PeachParts Mercedes-Benz Forum - View Single Post - Quick Torque Converter Question + general transmission data

pawoSD · #47 09-11-2005, 01:48 AM

I saw a car on ebay a long time ago in which the mechanic had "adjusted the idle" to 1100 rpm

He claimed it "significantly cut down the take-off acceleration times while using negligeble additional fuel." I'd think this would also be very bad for the tranny wouldn't it? Thats over 350 rpm above the max factory spec...! Sitting at a light idling that high would create a ton of heat/strain in the torque convertor....not to mention the additional stresses brought on the the brisk accelerations that follow that. He had so much good stuff to say about the car, but wouldn't say why he was selling...