New ML converter

dmax lb7

dmax lb7

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Feb 21, 2008
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Mike L. said:
This converter suprised me. I just installed it on an LB7 with Pat's big tune and it launches very hard. When it hit 2nd, it blew the tires off. I ran this tune on my LB7 with a 1054 SC converter and it didn't make power off the line like this truck. I thought it was just the way Pat tuned it. Now I know different. I think this converter will increase mileage the way it couples ( if you can keep your foot out of it ).
At this point I'm calling it a performance converter as I don't know how well it will tow compaired to the ML.
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This converter is unbelievable. It couples great and launches a-lot better than it used to. I am also running Pats small tune. Can't wait for it to finish relearning to try his big tune. I have a feeling they are going to love me at the tire store :D I will have to wait till summer to see how it does towing. As usual a great product and job from Mike.
 
Jscherbs

Jscherbs

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Oct 27, 2009
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My buddy just got this converter installed and its just nasty. Very nice peice. I have the original ML and I can tell a difference in the way that it couples and hits. Highly recommended buy
 
JRODS*LB7

JRODS*LB7

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Forge me for asking,when you say "cOUPLE" do you mean how fast power is transfered from converter to trans? If so would it be harsher on the driveline? u-joints and such?:confused:
 
LWATSON

LWATSON

future trans limpers
Jul 30, 2008
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JRODS*LB7 said:
Forge me for asking,when you say "cOUPLE" do you mean how fast power is transfered from converter to trans? If so would it be harsher on the driveline? u-joints and such?:confused:
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He's talking about the way the fluid coupling characteristics are. The torque converter transfers power using fluid only until the clutches lock. Some converters are way loose and the power just seems to blow through the converter until the clutches lock and some just seem to put the power to the ground better unlocked. When the clutches lock there all the same. I hope what i'm saying is right I think its close anyway.
 
JRODS*LB7

JRODS*LB7

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LWATSON said:
He's talking about the way the fluid coupling characteristics are. The torque converter transfers power using fluid only until the clutches lock. Some converters are way loose and the power just seems to blow through the converter until the clutches lock and some just seem to put the power to the ground better unlocked. When the clutches lock there all the same. I hope what i'm saying is right I think its close anyway.
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So a tighter converter on a launch ,except it doesnt nudge you forward at a red light correct?
 
Chevy1925

Chevy1925

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Oct 21, 2009
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JRODS*LB7 said:
So a tighter converter on a launch ,except it doesnt nudge you forward at a red light correct?
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tight and loose converters wont affect your truck while in gear at idle under braking. The new TCs efficency to put power to the ground is better than the old ML when not locked under certain circumstances/truck build. that make a bit more sense?
 
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