hello everybody. i have a question about the tc. i have read that it helps in improving the quarter mile and such, but i have a question. how does it work? does it just increase the stall/idle speed? wouldn't that eat up gas like nothing else? and also. does anybody know how to peel out while changing into second? i mean, my car does it every once in a while, but it doesn't do it everytime. thanks

 

Look in the FAQ section -- at least there used to be some info on torque converters there.

The stall speed is changed with the Level 10 job.

The stock tires will chirp into 2nd. The road surface will have a great influence on the "chirping".

BTW -- in some states, making a "Chirp" or squeal off the line can be construed as a an exhibition of speed. (yes, I know you asked about 2nd -- just a thought...)




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Silver 2001 CL-S with NAVI

• Mud guards
• Wheel locks
• Toyo T1S 235/45ZR17-97W* Proxies on 17x8" SSR Competition wheels (48lbs less than stock)
• Kevlar/SS Brake lines w/Brembos?
• Comptech headers & sways
• Silver AEM CAI
• 10 coats of Zaino magic

 

yeah the stall speed is increase and you do waste more gas

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2001 3.5 cl type s,custom voltage blue paint job, comptech headers, 18 inch ssr agle strusse rims(painted voltage blue with chrome lip), greddy evo exhaust, cross drilled rotors, pioneer avx 7000 tv, playstation2, iceman cold air intake(custom)nos fuel pressure regulator, piaa ion yellow fog lights, slammed on nex suspension (level ten torque converter, dommed topped pistons, mdx crankshaft, rods , bearings, heads ported and polished,s-afc, vtec timing

my old car www.hondatech.org/99acv6ic.html

 

How much more gas???

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2001 Cl-S Black on Black with Navigation
Black Tint all around (15%~45%)
Weapon-R Dragon Filter
Weapon-R Coil-Overs
Koni Adjustable Struts
Comptech Sway Bars
Comptech Headers (hehehe...I got something for you drchang!!)
14.698 @95.977mph....Sears Point Raceway.I think I need a Level 10 Torque Converter!!
Yes, I know I'm going to hell for wasting gas on Civics....

 

MchtypeS... Ya really need to put together a detailed website on ya car.


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2001 Silver 3.2CLS
Muds, Spoiler, Hardwire 8500, Polarg M-6 lamps, K&N filter #33-2178,
Comptech Headers, Sways, mufflers
Planning: SSR 17X7.5 GT1 Wheels, Brembo Brakes.

 

I once got pulled over for making a chirp when shifting into 2nd. There was a cop sitting in a parking lot, and I was sitting at a stop light about to race a Ford Probe GT. I made no noise off of the line, but had a really loud 2nd gear scratch. The cop pulled me over and yelled at me. He ended up only giving me a warning, but said he could have given me a ticket.