Automatic Transmission 2-Speed thru 10-Speed GM Autos | Converters | Shift Kits
Sponsored by:
Sponsored by:

Converter Choices

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Dec 27, 2010 | 06:07 PM
  #1  
nitto99's Avatar
Thread Starter
Staging Lane
iTrader: (3)
 
Joined: Sep 2010
Posts: 50
Likes: 0
Default Converter Choices

I have a 99 Camaro with a 408 with upgraded heads and cam. It has a turbo 400 trans. The car is full weight no nitrous. I need suggestions on choice of converter and manufacturer. I was told 9" or 8". The car is lowered and my 60 ft. times suck. Any help would be appreciated. Is there any converter that will help my 60 ft. times on naturally aspirated motor with options to spray?

Last edited by nitto99; Jan 4, 2011 at 03:20 PM.
Reply
Old Dec 31, 2010 | 07:00 PM
  #2  
dnkynrbk's Avatar
9 Second Club
iTrader: (34)
 
Joined: Mar 2005
Posts: 2,248
Likes: 0
From: SPRINGFIELD MISSOURI
Default

I have a Neal chance vert. 4200 na 5300 on spray 9 inch converter. You have to pick either a na or a spray converter if you want the best out of the converter. They will build you a med one if you are just going to spray a small shot. Good luck on your choices. You can check my times out in my sig.
Reply
Old Jan 1, 2011 | 01:07 AM
  #3  
z99ls1's Avatar
Restricted User
iTrader: (12)
 
Joined: Feb 2010
Posts: 1,786
Likes: 0
From: kansas
Default

Get a revmax! They are $20 and the will cut ur 1/4 mile times in half.
Reply
Old Jan 1, 2011 | 11:26 AM
  #4  
01ssreda4's Avatar
TECH Senior Member
15 Year Member
Photogenic
Photoriffic
Shutterbug
iTrader: (96)
 
Joined: Aug 2007
Posts: 24,241
Likes: 89
From: Turnin' Wrenches Infractions: 005
Default



Seriously, I have heard great things about Neal Chance converters. Im sure some of our sponsors (Yank, Circle D, FTI) do TH400 converters also.
Reply
Old Jan 1, 2011 | 11:47 AM
  #5  
Badazz 97 TA's Avatar
TECH Addict
iTrader: (18)
 
Joined: Aug 2007
Posts: 2,169
Likes: 2
From: Arizona
Default

FTI here. love it. great customer service
Reply
Old Jan 1, 2011 | 07:46 PM
  #6  
TXCAMSS's Avatar
"All Motor 9 Second club member"
iTrader: (60)
 
Joined: Nov 2001
Posts: 3,235
Likes: 2
From: On the Bumper!
Default

The amount of nitrous hit you plan to use will determine which diameter converter would be most suitable. We run a Circle D Specialties 230mm in our NA quicker 9 second car with a powerglide and it rocks. It could take a small shot, but if we were going to spray a decent amount, we would probably step up to a Circle D Specialties 245mm.
Reply
Old Jan 1, 2011 | 08:03 PM
  #7  
AZ2ENVY's Avatar
11 Second Club
20 Year Member
Photogenic
Photoriffic
Shutterbug
iTrader: (2)
 
Joined: Mar 2005
Posts: 1,346
Likes: 7
From: Energy Vortex's
Default

Did you really just spell Camaro with a ******* E ?!?!?!
Reply
Old Jan 2, 2011 | 01:16 AM
  #8  
crazymonkey's Avatar
Staging Lane
iTrader: (2)
 
Joined: Dec 2006
Posts: 63
Likes: 0
From: V.A Beach
Default

I'm sure it was just a typo +1 for sponsors
Reply
LS1 Tech Stories

The Best V8 Stories One Small Block at Time

story-0

Amazing '71 Camaro Restomod Is Modern Muscle Car Under the Skin

 Verdad Gallardo
story-1

6 Common C5 Corvette Failures and What's Involved In Repairing Them

 Pouria Savadkouei
story-2

Retro Modern Bandit Pontiac Trans AM Comes With Burt Reynolds' Autograph

 Verdad Gallardo
story-3

Top 10 Greatest Cadillac V Series Performance Models Ever, Ranked

 Pouria Savadkouei
story-4

Top 10 Most Powerful Chevy Trucks Ever Made!

