torque converter and 6pk solenoid

[mytmopar]

  i have a 9" ptc converter and was wondering if this brand is a good brand. it will go on a 727 behind a mildly beefed 440-6. any info?

also what is the purpose of the 6pk solenoid and do you have to have it to opperate a six pack setup. i got in touch with koller dodge and the parts guy said that they do not make this part anylonger and that i would have to find one in a junkyard. if i do need it does anyone have an extra for sale?  thanks mike in tn

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[Chryco Psycho]

I have no idea on the converter , check the other post for the 6 pack info

[sixpackcuda]

9" is a pretty high stall speed. PTC makes custom torque convertors.
http://www.protorque.com/protorque_new/index2.htm
Their 9 1/2" is  3200-4800 rpm. Big bucks though!!
PTC-387245   9.5" 727 NON LOCK UP   3200-4800   $745.00  
The solenoid is to keep the car from stalling at idle when it comes down on the rpm.

[mytmopar]

thanks for the reply guys! i went to the website give by sixpackcud and found the #s matched the 9.5" converter putting out at 2800-3500rpm which is perfect for my application. i bought this converter at a swap meet brand new. was told that they didn't know the stall but was supposed to be a good converter. i paid a bill for it and am putting it in front of a stock hd 727 tf for big block and behind a 440-6 with these specs Crane Hydraulic CCH-302-2-NC Cam (232/242(@.050)-112, .504/.528. three bolt,Crane push rods,lifters and springs,906 Heads w/3 angle valve job,Adjustable rocker arms,Double roller timing chain,Mopar mechanical advance, tach drive, electronic distributor, and six pack setup
as far as the solenoid i have been told by several 6pk guys that it isn't really necessary to have one unless you don't tune your car that the motor runs fine w/o it. any who man this is the greatest site on internet for tech stuff!!!!!!!!! i only use chat rooms thru this site. you guys are great and thanks a mill.
::)ps any of you guys have or know anyone who has a steel shaker hood for sale?  heres a starting pic of my beast to be. 70 cuda 440-6 w/ shaker clone  mike in tn

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[sixpackcuda]

I don't run the solenoid myself either!

                                     

[Rare_T_A]

Check out this E-Bay auction for the Steel Shaker hood. I don't know them myself, just found the auction.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=1872915213

Hope it helps!

[mytmopar]

thanks rare ta!
i have found a shaker already. these guys i believe are ultimate rides out of texas. they advertise in all the mopar mags. i hear they do great work. happy moparing.    mike in tn

[heminut]

Ultimate Rides is in El Paso. I've been in their shop and seen the work they do. It's pricey, but they do it right!

[wmiller]

Unless I miss my guess, these guys are doing the same thing that Gene Gregory (other posts) is doing. That is, taking a flat hood and converting it to a SHAKER. Two things in the description give it away. 1. you need to have a core exchange or it will cost you $200.00 more. 2. Bid is for EITHER a 'Cuda or Challenger hood (they ARE different). I would be willing to bet that the reserve is in excess of $2700.00 with all the stuff that comes with it. What do you guys think?