2 speed junk

I agree w/converter. That thing sure is heavy,Why?

jason wrote:I use to leave at 4400 yes on the 2 step and brake , I lowered it cause I thought I was on the converter to high , so I figured it would flash and hit alittle harder . The trans is a 1.76.

not pickin at you here , but I don't understand why people buy into the "flash and hit it harder" concept. The engine is making more hp above torque peak and is not going to "back up" or bog because more torque is at a lower rpm. If you are on the 2 step below torque peak the engine has to climb to peak to reach maximum stall rpm and then climb rpm. This "time" however little amount it is , is wasted time to get to more power.

The only reason a car would slow down leaving at a high rpm is if it spins / big wheelie (both chassis issues) or causes it to over shoot peak hp rpm by a bunch .

Treeyasoon wrote:Have you always ran the 33X17 tires?

Yeah that's all that's been on there I tubbed the car around the tires

Good question .. I don't know why it's heavy the hood and trunk lid is race glass the rest is factory steel, the doors are really heavy and it's got a factory floor.it weighed 3000 with a small block and me in it. I know the a-460 block is heavier than an original 385. Don't know if that makes a diff.

I think a little more rear gear would help too. 33 tires is mighty tall for a glides also taller first gear. may want to try 4.88 gears with that heavy of a car and that tight of converter