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Re: Torque Converters - Who Do You Like? [Re: markz528] #2794550
07/09/20 02:11 AM
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Come on Jack you know you will get about 10 different answers. wink. And thats because there is about 10 good converter companies out there or more. I love my 9.5 Dynamic but I am no where as fast or as powerful as your car. I always liked Turbo Action also as I know Gary has been using Dynamic and TurboAction. Good luck whatever you decide on. Ron

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Re: Torque Converters - Who Do You Like? [Re: markz528] #2794595
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Lenny would have the specs on mine, I think I have the ATI numbers. Bubba at Perfect could duplicate the one he built for Max Maniac member here. The Ultimate falls back 800-1000, the ATI 700-900 depending on shift rpm. They both run very close.
Doug

Re: Torque Converters - Who Do You Like? [Re: JACK1440] #2794654
07/09/20 10:35 AM
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Originally Posted by JACK1440
Looks like I'm in the market for a torque converter after testing the my stall speed. When I checked it, the motor pushed it to 6500 and I was told it really can't be tightened up enough. So.... who do you guys like for quality and service?

572in
900hp @ 7100
750lbs tq @ 5400
727

Thanks


I interviewed a number of manufacturers before I bought a convertor for my 605 Hemi.....Many weren't even sure how to spec one for a street/strip car with an engine that big. When I talked with ATI, guy said they sell these for 632 engines all the time and they hooked me right up. Been very happy with mine. Was just under $1k....


'70 Cuda,...605 EFI Hemi Street Car (6.20 best pass, 1.33 60ft)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WYw6RA-k5Bk (6.25 at 108.75mph from inside car)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3zQEb9uxFng (6.25 at 108mph from outside car)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JCvfzsC4NgM (9.9)

'66 Barracuda AWB Stretched nose Blown 440 Car in build stage

'71 Duster Drag Car 400 Low Deck 512 best 6.002 at 115.44mph
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Znuo3jMUXTk
Re: Torque Converters - Who Do You Like? [Re: Dragula] #2795210
07/10/20 04:14 PM
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I've had good luck in mopar converters using ATI, and Coan.

Re: Torque Converters - Who Do You Like? [Re: dthemi] #2795264
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What are you checking on the converters?bolt pad,starter ring,pilot depth from front of trans,slap it on the flexplate and looks for gaps....


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http://www.enginelabs.com/mopar-big-bloc...t-of-necessity/
Re: Torque Converters - Who Do You Like? [Re: Clanton] #2795378
07/11/20 09:22 AM
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Ive had great luck with PTC. Ive also had good luck with Coan and Dynamic, but I really like the customer service at PTC. And I think they are a little less pricey.


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Re: Torque Converters - Who Do You Like? [Re: TonyS451] #2795563
07/11/20 05:46 PM
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I like PTC also and their customer service but since you are MD I would give ATI consideration since they are local.
It gets expensive shipping a converter.

Re: Torque Converters - Who Do You Like? [Re: RTSE4ME] #2795610
07/11/20 08:59 PM
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Originally Posted by RTSE4ME
I like PTC also and their customer service but since you are MD I would give ATI consideration since they are local.
It gets expensive shipping a converter.


I have never found the shipping to be the expensive part of the torque converter price tag.
If you are sending it back and forth for changes , the shipping might not have been the biggest problem either.
If the converter you choose is from a company that has a distribution agreement with a major parts house , shipping is often free there.
But I have never sweated the 25 to 40 bucks it has cost to have one sent to me.
It HAS made me glad I don't live in Europe , Japan or Australia. up

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Re: Torque Converters - Who Do You Like? [Re: tubtar] #2795696
07/12/20 07:15 AM
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I have had nothing but Turbo Action, I have never felt my converter was off. The few times I have called and talked to Paul he has been dead on. I called once, gave him a part number for my converter and told him the changes I was making(new engine). He was pretty spot on with how the converter would act with the new motor. I know Paul is in his late 70s or 80s maybe? I hope someone is there to carry to the torch when he decides to retire.


