[GTO Karl]

71 T/A:

The Continental 10" is an awesome converter. I've been using one for 3 years. They (Chris) make various versions of it. Mine stalls at 2200, but I can push it to 2400 if I let the trans temp get up to 150-160. They are extremely efficient on the top end. Many of my freinds are running them now do to my success, all are happy. My Holeshot exploded at 90 mph on a freeway on ramp at a time when my car was running 12.60's with a fairly stock 400. I also broke the sprag on a Jim Butler recomended TCI 11". The price was right at I think around $240. But it broke on a freeway onramp just like the B&M. Scared the hell out of me both times. (I don't blame Jim by the way...@#it happens.)

That said, does your track give 1/8th mile times and mph? The split times might tell us something. Also, is there a reason your 60fts cover such a wide spread? They shouldn't vary more than 3 hundreths or so unless you are having tire spin problems.

There are many low cost ways to play with your suspension for better traction and 60fts, thats how I achieved low 1.7's on my Grand Am radials.

Also, what air filter assembly do you run, and what temp do you normally make passes at?
Do you clean out your motor after burnout and prior to launch? Carefull technique can provide substantial boosts in et.

Karl