's on summer tires and I'm not going to drive on them under 45 degrees. Merry Christmas
@ronthepoolstudent 11 ай бұрын
@@TheMugwump1that sounds like a plan, I’d say you’ll be fine if you do that. Merry Christmas to you and yours as well 🎄🎅🏻🎄
@rockfordhx2768 11 ай бұрын
This old geezer knows his shjt I’ll admit that’s why we appreciate the old fart a bit in his pants maybe leave a surprise kinda guy but he overall he knows his shit it u know what I mean lol
@vrm86gt Жыл бұрын
I have only 1 head grounded, going to take your advice and add another!
@ronthepoolstudent Жыл бұрын
Cool, it will work and same you a lot of frustration 👍🏻
@williamjsingleton5240 Жыл бұрын
I have a 1965 sbf 289=300 hp at 4,000 rpm. In a 1964 econoline van with a new C-4 . The torque converter I chose is a 10.5 inch 2000/2400. The weight of the can is 3,500lb and the rearend is 3.25 sure trac. I’m changing the cam right now to a roller with roller hydraulic lifters at a 513 lift int/exhaust. Do you think that converter is good for this setup?
@ronsmusclecargarage4060 Жыл бұрын
To verify William, contact Coan Engineering’s tech support. Run those numbers by their expert, they will recommend a stall number. Tell them you’d like the converter to flash in the rpm range for the cam and package you have.
@dalebourgeois9851 Жыл бұрын
Great video, Thankyou. I have an 02 silverado 1500, 5.3ls 4l60/65e 3.42 end. For towing, daily driver, what torque converter speed do you recommend? A 1400-1600 or a 1650? Thankyou Again
@ronthepoolstudent Жыл бұрын
Thank you Dale for your question. Your question however is actually tough to answer. I recommend contacting Coan Engineering’s technical support. They will ask for more information and provide you with an accurate answer. Imo, the numbers you have provided seem too low. I would be curious to hear back from you, once you’ve reached out to Coan. Thank you once again and please stay in touch 👍🏻
@allenslaughter1965 Жыл бұрын
Would a 3200 to 3500 stall be good for a 383 stroker with 5 to 6hhp ,it's in a 1984 chevy Silverado c/10 short bed ,with a 350 turbo C /converter lock 411 gears posi?.
@ronthepoolstudent Жыл бұрын
My gut says you’ll need around a 4,500-5k to net your desired flash rpm Allen. To be sure, give Coan Engineering a call and run the numbers by them. My feeling is that 3,200-3,500 will be too tight.
@allenslaughter1965 Жыл бұрын
@@ronthepoolstudent ok where are they out of,I have a 2,500 to 2,800 now I guess I've gotten use to it thank you sir have a blessed night.
@ronthepoolstudent Жыл бұрын
@@allenslaughter1965 the flash rpm needs to match up with your cam’s sweet spot. This eliminates bogging off the line. And you as well Allen 👍🏻
@allenslaughter1965 Жыл бұрын
@@ronthepoolstudent ok it takes off well I think I need a little more sir or maybe timing,I'll have my mechanic check ✔️ it out before I put it up for the winter thank you again sir .
@papergatorzfedducca7998 Жыл бұрын
New subscriber!!🔥🔥🔥🔥
@ronthepoolstudent Жыл бұрын
Thank you PF, I appreciate the support. 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
@klrgarden Жыл бұрын
Recently found your channel. Great videos. You have a vacuum pump -is it belt driven or electric driven?
@ronthepoolstudent Жыл бұрын
Thanks for subscribing T&K. The V pump is cog belt driven.
@klrgarden Жыл бұрын
@@ronthepoolstudent another question…(we have big block, switched to running alky carb, but no V pump..looking to have one installed over the winter) what brand V pump do you have?
@jamesmedina2062 Жыл бұрын
How did you get your car to be so light. It must weigh 2700 without you. Thats lighter than my Civic!
@ronsmusclecargarage4060 Жыл бұрын
Yes James, the car weight is currently 2,700. It used to weigh 2,611 before I added a factory grill and headlights for street driving. Also, I upgraded to a Dart Big M block from a GM four bolt which added weight. Also upgraded to a Reid super case for the glide. The chassis is Chromoly but I still have the original front frame section in place. Front down bars are chromoly as well. All glass has been replaced with Lexan and there are no regulators. Breaks are Wilwood four piston drag breaks.
