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Old 01-02-2014, 10:46 PM
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I need another converter for my 80E that will handle big power out of the 3 companies who will i have the best results with?
Circle D
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Yank

I know they are all good but which one gets the edge and why?
Old 01-03-2014, 07:05 AM
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My vote is Circle D - I hear they build some killer stuff.....

Seriously though, we design and manufacture our billet parts in house. Our multi disk setup has several exclusive upgrades that make it extremely durable. And we have lots of experience on the bigger power stuff, giving us a lot of data to help your build. Shoot me an Ask Chris with your full specs and I can help select a converter.

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I'm sure all three companies will say the same and all are about the same price which makes it difficult to choose!
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I'm in the same boat. 80e 650-800ish turbo rwhp
Mostly dd/roll racer 4k lbs
but who makes the best converter for the $?
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If it makes a difference you won't be able to get a multi disc from Yank, they don't believe in locking the converter at full power. Not arguing one side or the other.
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I've run Circle D and a Torque Converter Shop converter out of Lake Havasu that was recommended by Jake's Performance, wouldn't hesitate to install a FTI converter either.
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I just noticed that Yanks were singles! Guess the list is getting shorter!
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Circle-D here not installed but Chris is an awesome guy to deal with and gets back to you real fast. Couldn't be happier
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I used PTC - had to have it restalled but now it works pretty well.
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I am sure their all good, my only experience is with FTI-I know the kind of man Greg is, and that's why I go back to him, I tend to stay with what works for me
I just built another 80E, and had spec. things I wanted from the converter, and he delivered
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Yes Greg sounds like that kind of guy i chatted with him a bit he also said the converter he would build for me a similar one was used in another customers car with 1200whp showed 0 slip locked!
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My advice is to pick a few vendors and talk to them. It should be pretty easy to find the one you prefer after talking to them.



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