 
story-5

Hennessey's New Supercharged Silverado ZR2 Has 700 HP

 Verdad Gallardo
story-6

Coachbuilt N2A Anteros Is an LS2-Powered C6 Corvette In Italian Clothes

 Verdad Gallardo
story-7

Awesome K5 Blazer Restomod Comes With C7 Corvette Power

 Verdad Gallardo
story-8

10 Camaros You Should Never Buy

 
story-9

10 LS Engine Myths That Refuse to Die

 Verdad Gallardo
Old Jan 2, 2011 | 07:17 AM
  #9  
Vince B's Avatar
Moderator
iTrader: (1)
 
Joined: Sep 2005
Posts: 8,633
Likes: 0
From: Bloomingdale Illinois
Default

We have some pretty good converter sponsors here so do not hesitate to contact them directly to see what they have to offer. Neil chance and Coan are two others that really are well respected in the industry. Good luck with your project. Vince
Reply
Old Jan 3, 2011 | 06:43 AM
  #10  
FTICONVERTERS's Avatar
LS1Tech Sponsor
15 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
iTrader: (3)
 
Joined: Aug 2007
Posts: 1,376
Likes: 96
From: Deland, FL
Default

nitto99, Give us a call or go to our website www.fticonverters.com and fill out a spec sheet and I will be more than happy to design a converter for your combo.

Greg
1-866-726-8358
__________________
FTI COMPETITION CONVERTERS AND TRANSMISSIONS
"IT'S NOT CHEATING, IT'S THE COMPETITIVE EDGE."
1-866-726-8358
info@ftiperformance.com
FTIPerformance.com
FTI Converter build sheet

Reply
Old Jan 4, 2011 | 02:20 PM
  #11  
nitto99's Avatar
Thread Starter
Staging Lane
iTrader: (3)
 
Joined: Sep 2010
Posts: 50
Likes: 0
Default

Originally Posted by ZL1LT1
Did you really just spell Camaro with a ******* E ?!?!?!
SORRY MR. Webster, I didn't type it but it's fixed now, And it wasn't a ******* E, just a normal regular little "e"!!!!
Reply
Old Jan 9, 2011 | 11:47 PM
  #12  
96prplz28's Avatar
11 Second Club
iTrader: (14)
 
Joined: Feb 2004
Posts: 120
Likes: 0
From: St.Peters, MO
Default

I have a Neal Chance Converter for Sale if interested? It came out of my Nitrous fed 408 with a TH400 and on the motor no nitrous it dropped 2 tenths and gained 6mph compared to my Yank. I never sprayed it with this converter. I will sell it Cheap, I payed a lot of money for it!
Reply
Old Jan 11, 2011 | 07:57 PM
  #13  
nitto99's Avatar
Thread Starter
Staging Lane
iTrader: (3)
 
Joined: Sep 2010
Posts: 50
Likes: 0
Default

I am, how much?
Reply
Old Jan 11, 2011 | 08:19 PM
  #14  
96prplz28's Avatar
11 Second Club
iTrader: (14)
 
Joined: Feb 2004
Posts: 120
Likes: 0
From: St.Peters, MO
Default

$600 shipped
Reply
Old Jan 11, 2011 | 09:24 PM
  #15  
nitto99's Avatar
Thread Starter
Staging Lane
iTrader: (3)
 
Joined: Sep 2010
Posts: 50
Likes: 0
Default

What is the stall? What kind of internal?
Reply
Old Jan 11, 2011 | 10:37 PM
  #16  
z99ls1's Avatar
Restricted User
iTrader: (12)
 
