WOW - Torque Converter Installed
Originally posted by JacobT
Please install the LSD ASAP. I really enjoy my TC installation. But 8k miles later, I needed new rear tires badly
After the LSD installed, now the rear tires last for around 15 k miles
Please install the LSD ASAP. I really enjoy my TC installation. But 8k miles later, I needed new rear tires badly
After the LSD installed, now the rear tires last for around 15 k miles
Pole Position
Joined: Sep 2003
Posts: 390
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From: Canada
Originally posted by rominl
how does lsd help the tire wear?!
how does lsd help the tire wear?!
Originally posted by D2-AUTOSPORT
Glad you love it, I am sure it was just what the GS needed.
Question, you are running a 275/40-19? Thats a pretty large tire, any pictures? Do you rub?
Glad you love it, I am sure it was just what the GS needed.
Question, you are running a 275/40-19? Thats a pretty large tire, any pictures? Do you rub?
Re: Damn you guys...
Originally posted by FutureGS400
j/k
Now I have to find the 4-500 $$ and a free day to get MINE installed ASAP. I look at it sitting in the box in the garage and read these posts...
Can't wait to see how the TC works together with my 3.76 LSD diff.
j/k
Now I have to find the 4-500 $$ and a free day to get MINE installed ASAP. I look at it sitting in the box in the garage and read these posts...
Can't wait to see how the TC works together with my 3.76 LSD diff.
Re: HOLY SH*T - Torque Converter Installed
Originally posted by I Love GS4
Title says it all. Man what a difference. This is the single best mod I have done to any car ever! Feels like a jet off the line. Under full throttle from a standstill I can just spin the tires and I have 19x10 SSR GT3 wrapped in 275-40-19 Bridgestone Potenza SO3 Pole Position Tires. They break loose no problem. Low speed turns are FUN!
I have heard peoples concerns about the 2800 RPM stall and what will freeway crusing be like . . . It is exactly like stock. I was cruising up Highway 17 (Nor Cal Guys know what that is) and my car was just happy as a clam at about 1500 RPM. I really like the 2800 RPM stall. VERY well suited to the GS400. Now I just need to get my hands on a Supra TT LS Differential.
Title says it all. Man what a difference. This is the single best mod I have done to any car ever! Feels like a jet off the line. Under full throttle from a standstill I can just spin the tires and I have 19x10 SSR GT3 wrapped in 275-40-19 Bridgestone Potenza SO3 Pole Position Tires. They break loose no problem. Low speed turns are FUN!
I have heard peoples concerns about the 2800 RPM stall and what will freeway crusing be like . . . It is exactly like stock. I was cruising up Highway 17 (Nor Cal Guys know what that is) and my car was just happy as a clam at about 1500 RPM. I really like the 2800 RPM stall. VERY well suited to the GS400. Now I just need to get my hands on a Supra TT LS Differential.
You said you have 275/40-19 - that's a tall tire, you sure you don't mean 275/35-19? 'Normal' height for 19s is 275/30-19. I have 245/40-19 and 275/35-19 the usual 'fat' setup.
Anyway, JUMP on the chance to get the Supra LSD if you find one because with the TC your VSC is more likely to kick in too, and the Supra LSD all but eliminates that. If you think low speed turns are fun now...!
Lexus Test Driver
Joined: Jun 2002
Posts: 869
Likes: 1
From: California
Originally posted by e-man
2 dumb questions:
(1) what is "stall speed"?
(2) how much does one of these torque converters cost installed?
2 dumb questions:
(1) what is "stall speed"?
(2) how much does one of these torque converters cost installed?
Answers:
(1) Best explanation: http://www.converter.com/q1.htm
(2) New Precision Industries Dragon Torque converter about $700-800, labor to install by a pro about $400-600. Also figure on the cost of a good trans oil cooler about $50 or so.
Last edited by FutureGS400; Aug 7, 2004 at 04:12 PM.
Lead Lap
Joined: Feb 2001
Posts: 582
Likes: 5
From: Austin Texas
Originally posted by rominl
how does lsd help the tire wear?!
how does lsd help the tire wear?!
Originally posted by JacobT
Without the LSD, if you try to exit the trun with a little throttle, you'll spin the outer wheel like crazy. With the LSD, you'll be able to exit the corner w/o any wheel spin. But if you drive your GS like old ladies and never pushing it at corners, you probably do NOT need the LSD at all
Without the LSD, if you try to exit the trun with a little throttle, you'll spin the outer wheel like crazy. With the LSD, you'll be able to exit the corner w/o any wheel spin. But if you drive your GS like old ladies and never pushing it at corners, you probably do NOT need the LSD at all
Lexus Test Driver
Joined: Jun 2002
Posts: 869
Likes: 1
From: California
Originally posted by JacobT
Without the LSD, if you try to exit the trun with a little throttle, you'll spin the outer wheel like crazy. With the LSD, you'll be able to exit the corner w/o any wheel spin. But if you drive your GS like old ladies and never pushing it at corners, you probably do NOT need the LSD at all
Without the LSD, if you try to exit the trun with a little throttle, you'll spin the outer wheel like crazy. With the LSD, you'll be able to exit the corner w/o any wheel spin. But if you drive your GS like old ladies and never pushing it at corners, you probably do NOT need the LSD at all
Also, the main problem I had was not so much spinning the inside tire, but the VSC kicking in and cutting power -which is what it's supposed to do. But yeah, with VSC turned OFF, then you will roast your rear tires trying to power out of the turns.
That's where the LSD allows you to really rocket out of the turn (and save your tires!).
