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james1986fox
08-07-2009, 11:24 AM
I had a local shop install my tc today and I was wondering when I go to pick it up if theirs any questions that I need to ask the shop to make sure they didn't miss anything. And to make sure its performing right is their anything I should be feeling for or listening for since it was used when I bought it. I do have 4.10 gears. And a zack tune, I also have 235s on the rears.

Richy04
08-07-2009, 12:49 PM
And to make sure its performing right is their anything I should be feeling for or listening for since it was used when I bought it.


You will know its working right when you stomp on the gas, the following should happen.

1. Your as****e will pucker then it will shift into second..
2. You will feel the sensation of **** exiting your puckered as****e.
3. You will then hit third and probably scream "holy ****" then you will slow down and look for the cops.

Truthfully, there is nothing to it, if the trans shifts ok, the convertor and trans are not whining or making noise then you are fine.

hamcheese
08-07-2009, 12:59 PM
You will know its working right when you stomp on the gas, the following should happen.

1. Your as****e will pucker then it will shift into second..
2. You will feel the sensation of **** exiting your puckered as****e.
3. You will then hit third and probably scream "holy ****" then you will slow down and look for the cops.

Truthfully, there is nothing to it, if the trans shifts ok, the convertor and trans are not whining or making noise then you are fine.


:banana::lol::banana:

Blackened300a
08-07-2009, 01:26 PM
I had a local shop install my tc today and I was wondering when I go to pick it up if theirs any questions that I need to ask the shop to make sure they didn't miss anything. And to make sure its performing right is their anything I should be feeling for or listening for since it was used when I bought it. I do have 4.10 gears. And a zack tune, I also have 235s on the rears.

Just be sure they used Mercon V fluid after the install.

Welcome to the 13's.

ImpalaSlayer
08-07-2009, 01:31 PM
Just be sure they used Mercon V fluid after the install.

Welcome to the 13's.


ha! you would think so :rolleyes: my car sucks!

james1986fox
08-07-2009, 01:37 PM
Just be sure they used Mercon V fluid after the install.

Welcome to the 13's.

How much time did you shave off your 1/4 with the tc

Blackened300a
08-07-2009, 01:40 PM
ha! you would think so :rolleyes: my car sucks!

Thats cause its silver! :P

I only ran at the track with it installed. Some members have claimed it shaved up to .7 tenths off their ETs.

ctrlraven
08-07-2009, 01:45 PM
Thats cause its silver! :P

I only ran at the track with it installed. Some members have claimed it shaved up to .7 tenths off their ETs.
Hey, you're only ahead of me because you have 4.10s and a few other bolt-ons. Just remember I got stuff left to do still :P :burnout:

Blackened300a
08-07-2009, 01:49 PM
Hey, you're only ahead of me because you have 4.10s and a few other bolt-ons. Just remember I got stuff left to do still :P :burnout:

Hey! Im running with all 4 cats and dinky stock pipes! I have some room to grow here!

First I wanna quiet Darth Vaders mask thats sitting on top of my engine. :rolleyes:

james1986fox
08-07-2009, 01:51 PM
Am I going to need to do any trans cooling mods since the higher tc will cause more heat

ImpalaSlayer
08-07-2009, 02:03 PM
Am I going to need to do any trans cooling mods since the higher tc will cause more heat


surely wouldnt hurt, although i have not upgraded mine yet

Got_1
08-07-2009, 02:10 PM
ha! you would think so :rolleyes: my car sucks!


haha sorry, that made me laugh:beer:

james1986fox
08-07-2009, 02:32 PM
Oj so my dad just picked the car up for me and the mechanic told him that he only had to add 1 quart of trans oil but didn't use mercon v how bad is this, its currently being drove about 30 miles to my house, should I get a trans flush asap

ImpalaSlayer
08-07-2009, 02:46 PM
ehhh 1qt? wtf it should take ATLEAST 1.5 just inside the TC yet alone the rest of the system. should have about 6. and wtf did they put in it? you need to find out NOW!

james1986fox
08-07-2009, 02:51 PM
The tc came pretty much filled up, I'm going to check the level of fluid when I get home, since I'm not familiar with it where should the level be on the dipstick

james1986fox
08-07-2009, 02:55 PM
And they said they used a combination fluid that works on every car which sounds like some bs but if only 1 quart was used and only 1 was need this should be ok right

ImpalaSlayer
08-07-2009, 02:58 PM
And they said they used a combination fluid that works on every car which sounds like some bs but if only 1 quart was used and only 1 was need this should be ok right


so your saying they added 1qt after dropping the trans, putting in a new tc. well i guess they could have left allt he old fluid in the pan, would seem kinds retarted but if thats what they did and added 1qt to the TC only then your probly ok level wise. but if you dont know for certain that its mercv then id change it.

james1986fox
08-07-2009, 03:11 PM
Yea it definately wasn't mercon v and he didn't drop the pan, where's the best place to go and get a trans flush? Machine or no machine, any local oil change spot

