thanks for the reply ray. that is kind of what i figured. it should be
able to handle the power just fine. and i did read about the non lockup.
shouldn't be an issue for me. it doesn't get driven much, but it would be
nice to have od for a few longer trips... i'll have to go up the local
dealer and see what they have to say about all the stuff i need. it doesn't
sound to bad. around $2k i should be all set... thanks again...
Mike K
94 SLT,CC,239,2wd,auto
95 Sport,RC,360,5-speed
http://www.hornok.com/zig
>From: "John Bell" <john_bell_2@hushmail.com>
>Reply-To: dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net
>To: dakota-truck-moderator@bent.twistedbits.net
>Subject: DML: Re: RE: Mopar Performance A518
>Date: Tue, 23 Sep 2003 20:56:56 -0500
>
>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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