Post by steve on Jun 27, 2015 10:43:52 GMT -5
I had made a post earlier about my disappointment with the torque spring. As is the case sometimes, it was operator error. I was not adjusting the variator weights, and when I installed the torque spring, my rpm were getting above the sweet spot. You have to adjust by putting heavier rollers in to compensate.
I installed rollers that would keep my rpm at slightly below 6K. Then, after installing the 1500 torque spring, my rpm would stay at a steady 7200. I compared this to rollers coupled with the stock spring that kept my rpm at the same 7200, and the 1500 torque spring gave better acceleration and hill climbing. The torque springs affect acceleration a little differently than rollers. This part is definitely an upgrade. If tweaked correctly, you can achieve noticeable performance upgrades with this relatively inexpensive part. I should have given this part more of a chance before I poo-poo'ed it earlier.
In my constant quest for 60mph out of a 139qmb, I stumbled upon the right setup for the torque spring that I had written off for dead. Next up, when I get the money, the high dollar performance clutch.
I installed rollers that would keep my rpm at slightly below 6K. Then, after installing the 1500 torque spring, my rpm would stay at a steady 7200. I compared this to rollers coupled with the stock spring that kept my rpm at the same 7200, and the 1500 torque spring gave better acceleration and hill climbing. The torque springs affect acceleration a little differently than rollers. This part is definitely an upgrade. If tweaked correctly, you can achieve noticeable performance upgrades with this relatively inexpensive part. I should have given this part more of a chance before I poo-poo'ed it earlier.
In my constant quest for 60mph out of a 139qmb, I stumbled upon the right setup for the torque spring that I had written off for dead. Next up, when I get the money, the high dollar performance clutch.
