torque converter question

[John_D.]

I pulled a 1.85 60' time drag racing this past Saturday, so I probably won't put in a converter after all.

I probably should look into a tranny cooler regardless.

Maybe a ps cooler too...?

[zlexiss]

Can you take some pics of what you did? I'd love to see it, since I plan on NASA racing starting in the fall when the SCCA Solo2 work has given me enough skill and confidence to speed up some.

-Jeff

<blockquote>quote:</font><hr>Originally posted by Roy:
also, i suggest running brake cooling ducts if you run. they will reduce brake fade GREATLY. pretty easy to make with some tubing and stuff at home depot.<hr></blockquote>

[Arctc Wolf]

for auto x, you'll want a higher eficiency rather than higher str. also, a shift kit that allows you to shift manually will help on an auto x course. the thing about the tc making u break lose, is the tires, wider rears will help a lot, try some american racing 2 piece rims in the 17x11 size, and get some grippy tires, like yokohama's race compound tires that are 315-35. also, just setting up the suspension so that u can power out of corners will help. rod-ended lca's and a new phr will help cornering, as well as matched swaybars/springs/shocks.

[Roy]

hey, i lost my pictures when i took them. i basically got some vents and mounted them to my air dam. ran some 3" dryer vent tubing under the A arms and around to the back of the caliper. you cant run it between the A arm and the body because when you lower the car it will crush it. you just need to get some kind of tubing and see what works best. bring lots of ducttape and wire ties though [img]smile.gif[/img]