9.5" Street Converter Pricing

Posted By: YO7_A66

9.5" Street Converter Pricing - 01/03/13 04:16 PM

I am curious how much you are paying for a GOOD 9.5" street converter in the 3500-3800rpm range (no power adders).
I am planning on contacting Dynamic, PTC, and Ultimate for their suggestions, but before I do, I am curious about their price ranges.

Thanks

Posted By: Von

Re: 9.5" Street Converter Pricing - 01/03/13 04:19 PM

I believe I paid 475 for a PTC 9.5. It performed very well and for the money I dont think it can be be beat.

Posted By: YO7_A66

Re: 9.5" Street Converter Pricing - 01/03/13 07:03 PM

Von,
Thanks for the PCT price! That is about what I paid for my current TA 10" unit about 8 years ago. The same TA unit is now about $550, but I would like to try a 9.5 this time around.
EDIT: I just received an email from John Cope and the PCT 9.5" unit is $479.

I got an email from Ultimate and his 9.5" price would be $895. This is an all billet unit and he did state that it would be overkill for my application, but it would be a very good and fast unit. That is out of my budget.

Anyone have a recent price on the Dynamic 9.5? I have seen $595-$725.

Thanks again.

Posted By: abodyjoe

Re: 9.5" Street Converter Pricing - 01/03/13 07:16 PM

i paid $600 for my 9.5" dynamic. but that was years ago..

just call them. that way you will have the actual price.

Posted By: 383man

Re: 9.5" Street Converter Pricing - 01/03/13 08:10 PM

I paid $575 for the 3 Dynamic converters I have bought. One is in my 63 and one is in my sons Dart. The other is in my buddies 65 Coronet and all have worked great for us. Ron

Posted By: Triple Threat

Re: 9.5" Street Converter Pricing - 01/03/13 08:52 PM

Between me, my brother and my dad we own at least 3 9.5" converters from PTC. $475, good value!

I also have an 8" PTC converter and have had good results.

Posted By: mcmopars

Re: 9.5" Street Converter Pricing - 01/04/13 01:44 AM

ptc.pretty good for the price.happy with mine.

Posted By: bobs69

Re: 9.5" Street Converter Pricing - 01/04/13 02:51 AM

Call Michael 325-701-7830 with freak show performance 320 dollars to your door for a 9.5 converter.

Posted By: Exit1965

Re: 9.5" Street Converter Pricing - 01/04/13 04:32 AM

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Call Michael 325-701-7830 with freak show performance 320 dollars to your door for a 9.5 converter.

I was curious so I googled it, the guy seems to get great reviews from everyone. I just got an Edge converter off ebay that I really like, but if I were in the market for a new one I'd give Freakshow a shot.

http://www.yellowbullet.com/forum/showthread.php?t=407030

Posted By: StealthWedge67

Re: 9.5" Street Converter Pricing - 01/04/13 04:36 AM

I bought a 9-1/2" Dynamic custom converter last spring. I paid $595, but at the time Shaun at Dynamic told me that I had just got in before a price increase. I think they're in the $675 range now. Only one way to find out.

Posted By: 383man

Re: 9.5" Street Converter Pricing - 01/04/13 05:19 AM

I will say this............buy a good converter and dont skimp on it to save a few bucks. I dont mean buy a $900 dollar 9.5 conveter but dont buy one for $300 that you never heard off. I know the Dynamic and Turbo Action ones I have used work great as does the PTC from what I hear as I have not used theirs. A good converter goes a long way in the combo as its not worth buying one that could kill a good combo to save a few bucks. Its one place even my cheap butt wont skimp. Alot of guys like ATI and Ultimate converters on here also. But weigh your options and call the one you pick as they will need all the cars info anyway. Good luck , Ron

Posted By: Rollin Hand

Re: 9.5" Street Converter Pricing - 01/04/13 05:24 AM

GER! LOL

Posted By: 383man

Re: 9.5" Street Converter Pricing - 01/04/13 09:10 AM

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GER! LOL

Posted By: YO7_A66

Re: 9.5" Street Converter Pricing - 01/04/13 12:35 PM

Thanks for all of the replies. I am waiting on a reply from Sean at Dynamic on their current 9.5 pricing.
I am waiting on the bill from my tranny builder, then I will be ready to buy the converter. My top choice as of now is Dynamic and second is the PTC unit.
Eight years ago I pulled my stock 11" unit and replaced it with the TA 10" Tight 3500 unit and I found out what stepping up to a good converter felt like.
I thank you again for the replies.

