Converter efficiency

[DonnieShort]

How can you tell if a converters efficiency(sp) isn't as good as it should be? And what can be done to it to make it more efficient? Thanks


Donnie

 

[WE4]

Tighten it up. Lose stall. Less stall more efficient.

 

[DonnieShort]

Thanks Bruce. Your'e the man I need to talk to.

I have a vigilante converter ( 9.5" n/l, "0" pump ) that I was thinking of sending back for a stall upgrade because I upgraded to a PTE-52 over the stock turbo. To build boost, I have to stand on it pretty hard before it finally comes up ( stock turbo spooled fast with it ). Some has said that I need more stall, in the 3500 range, but I don't want it to loose any efficiency. What would you recommend I do? Thanks


Donnie

 

[TurboBob]

What's the number on that extender chip. If it's equipped with launch assist
then activating that should help a bunch.

Converter coupling can be measured from a direct scan file......

TurboBob

 

[WE4]

Talk with your converter manufacturer and discuss your concerns and desires with them. That is a start.......

 

[faststkr]

A -0- pump vigilante should be plenty stall for a 52. I would look into tuning issues like chip, fuel curve ect.

 

[DonnieShort]

Bruce, TurboBob and faststkr thanks alot. I belive I have a few tuning issues to take care of. With this new turbo it's kinda like starting over! Trying to get a feel of everything. Thanks so much for all of your help!!!


Donnie