Thanks for confirming the requirement on non-lockup torque converter - I
thought that was the case but wasn't sure.
Nice truck, btw...
-- JB""RayB"" <bpracing@worldnet.att.net> wrote in message news:DHELJEKAGJCDGEGBEHHJMEOJDHAA.bpracing@worldnet.att.net... > > > -----Original Message----- > > anyone out there know about this trans?? i can get one at a local dealer > > for about $1400. i'm just wondering what it can handle and what > > makes it a > > "performance" trans... it may work well with my 360 5-speed. i > > would just > > need a torque converter and ratchet shifter, then i'd be all set... will > > the computer work correctly though?? or get a computer for a 95 auto... > > the engine is probably pushing 400 hp max at the flywheel... > > thanks.. > > > > Mike K > > The MP 518 is a non-lockup trans, as is the one I'm now using in my '92. It > has been used in some magazine build-ups of older muscle cars so should be > able to handle the power. Your current PCM will be fine. Mine is the MP > PCM for an automatic and the only issue is it sets a code about the lockup > torque converter. Duh, it no longer has one. :-) You can use any > non-lockup 727 converter but will need the magnum flexplate with the slots > for the crank position sensor and be sure the mounting lugs on the converter > clear the lip on the flex plate. A 2400 stall will probably be about right > for the 360. You will need either the converter or flexplate to have the > balance weights for the externally balanced 360. Check the MP catalog. If > the tranny doesn't shift crisply enough for you, you can always install the > Transgo kit later. > > RayB > '92 Dak 318 - 13.63 @ 102 > http://www.dragtruk.com/ENTRIES/20KM1FD2KWBP.html >
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