>>>LET High-Stall Torque Converter (HSTC)<<<
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Not an AMG :(
I contacted them last Friday to see what the story is regarding theirs (haven't heard back yet).
I guess the answer to your question is whether LET's TC is different.
If it is their own (LET's) product, they can charge what they like for it.
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Yes that is the company. I have talked to IPT several times about their products. They seem to be really on top of what they are doing. When I rebuild my transmission I am going to buy their banner kit.
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It's a true testament to how far the MB mod market has come is such a short time that we're even discussing price differences of a couple hundred bucks....instead of THOUSANDS !!!
It's a good time to drive a Benz.
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I’m sure every vendor has their share of disgruntled customers,
but this gent was none too pleased with the work IPT did…
http://www.lxforums.com/board/showthread.php?t=116307
but this gent was none too pleased with the work IPT did…
http://www.lxforums.com/board/showthread.php?t=116307
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Our converters are special....VERY special. The difference is in the drivability.
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Thanks for the immense interest in our HSTC. If anyone need any additional info, please let us know.
Yes! I'm interested in the HSTC !!!
(55K cars only - 63's PM me)
1) loungin14 --- C32
2) 01bolt --- E55
3) importlabSRT --- SRT-6
4) MikeR --- C32
5) ProjectMayhem --- C32
6) AMGSC --- s/c C55
7) LAZ --- C32
8) Exotic-metal55 --- CL55
9) MJ50 ---E55
10) Jspeed --- CLS55 (2)
11) Amen --- E55
12) bassn_07 --- E55
13) chawkins2001 --- E55
14) Alexandar1099 --- E55
Yes! I'm interested in the HSTC !!!
(55K cars only - 63's PM me)
1) loungin14 --- C32
2) 01bolt --- E55
3) importlabSRT --- SRT-6
4) MikeR --- C32
5) ProjectMayhem --- C32
6) AMGSC --- s/c C55
7) LAZ --- C32
8) Exotic-metal55 --- CL55
9) MJ50 ---E55
10) Jspeed --- CLS55 (2)
11) Amen --- E55
12) bassn_07 --- E55
13) chawkins2001 --- E55
14) Alexandar1099 --- E55
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here is my impression...(from the w211 forum)
So I took up wayne's (chicagox) offer on taking his car for a ride. I have to say that I am completely amazed!
Firstly, drivability is very good. I know that with my modded car, I get some jerkyness off of the line, after driving wayne's car it is completely gone! It is nearly impossible to tell that it is installed in the car under normal driving, but once you get on the gas it is just incredible fast!
Secondly, the stall is set perfectly for the car. The power comes in smoothly but definetlly noticable! The car hauls like crazy at speed. We spun tires all the way through 70mph!!!! I have driven stage 5 renntech cars and they do not even compare to the power wayne's car can put down.
The car drives like stock with the new converter.
I will be getting one for sure!
Thanks again to Wayne for the ride and the future new torque converter!
Firstly, drivability is very good. I know that with my modded car, I get some jerkyness off of the line, after driving wayne's car it is completely gone! It is nearly impossible to tell that it is installed in the car under normal driving, but once you get on the gas it is just incredible fast!
Secondly, the stall is set perfectly for the car. The power comes in smoothly but definetlly noticable! The car hauls like crazy at speed. We spun tires all the way through 70mph!!!! I have driven stage 5 renntech cars and they do not even compare to the power wayne's car can put down.
The car drives like stock with the new converter.
I will be getting one for sure!
Thanks again to Wayne for the ride and the future new torque converter!
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I dont know much about HSTC, but The C55 at 2000rpms will start to try and spin the tires. Everyone with a C55 knows that it can not do a brake stand (only in dyno mode) ESP just gets in the way even when its off.
My guess is By raising the stall speed to 3500rpms in the C55 will cause ESP to kick in if you cant get traction. IF the front wheels are not moving in the C55 the back one will stop moving too. Causing the transmission to go nuts and put you into a gear it thinks you can get traction in. It will result in a slower ET's.
This is the main problem I have when drag racing. I cant hook up no matter if I'm pre-loading the car at the line or not. Slicks of some sort and an LSD might be a must with this mod. Otherwise trying to launch in a C55 at 3500 or so RPM's cause ESP to kick in 99% of the time, Hell it even kicks in at the stock stall speed
Someone correct me If I'm wrong on this.
My guess is By raising the stall speed to 3500rpms in the C55 will cause ESP to kick in if you cant get traction. IF the front wheels are not moving in the C55 the back one will stop moving too. Causing the transmission to go nuts and put you into a gear it thinks you can get traction in. It will result in a slower ET's.
This is the main problem I have when drag racing. I cant hook up no matter if I'm pre-loading the car at the line or not. Slicks of some sort and an LSD might be a must with this mod. Otherwise trying to launch in a C55 at 3500 or so RPM's cause ESP to kick in 99% of the time, Hell it even kicks in at the stock stall speed
Someone correct me If I'm wrong on this.
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[QUOTE=hooleyboy;3320746]I dont know much about HSTC, but The C55 at 2000rpms will start to try and spin the tires. Everyone with a C55 knows that it can not do a brake stand (only in dyno mode) ESP just gets in the way even when its off.
