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    nivvy

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    Converter $$$ Differences
    « on: December 20, 2007 - 08:05:49 PM »
    My coan Pro Street converter is $330 and stalls 2800-3200 and the TCI Street Fighter converter stalls up to 3500 and is $500 why is there a $170 difference ???

    Also lets say im stalling at 3200 would it benefit me to go to a 3500 converter ???  like a lower e.t.  etc... :working:
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    Re: Converter $$$ Differences
    « Reply #1 on: December 20, 2007 - 08:57:56 PM »
    All converters are not created equal....   :grinno:   The quality of parts used and workmanship vary widely, as does the performance and longevity..    I have a custom built street/ strip converter in the Beast.  3800 or so and it has performed flawlessly on both the street and the track.  But it is pricey..     :money:   Here are a couple of links to the company..



    http://www.ctconverters.com/


    http://www.dragstuff.com/racing/Detailed/299.html


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    Re: Converter $$$ Differences
    « Reply #2 on: December 20, 2007 - 09:07:58 PM »
    If your stroker is set up properly (which I beleive it is) you shouldn't need a higher stall converter. It should be pulling hard at 3000 RPM. By the way,I would pick a Coan over the TCI any day. :grinyes:
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    Re: Converter $$$ Differences
    « Reply #3 on: December 20, 2007 - 09:08:18 PM »
    Is it benefical to go up a few hundred rpm in the converter for e.T. purposes........ :working:
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    Re: Converter $$$ Differences
    « Reply #4 on: December 20, 2007 - 09:37:46 PM »
    Quote from: StRoKer on December 20, 2007 - 09:08:18 PM
    Is it benefical to go up a few hundred rpm in the converter for e.T. purposes........ :working:

    Did you dyno your engine? I always have mine built after the dyno in anything I build serious. There are many variables involved as you know. Car weight, tq range, wheel size, rear end gears, cam specs, carb flow, Rpm. Seems I could never have one made for under 800 bucks. But you need one to lock up at the given rpm and to have as little slipage as possible on the top end.

    A good converter can make or break a good et.   While I was having my converter freshened up, I borrowed a friends converter for my car. My cuda 3780 lbs run a best of 9.72 @ 142  with my friends converter in there, but a different brand and close to the same stall numbers only went a 10.20 or so. It was an off the shelf converter.  And remember about trying to make the car hook on street tires. That gets tougher without slicks. Your car probably has close to 550/600 or better ft lbs of tq. if not more.  I'd call coan or turbo action or someone who could give you the pros and cons :2thumbs:  You may have a bunch more et in your car then you realize.
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    Re: Converter $$$ Differences
    « Reply #5 on: December 20, 2007 - 09:53:00 PM »
    My 3500stall/3900flash dyanmic $650 converter is more street friendly than my cheap 2500stall and outperforms it in all conditions. Wakens up with the pedal drop
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    Re: Converter $$$ Differences
    « Reply #6 on: December 20, 2007 - 10:12:33 PM »
    I really think I need a littler higher stall converter.... my car is mostly street driven and dont want to go to high on the street but would like a litlte more for the track..... goody how is your 3500 for the street???

    I know coan makes really good converter as well as TCI but just done understand the higher $170 cost......
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    Re: Converter $$$ Differences
    « Reply #7 on: December 20, 2007 - 10:15:49 PM »
    Stroker i daily drove and still would if i could afford it on that converter. its very nice. when you call someone give them all your specs perfect, no fibbing on them, if your not sure of your weight...weight it, truck stop or something. All helps it get setup right for your car.

    I do have a good size cooler in front of the radiator, and a cooler in my fenderwell with a fan on it, oh and a deeper pan to help keep things cool.
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    Re: Converter $$$ Differences
    « Reply #8 on: December 20, 2007 - 10:18:30 PM »
    $330
    These converters bolt in with no modification and are available in several popular styles and sizes. They are designed for high torque, high performance pro street and racing applications.

    They feature: billet steel turbine hubs, 3 sets of heavy duty thrust bearings, furnace brazed blades, and are balanced and pressure tested. Several impeller and stator combinations are available to produce the desired stall speeds.