Posted By: StealthWedge67

Re: 9.5" Street Converter Pricing - 01/04/13 05:20 PM

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I will say this............buy a good converter and dont skimp on it to save a few bucks. I dont mean buy a $900 dollar 9.5 conveter but dont buy one for $300 that you never heard off. I know the Dynamic and Turbo Action ones I have used work great as does the PTC from what I hear as I have not used theirs. A good converter goes a long way in the combo as its not worth buying one that could kill a good combo to save a few bucks. Its one place even my cheap butt wont skimp. Alot of guys like ATI and Ultimate converters on here also. But weigh your options and call the one you pick as they will need all the cars info anyway. Good luck , Ron

AGREE whole heartedly with this! I found out the hard way how much of a nightmare a cheap converter can be. I had a budget converter that went bad twice! first time, I thought the tranny had failed, pulled it and sent the converter out for a refresh just as precaution. Once I dove into the transmission, I realized that there wasn't anything wrong in there, Something must have let go in the converter to cause the issue. But, I now had it back and it was fully rebuilt, so I threw it back in there

. A year later, it ballooned and caused all sorts of problems. My motor is now apart as I search for a vibration that all started when the flex-plate bolts slammed the block as a result of the converter balooning.

Sounds like the OP is looking at only reputable companies, and I would keep it that way. Just thought I would share the story that prompted me to look to a top brand, instead of an inexpensive one.

Posted By: DGS

Re: 9.5" Street Converter Pricing - 01/04/13 06:57 PM

I'm in the same boat as I want to upgrade my converter.

Even the reputable companies like PTC, Dynamic, Edge, ATI etc. get mixed reviews on moparts - some love them, others hate them. The only company so far without bad reviews seems to be Ultimate but $900 for a converter that goes into a street car is quite expensive in my eyes.

Posted By: abodyjoe

Re: 9.5" Street Converter Pricing - 01/04/13 08:26 PM

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Even the reputable companies like PTC, Dynamic, Edge, ATI etc. get mixed reviews on moparts - some love them, others hate them. The only company so far without bad reviews seems to be Ultimate but $900 for a converter that goes into a street car is quite expensive in my eyes.

problem is you don't know what the guys that complain told the converter builder when ordering ..

you have to be 100% honest about your combo and intended use. if your not you will not be happy with the product. its as simple as that.

Posted By: abodyjoe

Re: 9.5" Street Converter Pricing - 01/04/13 08:29 PM

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I will say this............buy a good converter and dont skimp on it to save a few bucks. I dont mean buy a $900 dollar 9.5 conveter but dont buy one for $300 that you never heard off. I know the Dynamic and Turbo Action ones I have used work great as does the PTC from what I hear as I have not used theirs. A good converter goes a long way in the combo as its not worth buying one that could kill a good combo to save a few bucks. Its one place even my cheap butt wont skimp. Alot of guys like ATI and Ultimate converters on here also. But weigh your options and call the one you pick as they will need all the cars info anyway. Good luck , Ron

i agree 100%

Posted By: DANA60

Re: 9.5" Street Converter Pricing - 01/04/13 11:16 PM

600 plus shipping from Lupo a few years back. Did have to send it back for a front hub repair two summers ago. It is fast, but a little slippery on the street with 411's. This car did get into the tens this fall, but runs low 11's in warmer weather with no problems. He and Sean are great.

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Posted By: Exit1965

Re: 9.5" Street Converter Pricing - 01/05/13 02:43 AM

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I will say this............buy a good converter and dont skimp on it to save a few bucks. I dont mean buy a $900 dollar 9.5 conveter but dont buy one for $300 that you never heard off. I know the Dynamic and Turbo Action ones I have used work great as does the PTC from what I hear as I have not used theirs. A good converter goes a long way in the combo as its not worth buying one that could kill a good combo to save a few bucks. Its one place even my cheap butt wont skimp. Alot of guys like ATI and Ultimate converters on here also. But weigh your options and call the one you pick as they will need all the cars info anyway. Good luck , Ron

Just in case the $300 converter you're referring to is the "Freak show" converter for $320 shipped: I would not consider that skimping, because I've never seen anything but good reviews of the guy's product (not that I have scoured the earth for it). No company makes everyone happy 100% of the time either, so even a cheap price and a few unsatisfied customers among many happy customers might not be far from acceptable. That's theoretical because I haven't found any unsatisfied "freak show" converter customers.

What I would consider skimping is saving money on something where the quality or function will be questionable. In that regard I agree with your position completely.