Torque converter
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Burning Brakes
Joined: Nov 2002
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From: Ohio
Torque converter
What is the best torque converter for a turbo car. Looking to increase launch power. Verter must drive like the stock converter. Only running 510 rwhp. Thank in advance for info.
Racer
Joined: Nov 2017
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From: Aiken, SC
That is a loaded question. People have different opinions on what the "best" is of any part that exists. You need to talk to a few companies, get a feel for who you like and trust, and have them spec you what you want. Your suspension setup, turbo size, engine size, the way you drive the car and almost every other aspect of the car needs to be considered
Pro
Joined: Aug 2014
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Theres one for sell on the For Sale forums, a 3000k triple disc.
Otherwise call Precision Industries, Yank, or Circle D and see what they recommend for your application.
Otherwise call Precision Industries, Yank, or Circle D and see what they recommend for your application.
Pro
Joined: Aug 2014
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Forgot to mention several things yesterday:
1. Instig8r is correct - the only way to truly get the right Stall Converter for your application is to have one built to your requirements.
2. Modern Stall converteres drive just like stock under normal driving and then "stall up" when driving spiritedly.
3. The 3000k stall converter i linked is pretty low stall, especially with your horsepower. The stall speed is relative to your overall power output - more HP = higher stall speed. For instance, on 2 different cars, a 3k stall might stall at 2600 on a car with only 500rwhp and might stall at 4k on a car with 800rwhp.
1. Instig8r is correct - the only way to truly get the right Stall Converter for your application is to have one built to your requirements.
2. Modern Stall converteres drive just like stock under normal driving and then "stall up" when driving spiritedly.
3. The 3000k stall converter i linked is pretty low stall, especially with your horsepower. The stall speed is relative to your overall power output - more HP = higher stall speed. For instance, on 2 different cars, a 3k stall might stall at 2600 on a car with only 500rwhp and might stall at 4k on a car with 800rwhp.
Safety Car
Joined: Jun 2004
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From: Stoney Creek Ontario
talk to the supplier and make sure they know it's for a turbo car....not for a blower or NOS setup.... you'll probably like something around 24 - 2800 stall, depending on your rear axle ratio... and a bit loose to allow for some spool up at low rpm to make it feel closer to stock yet give you the performance advantage you're looking for....rear axle ratio plays a big part too....good luck!
Last edited by dankhts; Aug 31, 2019 at 10:43 PM.