@jamesmedina2062 Жыл бұрын
@@ronsmusclecargarage4060 Well thats superlight! I'm envious! My 71 Mustang weighs 3500 w/o driver and thats using a fiberglass hood and aluminum intake. I'm shaving some lbs as we speak. I had Aerospace Components brakes before but they are junk and using Baer now. So same there. New lithium starter battery replacing heavy Optima. New mini starter possibly. New aluminum timing cover. Maybe the carb gets updated from the old Holley but thats one of those things that needs to run right and as you can tell its not a light race car, but more of a cruiser. Cheers
@ronsmusclecargarage4060 Жыл бұрын
@jamesmedina2062 this car runs in the NHRA Super Pro class James. Many door cars in this class run in the low nines while fewer run in the eights. Since the car is light, this did help it run consistently in the 8.70s on motor. (new engine build 8.60s) Also, the lighter weight is easier on drive train components. Another benefit; the 568 can run a less aggressive 280/291 @ .050 cam, which is great for street use as well. There are many benefits to running a light car for sure. Good luck shedding the weight, it’ll help in many ways 👍🏻
@jamesmedina2062 Жыл бұрын
@@ronsmusclecargarage4060 Thanks man! Good luck too!! Regarding cams, is yours a solid roller?? Who is making good cams these days? Mine is a 215/215 at 0.050(hydraulic roller) but may want to run something a little healthier. My 383 stroker has 10:1 static compression. Oh yeah I use iron 351C Aussie heads but if I used aluminum I would lose some weight. Still 3300 though
@jamesmedina2062 Жыл бұрын
@@ronsmusclecargarage4060 are you sure the 280/291 is not advertised duration? Thats big!
@bodeine454 Жыл бұрын
Very interesting information! What I'm curious about lately is that I know that the weight, gear ratios, engine torque and HP and camshaft selection has a significant influence on torque converter requirements but what I'd like to know is how much influence intake manifold selection has on it. I know that the whole engine package should be matched up to complement each component and what you intend to do with the vehicle like daily driven or street and strip or strictly a strip car but how much of a factor does the intake manifold have overall. I remember when a good friend of mine built a '69 Chevelle back around 1990 or so for more or less a daily driver but also for good street performance. It was a .030 over 350 V-8 with a somewhat mild camshaft, a little lumpy but not much, and he had a Weiand high rise single plane intake put on and a torque converter from a Chevy Vega, a small converter, and of course a stock 350 turbo hydro automatic transmission. I remember he was a bit disappointed in it because it felt mushy on the bottom end, just as it took off from a stand still. The engine rpms seemed to rise up a bit high before the torque converter really dug in but I do remember the car ran nice and smooth, sounded good. Anyway, had he chose to put on say a Edlebrock Performer dual plane intake on it do you think it would have made a significant difference in the drivability or not much? Also, on the other end of the spectrum, if he'd have chose to install say a tall tunnel ram would that have made a significant difference in performance or if the bottom end would seem mushier or about the same. 20 years ago I was studying a lot of the performance builds and parts for hotrod's but over the years I've gotten a bit rusty on some of this kind of info and I don't really have much real world experience in it, mainly just from what others have said and theory so I'd like to hear your input on intake manifold selection and how much it has a factor on torque converter selection if any? Great video also, it's interesting to hear all of the perspectives people have on performance aspects. 👍
@ronthepoolstudent Жыл бұрын
Thank you Jeff for your question. I can only tell you that I build/tune my drag engines for optimal intended performance first. I then fine tune on the dyno. From there, I have the converters custom built per dyno outcomes as indicated on the dyno sheet. I give this info along with car and drivetrain information to my converter builder, Coan Engineering. They do a great job of customizing what’s needed. Intakes: As a drag race guy, I’ve always opted for single plane intakes as they compliment a more aggressive cam grind and high flowing cylinder heads for drag racing. I’m not really qualified to talk about dual plane intakes so sorry about that. I might add: I do drive the streets however, but I would not want to build a tightly wound drag engine for distance driving. It all comes down to compromise per the build and what performance one is looking for…street or for the stripe 🤔🤷🏻♂️ Thanks again, I wish I could have helped more.
@bodeine454 Жыл бұрын
@@ronthepoolstudent Thanks for the response. I hear what you're saying, you sound like you're well versed in the drag race department which is just a pipe dream for me right now but maybe one of these days, if I ever have the means, I just might delve into it.
@ronthepoolstudent Жыл бұрын
@@bodeine454 thanks Jeff, it has gotten very expensive which is why the sport has slacked off imo.
@richardbell3738 Жыл бұрын
CRAZY . all that money down the tube for ego .
