How loose?

[turbov6joe]

How loose can a D5 be made to stall without throwing efficiency out the door? How much HP will the aftermarket HD clutch lining hold locking it up under WOT conditions?

I'm looking for a reputable rebuilder for a D5...who do you all recommend and how much should one expect to pay to have this service done?

TIA

 

[turbov6joe]

Anyone want to take a shot at this question?

 

[JDSfastGN]

well im not a tranny expert by any means but i believe i can give you a close estimate. A 12" D5 may be able to stall at 2800 at the most, and a properly built one can take probably around 450 to 500 flywheel power(right about the peak of a 44 which is probably the largest turbo u can have with a 2800 and still be happy), but some are weaker than others and can break at stock levels of power. Sorry i can't be more specific, good luck

 

[WE4]

I would not only take a crack at it but..

We run 450 -500 ft lbs through ours.
Our standard lining or our carbon fibre lining.
Ck it out here.

http://www.2004rperformancecenter.com/mcartfree/product.asp?intProdID=5

They are now black tho.... lol

Bruce
WE4
PTS XTREME

 

[turbov6joe]

Thanks for the info guys. Hey Bruce, my motor currently makes over 600 torque to the tires, and in the upper 400hp range. Right now I'm using a stock D5 and see ~2700 rpm stall on the T brake. Not breaking your balls here Bruce, but the last 9-11 I bought from you did not serve me as well as the Vigilante it replaced. At this point, if I should decided to upgrade my TE44 to a larger turbo, say something in the "big shaft" area, what might be a good choice in a LU converter for me while keeping the cost in the "fixed...got 2 small kids and a wife that hates my car" range???