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06-24-2018, 07:32 AM | #1 |
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flash rpm question
Given a specific flash rpm,if torque and hp are increased,what is the typical flash rpm the convertor will see? Thanks.
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06-24-2018, 08:51 AM | #2 |
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Re: flash rpm question
I'm not sure that I'm understanding your question.
BUT, if you have a combo that has a known "flash RPM" and you increase the torque and HP, your "flash RPM" should increase.
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Re: flash rpm question
K=R/square root of T
K is the constant Factor of the converter and will stay the same T is torque R is the stall speed So by combining old torque equation and new torque equation , knowing K is constant Rnew = Rold x (SqRt Tnew / SqRt Told) Example Rold = 5000 rpm Told = 500 ft.lbs. Tnew = 550 ft.lbs. Rnew = 5000 x (sqrt 550 / sqrt 500) Rnew = 5000 x (23.45 / 22.36) Rnew = 5000 x (1.0488) Rnew = 5244 So basically with this converter if you upped the torque by 50 ft.lbs , it would increase the stall from 5000 rpm to 5244 rpm . |
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Re: flash rpm question
^^^^^^^^^^and he would know!^^^^^^^^^^^^
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Re: flash rpm question
Billy,I know it will increase,just trying to get a feel for what I will have and figuring a new convertor out.
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Re: flash rpm question
SS3011,thanks for the formula!
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Re: flash rpm question
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Re: flash rpm question
If k is the constant factor of the converter is that factor the same for all converters or does each converter have its own specific factor? How is the factor determined? Thanx very informative where did you obtain this formula? FED 387
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Re: flash rpm question
The K factor is specific for each converter . We had a converter dyno that we would lock the output shaft (stall) and then input a specific torque , then we would measure the rpm . The formula K = R / sqrt T was developed from those tests . As long as the converter is not cavitating that formula will hold true .
If you have a transbrake and a dyno torque curve on your engine , you can determine the K factor of your converter . You would just engage the transbrake , go WOT (no two step) and measure the rpm your engine goes to . Then you can look up on your torque curve what engine torque you achieved at that RPM . Plug the numbers into the formula , to determine the K factor . This is a great way to determine the relative difference in looseness between different converters . |
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