My guess is By raising the stall speed to 3500rpms in the C55 will cause ESP to kick in if you cant get traction. IF the front wheels are not moving in the C55 the back one will stop moving too. Causing the transmission to go nuts and put you into a gear it thinks you can get traction in. It will result in a slower ET's.
This is the main problem I have when drag racing. I cant hook up no matter if I'm pre-loading the car at the line or not. Slicks of some sort and an LSD might be a must with this mod. Otherwise trying to launch in a C55 at 3500 or so RPM's cause ESP to kick in 99% of the time, Hell it even kicks in at the stock stall speed
Someone correct me If I'm wrong on this.[/QUOTE
This is what I've been wondering also.
My guess is By raising the stall speed to 3500rpms in the C55 will cause ESP to kick in if you cant get traction. IF the front wheels are not moving in the C55 the back one will stop moving too. Causing the transmission to go nuts and put you into a gear it thinks you can get traction in. It will result in a slower ET's.
This is the main problem I have when drag racing. I cant hook up no matter if I'm pre-loading the car at the line or not. Slicks of some sort and an LSD might be a must with this mod. Otherwise trying to launch in a C55 at 3500 or so RPM's cause ESP to kick in 99% of the time, Hell it even kicks in at the stock stall speed
Someone correct me If I'm wrong on this.[/QUOTE
This is what I've been wondering also.
I wish there was a way to bypass the sensor that tells the car the front tires are not moving
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If you are spinning, then you need traction, period. The HSTC will put more power to the ground, just like adding a bunch of horsepower would.
If you can't hook up with the power levels you have, sticky tires are in order.
The issue with the burnout is traction-control related, and dyno mode is the only way to defeat it presently.
BTW, a 3500 stall would darn near stand your car on end - at the expense of top-end efficiency. The LET HSTC is more like 2600-2800 RPM, depending on power output.
I can say that the cars that have this mod have not experienced any of the strange issues you described....
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LSD isn't necessary, but it compliments it nicely.
If you are spinning, then you need traction, period. The HSTC will put more power to the ground, just like adding a bunch of horsepower would.
If you can't hook up with the power levels you have, sticky tires are in order.
The issue with the burnout is traction-control related, and dyno mode is the only way to defeat it presently.
BTW, a 3500 stall would darn near stand your car on end - at the expense of top-end efficiency. The LET HSTC is more like 2600-2800 RPM, depending on power output.
I can say that the cars that have this mod have not experienced any of the strange issues you described....
If you are spinning, then you need traction, period. The HSTC will put more power to the ground, just like adding a bunch of horsepower would.
If you can't hook up with the power levels you have, sticky tires are in order.
The issue with the burnout is traction-control related, and dyno mode is the only way to defeat it presently.
BTW, a 3500 stall would darn near stand your car on end - at the expense of top-end efficiency. The LET HSTC is more like 2600-2800 RPM, depending on power output.
I can say that the cars that have this mod have not experienced any of the strange issues you described....
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You need the
modified valve body and if you go to high stall TC the trans is not going to like it for very long.
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Currently I am trying to get used to spinning in 1-3rd with SL55 full intake
Jerry I'll call you in March to setup the Dyno Tune at whatever location you feel its best
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In case you guys have missed it there is a CLK55 that just ran 12.34@113.16 1.800 60' at atco. The CLK is N/A with a 2800 stall converter southern hotrod transmission.
https://mbworld.org/forums/clk55-amg...-n-record.html
https://mbworld.org/forums/clk55-amg...-n-record.html
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I know the feeling Victor. I tried testing out my 185 from a low roll on a lonely stretch of road in Mexico today. My traction light was still blinking at 60 when I let off, but it was pulling like a raped ape the entire time. Fun stuff.
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HSTC
Yes! I'm interested in the HSTC !!![/U]
(55K cars only - 63's PM me)
1) loungin14 --- C32
2) 01bolt --- E55
3) importlabSRT --- SRT-6
4) MikeR --- C32
5) ProjectMayhem --- C32
6) AMGSC --- s/c C55
7) LAZ --- SLK32 Sweden
8) Exotic-metal55 --- CL55
9) MJ50 ---E55
10) Jspeed --- CLS55 (2)
11) Amen --- E55
12) bassn_07 --- E55
13) chawkins2001 --- E55
14) Alexandar1099 --- E55[/QUOTE]
15) Guran---SLK32 Sweden
(55K cars only - 63's PM me)
1) loungin14 --- C32
2) 01bolt --- E55
3) importlabSRT --- SRT-6
4) MikeR --- C32
5) ProjectMayhem --- C32
6) AMGSC --- s/c C55
7) LAZ --- SLK32 Sweden
8) Exotic-metal55 --- CL55
9) MJ50 ---E55
10) Jspeed --- CLS55 (2)
11) Amen --- E55
12) bassn_07 --- E55
13) chawkins2001 --- E55
14) Alexandar1099 --- E55[/QUOTE]
15) Guran---SLK32 Sweden
