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Torque converter recommendation #1373226 01/21/13 12:33 AM 01/21/13 12:33 AM
Joined: Dec 2008 Posts: 2,782 USA J JoesMopar OP master
JoesMopar OP master J Joined: Dec 2008 Posts: 2,782 USA	I'm thinking of using this converter for a ~425hp 408/727 combo mainly because I like the price and I've used Hughes before. Right now the car has 2.94 gears but will be switching to 3.23/3.55 later on. Car is an '88 Gran Fury. Will this be strong enough or do I need the one with the "special HD sprag" that Hughes offers? Thanks http://www.summitracing.com/parts/hup-24-25/overview/

Re: Torque converter recommendation [Re: JoesMopar] #1373227 01/21/13 11:29 AM 01/21/13 11:29 AM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 8,940 Holly/MI D Dean_Kuzluzski master
Dean_Kuzluzski master D Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 8,940 Holly/MI	Wha compression, cam, intake, and carb are you using?? 2500 stall seems kinda tight for a 425 horse 408ci motor. R.I.P.- Gary "Coop" Davis 02/09/68-05/13/04

Re: Torque converter recommendation [Re: Dean_Kuzluzski] #1373228 01/21/13 11:48 AM 01/21/13 11:48 AM
Joined: Dec 2008 Posts: 2,782 USA J JoesMopar OP master
JoesMopar OP master J Joined: Dec 2008 Posts: 2,782 USA	10:1, 276/284 .513/.533 Voodoo Cam and 770 Street Avenger. I'm curious about the "sprag" they mention in their HD converters. I'm not sure if I need to special "HD sprag" or not.

Re: Torque converter recommendation [Re: JoesMopar] #1373229 01/21/13 06:55 PM 01/21/13 06:55 PM
Joined: Feb 2005 Posts: 1,320 Lees Summit, MO BrianT pro stock
BrianT pro stock Joined: Feb 2005 Posts: 1,320 Lees Summit, MO	I was looking at a Hughes convertor for my 408 also. This one is supposed to stall at 3000. http://www.summitracing.com/parts/hup-24-30/overview/make/dodge I am just going to call them and see what they recommend. 1970 Duster 340 clone

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