Just thought I post some diffrent converter weights

[faststkr]

I have three diffrent converters under my garage right now and decided to compare their weights. Weights were taken with no fluids.

Stock D-5 = 42lbs

Art Carr 9" n/lu = 27lbs

TCS 10" n/lu = 21lbs

The stock D-5 is a hog I had no Idea these things were that bulky and heavy. I see why going smaller increase horse power so much. To my suprise the 10" was noticeably lighter than the 9". I went ahead and measured them and the 9" measured about 9 3/4 almost 10" across the back. the 10 measured 10 1/8 across the back.

Just thought I'd share that.

 

[GNSCOTT]

very good info...are you sure they all had the fluid completely drained out??

 

[faststkr]

Art car 9" had not been installed yet and was empty.
10" also still in box not yet installed and was empty.
Stock D-5 I emtied and let drain over night before weighed and was very much empty.

Also note that the 10" I dont think has the heavy anti-ballooning plate like I think the 9" has. I dont know for sure but I think the Art car n/lu has one?

 

[ijames]

I just shipped a 9" Yank that was almost full of fluid and the box weighed 37 lbs. When it comes back I'll try to weigh it and see how much less it is.

 

[Wolfj359]

The Art Carr does have anti ballooning plates and I'm sure that has to do with the added weight the TCS. When I installed mine it had a definate better response and felt more torquey than the D5 and I'm sure that was due to the less rotating weight and better torque multiplication.