ptc converters
04-04-2014, 07:18 PM
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ptc converters just wanna give a shout out to Tim at PTC. guys over there are hands down the best with their customer service. Tim gave me a great price on the converter for my 5.3 to th400 and was able to answer everyone of my questions leaving me without feeling like I forgot to ask something.
04-04-2014, 10:13 PM
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Is it that they make a real good FI converter or something?
04-05-2014, 10:56 AM
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Ive never ran a ptc convertor, but mentioned them to a buddy of mine and he loves them.
I might send my off since my local convertor guy has tried to restall mine 3 times now to get it right.
also this is in the FI section...
I might send my off since my local convertor guy has tried to restall mine 3 times now to get it right.
also this is in the FI section...
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04-05-2014, 03:19 PM
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for me my car came with one, they came highly recommended when I was ready to change it to something better. When I talked to ptc they knew exactly what I needed to get to where I was wanting. Every other company said I would likely have to send it back and forth a couple time to get it right.. Ptc hit it right the first time. And for a 9.5 converter 3600 stall I drives better than the 10" converter it replaced so I can believe the 3-5mph gain I would expect..
They hit it on right exactly on the first converter..
I hope that helps you to understand why I am a fan of ptc.
They hit it on right exactly on the first converter..
I hope that helps you to understand why I am a fan of ptc.
04-05-2014, 08:43 PM
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tim spec'd my first one and it was bad ***. cant remember who did my recent one but I know its going to work great. I chose them for the fact I paid just under $500 all said and done shipped to my door and I hear nothing but great things from them. glad I chose them.
04-05-2014, 09:42 PM
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I have a 9" ATI that was spec'd for my 498" rat motor. I sent them an email when I started this project and got no response.
I'll try it as is, maybe it will be ok. If not, perhaps PTC could rework it. It was $950 back in 06, so it has good stuff inside.
Ron
I'll try it as is, maybe it will be ok. If not, perhaps PTC could rework it. It was $950 back in 06, so it has good stuff inside.
Ron
04-06-2014, 12:39 AM
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Please do not take this as a bashing post. I am only sharing my exact situation with PTC.
I'm on my 3rd converter in 15 passes. I called, talked to Lane, and gave him all the specs he asked for. They sent me a converter and even before I could get the driveshaft sensor hooked up, I could tell it was way too loose. I sent it back, and Lane hesitantly tightened it up "as much as I can with this type of converter". I put 10 passes on it with a driveshaft sensor, and it was still way too loose even with the power turned way down. I gave Lane a call and he told me "I grossly underestimated the power you were making". So now I have another converter from him but have not had a chance to try it yet.
Given all that, I will say.......they always answer the phone, Lane always calls me back when I leave a message with the lady that answers the phone, they have had no issue with working with me to get the right set up.
I am from the camp that realizes that it is rare to nail a converter on the first try. I am very happy with how they are handling the situation. Just wish we were a little closer the first go round.
I'm on my 3rd converter in 15 passes. I called, talked to Lane, and gave him all the specs he asked for. They sent me a converter and even before I could get the driveshaft sensor hooked up, I could tell it was way too loose. I sent it back, and Lane hesitantly tightened it up "as much as I can with this type of converter". I put 10 passes on it with a driveshaft sensor, and it was still way too loose even with the power turned way down. I gave Lane a call and he told me "I grossly underestimated the power you were making". So now I have another converter from him but have not had a chance to try it yet.
Given all that, I will say.......they always answer the phone, Lane always calls me back when I leave a message with the lady that answers the phone, they have had no issue with working with me to get the right set up.
I am from the camp that realizes that it is rare to nail a converter on the first try. I am very happy with how they are handling the situation. Just wish we were a little closer the first go round.
04-06-2014, 06:24 AM
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04-06-2014, 08:28 PM
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PTC here too. I got mine through Jake Transmissions when I bought my 4L80 trans. I haven't had a chance to get it running yet, but I hear nothing but good things about them so far. Hoping they got close on the first try. I know turbo converters are a little trickey to nail.
04-06-2014, 09:08 PM
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You guys mention that nailing the spec on the converter takes a few restalls. What is the best way to figure this out? I run a py3400 from yank and it's great and all, but what am I looking for in a stall to know if it's too loose or tight? So far it seems to be working well for me but honestly I don't know what to look for.