@ronthepoolstudent Жыл бұрын
Money is no object, 500k racing through the years. Haters will always hate 🤦🏻♂️
@dinadaughtry8993 Жыл бұрын
I'm into Mopar (old school) but the same thing applies , thanks for the info
@ronsmusclecargarage4060 Жыл бұрын
That’s correct Dina and you’re welcome. Thanks for reaching out. Btw, I used to own then sold a 67 Charger.
@flinch622 Жыл бұрын
Right you are. Long term, bonding the heads can also help shunt starting current away from water passages. I had on old TM1 manifold [in service probably 25 years is my guess] where the passenger side water port had become barely installable per gasket footprint, but drivers side was fine. Guess which side the starter was on... and the alternator bracket, and battery return. And that was from composite days. Does an MLS gasket coating have high resistance with new/clean water in the block? I haven't tested that, but it probably does - lightning is its own animal and does weird things.
@ronsmusclecargarage4060 Жыл бұрын
So true, the MLS gaskets are an interruption in the grounding effect, I’m not sure how a copper gasket may work as I’ve never ran an O-ringed setup. It’s always good to battery ground the head.
@broadwayFan28 Жыл бұрын
I can reach an 50mph on the speedo but I believe that is close to 45 mph actual. CT90-K6
@ronsmusclecargarage4060 Жыл бұрын
Thanks, I’ll be confirming with a speedometer app soon. I’m thinking the speedo is off slightly as the bike runs great.
@GaryH-pw9cm Жыл бұрын
Going from a 3000 stall B and M converter to a 2000 stall B and M made a big difference. Now I go forward off the line instead of burning the tires.
@ronsmusclecargarage4060 Жыл бұрын
Yes Gary, it’s all about hitting that sweet spot in terms of performance RPM. Optimal launch is dictated per everything that’s included within the power plant, suspension, gearing, car weight, and of course, the converter. A spot on converter makes all the difference in drag racing 👍🏻💪🏻👍🏻
@altondickens4277 3 ай бұрын
So do u think it made the car quicker. Mine 3500 I’m thinking about going to 2500 converter.
@GaryH-pw9cm 3 ай бұрын
@@altondickens4277 In my case it did. It is a lightweight hot rod 1770 lbs. A 427 W stock roller cam, Ford 306 aluminum heads, Edelbrock 850 cfm Weiand 174 blower, 3.25 rear gear. C4. 15 inch street slicks. Instead of burning rubber, it just goes forward quickly. I must have hit the perfect combination. More fun to drive now.
@CrazyWillie01 Жыл бұрын
1956 Chevrolet 2 Dr wagon 3,200 lbs I think
@ronsmusclecargarage4060 Жыл бұрын
That’s a tough one Willie. You’ll definitely need to reach out to Coan Engineering. The horsepower to weight is rather low so they’ll have to answer that question.
@CrazyWillie01 Жыл бұрын
Thought SBC 325 Hp 350 TH350 1,600-2,100 Stall what do You Think .
@ronsmusclecargarage4060 Жыл бұрын
Too tight imo.
@KillerPowerslave Жыл бұрын
I have a 5.7 2015 8 speed dodge charger it’s a DD with a mild street cam and a Procharger making about 500 to the wheels. What stall speed would be best for me or should I stay with the stock converter.
@ronthepoolstudent Жыл бұрын
It all depends if the engine is into its power band at launch. The cam grind makes the engine come alive with optimal power during take off if the rpm is correct. If the rpm is too low, the engine will bog. There are several factors that play into converter selection. This being said, you’ll need to provide this info to your converter manufacturer so they can recommend which converter fits your total package. Horsepower alone is not enough info. Car weight, gear ratio along with engine information is needed to more accurately make a determination. My recommendation would be to call a company like Coan Engineering, to speak with one of their experts. They will help square you away. Good luck and let me know how it all plays out. Thank you 👍🏻
@KillerPowerslave Жыл бұрын
@@ronthepoolstudent I am trying to find the cam card but I also have 8 speed 3.06 gears Procharger 6.5 lbs of boost .500whp car is like 4,000 plus lbs. if I am not mistaken stock converter flash’s 1800-2000 but not sure.
@ronthepoolstudent Жыл бұрын
@@KillerPowerslave the cam card will definitely help.
@localbroadcast Жыл бұрын
was nodding in and out while a few of this gentleman's videos played so I'm not entirely certain everything he's talking about.. But what I can say is that this guy definitely knows his shit. He can work on my gear any day of the weak.
@ronthepoolstudent Жыл бұрын
Sorry I’m boring you 🤷🏻♂️ Btw, I’ve built 5 cars for friends through the years and have never charged a dime. They only needed to supply parts and paint. Today, I stick to my own junk.
