Needing Help selecting Converter.....

ericsz · 07-17-2007, 11:01 AM

Thanks Mike so if I understand correctly you are saying I will/should be safe with the normal Treemaster and dont have to spend the extra $100 for the MRT.

Mike Pearson · 07-17-2007, 11:12 AM

Yes Eric you will have excellent results with the treemaster. I use the same type converter in my 1968 camaro super stock car. 6200 stall 3800 leave RPM 3200 lbs 350 cubic inch flat top motor w/ Q- jet carb 9.92 @ 129 mph

ericsz · 07-17-2007, 11:26 AM

Man thats impressive what cam specs are you running and gear?? What kind of 60's are you pulling?

Mike Pearson · 07-17-2007, 01:53 PM

Thanks Eric,

cam spec 276 @.050 .801 lift 105C/L install @99, Powerglide w/ 1.94 low, 6.17 rear, 12.5 X 31.25 M/T radial tires 100.5 roll out.
This aint your dads bracket car. LOL

Mike

ericsz · 07-30-2007, 01:15 PM

oh ya almost forgot, it seems like I am not getting any body seperation anymore, also the front end is coming up and hitting where the Rubber Snubber USED TO BE. Once it gets there is when it drops quick then unloads, hopefully that will help out with your advise too. thanks again!

Todd Geisler · 07-30-2007, 03:59 PM

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Originally Posted by ericsz

oh ya almost forgot, it seems like I am not getting any body seperation anymore, also the front end is coming up and hitting where the Rubber Snubber USED TO BE. Once it gets there is when it drops quick then unloads, hopefully that will help out with your advise too. thanks again!

Sounds to me like you may need to tighten the front shock rebound up some to slow the front end rise. If it rises too quickly, it can unload the rear tires and then the front drops quickly. You want the front end to rise in a controlled manner and stay up as long as possible to keep weight on the rear tires, then come down at a slow controlled rate.

Dave Goob Cook · 07-31-2007, 10:22 AM

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Originally Posted by ericsz

oh ya almost forgot, it seems like I am not getting any body seperation anymore, also the front end is coming up and hitting where the Rubber Snubber USED TO BE. Once it gets there is when it drops quick then unloads, hopefully that will help out with your advise too. thanks again!

You're hitting it harder, and need to make sure you have plenty of pinion angle.

ericsz · 07-31-2007, 10:41 AM

I already have 4 degree blocks in there does someone make something with more angle?

NovaMan · 08-01-2007, 04:40 PM

You could stack wedges as long as they don't cover up the pin/bolt that locates the axle housing on the spring. Do you know what your pinion angle is?
Are your front shocks already set tight?

ericsz · 08-02-2007, 11:00 AM

I already have two 2* wedges in each side, I have added 4* total to the angle and now it only has about -3. Shocks are set to 3/4 Stiff in front. They are Koni SPA1's someone told me to put them on stiff because it sounded like the front was coming up to quickly.

07-17-2007, 11:01 AM	#1
ericsz Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 140 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Needing Help selecting Converter..... Thanks Mike so if I understand correctly you are saying I will/should be safe with the normal Treemaster and dont have to spend the extra $100 for the MRT.

07-17-2007, 11:12 AM	#2
Mike Pearson VIP Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 2,462 Likes: 620 Liked 1,948 Times in 589 Posts	Re: Needing Help selecting Converter..... Yes Eric you will have excellent results with the treemaster. I use the same type converter in my 1968 camaro super stock car. 6200 stall 3800 leave RPM 3200 lbs 350 cubic inch flat top motor w/ Q- jet carb 9.92 @ 129 mph __________________ Mike Pearson 2485 SS

07-17-2007, 11:26 AM	#3
ericsz Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 140 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Needing Help selecting Converter..... Man thats impressive what cam specs are you running and gear?? What kind of 60's are you pulling?

07-17-2007, 01:53 PM	#4
Mike Pearson VIP Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 2,462 Likes: 620 Liked 1,948 Times in 589 Posts	Re: Needing Help selecting Converter..... Thanks Eric, cam spec 276 @.050 .801 lift 105C/L install @99, Powerglide w/ 1.94 low, 6.17 rear, 12.5 X 31.25 M/T radial tires 100.5 roll out. This aint your dads bracket car. LOL Mike __________________ Mike Pearson 2485 SS

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ericsz Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 140 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Needing Help selecting Converter..... oh ya almost forgot, it seems like I am not getting any body seperation anymore, also the front end is coming up and hitting where the Rubber Snubber USED TO BE. Once it gets there is when it drops quick then unloads, hopefully that will help out with your advise too. thanks again!

07-31-2007, 10:41 AM	#8
ericsz Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 140 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Needing Help selecting Converter..... I already have 4 degree blocks in there does someone make something with more angle?

08-01-2007, 04:40 PM	#9
NovaMan Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Kalamazoo, MI Posts: 117 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Needing Help selecting Converter..... You could stack wedges as long as they don't cover up the pin/bolt that locates the axle housing on the spring. Do you know what your pinion angle is? Are your front shocks already set tight? __________________ ~Pete 1970 Nova

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ericsz Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 140 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Needing Help selecting Converter..... I already have two 2* wedges in each side, I have added 4* total to the angle and now it only has about -3. Shocks are set to 3/4 Stiff in front. They are Koni SPA1's someone told me to put them on stiff because it sounded like the front was coming up to quickly.

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