What was the impact to gas mileage?

 

Didn't notice any. Watched my tranny temps at the track and never got too hot after burnouts and 1/4 mile runs.

 

Didn't need one on the Charger with a 3600 stall.

What guys are you talking about? I don't think anyone has an aftermarket one in the Durango now. I assume its the same tranny/converter that is in the same year 5.7 Cherokee

 

Anymore info??

 

I'm on the fence about doing it. Talking about $500 for the converter and I'm guessing $250-300 for the install from the local Dodge tech who moonlights in his garage. My Charger should be getting put together in a week or two and money will go towards that.

I was able to footbrake the D to 2000 rpms before it started slipping. Although converters have nominal stall ratings I notice they will vary some. My 3600 would flash to 4000 in a heartbeat on launch. I think the D needs to get into the 3000+ rpm range off the line to get its lard *** moving :-)

I got a 15.49 in the quarter mile today at full weight (3/4 tank of gas, spare tire and 250 lb me) and decent but not ideal weather. I think with better weather, an almost empty tank, spare and jack left at home as well as a 150 lb driver you can get very close to 15.00. I am guessing, based on past experience, that 3200 stall converter in the D would be worth an easy 3/10ths if not more. A 2600 stall (more applicable to a D that will be towing) would not get you as much bang for the buck. Since I'm going to be towing I won't be stalling it high enough to get the bigger gains.

 

No towing for me so is do 3,200... Just deciding if its worth it on my daily driver for some extra stoplight fun!

 

I think there is a good chance you could smoke them if you got a 3200

 

Hmmm that GB price shipped?

 

Budoboy -

That's a really good ET and much better than what I was able to produce.

Two questions...

First, do you have a RWD or AWD Durango?

Second, do you have the 5 speed or 6 speed tranny?

I was only able to produce a 16.5 time with a 1/4 tank of gas and a 190 lb. driver. I have an AWD model with the 6 speed. I felt strongly that the gear ratio was the biggest problem in producing off the line power.

Thanks Bro!

 

6-spd RWD. You said it was 82 and humid when you ran. It was maybe 65 and dry when I ran with a headwind that probably hurt MPH but helped bigtime with cooling the engine. Coolant was at 160 when I started D and 180 at starting line. These Hemis love cool weather from my experience with my Charger

Plus my track is at sea level so the air is dense