8HP70 video

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  1. Feb 4, 2019 at 8:07 AM #11
    RitzRT

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    It also loosens the bond between your wallet and Benjamins. Through a proprietary catalytic reaction, it prevents dirt, germs, and remnants of Colombian marching powder from shearing off the Benjamins while in transit and thereby lengthening the service life of your billfold by years in spite of the increased velocity of Benjis in and out. Amazing stuff. :)
     
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  2. Feb 4, 2019 at 8:12 AM #12
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    I dunno, those guys have me plenty worried.
     
  3. Feb 4, 2019 at 8:18 AM #13
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    The jokes write themselves. :) Anyway, back in reality....I connected with the guy who did the first video on linkedin and asked him for his thoughts on ways to keep out of trouble when pushing the torque envelope on these units. I'll be curious to see what he says.

    Best,
     
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  4. Feb 4, 2019 at 8:22 AM #14
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    I wonder what is different internally in the 8HP90 to handle more torque
     
  5. Feb 4, 2019 at 8:23 AM #15
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    Exactly. I'm curious to find that out myself.

    Edit: There's also two new variants...8HP75 (can handle a bit more power/torque than the 70) and the 8HP95 (can be configured for AWD and RWD).

    Best,
     
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  6. Feb 4, 2019 at 2:18 PM #16
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    I did see that there was a 8HP75 but not a 8HP95 (you say its a new variant, but I would have thought that is what is in the TrackHawk)
     
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    So what did he say?
     
  8. Feb 12, 2019 at 7:35 AM #18
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    I haven't heard back yet, but I did find a place that sells beefier clutches and some recommendations about another outfit that sells an upgraded version of the trans here:

    http://www.paramountperformanceprod...ade-by-paramount-performance.aspx#productTab1

    To be honest, I'm starting to doubt if this whole thing is going to be worthwhile. For about the same dollars, I could just get a used Audi RS7, chip it, and be in the mid 10's or low 11's without all the aggravation.

    http://dragtimes.com/Audi--RS-7-Drag-Racing.html

    Cheers!
     
  9. Feb 12, 2019 at 7:38 AM #19
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    that price makes me cringe, 8HP90's must be expensive if beefed up 8HP70's is a popular option
     
  10. Feb 13, 2019 at 7:20 AM #20
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    I'm not sure if it's a huge expense or lack of availability (perhaps even both). I'm beginning to sour on the idea of going down this path.
     
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