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Help me pick a new converter. #1514746
10/09/13 09:19 PM
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Ok I have read he basics of torque converters and choosing the right stall speed. This is going behind a budget build 318 so calling in my car specs and getting a custom converter made is out of the budget. What would you go with? This is what I have. 1968 318la with stock pistons. Hughes 318 Whiplash cam advertised to make power from idle to 4200, 915J heads with a Weiand Stealth intake 904 trans with and 3.91 gears out back.

Re: Help me pick a new converter. [Re: midnite360] #1514747
10/09/13 09:57 PM
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2600/2800 from Cope...


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Re: Help me pick a new converter. [Re: 340SHORTY] #1514748
10/11/13 12:54 PM
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Is there any difference between a converter for a 318 and one for a 360?

Re: Help me pick a new converter. [Re: midnite360] #1514749
10/11/13 02:58 PM
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if you get a neutral balance aftermarket one then no. but if you use it on a 360 you will have to make sure it is balanced best way is to get the b+m flexplate for 360.


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Re: Help me pick a new converter. [Re: 340SHORTY] #1514750
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a 2600-2800 stall wouldn't be to high for my combo?

Re: Help me pick a new converter. [Re: midnite360] #1514751
10/11/13 03:16 PM
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for that RPM range and gearing you can probably use almost anything. FWIW late 70s big block cop cars were in that range (2600-2800) and they petered out at 4000 rpm. they ran ok with them. if you are adventurous you could try a stock converter and see where it winds up. making more power should push the stall speed up


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Re: Help me pick a new converter. [Re: VincentVega] #1514752
10/11/13 09:47 PM
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IIRC 360s had 727 trannys so a 360/727 torque converter wont work in a 904..


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Re: Help me pick a new converter. [Re: midnite360] #1514753
10/11/13 10:01 PM
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The slant 6 904 converters were a higher stalled than the small blocks. One of these may do what your after.







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