Bringing the plan together

Dirtyd0g · May 11th, 2011, 08:09 PM

This is a project I have been working on for quite some time now. I am not showing some parts because I am just plain tired of my designs and ideas being copied. I built 3 of these units almost 6 years ago using the overdrive frictions from a 4r100. The design worked but balance was difficult due to unevenly spaced splines inside the front cover that had to be that way for those frictions. Thickness of the spline was also difficult as lasers do not cut very clean above 1/2 inch and 5/8 was defintely required. I decided to rethink the design and make some changes. This is now the third of these I have built and I expect enough parts to build 10 more of these very soon.
the first 3 I had the splines cut exact, I learned the release oil was not sufficient so I had to use a die grider to cut the reliefs in. The lockup system has 85 square inches of useable friction (another 15 under very little load) and lockup is strong, too strong for most people but that doesn't stop some. Will the transmission handle 100% hold,time will tell. I used the strongest clutch from the transmission inside the converter.The intermediate clutch assembly. Barking tires on lockup is almost mandatory. In the future I intend to build a bolt together version so that racers using this transmission can service the converter themself. I put this in modular section because I really built it with the high rpm loving modulars in mind. Low stall is not an option with this setup.Enjoy...
Alan

Edit picture uploads not working, anyone interested in seeing this message me and I will give you a link

Tang Stang · May 12th, 2011, 09:00 AM

Alan, send me the link and I'll post the pic(s) up for you. BTW, this is Rod (racecougar).

Tang Stang · May 12th, 2011, 10:22 PM

Here are the pics for Alan.

Dirtyd0g · May 15th, 2011, 02:21 AM

Thanks Rod, still don't know why it wouldn't let me post the pics.
Alan

Dirtyd0g · June 28th, 2011, 02:17 AM

A video clip of testing the unit

YouTube - ‪testdrive.AVI‬&rlm;

May 11th, 2011, 08:09 PM	#1
Dirtyd0g Regular 1997 Thunderbird 14.06 @89.53 needs tuned Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: batavia Posts: 366 iTrader: 0 reviews	Bringing the plan together This is a project I have been working on for quite some time now. I am not showing some parts because I am just plain tired of my designs and ideas being copied. I built 3 of these units almost 6 years ago using the overdrive frictions from a 4r100. The design worked but balance was difficult due to unevenly spaced splines inside the front cover that had to be that way for those frictions. Thickness of the spline was also difficult as lasers do not cut very clean above 1/2 inch and 5/8 was defintely required. I decided to rethink the design and make some changes. This is now the third of these I have built and I expect enough parts to build 10 more of these very soon. the first 3 I had the splines cut exact, I learned the release oil was not sufficient so I had to use a die grider to cut the reliefs in. The lockup system has 85 square inches of useable friction (another 15 under very little load) and lockup is strong, too strong for most people but that doesn't stop some. Will the transmission handle 100% hold,time will tell. I used the strongest clutch from the transmission inside the converter.The intermediate clutch assembly. Barking tires on lockup is almost mandatory. In the future I intend to build a bolt together version so that racers using this transmission can service the converter themself. I put this in modular section because I really built it with the high rpm loving modulars in mind. Low stall is not an option with this setup.Enjoy... Alan Edit picture uploads not working, anyone interested in seeing this message me and I will give you a link __________________ I don't check in here anymore, for those that want my opinion and assistance call me. The politics and drama of this forum are too much for me. (513)898-1580

May 12th, 2011, 09:00 AM	#2
Tang Stang Hardcore Enthusiast 2004 Mustang GT Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Imperial, MO Posts: 1,961 iTrader: 2 reviews	Alan, send me the link and I'll post the pic(s) up for you. BTW, this is Rod (racecougar). __________________ Rod @ AzzKicker Cars 2004 Ford Mustang GT-The Driver-BBK CAI, PP TB & Inlet, Steeda UD's, SLP LM1, & 3.73's. 1990 Mercury Cougar XR7-The Meth Addict-5.0L DOHC Stroker w/2.1L KB SC. 1995 Ford F150-Mud Toy-5.0L, 4x4, 33's, & Warn 8274 Winch

May 12th, 2011, 10:22 PM	#3
Tang Stang Hardcore Enthusiast 2004 Mustang GT Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Imperial, MO Posts: 1,961 iTrader: 2 reviews	Here are the pics for Alan. __________________ Rod @ AzzKicker Cars 2004 Ford Mustang GT-The Driver-BBK CAI, PP TB & Inlet, Steeda UD's, SLP LM1, & 3.73's. 1990 Mercury Cougar XR7-The Meth Addict-5.0L DOHC Stroker w/2.1L KB SC. 1995 Ford F150-Mud Toy-5.0L, 4x4, 33's, & Warn 8274 Winch

May 15th, 2011, 02:21 AM	#4
Dirtyd0g Regular 1997 Thunderbird 14.06 @89.53 needs tuned Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: batavia Posts: 366 iTrader: 0 reviews	Thanks Rod, still don't know why it wouldn't let me post the pics. Alan __________________ I don't check in here anymore, for those that want my opinion and assistance call me. The politics and drama of this forum are too much for me. (513)898-1580

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