TC ?'s

[marleyskater420]

So I searched, don't worry.

I just wanted to know what some words mean pertaining to TC's:

lock-up

non-lockup

flash


Also, a 2800stall converter means it will shift at 2800 while daily driving, right? If not, what does it mean?

What is balloon style, and 9x11 style mean?

If you could explain these, I'd appreciate it.

Also, where do I go to see if my tranny has been fully rebuilt and can take a TC swap.

 

[MeanBuicks]

These pages should help you:

www.tciauto.com/tech_info/torque_converters_explained.htm

www.tciauto.com/tech_info/faq.htm#8

 

[marleyskater420]

Originally posted by MeanBuicks
These pages should help you:

www.tciauto.com/tech_info/torque_converters_explained.htm

www.tciauto.com/tech_info/faq.htm#8

Thanks.

Now what about tranny's ..like powerglide and stuff like that?

 

[marleyskater420]

This is what I read:

What is the difference in the terms "Flash Stall" and "Foot-Brake Stall"?

Answer: Of the two measurements of stall, 'Flash Stall' is the most accurate. Foot-Brake stall is dependant upon too many variables. (i.e. type of braking system, disc or drum brakes, how well adjusted the brake system is, ring and pinion ratios effect foot-brake stall more dramatically, idle characteristics of engine, cam installation for low end torque as needed by automatic transmission.)

Flash Stall can be determined a couple of different ways:

With the vehicle sitting still and idling in low gear, apply full throttle. As the vehicle begins its motion forward, notice the RPM hand on the tachometer. That is your Flash Stall. (Engine should be very responsive from idle. If not, camshaft timing and/or carburetor adjustments may need to be made in order for engine to be crisp from idle.)
With the vehicle in forward motion in high or drive gear and at its lowest mph where it will not kick back to a lower gear, apply full throttle while noticing rpm hand of tachometer. (This measurement of flash stall is best achieved with a full manual transmission.)


Does this mean that when I'm in 3rd gear just cruising at low rpm, and I floor it, and my car's rpm's shoot up and I go into 2nd gear, that I do NOT have a flash converter?

So flash means that the TC will not kickback into the lower gear when in a high gear and you floor it? Or just the other way around?

Anyone have AIM and I can ask them a few ?'s on this stuff?