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Old 08-23-2010, 05:10 PM
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Default cool video on race converters by FTI

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uz1MrZ7YNDU

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w1GHpgUk-Kw

This video is by mud life magazine!!!

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very cool. Its nice to see what is involved in building one and what I actually paid for. You dont see a lot of buisneses posting videos like this. so its nice to actually see the quality going into one.
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Ill have to finish watching when I have some time, but it is awesome far. Glad to know I have top notch converter from a great company. Thanks Greg and FTI.
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Your tig guy is pretty good to not burn thru the sheetmetal fins/vanes

Thanks for the vids, brings back memories in my Dad's shop about 20-35 years ago.
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Dang i guess my shirt got lost along the way. Mike Norris told me about FTI when he was building up my car. Come to find out FTI is only an hour drive East of my home town (Ocala) and i never heard of them. I talked to FTI on the phone and with their great customer service and reputable performance shops backing them i bought my FTI converter with no regrets. Cool to see the step by step process guy!!
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Nice pretty cool to watch. Did he make my converter???
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very nice Greg! I'm very glad I went with you guys. FTI makes some great stuff. The video was very nicely done. It should definitely be sticky material for anyone interested in learning about converters,
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good stuff! glad my converter is an FTI
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Very cool. I love my FTI.

It's really nice to see what went into building mine and the time it takes.
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i had a chance to stop by and see Greg while in Florida, he's a hands on guy in the shop and experienced racer, def knows his stuff, very focused
def a great guy to deal with
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to the top we go!

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Free bump for you Greg. Thanks for the time on the phone last night. Nice to put a face with the name. Looks like you guys take a lot of time and attention to detail. Can't wait to order!!
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Originally Posted by 66 BADBOY
Free bump for you Greg. Thanks for the time on the phone last night. Nice to put a face with the name. Looks like you guys take a lot of time and attention to detail. Can't wait to order!!
That's funny, I bought one for my Camaro at about 4:15 PM yesterday afternoon. I talked to Greg!
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Wow I didn't realize how much hands on work went into these. I can see why a good one costs a few bucks.
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That's funny, I bought one for my Camaro at about 4:15 PM yesterday afternoon. I talked to Greg!
You had me beat by a few hours. I called sorta late, and he STILL answered the phone and took a lot of time with me. No hesitations here.
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Originally Posted by wav3form
Wow I didn't realize how much hands on work went into these. I can see why a good one costs a few bucks.
I was thinking the same thing as I watched it. I think the longevity of these has got to be outstanding.
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66 badboy, No problem. Thats how I work. thanks for the bump.

Mbaker, thank you for your order as well.


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I'm excited to install the 3600 converter in my C6! I hope I don't regret getting a bigger converter... regardless, the owner was really informative and a chill guy to talk to. I learned the most about torque converters after speaking with FTI. They gave me a killer deal with holiday pricing and also scored some stickers and a FTI shirt. I'll post results when I take my C6 to the track in a a few months.

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So where does the lock up clutch go in a lock up converter ?




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