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Old 08-29-05 | 12:01 PM
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Ok, I am not a professional, so don't blame me if this post sounds stupid.
I've read so many posts here dedicated to torque converters and 3.76 LSDs. Now, l-tunedparts.com have Dragon TC with transmission cooler for $824+$129 (not sure about shipping) here:

http://www.l-tunedparts.com/product/?id=1777

and Toyota complete 3.76 LSD for $1629 here:

http://www.l-tunedparts.com/product/?id=1754

So, the whole set will come up $824+$129+$1629= $2582 (probably plus shipping).

At the same time www.luxurymods.com have RMM torque converter with RMM 3.76 LSD set for $1150 plus $30 shipping here:

http://www.luxurymods.com/ProductDet...D=475&fid=1011.

So, can someone explain please is RMM TC so much different than Dragon TC? Different stall speed?
Why such a difference in price for the combination of TC and 3.76 LSD?

Thank you.
Old 08-29-05 | 12:25 PM
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That is a misprint. No way you get both for 1,150.00
Old 08-29-05 | 12:49 PM
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yeah it gotta be some misprint. the rmm lsd alone would be a lot more than that already
Old 08-29-05 | 12:56 PM
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But check the link I posted there...Is it misprint on their web site? If it is then it explains everything...
Old 08-29-05 | 04:38 PM
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No, u read incorrectly, that convertor is for use for people who already have 376 gears and the one below is for use with stock gears.That is for different stall speeds.
Old 08-29-05 | 04:40 PM
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Notice the dash in the sentence?

“RMM Torque Converter- w/ 3.76 RMM LSD”

This should be interpreted as the RMM torque convertor used with or designed for the 3.76 RMM LSD. The dash is what separates the two pieces of information.

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Old 08-29-05 | 06:13 PM
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Originally Posted by Twinkie2000
Notice the dash in the sentence?

“RMM Torque Converter- w/ 3.76 RMM LSD”

This should be interpreted as the RMM torque convertor used with or designed for the 3.76 RMM LSD. The dash is what separates the two pieces of information.
Agree, that's for the TC only. The 3.76lsd by itself runs about 1600. NO way u can find both for 1100 brand new..
Old 08-29-05 | 07:02 PM
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Oh...ok. I get it now.

Thak you, guys, for the explanation.
Old 08-29-05 | 07:05 PM
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Good try..u wanna play u gotta pay.
Old 08-30-05 | 12:59 PM
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haha, I wish christmas time that santa will have a GB on RMM with LSd combo for sale for 1150!!
Old 09-12-05 | 03:07 PM
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Back to one of the original question, which I am also interest in.

Why RMM TC is more expensive than Precision Dragon TC? The difference is about $400. Is RMM a better quality TC? Is RMM worth to own if I have $400 to spare?

Thanks.
Old 09-12-05 | 03:36 PM
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If I remember correctly RMM rebrands another manufacuturers TC as there own, I may be wrong, if so then they would have to mark it up to make it worthwile.
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yeah i guess same reason why the rmm lsd is more expensive than the supra tt unit?
Old 09-13-05 | 09:10 AM
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And the RMM brakes.
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