I need to decide what trans to choose. I recently went through two brand new TCI Streetfighter C4s and their engineers told me the clutches where burning up (less than 200 miles on each so they are refunding my cash this week).
I need some input from yall. I contacted a local, well known, C4 builder and he said he could set me up with a C4 reverse Manual valve body for ~$1800 installed with custom TQ converter (All Performance Automatic Trans parts rated at 1000 hp). I like the idea, that this trans, will be bulletproof and on a warranty from a local guy. I need your input whether you like this idea.
Second I've been thinking about converting to an AOD to make use of the OD.
Before getting asked, I will be doing both Hwy and town driving. I'm not worried about the gas consumption but would like to cruise at lower RPMs if possible. Basically I want your pros and cons of each since the decision will be made this week. I'm probably just like evetyone else where I want the best of both worlds, tire spinning, hitting second while cruising at lower RPMs
My engine Specs are below and I have a brand new 3.55 posi 3rd member 8" rear.
Thanks for any and all help guys, I definitely need it this time!
-Chris
TuffDawg Engines
302 CID 328hp @ 5000rpm and 337ft lbs of torque @ 4000rpm. This engine has a semi-rough idle with enough cam to give it that muscle car sound but is still mild enough to be reliable for that everyday driver or restoration project. This engine works best with a mild 2200 stall speed converter if being used with an automatic transmission. This engine runs on leaded or unleaded premium pump fuel.
The balanced rotating assembly (typically includes crankshaft, pistons, rings, connecting rods, rod bearings, and balancer) featured in this engine:
· 3.000" stroke nodular iron crank
· 5.090" forged rods with ARP rod bolts
· 9 to 1 compression pistons
More special features of this engine include:
· New CompCams Hydraulic flat tappet cam with .509"Int/512"Exh valve lift
· Heads have 3-angle valve job with bowls blended & hump in exhaust port removed for better flow
· Both heads have been resurfaced to ensure a good long lasting seal
· New 1.940"Int/1.600"Exh swirl polished stainless valves with undercut stems to improve flow
· New 1.6 roller tip rocker arms with balls and nuts
· New Oversize pistons and rings
· New Hardened push rods for use with guide plates
· New Heavy duty double row timing set
· New High volume oil pump
· New Edelbrock Performer RPM dual plane aluminum intake manifold
I need some input from yall. I contacted a local, well known, C4 builder and he said he could set me up with a C4 reverse Manual valve body for ~$1800 installed with custom TQ converter (All Performance Automatic Trans parts rated at 1000 hp). I like the idea, that this trans, will be bulletproof and on a warranty from a local guy. I need your input whether you like this idea.
Second I've been thinking about converting to an AOD to make use of the OD.
Before getting asked, I will be doing both Hwy and town driving. I'm not worried about the gas consumption but would like to cruise at lower RPMs if possible. Basically I want your pros and cons of each since the decision will be made this week. I'm probably just like evetyone else where I want the best of both worlds, tire spinning, hitting second while cruising at lower RPMs
My engine Specs are below and I have a brand new 3.55 posi 3rd member 8" rear.
Thanks for any and all help guys, I definitely need it this time!
-Chris
TuffDawg Engines
302 CID 328hp @ 5000rpm and 337ft lbs of torque @ 4000rpm. This engine has a semi-rough idle with enough cam to give it that muscle car sound but is still mild enough to be reliable for that everyday driver or restoration project. This engine works best with a mild 2200 stall speed converter if being used with an automatic transmission. This engine runs on leaded or unleaded premium pump fuel.
The balanced rotating assembly (typically includes crankshaft, pistons, rings, connecting rods, rod bearings, and balancer) featured in this engine:
· 3.000" stroke nodular iron crank
· 5.090" forged rods with ARP rod bolts
· 9 to 1 compression pistons
More special features of this engine include:
· New CompCams Hydraulic flat tappet cam with .509"Int/512"Exh valve lift
· Heads have 3-angle valve job with bowls blended & hump in exhaust port removed for better flow
· Both heads have been resurfaced to ensure a good long lasting seal
· New 1.940"Int/1.600"Exh swirl polished stainless valves with undercut stems to improve flow
· New 1.6 roller tip rocker arms with balls and nuts
· New Oversize pistons and rings
· New Hardened push rods for use with guide plates
· New Heavy duty double row timing set
· New High volume oil pump
· New Edelbrock Performer RPM dual plane aluminum intake manifold