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JW Torque
Converter for TH400, TH350 and Powerglide (with TH input spline) Conversion
BDE has
worked closely with JW Performance Transmissions to manufacture a hybrid
TH400 / Nissan torque converter based upon their top-of-the-line 8” Ultra
Comp model. Because of the premium parts used in the Ultra Comp torque
converter, JW is able to provide a one-year limited warranty that covers
defective parts and workmanship on this converter. In the event of a
warranty claim, the customer is responsible for returning the converter
to JW’s facility in Rockledge FL.
Stall Speed:
Stall speed
is best described as the maximum RPM that an engine can spin the converter
while zero RPM is output to the transmission. Stall speed is the
benchmark that everyone uses to compare torque converters, unfortunately
the problem with comparing stall speeds is that the torque required
to develop the particular stall speed is omitted from the comparison. For
instance, one converter may take 500 ft-lbs to spin to 5000 RPM while
another might require 800 ft-lbs to spin to the same 5000 RPM; because of
the different torque values, they both are definitely NOT “5000 RPM
converters”.
The best way
to get close to optimum stall speed with the first build is to provide
dyno data to the converter manufacturer so they can tailor the stall speed
to the torque output from the engine. Typically the optimum stall speed
is roughly 500 RPM below the engine’s torque peak. The first build is a
best estimate especially with smaller turbo engines and their
skyscraper-like torque curves. It is not unusual to need to adjust the
stall speed of a new converter after installing and finding its true stall
speed with its particular engine is not quite optimum. JW will perform
one free stall speed adjustment to their converter up to 90 days from the
date of purchase; when taking advantage of this, the customer is
responsible for shipping expenses to and from JW’s facility.
Price - $929.47
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