My Solara Lays Dormant For Now...

by **Mr_Chunkz** » Thu May 14, 2009 9:49 pm

the trans did slip a lil on the street
i couldnt tell if it was the trans or the tires

I know now....

by **SleeperSolara** » Thu May 14, 2009 9:57 pm

Time for a better torque converter, and a LSD, either or. lol.

by **PXLpainter** » Thu May 14, 2009 10:44 pm

Mr_Chunkz wrote:Hey guys
Finally back from the dyno shop. The torque converter on the car is bad.

And yes, this is a torque converter that IPT Transmissions worked on.

The car revs but doesnt put down much if any power at all cause it just slips.

Just saw that you posted this - sorry to hear man. Isn't there an aftermarket TC for the Gen 1?

by **Eye8Pussies** » Thu May 14, 2009 10:53 pm

wow...loving the updated pics- I'll have to think about a dual nozzle meth set up as well....very interesting

sorry to hear about the tranny though, but I'm sure that will get figured out soon enough.

let us know when you get some solid #s!

by **Ruski** » Thu May 14, 2009 11:42 pm

wow i missed out on this thread sorry to hear about the trans but damn what a set up , greg did a sick as job man. keep us posted

by **TxBmbleBee** » Fri May 15, 2009 6:10 am

wait so there is no lsd in the trans chunkz? i thought you had one.!?

by **Mr_Chunkz** » Fri May 15, 2009 6:30 am

guys this transmission is a custom built transmission by IPT
They installed a Phantom Grip LSD
And reworked the torque converter (( supposedly ))

by **Midias** » Fri May 15, 2009 6:38 am

Sounds like it is time to go manual

by **D-money** » Fri May 15, 2009 10:36 am

did you get a warranty for any of the work

by **SleeperSolara** » Fri May 15, 2009 11:04 am

Mr_Chunkz wrote:guys this transmission is a custom built transmission by IPT
They installed a Phantom Grip LSD
And reworked the torque converter (( supposedly ))

Dang man.
Supposedly reworked the torque converter??
IMO - you should've bought a better one than have it reworked....

by **trd4life** » Fri May 15, 2009 4:30 pm

IPT Billet converter is an EXTRA $1100+, thats including what Tracy already spent on the full tranny build

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Looking forward to getting this sorted out ASAP!

by **TxBmbleBee** » Fri May 15, 2009 4:34 pm

what are you going to do?

by **funboy102** » Fri May 15, 2009 6:20 pm

Midias wrote:Sounds like it is time to go manual

+1

Traction or no traction, you can't deny the fun factor of a manual. and besides, if you're good with clutch and throttle control, it'll work either way.

by **ThatVietGuy** » Fri May 15, 2009 6:25 pm

I think Tracy's too lazy to start working out that left leg.

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