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Old Feb 27, 2014 | 09:46 AM
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Originally Posted by L8ERBRO
oh well, chalk that scan up to a newbie first scan mistake then. Like I said, I'll get it scanned again with the new tune ASAP and get it right next time!
I'd be curious to compare converter slip with the blower and without! This is going to be interesting. Next time you scan just take a quick look over to see if its recording. You will see the lines bouncing all over the place haha.

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I got the FLT level 4 trans, so whatever that comes with is what I have in it now.

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Thats what I have... but I say level 4.5 bc I opted for the billet input. Again it was for the added strength and possibility of locking the TCC down the road. I highly doubt I do it, but cant rule it out.

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Dont lock your converter at WO then, they are known to snap the input shaft under those situations. Just a FYI. I am not sure if it really helps at the track or not, I am going to try next time I am at the track and see what effect it has.
This I'd really like to see!! Too bad we're gonna wait so damn long for it.
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Old Feb 27, 2014 | 09:48 AM
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Originally Posted by L8ERBRO
Sorry for such a stupid ?, but wtf is WO...Wide Open?
Yes. WOT= wide open throttle. Not a stupid question, youre new!! what do you expect
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Old Feb 27, 2014 | 10:19 AM
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Was your converter spec'd with the TVS in mind?
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Old Feb 27, 2014 | 10:58 AM
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Was your converter spec'd with the TVS in mind?
Yes, both Chris and Chuck knew about the Jackshaft and each knew about the whole build I was planning - I'm surprised Chuck didn't recommend the shaft. He was trying to sell me on their lvl 7 65e instead of the 80 though...I obviously decided against that.
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Old Feb 27, 2014 | 11:01 AM
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Wise choice, how much boost do you plan to run?
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Old Feb 27, 2014 | 11:16 AM
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Well to start off, I'll only be installing the pulley that comes with it since I don't have the engine mods yet. I'm guessing it'll be 6 - 8 psi or so. Then I'll be buying rims and Speedsturr cover THEN will come the cam, rods, springs, ported heads, etc. After I have all the supporting mods done later this Summer or Fall is when I'll pulley down to somewhere around 15 psi and probably be looking at 20 before everything's said and done. That's why I'm opting to spend the extra money on the Jackshaft so as I get used to the power, I can just pulley down and add more...MOOOHOOO HAHA HAAAAAAAAAAAA!



oh yeah, there's a cog drive available for that blower that I'll be adding too...should sound pretty sick

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Old Feb 27, 2014 | 11:49 AM
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Ya the cog setups sound cool for awhile but to me it would get annoying after a bit. You should not have a issue getting the blower to hit those levels, I should be able to get 19 out of mine if I ran a 2.7 drive pulley.

For those levels plan a whole new fuel system, Meth, better rear driveshaft and plan for the rear end to give out.
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Old Feb 27, 2014 | 12:06 PM
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Ya the cog setups sound cool for awhile but to me it would get annoying after a bit. You should not have a issue getting the blower to hit those levels, I should be able to get 19 out of mine if I ran a 2.7 drive pulley.

For those levels plan a whole new fuel system, Meth, better rear driveshaft and plan for the rear end to give out.
Indeed I will! Do you know how much boost the Magnuson fuel pump that comes with the kit can support?
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Indeed I will! Do you know how much boost the Magnuson fuel pump that comes with the kit can support?
Not sure what pump comes with the kit, and for reference boost is not a accurate measure of power. Cam plays a large role in fuel demand also, as I pointed out with your cam your fuel demand stops climbing after 5500. A larger cam is going to keep raising your fuel demand as RPM climbs. Not sure what injectors come with the kit either. I would think you should be good for 8-10psi as the kit comes fuel wise.
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Old Feb 27, 2014 | 12:42 PM
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I'm surprised to hear Chuck was pushing his 65e with all you had planned.

I'm thrilled with my trans. It doesnt screw around WOT.
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