68 Barracuda Formula S 340
87 "Chrysler" Conquest
Re: Torque Converters - Who Do You Like? [Re: TonyS451] #2795702
07/12/20 07:43 AM
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I have always had very good results with Turbo Action. Paul had been in the business forever. I have 3 of his convertors,when I built my 605 I contacted him to see if he could upgrade either my 8" or my old 10". He said he couldn't tighten up my 8" enough but my 10" could be done. I shipped if off to him and it worked fantastic.

Re: Torque Converters - Who Do You Like? [Re: tubtar] #2795717
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Originally Posted by tubtar

I have never found the shipping to be the expensive part of the torque converter price tag.
If you are sending it back and forth for changes , the shipping might not have been the biggest problem either.
If the converter you choose is from a company that has a distribution agreement with a major parts house , shipping is often free there.
But I have never sweated the 25 to 40 bucks it has cost to have one sent to me.
It HAS made me glad I don't live in Europe , Japan or Australia. up

I just got one back and shipping back and forth was $80. Not a big deal but I noticed a few suggested ATI and they are local.

Re: Torque Converters - Who Do You Like? [Re: JACK1440] #2795722
07/12/20 08:53 AM
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I have always felt and had results prove it that Turbo Action is the Best MOPAR converter out there bar none.


'01 P1500, Blown/Inj BAE,/Veney ,Bruno/CS2,Dana 60
'01 Dodge 3500 S Cummins Auto, Fresh air kit, 4" Exhaust,
'05 Dodge Magnum R/T - Too Much to list
'60 Willys CJ5
'01 International LPX - Project,DT466, Allison
'64 Plymouth Valiant, Inj 528 Hemi, 2spd
Update: Torque Converters - Who Do You Like? [Re: W.I.N. Racing] #2824551
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Well, made it out last week and have some results although I had other issues. I ended up going with Ultimate. I really liked Lenny and what he had to say. He fitted me with a 9 1/2" 5600 flash converter. So, I got one pass before I had an issue with one of my heads leaking coolant, that's being welded now. The results are definitely headed in the right direction. I never would have thought a converter could make that much difference. I still have a lot of tuning to do with the front shocks. I was WAY too tight so it caused the car to literally hop off the ground. I straightened the car out and floor boarded it. The ET was off due to the hole shot but, mph.....

The car gained 8 mph at the 1/8 from 107.5 (old converter) to 116.2 and 11 mph at the 1/4 from 135.6 (old converter) to 146.2. Can't wait to get this head back on and see what kind of et it will run with a good hole shot.

Thanks for everyone's help!

Re: Update: Torque Converters - Who Do You Like? [Re: JACK1440] #2824586
09/24/20 02:16 PM
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Originally Posted by JACK1440
Well, made it out last week and have some results although I had other issues. I ended up going with Ultimate. I really liked Lenny and what he had to say. He fitted me with a 9 1/2" 5600 flash converter. So, I got one pass before I had an issue with one of my heads leaking coolant, that's being welded now. The results are definitely headed in the right direction. I never would have thought a converter could make that much difference. I still have a lot of tuning to do with the front shocks. I was WAY too tight so it caused the car to literally hop off the ground. I straightened the car out and floor boarded it. The ET was off due to the hole shot but, mph.....

The car gained 8 mph at the 1/8 from 107.5 (old converter) to 116.2 and 11 mph at the 1/4 from 135.6 (old converter) to 146.2. Can't wait to get this head back on and see what kind of et it will run with a good hole shot.

Thanks for everyone's help!


Sounds great, It really is so nice to deal with such down to earth people like Lenny. Get ready for some good results !!!


....BAD A$$ STREET CAR.....
Re: Update: Torque Converters - Who Do You Like? [Re: JACK1440] #2824593
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That's one hell of an improvement! Sounds like the old converter was WAYYYY too loose.


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'71 Demon, 340, low gear 904, 8.75
'73 Chrysler New Yorker, 440, 727, 8.75
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