RE: Torque Converters, TransGo and gas mileage

From: Bernd D. Ratsch (fasstdak@hotmail.com)
Date: Sun Jun 06 2004 - 20:42:59 EDT


Yes...more than likely about 50-60% of that came from the much improved TQ
Converter.

- Bernd

-----Original Message-----
From: owner-dakota-truck@bent.twistedbits.net
[mailto:owner-dakota-truck@bent.twistedbits.net] On Behalf Of Dan Kramarsky
Sent: Sunday, June 06, 2004 12:24 PM
To: dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net
Subject: DML: Torque Converters, TransGo and gas mileage

i recently installed a 2400 stall torque converter from APS, a trans-go
kit, and replaced an overdrive planet gear that was only slightly worn.
(could have left the old
one in but decided to get a new one ). And had all the soft-parts replaced
with
BorgWarner bands, clutches etc.

I was about 13.9 MPG and now i am at 15.6 MPG on average.

Driving for me is 95% highway. With just a little stop-n-go traffic ( 5
mins )

Same gas as always. It's a '92 V8 Club Cab

Can anyone explain? Did the efficiency of transmission get better?

( p.s. i am NOT complaining !! LOL )

-dan
temecula, ca

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Dan K.
'92 Grey Dak CC, 318, 4x2, 46RH, 3.92 rear, 235/75R15, PS, PW, PB, PL, AC.

Mods: Trans-Go, APS Precision's 2400 stall, cool air induction, K&N
filter, Autolite 3924s, & re-located IAT sensor.

Future: 180* stat, MP PCM, Stage 1 T.B., HER1418AL Cam, 3" Gibson exhaust,
March pullies, electric fan, and head porting.

        
                
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