whipplem104

Is there any reason to buy this from LET instead of one from IPT for 700.00?
Is there something special about what is being done?

boohooramblers

If you're talking about this TC, I found the same thing!
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.

whipplem104

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.

c32AMG-DTM

You may want to pose this question on the thread with the same title but in the w211 AMG forum - ChicagoX (Wayne, and owner of LET) can probably give you the answer(s) you seek.

Eurocharged Canada

The LET converter is unsurpassed in drivability - important to most MB drivers. We also understand that our customers are our most important asset.

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.

splinter

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

Eurocharged Canada

The LX converters and the Benz converters are not identical, although the transmissions are very similar.

Our converters are special....VERY special. The difference is in the drivability.

Eurocharged Canada

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

OJwerks

doubt it but... but do you have any for the n/a m112 ?

aleksandar1099

here is my impression...(from the w211 forum)

hooleyboy

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.

wawy

[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.

hooleyboy

The ESP in the C55 totally sucks. 350whp and I cant do a burn out I wish there was a way to bypass the sensor that tells the car the front tires are not moving

wawy

Would be there be any benefit running in dyno mode when at the strip?

ChicagoX

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....

hooleyboy

Very true, I have traction issues. Yeah for some reason I thought the HSTC was a 3500 SS. My bad. With a LSD will both tires spin when doing a brake stand In dyno mode? All I know is the HSTQ is on my short list of mods to do.

ChicagoX

Yes.

ProjectMayhem

1. How soon until these will be ready to ship?
2. Will you ship an unit out and refund the core charge once you recieve the core? (I would like to have just 1 day down time)

ohlord

modified valve body and if you go to high stall TC the trans is not going to like it for very long.

N.M.M.

1) loungin14
2) 01bolt
3) importlabsrt
4)ProjectMayhem
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c32used

Yes both tires will spin with an LSD no matter what mode you are really in. I may be interested in this Stall Convertor later not at the moment LET. But I have to say it sounds very promising! I will see how Jake does with this mod at US41 in a few months
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

wawy

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

RedBull

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.

ChicagoX

Not with this modified factory unit.

Hey ohlord - did you ever get around to posting up those pics/slips of your 10-second e-class?

Guran

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