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Old Jul 28, 2009 | 08:52 AM
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Default Big power with th400, what converter are you using?

I'm asking this in the F/I section because I only care to have opinions from people with cars set-up like mine.

If your making big power, 800rwhp+ and running 9s or better with a th400, please share your converter choice and if you are happy with it.

Right now I'm having a hard time deciding between Yank and FTI and don't want to have to swap converters again.

I don't want a shoot out between companies because I know they are both good, I just want to here from people that are in my power range, what they are using and how it's working for them.

Thanks for any help.
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Old Jul 28, 2009 | 10:12 AM
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Chance converter. 4000lbs. 8.9's....happy with the converter.
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Old Jul 28, 2009 | 10:38 AM
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I'm not on an FI setup (yet) but I have gone 9.5x with the converter that Lenny @ ultimate built for eastside's lsx car. (I'm only making about 650 at the tires we figure as well,and the 3350 lb car goes 9.5x so it's working pretty good)

Eastside went 8.2 with the same converter and a glide, but the tranny isn't a deal breaker.

I'd call him, he's big into race stuff and has built converter's or ALOT of big power cars. I'm sure he can hook you up with what you need
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Old Jul 28, 2009 | 10:39 AM
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PTC Converter. The Company in Alabama. 9.0's @158mph. 3600lbs.
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Old Jul 28, 2009 | 11:16 AM
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I ran a PTC converter with my turbo setup, and a TCT with my supercharger setup. I believe Lenny worked for TCT at that time.
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Old Jul 28, 2009 | 11:59 AM
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I always thought Neal Chance converters were the best but they are also the most expensive and are a little out of my price range. I've also considered an ultimate converter because that is what speed inc recomended but I havn't heard much about them on here. To many choices
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Old Jul 28, 2009 | 12:39 PM
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Originally Posted by rufretic
I always thought Neal Chance converters were the best but they are also the most expensive and are a little out of my price range. I've also considered an ultimate converter because that is what speed inc recomended but I havn't heard much about them on here. To many choices
A lot of turbo mustang guys use PTC, and their prices are pretty reasonable
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Old Jul 28, 2009 | 01:23 PM
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You wont find a better bang for the buck than an FTI converter IMO. It helps that I'm in Florida and can ship it out and get it back within 3 days (UPS Ground). I've changed my setup 2 times since I bought my converter and have only had to pay for freight (one way) each time (no charge for restall). Customer service is OUTSTANDING. Just call and talk to Greg and you'll be sold.
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I love my Neal Chance but on a decent budget I would run a PTC.
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Old Jul 28, 2009 | 10:21 PM
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+1 for FTI, stall speed was spot on, great service!
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I run an ultimate but not as fast as you guys
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Call Dusty Bradford (256)303-5387. Have him spec you out a custom PTC. They have a good handle on the FI converters.
Nailed mine, 8.80's on low boost.
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Call Dusty Bradford (256)303-5387. Have him spec you out a custom PTC. They have a good handle on the FI converters.
Nailed mine, 8.80's on low boost.
I second that, Dusty spec'd out my PTC converter and got it right the first time and I have a bizarre setup.
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I have a PTC spec'd by a local guy, but I'm not "track" oriented like most of the people on this thread. My build will be 95% highway pulls
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I went with a FTI converter here. Excellent customer service and have helped to spec out my converter to all my needs.
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Originally Posted by rufretic
I always thought Neal Chance converters were the best but they are also the most expensive and are a little out of my price range. I've also considered an ultimate converter because that is what speed inc recomended but I havn't heard much about them on here. To many choices

Chance has two different converters.... I had there cheaper one (stil not cheap $1600) weld togeather unit and loved it and wont hesitate to use him again.

His more exspensive bolt togeather units are the ones that are close to $3K

ATI is another one to look into.... ill be using them for my GTO.
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693 Rear wheel horsepower with BTE and 5200 stall.
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