@ObscureStuff420 Жыл бұрын
Damn I hate when my 69 has an 8 incher that is too small, but some people can never be satisfied 🤷♂️
@stibiumev1586 Жыл бұрын
What rack did you use? I’m thinking of doing a rack and pinion conversion to my 68 and was wondering what the rack pivot-to-pivot and overall width dimensions should be.
@ronsmusclecargarage4060 Жыл бұрын
Are you in West Michigan?
@ronsmusclecargarage4060 Жыл бұрын
Btw, I’m reaching out to GoFast Productions (where I bought it from) to get the actual name of the manufacturer for you so hang tight.
@stibiumev1586 Жыл бұрын
@@ronsmusclecargarage4060 I’m not. I’m down in SC.
@ronsmusclecargarage4060 Жыл бұрын
@@stibiumev1586 ahh, ok. I just spoke to my buddy that owns GoFast Productions. The rack that I bought is a Flaming River. These are basically Ford Pinto racks just so you know. I believe Summit Racing sells them also. Let me know if you have more questions 👍🏻
@lucienpayne9552 Жыл бұрын
My first two-wheeler was the older 55cc version of this. Dad changed the sprocket to the trail one.
@ronsmusclecargarage4060 Жыл бұрын
I didn’t know they made a 55cc version of the trail 90, thanks 👍🏻
@tturner7786 Жыл бұрын
Nice one! Looks like it's in great condition. I have a 68. I love it too. First bike I ever rode with my dad. It's all about the nostalgia for sure 👍. Do some more videos if you work on it.
@ronsmusclecargarage4060 Жыл бұрын
I will and thanks. I’ll shoot a video this winter of the gas tank project. Stay tuned as it will be published on my KZbin channel.
@DaveIrish66 Жыл бұрын
Great info thank you. I have a new motor but dont have the exact specs. Trying to figure out the converter for it makes it rough without real world experience. 347 stroker with a c4. Est. 400hp/400tq. Street car . 66 mustang. Going with 3.5-3.7 rear end gears. Short of finding a dyno somewhere what would be a safe choice? And do brands matter ? I dont want junk!!! Thanks so much.
@ronthepoolstudent Жыл бұрын
Thank you Dave, I appreciate it. Although there are a few great converter companies, i’m a Coan Engineering guy. I’ve been running their converters for many years without issue. My suggestion would be to call the company to discus your package. Their expert will more accurately steer you into the converter that fits your needs and provide pricing. Please let me know what you find out as I’m curious. Thanks again 👍🏻
@DaveIrish66 Жыл бұрын
@ronthepoolstudent so I talked with them this morning. They are going to build me one, and he said the stall would end up around 2600 rpm based on my estimated setup. Great customer service. I dropped your name too👍 Thank you
@ronthepoolstudent Жыл бұрын
@@DaveIrish66 glad it worked out Dave, I’m sure you’ll be happy with their converter. Thanks again for reaching out 👍🏻
@camchops Жыл бұрын
How do you choose the size of them? For example I can use a 285mm or 300mm
@ronthepoolstudent Жыл бұрын
That’s not an easy answer CC. The safest way would be to contact a reputable converter company like Coan Engineering to ask for guidance. They’ll ask questions pertaining to your power plant and vehicle, then give a recommendation of size. That’s my best answer and I wish you luck.
@nashvilleoutlaw 10 ай бұрын
@@ronthepoolstudent nah that still doesn't answer the question. Some of us would like to know why one is better than the other in different situations or just how they behave. Picking parts in a street car is all about compromise. So it's never as simple as picking the right part for the fastest ET and I have yet to have an expert pick the right part for my cars in the last 20 years. Every single time I've ended up swapping there suggestion a few months later for what they talked me out of and the part they talked me out of worked better for what I wanted.
@ronthepoolstudent 10 ай бұрын
@@nashvilleoutlaw Converter builds are science. I’ve had them built per dyno sheet and track performance based on data logging. Generally, I’ve had great success with Coan. This being said, it may require a second trip back to them for a tweak to catch that performance one is striving for. The bottom line; it’s up to the person to make the decisions that best suit their needs.
