Torque converter questions?
02-07-2011, 04:54 PM
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Torque converter questions? Well my stall converter locked up and and destroyed itself . Basically im trying to find out what exactly i need to be looking for as far as converter specs when buying a new one. I have a 3800lb 1970 Chevelle with a mild 94Lt1, 10lbs of boost ,daily driven weekend strip.
Ive heard of different sizes , torque multiplication , clutch material , brazed fins, needle bearings , anti ballooning plates..
Some of this stuff i get and some not so much. Im on a tight budget and dont have 500 to lay down for a name brand converter but would like to get something decent before putting her back together.
Let me know details and reccomendations.
Thanks,
Mako
Ive heard of different sizes , torque multiplication , clutch material , brazed fins, needle bearings , anti ballooning plates..
Some of this stuff i get and some not so much. Im on a tight budget and dont have 500 to lay down for a name brand converter but would like to get something decent before putting her back together.
Let me know details and reccomendations.
Thanks,
Mako
02-07-2011, 05:09 PM
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I suggest calling Dave @ Yank and ask, but I think you may have a problem
with ..."3800lb ..., 10lbs of boost ...and dont have 500 to lay down..like to get something decent ..."
good luck
Johnny
with ..."3800lb ..., 10lbs of boost ...and dont have 500 to lay down..like to get something decent ..."
good luck
Johnny
02-08-2011, 01:08 PM
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Well i have ran across this local converter builder and i can get this converter for 450.
It is a 9.5” Furnish Brazed primary, hand welded primary and turbine, billet turbine hub, ABCO clutch lining, and welded mounting ring.
For an additional $50 can add an anti-ballooning plate.
Does this sound like its worth the money?
It is a 9.5” Furnish Brazed primary, hand welded primary and turbine, billet turbine hub, ABCO clutch lining, and welded mounting ring.
For an additional $50 can add an anti-ballooning plate.
Does this sound like its worth the money?
02-08-2011, 01:32 PM
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OP please do not missunderstand my comments, i am only rambleming
IF I were going this route I would add the anti-balloon. Is it a goog deal ??
as to " the welded mounting ring " I would have to be sure the conv was not JUST a old style( 6 cyl ) conv with the adpting ring welded on, again I am not trying to shift you eather way
my $0.02' Johnny
IF I were going this route I would add the anti-balloon. Is it a goog deal ??
as to " the welded mounting ring " I would have to be sure the conv was not JUST a old style( 6 cyl ) conv with the adpting ring welded on, again I am not trying to shift you eather way
my $0.02' Johnny
