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Circle D all the way!!!
I run their 4C in our mid 11 second SS and their 8" race converter in our low 9 second SS. I have data logged many converters and I've seen the TC internals of some of the top converter builders out there and there are several good reasons why I will stick with Circle D for my converter needs.
Don't take short cuts in the torque converter department.
I run their 4C in our mid 11 second SS and their 8" race converter in our low 9 second SS. I have data logged many converters and I've seen the TC internals of some of the top converter builders out there and there are several good reasons why I will stick with Circle D for my converter needs.
Don't take short cuts in the torque converter department.
Whatever you do dont cheap out on the converter. My SS is on its 7th converter. After mucho research and time on the phone with various manufacturers the only two choices for me came down to FTI and circle D. I just finished my FTI install and the car feels great but its kinda tough to test a 4400 stall with snow and ice on the roads. Cant wait till the track opens in april. The smaller guys will take the time to build what you want not sell you an off the shelf one size fits all.
Of any of the top brands (Yank, Precision, Circle D, FTI) you will only be truly impressed with the converter if it is perfectly matched to the car and it's intended purpose. The more time they spend getting all the info from you (and the more accurate your answers) the better off you'll be.
If you had the wrong Circle D in the car that you bought used and swapped it for the correct TCI you would then think TCI rocks. (Until it takes out your tranny)
If you had the wrong Circle D in the car that you bought used and swapped it for the correct TCI you would then think TCI rocks. (Until it takes out your tranny)
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The convertor is most likely the key componet of how your combination works, These things are strange beasts and are not fully understood by the average racer or street enthusiest,TO GET IT RIGHT THE FIRST TIME YOU NEED AN EXPERT ON THE RIGHT COMBO FOR YOUR APPLICATION.
remember it costs just as much time and money to get it wrong as it does to get it right.
454 mag, have you really gone thru that many convertors.Are you a victim OF THE TRICK OF THE WEEK SYNDROME??????
take care....
remember it costs just as much time and money to get it wrong as it does to get it right.
454 mag, have you really gone thru that many convertors.Are you a victim OF THE TRICK OF THE WEEK SYNDROME??????
take care....
Last edited by datz kool; Feb 12, 2009 at 08:32 AM.
Yes have reallly had that many in the car. Actually only had one go bad. it was the first "performance" converter I bought and I went cheap and got a fuddle. It lasted less than 5k miles and took out my trans. He did send me a new billet verter for a few more bucks but I was all done with him.
As you stated it is one of the most important pieces of how your car runs at the track and I keep refining it a little more each time. I race heads up on a .400 pro tree so the verter is the difference between winning and losing. Instead of hijacking this post I will start a new one with reviews and pros and cons.
As you stated it is one of the most important pieces of how your car runs at the track and I keep refining it a little more each time. I race heads up on a .400 pro tree so the verter is the difference between winning and losing. Instead of hijacking this post I will start a new one with reviews and pros and cons.
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