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Jun 14, 2011 | 04:36 PM

cumbercr

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Looking for a Torque Converter

Need some help finding a 700R4 torque converter strong enough for a 450Hp/450Tq 350. A 9.5 inch converter is desired. Anyone have recommendations?

Jun 14, 2011 | 04:53 PM

Bee Jay

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Originally Posted by cumbercr

Need some help finding a 700R4 torque converter strong enough for a 450Hp/450Tq 350. A 9.5 inch converter is desired. Anyone have recommendations?

Ha, we posted at the same time.
Thanks for the help.
Bee Jay

Jun 14, 2011 | 05:07 PM

Muffin

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Try these folks:
http://racewithjw.com/about.php

Jun 14, 2011 | 05:45 PM

92ZR1WANNABE

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Quote:

Originally Posted by cumbercr

Need some help finding a 700R4 torque converter strong enough for a 450Hp/450Tq 350. A 9.5 inch converter is desired. Anyone have recommendations?

Yup send PeteK a message he can help you. Great torque converters, I have a 2800 stall 9.5 in lockup unit in my 92 and it was very worth while.

Jun 14, 2011 | 05:48 PM

toptechx6

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Originally Posted by 92ZR1WANNABE

Yup send PeteK a message he can help you. Great torque converters, I have a 2800 stall 9.5 in lockup unit in my 92 and it was very worth while.

Another vote for PeteK, great converter at a good price.

Jun 14, 2011 | 06:24 PM

Bee Jay

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Originally Posted by 92ZR1WANNABE

Yup send PeteK a message he can help you. Great torque converters, I have a 2800 stall 9.5 in lockup unit in my 92 and it was very worth while.

What is it like around town with a 2800 rpm stall? Big difference?
Bee Jay

Jun 14, 2011 | 06:26 PM

cumbercr

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I sent a PM to Pete.

Jun 14, 2011 | 07:32 PM

nutz4c4

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Originally Posted by 92ZR1WANNABE

Yup send PeteK a message he can help you. Great torque converters, I have a 2800 stall 9.5 in lockup unit in my 92 and it was very worth while.

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Another vote for PeteK, great converter at a good price.

He can hook you up with a VERY high quality convertor. I have one

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Jun 14, 2011 | 08:10 PM

383vett

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I've heard Pete builds a good converter. I use a Precision Industries Vigilante 3 disk lockup converter. I have 2 in case one goes out. The one I'm using now has over 500 full throttle lockup runs in 2nd gear and the lockup is as solid as day 1. Good for 10.50s.

Jun 14, 2011 | 08:10 PM

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xole

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+1 for PeteK. Mine was a vast improvement.

Jun 14, 2011 | 08:47 PM

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Pete K

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I sent a PM to Pete.

PM returned. Thanks for the kind words everyone.

Jun 15, 2011 | 01:17 PM

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twin540

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Install a trans cooler and a derale pan. Keep that tran as cool as possible 3000-3200 would be a good choice.

Jun 15, 2011 | 01:23 PM

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hgh pwr

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vigilante or yank make great converters

Jun 15, 2011 | 03:29 PM

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Bee Jay

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I'm going with Pete K. Thanks for all of the recommendations. This forum rocks. Come visit us sometimes on the C3 side, we do some good stuff over there. Look for Bee Jay's posts.
Bee Jay