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Old Dec 6, 2004 | 01:57 PM
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What does the STR mean or do when talking verters.
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Old Dec 7, 2004 | 06:31 AM
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Anybody have some input on this
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Old Dec 7, 2004 | 06:41 AM
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stall to torque ratio
its the torque multiplier
the higher the # the harder it comes off the line or spins
from the way I understand it
im sure someone can give a beter explanation
TTT
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Old Dec 7, 2004 | 12:52 PM
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your right it is how hard the torque converter hits the higher the more smoke from your tires lol.
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Old Dec 7, 2004 | 01:18 PM
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This is from PI's website:

http://converter.com/torqueratio.htm

And from Yank's website:

http://www.converter.cc/truth.htm
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Old Dec 7, 2004 | 07:37 PM
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Thank you all. looks like its gonna be the Yank TT3000. Then worry about traction
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Old Dec 7, 2004 | 07:42 PM
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Wow,

Gotta love Yanks new site.
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Old Dec 7, 2004 | 07:43 PM
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Anybody knows something about the Edge racing converters? Good or bad? I am getting one this Friday, should I keep it or send it back?
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