Good deal that you were able to bring it up some... but isnt that a little
low? B4 I put my SCer on, I was getting 19-20 on the highway. May just
have to do with style and all though too, I dunno. How exactly would a TC
improve your MPG though? Is it because of an increase in effiiciency B4
lockup?
TJ
dakota52318@toad.net
1992 Dodge Dakota 4X4
3.90 Gears, Long Bed
318, 46RH Auto
DT Headers, RamAir Hood
Flowmaster Muffler
Custom Throttle Body
MP Computer
Viper Electric Fan
Vortech V2 SQ S-Trim
Crane Ignition and Retard
4350lbs
----- Original Message -----
From: "Bernd D. Ratsch" <fasstdak@hotmail.com>
To: <dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net>
Sent: Sunday, June 06, 2004 5:42 PM
Subject: DML: RE: Torque Converters, TransGo and gas mileage
>
> 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
>
> =====
> 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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