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Custom Torque Converter Source - 426 Street Hemi #3086155
10/15/22 08:33 AM
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Looking for a source for a custom built 1970 426 street Hemi torque converter; corrector stall, approximate appearance, no inherent bolt interferences, etc. Thanks!

Re: Custom Torque Converter Source - 426 Street Hemi [Re: TWS] #3086213
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Paul Forte at Turbo Action should be able to hook you
up. www.turboaction.com

Pat Blais May have an OEM model as well

https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_dk...litepattysshopmart&_oac=1&_pgn=2

Re: Custom Torque Converter Source - 426 Street Hemi [Re: DusterW2] #3086214
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X2 on Paul at TurboAction.

Re: Custom Torque Converter Source - 426 Street Hemi [Re: TWS] #3086277
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Call the converter shop in Lake Havasu, AZ.
I've used the stock street hemi converters to race in NHRA stock class when we first started racing in NHRA stock class, we switch to a 8 inch Art Carr race converter that was junk. We then bought a good one 8 inch from Rossi Converters in in Montclair, CA which made the car a lot quicker and faster.
My message to try and buy the best converter you can get the first time, not suffer and have to buy another one later.
The Converter shop makes good stuff up 928-453-4020 scope


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Re: Custom Torque Converter Source - 426 Street Hemi [Re: TWS] #3086320
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Originally Posted by TWS
Looking for a source for a custom built 1970 426 street Hemi torque converter; corrector stall, approximate appearance, no inherent bolt interferences, etc. Thanks!


What are you expecting from it?

You just want something close to the original in regards to specs and performance or?

Re: Custom Torque Converter Source - 426 Street Hemi [Re: 340Cuda] #3086889
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Originally Posted by 340Cuda
X2 on Paul at TurboAction.

Talked with Paul 2 weeks ago about my J Converter the y built, super nice guy. Very great information.
Class act.


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73 Dart Sport 340/ 70 challenger vert. That may still get built, If I live long enough
Re: Custom Torque Converter Source - 426 Street Hemi [Re: 340SIX] #3087283
10/18/22 08:57 PM
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Great advice everyone. Much appreciated. Yes, just looking for something as close to stock as possible, I'll give Paul at TurboAction a call. up

Re: Custom Torque Converter Source - 426 Street Hemi [Re: TWS] #3087778
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I have 3 PTC converters on 3 of my cars. Very happy with a of them. A 10" 3400 in my Charger. A 10" 3800 in my Road Runner and a 8" 5600 nitrous converter in my Hemi Challenger all driven on the street and work flawlessly as a stock street driven street car until I floor it and they flash as needed.

Last edited by 6PKRTSE; 10/20/22 12:26 PM.

1963 Belvedere 440 Max Wedge Tribute
1970 Charger R/T S.E. 440 Six Pack
1970 Challenger R/T, 528 Hemi
1970 Charger 500 S.E. 440 4 BBL
1970 Plymouth Road Runner 383
1974 Chrysler New Yorker 440
1996 2500 RAM 488 V-10 4X4
2004 3500 Dually Cummins 4x4
2012 Challenger R/T Classic.






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