@oscaresquivel8583 Жыл бұрын
you are the first person that explain right on the spot what a torque converter means here in the internet,,, there lot of guys saying oh,,, I just install my 3200 stall torque converter,, this is how it runs,,,!! but they do not explain what is the stall for,, thx for your info,, and I have a question ,,! I am building a 2008 corvette Ls3 making 571 crank HP, I like to know if you can help here, looking for a torque converter for it, car wight 3250 lb ,, 3.1 ratio, the guy that built my engine told me to use a 2200 stall, others tell me to use a higher one, so I am confuse here, if you can help please reply to my question ,,, thx,, keep it up,,!!!1
@ronthepoolstudent Жыл бұрын
Thanks Oscar and thank you for your question. First off, that 2,200 suggested stall converter is way too low. That number would be more suited for a family type car. My best advice is to call Coan Engineering’s tech support then give them your info. They may also ask for more details. From this info, they will suggest a converter that’ll get you in the ball park. Also, what are your cam specs? I’ll await your reply before giving my personal stall advice. Thanks…
@oscaresquivel8583 Жыл бұрын
hi, and thx for you reply,, my cam specs are 227/235/ at.050 and 620/605 lift, and I think on the corvette came out with 3.1 ratio, not to sure,, @@ronthepoolstudent
@ronthepoolstudent Жыл бұрын
@@oscaresquivel8583 thanks for the numbers Oscar. That cam is a low end torque cam so I’d rely on the converter company to plug in the numbers to see what they recommend. That’s the most accurate way to move forward. Please let me know what they say as I’m very curious. Thanks again 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
@michaelstarr5861 Жыл бұрын
With my Stock 12 inch, My El Camino would only lay 20 foot lines. I got one of the cheapest 10-inchers from JEGS, ($179 maybe?) and now I can smoke 'em halfway down the block. Cons: If I want to maintain low rpms at highway speed, I need to get up to around 5mph faster than my target speed, then carefully slow back down & feather the throttle.
@ronthepoolstudent Жыл бұрын
The correct converter allows the engine to cam within its power range 👍🏻
@jessea2489 Жыл бұрын
if i may ask a question about my not off the shelf converter but there wasn't any dyno sheets exchanged when i bought it. just few msg back and forth telling the builder vehicle weight swapped motor and a list of mods to that motor and i think he also asked for rear gear if memory serves me correct, tho it often dose not lol. witch is a S10 3k lbs 6.0L with 4l80 swapped out of 05 express chev van cam'ed springs saft mnt roll rocks LS3 flat topps turbo charged. but getting back to my prob dumb question because i am a circle tack guy trying my hand at going straight auto is totally alien to me. sorry side tracked again. k my question is when i dropped my gear in my stock rear end down to 4.56 the stall would over shoot by almost 1000ish well Did anyways the half dozen passed or so i got tell Pop! went the 10 bolt. so i built a custom narrowed 8.8 witch is in it now witch i didn't mess with gears just left the 3.27 that where in it alone witch now it no longer overs it is smack on the converters advertised stall speed. so if again want to do lower gears in the new 8.8 will i need to send it out to get worked on? or should i of sent it out back when i was over shooting, just went so quickly focus from converter to a new rear end plans after the pop. what would be your next move if you where in my shoes?
@ronthepoolstudent Жыл бұрын
This is why a dyno session is so important Jesse. Chasing your tail takes lots of time and money. First off, you’ll need to install a data acquisition system that measures rpm. This will tell you your stall at the hit, at the shift point/points and at the stripe. From this data, you can then share it with your converter builder along with the other information they require. This will save you from guessing. Good luck 👍🏻🍀 PS, Innovate makes an affordable data acquisition system. It’s a daisy chain setup which allows you to add additional data point measurements for other areas such as driveshaft speed, oil pressure etc etc etc…
@ronnielewis1862 Жыл бұрын
Nice , i watch some of your other vidoes! Thanks for sharing the Pass😊😊😊
@ronsmusclecargarage4060 Жыл бұрын
Thank you Ronnie 👍🏻😊
@ronnielewis1862 Жыл бұрын
@@ronsmusclecargarage4060 My car runs 5.66 @ 123 1/8 track I never run a 1/4 I just run foot brake a 1/4 would probably scare me !! Lol
@ronsmusclecargarage4060 Жыл бұрын
@ronnielewis1862 glide or turbo 350/400?
@ronnielewis1862 Жыл бұрын
@@ronsmusclecargarage4060 Its a glide 180 straight cut planetary , got 500 9" 35 spline axels, Vega Wagon I built in 2013!! Consistent !!
@ronthepoolstudent Жыл бұрын
@@ronnielewis1862 cool, my 67 has a Coan internals, Reid Super Case glide. (176) Car weight is 2,885 race ready w/me. Old build made 875 n/a hp but new 568 made 908 n/a dyno hp. Best 1/8th et with old build was a 5.60 flat @ 124.76. 1/4 et @ 8.77 @ 154.31. Best package .002 and also very consistent of ethanol. Have not and won’t be running the car to see what it may run as I’m selling it and don’t want to damage anything as it’s entirely fresh from engine/trans/rear end. Should run low to mid 8.60s n/a.