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Something that dawned on me, does no one run a Neil Chance behind their LT1?

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Old 07-09-2007, 09:49 AM
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Default Something that dawned on me, does no one run a Neil Chance behind their LT1?

Seen a few guys with ATI converters but have never seen a Chance with an LT1.
Old 07-09-2007, 10:10 AM
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For awhile one of the b-body vendors was selling Chance 12" converters at about a 2400 stall.
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Most LT1 owners buy the cheapest possible parts for their cars so probably not many are.
Old 07-09-2007, 10:59 AM
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If the one I have now craps out on me I will be going to a Chance converter.
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Originally Posted by Tony Shepherd
If the one I have now craps out on me I will be going to a Chance converter.
What are you running right now? I picked a Chance up for my LS1 and realized I had never seen anyone with an LT1 run one.
Old 07-09-2007, 12:43 PM
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I am running a Goebel Billet nitrous converter right now.
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I'm curious to know if anyone has tried out one of the new B&M Radial Tension flexplates.
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Originally Posted by Tony Shepherd
I am running a Goebel Billet nitrous converter right now.
Makes sense cuz you're in TX.
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Granted Chance is one of the best but 1100 dollars for a converter is a little steep for me.
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Originally Posted by thesoundandthefury
I'm curious to know if anyone has tried out one of the new B&M Radial Tension flexplates.
Whats it do? And the benefit? (I've never heard of it sorry heh)
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Originally Posted by Formula350
Whats it do? And the benefit? (I've never heard of it sorry heh)
http://www.rbsauto.com/product.asp?P...17230&l2=17949

It's an SFI 2.9 approved flexplate who's center is made from 4130 billet aluminum. Rated to 1,000HP. The main benefit: lighter weight.
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I see. Not a bad price either. Doesn't look like Alu though...
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Originally Posted by thesoundandthefury
http://www.rbsauto.com/product.asp?P...17230&l2=17949

It's an SFI 2.9 approved flexplate who's center is made from 4130 billet aluminum. Rated to 1,000HP. The main benefit: lighter weight.
Everything on your link is 168 tooth.
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My bad, I meant billet steel.
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Money is the only reason lol. I'd love to have one though.
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Originally Posted by revtime
Granted Chance is one of the best but 1100 dollars for a converter is a little steep for me.
The one I bought for LS1/TH-400 was his best one and it was over $1400.
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Originally Posted by thesoundandthefury
http://www.rbsauto.com/product.asp?P...17230&l2=17949

It's an SFI 2.9 approved flexplate who's center is made from 4130 billet aluminum. Rated to 1,000HP. The main benefit: lighter weight.
Nice, but it only comes with in a 168 tooth. Has any tried to run a 168 tooth flexplate and long tubes?

Jody J.
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I used a chance in my third gen. Marty Chance built one for my car and something inside gave way the first week it was in the car and screwed the whole transmission up. This was a high dollar 700r4 that was built for racing. He wouldn't cover the rebuild of the trans but did build a better converter for the car for the same price. It did suck though because of the time and money I was out for two rebuilds. When the car got a th350 I went with another brand.
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Originally Posted by 94-6spd
I used a chance in my third gen. Marty Chance built one for my car and something inside gave way the first week it was in the car and screwed the whole transmission up. This was a high dollar 700r4 that was built for racing. He wouldn't cover the rebuild of the trans but did build a better converter for the car for the same price. It did suck though because of the time and money I was out for two rebuilds. When the car got a th350 I went with another brand.
His product died, took your trans with it, wouldn't cover the rebuild and then charged you for another converter?

Talk about shitty customer service
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Originally Posted by 94-6spd
I used a chance in my third gen. Marty Chance built one for my car and something inside gave way the first week it was in the car and screwed the whole transmission up. This was a high dollar 700r4 that was built for racing. He wouldn't cover the rebuild of the trans but did build a better converter for the car for the same price. It did suck though because of the time and money I was out for two rebuilds. When the car got a th350 I went with another brand.
Dang. I hope this was an isolated incident? What level was it? How long ago was this?


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