D^2, why would you have to change your rear end ratio? It's not 'full time'
overdrive is it? I'm under the impression that all overdrives (including
Gear Vendors) can be 'selected' when you want the extra legs. Yes with the
gear vendors add on box, you COULD run it in OD all the time but that would
defeat the purpose and you could get the same results with much less expense
by changing the rear end ratio.
Kerryp
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----- Original Message -----
From: <dardal@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <mailing-list@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Monday, February 02, 2004 8:25 AM
Subject: Re: IML: Please Welcome Carl Falletta
> Quoting Dick Benjamin <dickb@xxxxxxxxx>:
>
> > I urge you to think again before modifying any old car, especially one
this
> > rare and nice. If you want a car with lockup torque converter, consider
> > adding an 81-83 EFI coupe to your collection.
>
> I have a lockup converter in my 68 LeBaron. The transmision is most
likely a 78
> torqueflite for 440's. The 69 440 installed on the car had a bit too much
> torque for the transmision, however after a shift kit (increased pressure)
and
> external oil cooler, it looks like the transmision can handle the 440. As
for
> the advantages of the lockup torque converter, they are noticeable mostly
> around town where the speeds are low and converter slippage is high. At
over
> 70, there is little difference. If you want to install a 4 speed
transmission,
> follow Dick's advice and stay away from the A-904's. As an alternative,
"Gear
> Vendors" builds an overdrive electric system that bolts on to the
torquflite.
> These are expensive ($2K) but they are supposed to be very tough. You
would
> have to change your dif. ratio, as the final ratio would be too tall. A
lower
> gear will give you better accelerations in city traffic as well.
>
> D^2
>
>
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