ImpalaSlayer
08-07-2009, 03:14 PM
id just drop the pan and refill with stuff you know is mercon v. many companys make it but mercon v is mercon v so just pick one

james1986fox
08-07-2009, 03:22 PM
id just drop the pan and refill with stuff you know is mercon v. many companys make it but mercon v is mercon v so just pick one

Thanks for all the info

NATEHAWK
08-07-2009, 03:22 PM
Royal purple makes a synthetic tranny fluid that works with a range of different trannys....Its called MAX ATF it exceeds the requirements of Mercon V

james1986fox
08-07-2009, 03:42 PM
Ya I've been meaning to get the trans flushed anyway the fluids getting kind of dark

ntd
08-07-2009, 03:59 PM
Glad to hear you got the TQ in sorry I couldn't come to help do the install. Did they install a new TQ seal also you really should only use Merc V. If you want your fluid changed stop up at my dealership I think they charge something like $80.00 for a bg trans service(if I do it I will flush them 2 times you only pay for one don't tell my service manager :P) also depending on how many miles you may want to think about replacing the trans filter.

james1986fox
08-07-2009, 04:08 PM
Glad to hear you got the TQ in sorry I couldn't come to help do the install. Did they install a new TQ seal also you really should only use Merc V. If you want your fluid changed stop up at my dealership I think they charge something like $80.00 for a bg trans service(if I do it I will flush them 2 times you only pay for one don't tell my service manager :P) also depending on how many miles you may want to think about replacing the trans filter.

Yes they put a new seal in and ill stop by the dealership sometime soon to get that fush thanks, how much will it be with the filter too.

ntd
08-07-2009, 05:10 PM
I'll get the prices Monday and add my Marauder discount:D and I'll let you know. Just out of curiosity how much did the other shop charge you to install the TQ

james1986fox
08-07-2009, 05:51 PM
I'll get the prices Monday and add my Marauder discount:D and I'll let you know. Just out of curiosity how much did the other shop charge you to install the TQ

Well we left everything apart and towed it up their and they finished it for $150 plus the $12 for the seal which made it $162.

ntd
08-07-2009, 05:56 PM
Well we left everything apart and towed it up their and they finished it for $150 plus the $12 for the seal which made it $162.

you defiantly got a good price I'll pm you a price on the flush and a filter on Monday.

burt ragio
08-07-2009, 06:09 PM
ha! you would think so :rolleyes: my car sucks!

What are you talking about. Why are you not happy with your torque converter mod ?

james1986fox
08-07-2009, 07:22 PM
Ok so I took it for a quick spin and whoaaaaa I can't go wot from a stop without leaving a 30ft patch of tread is this because I have the 235s on the rears

burt ragio
08-07-2009, 07:29 PM
What a shame only a thirty ft patch. You need to find a open clear road piont the car in the direction you plan on going and mash the gas. Keep the ear to ear grin going until your cheaks hurt.

james1986fox
08-07-2009, 07:54 PM
Well when its time to race somebody for instance my friend with a magnum rt he's gonna kill me because ill be spinning while he's way ahead. Really though do I need to go with different tires or something

ctrlraven
08-07-2009, 09:29 PM
I paid $406 for my TC install and they used 6 quarts of Mercon V.

ImpalaSlayer
08-07-2009, 09:31 PM
Well when its time to race somebody for instance my friend with a magnum rt he's gonna kill me because ill be spinning while he's way ahead. Really though do I need to go with different tires or something


if you have pos stock tires then yes. my TC would light them up so easily.

james1986fox
08-07-2009, 09:36 PM
if you have pos stock tires then yes. my TC would light them up so easily.

So what's a good street tire to go with

ntd
08-08-2009, 05:33 AM
So what's a good street tire to go with
I have these Nitto's and they will fit the stock rim without have to get them widened.http://www.mercurymarauder.net/forums/showthread.php?t=54145

Blackened300a
08-08-2009, 07:00 AM
I run Nitto 420s in 255/55/18 and they hook up great in the street.

You got a cheap price! I went to a friend and brought him the fluid and I still paid $200.

LANDY
08-08-2009, 02:48 PM
i have the mickey thompson s/r 28x10.00-18 i like them really good untill the pavement gets wet.

james1986fox
08-10-2009, 09:19 PM
So when I did a few practice launches today I found that theirs a dead spot around 50-60 mph only under wot??? Anybody know what the cure of this could be??? I do have 4.10s and a tune.

FormulaMarauder
08-10-2009, 09:44 PM
So when I did a few practice launches today I found that theirs a dead spot around 50-60 mph only under wot??? Anybody know what the cure of this could be??? I do have 4.10s and a tune.

You need a new tune to compensate for the new TC.

james1986fox
08-10-2009, 09:46 PM
Also how much horsepower is sacrifised with leaving the tc unlocked when going wot instead of locked??

Blackened300a
08-11-2009, 05:31 AM
Also how much horsepower is sacrifised with leaving the tc unlocked when going wot instead of locked??

My convertor is unlocked up until 85mph at WOT and it bogs me down when it locks. Im going to bump that up along with some more RPM in my next tune.