How can I tell what stall converter I have?
Watch your tach needle, you will see the needle jump to a certain rpm, that is “flash stall”. A drag racing-style trans brake will give you closer to the true stall speed of a torque converter.
Do torque converters have serial numbers?
A: ATI torque converters have serial numbers stamped across the snout of the converter (the part that goes up against the back of the crank).
Are torque converters color coded?
They are identified by color of the paint dot on them. This list is for the 2004 model year. All of the converters on this list are brazed as ford began brazing all of the converters.
What does the stall number mean on a torque converter?
Effective in-vehicle torque converter stall speed is defined as the rpm the engine can reach with the brakes locked and the transmission in gear before the drive wheels turn. Converter stall speed must be high enough to put the engine into the torque range where it can most efficiently launch the car.
How do you perform a stall test?
While holding the brake pedal, press and hold the throttle pedal to the floor for 2 or 3 seconds. Always check with the manufacturer’s recommendations because the test places stress on the transmission. Never exceed 5 seconds. Compare the reading (stall speed) on the tachometer to the manufacturer’s specifications.
Who makes Blue torque converters?
Transtar Industries
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How do you determine stall speed on a torque converter?
The only true way to determine a converter’s stall speed is at the racetrack with the car in low gear when you launch. – JC Beattie, ATI Performance Products, Inc. The vehicle’s weight affects footbrake stall, by giving the converter more load to move.
Why do I need a higher stall converter?
A higher stall torque converter will let your car accelerate better because the car will be taking off at the rpm range where it is making the most power. ft of torque with a stock camshaft will produce a 2,000 rpm stall speed when a 2,000 stall speed converter is used.
How can you tell if your torque converter is bad?
6 Signs of a Failing Torque Converter
- Loss of Acceleration.
- Slipping Between Gears.
- Vehicle Won’t Shift at All.
- Transmission is Overheating.
- Transmission Fluid Leak.
- Bad Transmission Fluid.
What is the spline on a 2004R torque converter?
Note: All 2004R’s are 27 spline. 700R4’s 1982-83 are 27 spline, 1984 could be either way 27 or 30 spline, 1985 and up are 30 spline. Also note that the proper spline to count is the small input shaft as the larger shaft is the stator shaft and all of those are 27 spline, so be sure to count the smaller diameter shaft. #2X.
How big is the Raptor lock up torque converter?
Power Raptor Lock-up torque converter 700r4 2004r. Fits 700R4, 200-4R and non-LS1 4L60E transmissions. This is a 10 inch torque converter with a 12 inch lock-up carbon fiber clutch rated up to 700 horse power. Can be ordered in stall speeds of 2000 to 4000 RPM.
What kind of transmission does the GM 2004R have?
The 2004R was designed to be a continuation of the Turbo Hydramatic line of GM transmissions. This automatic overdrive transmission could be found in high-power GM trucks and cars such as Pontiac Firebird Trans-Am and Buick Grand National.
What’s the stall speed of a 4WD torque converter?
This converter can be ordered with stall speeds of 2000, 2300, 2600 or 2800 RPM. Can also be ordered with a stall speed of 1800 RPM for towing, 4WD and stock motors. We now have this converter in a 1200 RPM stall speed for diesels. Rated up to 450 horse power.