    12" diameter (GM lock-up) stall speeds to 2600

    11" diameter (non lock-up) stall speeds to 3200 (this is the one I have)

    10" diameter (GM lock-up) stall speeds to 4000

    $505
    These converters are available in several popular sizes and bolt in with no modifications. They are designed for use in moderate street performance applications requiring more stall speed than stock converters.

    They feature TIG welded impeller and turbine blades, billet steel turbine hubs, heavy duty impeller bearings, selected impeller and stator combinations for desired stall, and are balanced and pressure tested.

    13" diameter with stall speeds to 2200 RPM

    12" diameter with stall speeds to 2400 RPM

    11" diameter with stall speeds to 2800 RPM

    10" diameter with stall speeds to 3500 RPM ( would like to go up a little to this one)


    Is this just a part thing for the higher price???

    Yes goody I have a deeper finned aluminum pan with an excellent tranny cooler...  :working:

    TCI's Streetfighter $500

    Designed with the street racer in mind, this torque converter benefits more radically prepared street machines (those with performance cams, aftermarket carbs and higher compression ratios) to bring the launch rpm in line with the performance enhancements. The StreetFighter® lets you take advantage of horsepower gains found in highrer rpm ranges.

     Features:  Furnace-brazed fins
     Needle bearings
     Hardened, pre-ground pump hub
     Computer Balanced
     Installation hardware included
    Benefits:  Higher rpm launches
     Quicker reaction times
     Lower elapsed times
     Better low- and mid-range power
     1500+ rpm increase in stall over stock
    Flexplate must be drilled for 7/16" bolts.
     

    StreetFighter ™

    StreetFighter® 280° to 300°
     
    3.55 to 4.56  rough idle, large fuel system, raised comp. ratio 3400 to 3600



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    Re: Converter $$$ Differences
    « Reply #9 on: December 21, 2007 - 02:57:05 PM »
    Others will agree on this. Definately take it into consideration.


    Go buy a custom tweaked converter. You have a serious car, no need to toss a off the shelf convterer in there. Your car will all around perform better with something custom to your ride.

    It will be custom tailored to your ride and they can make it do much more than an off the shelf. PTC i hear makes a great converter for less than the dynamics. However i have ZERO complaints about my dynamic. Mine was $650, 904s cost more than 727 converters if i remember right.

    Converter choice is just as important as cam choice if you ask me, pick something that will be tweaked to your exact combo, it IS worth the extra bucks...


    http://www.ptcrace.com/

    http://dynamicconverters.com/
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    Re: Converter $$$ Differences
    « Reply #10 on: December 21, 2007 - 04:49:01 PM »
    THx goody! I would love to see you and your dad out at Carlilse some year!!! wait till your 21  :22yikes:  :drunk:  :ylsuper:  :bananasmi  :bigshades:  :eek2:  :bigsmile:
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    Re: Converter $$$ Differences
    « Reply #11 on: December 21, 2007 - 05:29:10 PM »
    Quote from: StRoKer on December 21, 2007 - 04:49:01 PM
    THx goody! I would love to see you and your dad out at Carlilse some year!!! wait till your 21  :22yikes:  :drunk:  :ylsuper:  :bananasmi  :bigshades:  :eek2:  :bigsmile:

    I'd love to be able to make it up that way with the cars. Some year, and I'll be 21 in Sept :D
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    Re: Converter $$$ Differences
    « Reply #12 on: December 21, 2007 - 05:40:23 PM »
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    Re: Converter $$$ Differences
    « Reply #13 on: December 22, 2007 - 07:04:18 PM »
    goody... you should feel lucky to have a vintage mopar at your age!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! but seriously get rid of the BMW thing....................  alot of members here are i.m.-ing each other about that logo  :poopoke::poopoke: seriously get rid of it!
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    nivvy

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    Re: Converter $$$ Differences
    « Reply #14 on: December 24, 2007 - 09:23:12 AM »
    You and your dad have to make a trip to carlilse some year!!! would be cool....
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