I want pop!!
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I want pop!!
To take acceleration of a 430 to the next level, it seems there are two choices.
A torque converter, which has only a two year warranty. Or an SRT air intake with ecu, but I read about warning lights going on.
Does the SRT really improve acceleration and what about engine noise?? I still want to feel that I am driving a Lexus. Does the shifting sequence and the overall transmission get degraded with a torque converter. Again, I don't want to ruin a great transmission to improve low end torque. How much can I expect to pay to have either installed??
Incidentally, my wife's GX 470 actually has better torque at under 30 mph!! I need some advise.
A torque converter, which has only a two year warranty. Or an SRT air intake with ecu, but I read about warning lights going on.
Does the SRT really improve acceleration and what about engine noise?? I still want to feel that I am driving a Lexus. Does the shifting sequence and the overall transmission get degraded with a torque converter. Again, I don't want to ruin a great transmission to improve low end torque. How much can I expect to pay to have either installed??
Incidentally, my wife's GX 470 actually has better torque at under 30 mph!! I need some advise.
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Re: I want pop!!
Originally posted by presto
To take acceleration of a 430 to the next level, it seems there are two choices.
A torque converter, which has only a two year warranty. Or an SRT air intake with ecu, but I read about warning lights going on.
Does the SRT really improve acceleration and what about engine noise?? I still want to feel that I am driving a Lexus. Does the shifting sequence and the overall transmission get degraded with a torque converter. Again, I don't want to ruin a great transmission to improve low end torque. How much can I expect to pay to have either installed??
Incidentally, my wife's GX 470 actually has better torque at under 30 mph!! I need some advise.
To take acceleration of a 430 to the next level, it seems there are two choices.
A torque converter, which has only a two year warranty. Or an SRT air intake with ecu, but I read about warning lights going on.
Does the SRT really improve acceleration and what about engine noise?? I still want to feel that I am driving a Lexus. Does the shifting sequence and the overall transmission get degraded with a torque converter. Again, I don't want to ruin a great transmission to improve low end torque. How much can I expect to pay to have either installed??
Incidentally, my wife's GX 470 actually has better torque at under 30 mph!! I need some advise.
The upgraded TC on the other hand will not only majorly improve low end torque, it will actually make your shifts SMOOTHER than stock. An upgraded TC + install will probably run $1300. Not a cheap upgrade, but the grin on your face will be priceless.
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Definitely agree on the TC if you want low end grunt and add the intake/ecu if you want more high end.
TC IMO only improves the transmission with a 2800 stall.
TC IMO only improves the transmission with a 2800 stall.
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thanks for the words of wisdom. I need a little bit of an education. What does "tc imo only improves the transmission with a 2800 stall" mean in easy to understand terms.
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