Joined: Feb 2010
Posts: 1,786
Likes: 0
From: kansas
Default

Originally Posted by 96prplz28
$600 shipped
New ones are not much more
Reply
Old Jan 12, 2011 | 11:38 AM
  #17  
96prplz28's Avatar
11 Second Club
iTrader: (14)
 
Joined: Feb 2004
Posts: 120
Likes: 0
From: St.Peters, MO
Default

Originally Posted by z99ls1
New ones are not much more

Yeah for a Normal Street one. Mine is a Weld Up Race Converter and they start at $1200
Reply
Old Jan 12, 2011 | 03:44 PM
  #18  
TTA850's Avatar
10 Second Club
iTrader: (7)
 
Joined: Aug 2007
Posts: 131
Likes: 0
From: NYC
Default

I have an ATI in my GTA and have been very pleased with their products and service, I'd consider using them again if I were to go with a TH400.
Reply
Old Jan 12, 2011 | 08:16 PM
  #19  
nitto99's Avatar
Thread Starter
Staging Lane
iTrader: (3)
 
Joined: Sep 2010
Posts: 50
Likes: 0
Default

For the guy with the n/c converter, what stall? How old? What inch?
Reply
Old Jan 13, 2011 | 12:13 AM
  #20  
96prplz28's Avatar
11 Second Club
iTrader: (14)
 
Joined: Feb 2004
Posts: 120
Likes: 0
From: St.Peters, MO
Default

It is a 9" and behind a 408ci it is at 4500rpm. It is a couple years old but only has a few passes on it. It still looks in perfect shape.
Reply




All times are GMT -5. The time now is 02:32 AM.

story-0
Amazing '71 Camaro Restomod Is Modern Muscle Car Under the Skin

Slideshow: This heavily modified 1971 Camaro mixes classic muscle car styling with a fifth-generation Camaro interior and modern LS3 power.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-12 18:06:42


VIEW MORE
story-1
6 Common C5 Corvette Failures and What's Involved In Repairing Them

Slideshow: From wobbling harmonic balancers to failed EBCMs, these are the issues that define long-term C5 ownership and what repairs typically involve.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-05-07 18:44:57


VIEW MORE
story-2
Retro Modern Bandit Pontiac Trans AM Comes With Burt Reynolds' Autograph

Slideshow: A modern Camaro transformed into a retro icon, this limited-run "Bandit" build blends nostalgia with brute force in a way few revivals manage.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-21 13:57:02


VIEW MORE
story-3
Top 10 Greatest Cadillac V Series Performance Models Ever, Ranked

Slideshow: Cadillac didn't just crash the high-performance luxury vehicle party, it showed up loud, supercharged, and occasionally a little unhinged...

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-04-16 10:05:15


VIEW MORE
story-4
Top 10 Most Powerful Chevy Trucks Ever Made!

Slideshow: Top ten most powerful Chevy trucks ever made

By | 2026-03-25 09:22:26


VIEW MORE
story-5
Hennessey's New Supercharged Silverado ZR2 Has 700 HP

Slideshow: Hennessey has turned the Silverado ZR2 into a 700-hp off-road monster with supercharged V8 power and a limited production run.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-24 18:57:52


VIEW MORE
story-6
Coachbuilt N2A Anteros Is an LS2-Powered C6 Corvette In Italian Clothes

Slideshow: A one-off sports car that looks like a vintage Italian exotic-but hides a C6 Corvette underneath-just sold for the price of a new mid-engine Corvette.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-23 18:53:41


VIEW MORE
story-7
Awesome K5 Blazer Restomod Comes With C7 Corvette Power

Slideshow: A heavily reworked 1972 K5 Blazer swaps its off-road roots for a low-slung street-focused build with modern V8 power.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-09 18:08:45


VIEW MORE
story-8
10 Camaros You Should Never Buy

Slideshow: There are thousands of used Camaros on the market but we think you should avoid these 10

By | 2026-02-17 17:09:30


VIEW MORE
story-9
10 LS Engine Myths That Refuse to Die

Slideshows: Which one of these myths do you believe?

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-01-28 18:10:11


VIEW MORE