revmax converters
01-07-2011, 04:48 PM
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One should be like you said where everyones on yanks or vig's
and how you should never ever buy anything other then name brand expensive items and then the other one should be actual acounts of people using them with massive success or disasterous failure and should be STRICTLY enforced by the MODs to keep it that way.
Now i for one still am running stock still so im completely unbiased and ignorant at the same time. I havnt had ANY of the stated converters above in my car NOR have i ever driven one so let the games begin
01-08-2011, 09:37 AM
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Everyone knows (or should) that TCI entry levels are crap converters. That DOES NOT mean they can't cut decent 60 ft times. That does not mean every one is going to break. You do hear of TCI success stories. The differences in performance of a functioning TCI Cavalier converter and a Yank may be minimal. The differences will be in quality, longevity, small company customer service and expert know how for that particular application. The point I have argued from the beginning is in the manufacturing process. The billet converters are just plain a better product, no matter who makes it. And for anyone who thinks thats too expensive, maybe you shouldn't be modding a car. Maybe you should play with hot wheels. i heard they are .99 at Wal-Mart.
Hey dipshit, my first converter was NOT a Yank. Did it do what I wanted, yes. Does that means it was worth the money I paid for it? Yeah prolly so. Was it anything more then a glorified Cavalier converter....NOPE, thats all it was and would ever be. And as far as riding Yanks dick.....slap yourself. I could name a bunch of better converter companies who build way better products with much more expertise then your shitty Revmaxs. 
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01-08-2011, 12:38 PM
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lol spending money is a delicate balancing act when you actual dont have sponsors paying for your parts or a shop you work in that can get it for you at THEIR cost not retail. I view it, as long as safety is not the compromise and/or costly expences for repairs, im all for a cheaper alternative to the more expensive stuff. Like Headers.
01-08-2011, 12:52 PM
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If you look at his engine rebuild thread it looks as if the low budget converter he had in there made his motor blow twice. I think he might just be trying to help you guys out. People have always said on this site not to go cheap on a converter. There are alot of things to go cheap on, but don't go cheap on a converter. Im just saying what people have told me. I went with a Circle D because I have heard NOTHING but good things and I know he has the machines to get the converters perfect. I personally wouldn't go cheap on an internal on my car. But a bolt-on such as headers. I might find a good set for a cheaper price.
01-08-2011, 08:27 PM
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If you look at his engine rebuild thread it looks as if the low budget converter he had in there made his motor blow twice. I think he might just be trying to help you guys out. People have always said on this site not to go cheap on a converter. There are alot of things to go cheap on, but don't go cheap on a converter. Im just saying what people have told me. I went with a Circle D because I have heard NOTHING but good things and I know he has the machines to get the converters perfect. I personally wouldn't go cheap on an internal on my car. But a bolt-on such as headers. I might find a good set for a cheaper price.
01-08-2011, 09:26 PM
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It seems to me (from internet observation) that a torque converter isn't always the first thing to get upgraded. People like intakes, heads, cams, and other mods that give them HP and traction. What about the transmission? I think a common attitude is: "My HP-producing and traction enhancing mods will probably shorten the life of my auto trans. When I finally kill it, I'll buy a new 'built' one." You know what that means? Apparently the stock torque converter was good enough to have some fun with until the transmission finally let go... if it ever let go.
People trashing the RevMax converters treat it like some piece of Chinese junk (as I trash China) and make it sound like their quality is way below the stock converters.
So, how do the RevMax converters stack up to the stock converters??? (The ones that seem to do fine when people want more HP and traction, but aren't ready to fork over the cash for a new trans and/or converter)
BTW, how does a converter make an engine blow?
People trashing the RevMax converters treat it like some piece of Chinese junk (as I trash China) and make it sound like their quality is way below the stock converters.
So, how do the RevMax converters stack up to the stock converters??? (The ones that seem to do fine when people want more HP and traction, but aren't ready to fork over the cash for a new trans and/or converter)
If you look at his engine rebuild thread it looks as if the low budget converter he had in there made his motor blow twice. I think he might just be trying to help you guys out. People have always said on this site not to go cheap on a converter. There are alot of things to go cheap on, but don't go cheap on a converter. Im just saying what people have told me.
01-08-2011, 11:40 PM
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It seems to me (from internet observation) that a torque converter isn't always the first thing to get upgraded. People like intakes, heads, cams, and other mods that give them HP and traction. What about the transmission? I think a common attitude is: "My HP-producing and traction enhancing mods will probably shorten the life of my auto trans. When I finally kill it, I'll buy a new 'built' one." You know what that means? Apparently the stock torque converter was good enough to have some fun with until the transmission finally let go... if it ever let go.
People trashing the RevMax converters treat it like some piece of Chinese junk (as I trash China) and make it sound like their quality is way below the stock converters.
So, how do the RevMax converters stack up to the stock converters??? (The ones that seem to do fine when people want more HP and traction, but aren't ready to fork over the cash for a new trans and/or converter)
BTW, how does a converter make an engine blow?
People trashing the RevMax converters treat it like some piece of Chinese junk (as I trash China) and make it sound like their quality is way below the stock converters.
So, how do the RevMax converters stack up to the stock converters??? (The ones that seem to do fine when people want more HP and traction, but aren't ready to fork over the cash for a new trans and/or converter)
BTW, how does a converter make an engine blow?
eventually wears the crank.
02-02-2011, 03:26 PM
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It absolutely is NOT a 300mm converter. Read the fine print under the stage 5 converter. 245mm. 300 is like stock size or close to it. Thats a 9.5 inch.
02-02-2011, 03:29 PM
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Unit Description:
Extreme Street/Strip 9.5″ 245MM Torque Converter
Customized Stall Speed, available from 2500-5000
Performance Rated up to 850HP *Lockup Units*
Custom Built To Your Vehicles Excat Specifications
Anti Balloon Plates
Mechanical Diode Sprage Assembly Upgrade Available
Steel Stator Assembly Upgrade Available
4130 Chrome Moly Flanged Impeller Hub
SOLID ONE PIECE CNC BILLET FRONT COVER ASSEMBLY
Custom Billet Dampner Piston Assembly
Extra Wide High Performance Lockup Clutch Friction
Available with Triple Disc Lockup Clutch
4340 Hardened Turbine Hub and Splines
Completely Tig Welded Reinforced Impeller
Tig Welded Reinforced Turbine
Torrington High Performance Stator Bearings
Torrington High Performance Turbine Bearings
High Performance Max STR Torque Stator Sprag Assembly
Computerized Robotic Sealing Welds
TCRS Computerized High Speed Balancing to less than 5 grams
Nearly 12lbs light than a factory 12″ Converter
Runout Tolerances of less than .005
Extreme Street/Strip 9.5″ 245MM Torque Converter
Customized Stall Speed, available from 2500-5000
Performance Rated up to 850HP *Lockup Units*
Custom Built To Your Vehicles Excat Specifications
Anti Balloon Plates
Mechanical Diode Sprage Assembly Upgrade Available
Steel Stator Assembly Upgrade Available
4130 Chrome Moly Flanged Impeller Hub
SOLID ONE PIECE CNC BILLET FRONT COVER ASSEMBLY
Custom Billet Dampner Piston Assembly
Extra Wide High Performance Lockup Clutch Friction
Available with Triple Disc Lockup Clutch
4340 Hardened Turbine Hub and Splines
Completely Tig Welded Reinforced Impeller
Tig Welded Reinforced Turbine
Torrington High Performance Stator Bearings
Torrington High Performance Turbine Bearings
High Performance Max STR Torque Stator Sprag Assembly
Computerized Robotic Sealing Welds
TCRS Computerized High Speed Balancing to less than 5 grams
Nearly 12lbs light than a factory 12″ Converter
Runout Tolerances of less than .005
