performance torque converters and ATF oil coolers

[alwayz_yummy]

meron ba ganito dito? as i recall, most other countries nagooffer ng performance aftermarket torque converters that could minimize yung power loss and improve ang response ng transmission.

since sa susunod, most dealer-cars na sa atin puros matic na, lalo na sa mid to top variants and models, and most MT will be dropped to either the workhorse/basic models and those expensive sport model.

will find some links for the articles para magka-idea what i mean.

[niky]

Aftermarket ATF coolers, meron na... then high-performance ATF...

But for high-po torque converters, you still have to send out the stock (or pay a car charge so that the shop can find a torque converter that matches your car) for them to rebuild... cost is high... last time I asked, it was already around $400... this was a looong time ago... looking back... ouch... refabbed TCs can cost around $1000 now...

[niky]

Aftermarket ATF coolers, meron na... then high-performance ATF...

But for high-po torque converters, you still have to send out the stock (or pay a car charge so that the shop can find a torque converter that matches your car) for them to rebuild... cost is high... last time I asked, it was already around $400... this was a looong time ago... looking back... ouch... refabbed TCs can cost around $1000 now...

[alwayz_yummy]

a finabricate pala ang hi-perf TC!? anu pinapalitan dun ung impeller sa loob kaya? ngek mahal pala yung ganun, pero worth ka naman?

kay speedlab may performance ATF and cooler na ba?

[speedyfix]

any high temp full syn atf should be able to take the punishment.

the question is, do you really need a atf cooler? for most cars, even if hataw hatawin mo ok lang and you won't need it unless you do major work to the engine.

[niky]

For street use, Synthetic ATF and a cooler upgrade (typically the core of an aftermarket cooler is about 5k+ pesos) are more than enough. I doubt you'll see enough savings from a low-stall (early lockup) converter to justify the price.

For tuning... a high-stall converter (late lockup) helps you build up power in torque-braking for drag-launches... and if you've got a turbocharged car, a stronger (rebuilt) torque converter is generally a good idea.... since your stock AT wasn't built to handle really high loads... but it's expensive stuff.

You can buy off-the-shelf converters for some applications, but for others, you have to go for refabricated stock pieces... which means adding a core charge for the US supplier so they can buy a stock piece to convert. That's why it's $$$.

[niky]

For street use, Synthetic ATF and a cooler upgrade (typically the core of an aftermarket cooler is about 5k+ pesos) are more than enough. I doubt you'll see enough savings from a low-stall (early lockup) converter to justify the price.

For tuning... a high-stall converter (late lockup) helps you build up power in torque-braking for drag-launches... and if you've got a turbocharged car, a stronger (rebuilt) torque converter is generally a good idea.... since your stock AT wasn't built to handle really high loads... but it's expensive stuff.

You can buy off-the-shelf converters for some applications, but for others, you have to go for refabricated stock pieces... which means adding a core charge for the US supplier so they can buy a stock piece to convert. That's why it's $$$.

[speedyfix]

unless you drive a muscle car you're going to have a hard time finding a high stall speed TC. lalo na locally.