converter slipping

70wayfarer said

trans fluid does not seem to be hot at all.
this is my first turbo build and to be fare I'm not sure of what gears will work best on the strip with a 28" ET Street tire. last thing I want is the turbo to run outa puff 3/4 track.
cam is hydraulic flat tappet and good for 6500.

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Well, 120 mph is 5121 rpm with a 28"-tall tire and a 3.55 at 120 mph... if my math is OK.
That, plus 5% slippage for the converter would give you 5,377 @ 120 mph.... not an over-rev situation at all with 3.55's.

Sounds like a good combination for street/strip car.


Check my math; I haven't done this for a long time...:oops: