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Old 09-10-2010, 06:32 AM
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Hi everyone. Has anyone ever heard of a BDR (name brand) torque converter.... If so what have you heard about them ?
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All you have to do is google BDR and find their site. In their pictures you can see the adapter ring that allows them to use a 4 cyl or V6 core. That and theres no mention of a billet front or upgraded clutch.

Thats usually fine IMO with non lock up converters, but no good for lock up converters theres just no room for a big enough clutch.

LS1 4L60E converter---

These are built just like fuddles, tci's, etc. They may run ok but the lock up clutch is going to fail prematurely.

Theres no mention of any warranty, re-stall, nothing.
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do yourself a favor. dont buy a 4cyl converter with an adapter ring. You'll send lock up clutch trash through your trans when it lets go after 500 miles. with a converter that small you need a billet cover for more clutch surface. either that or disable the lockup in the tune because the clutch will not last.
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Originally Posted by got-a-ls1
do yourself a favor. dont buy a 4cyl converter with an adapter ring.
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