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Old Aug 17, 2005 | 11:46 PM
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can someone recommend a torque converter for this application?

1966 289 v8 4v, bored .40, edelbrock 500, crane 260 cam, c4 transmission w/ transpak 24 spline input shaft w/ 10.5" bolt pattern for torque converter, hooker competition headers, roller rockers, everything else is stock

or any advice on some options? thanks.
Old Aug 18, 2005 | 10:15 PM
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Find one with about 2000-2400 rpm stall depending on cam specs and rear end ratio...260 still seem on the mild side.
Old Aug 19, 2005 | 01:04 AM
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any brand in particular that would have what i need? i saw promotive makes one but its like 2500 stall. is it hard to find a converter for a 24 spline input shaft and 10.5" bolt pattern?
Old Aug 19, 2005 | 11:38 AM
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What ever type you buy don't buy a cheap one. You will also want to add an external transmission cooler because the extra slippage in a higher stall converter causes more heat.
Old Aug 19, 2005 | 05:49 PM
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so where can i get a torque converter for a c4 with 24 spline input shaft and stall speed of 2000-2400? i havent had any luck finding one and want the converter to best match my engine. i've already got the external trans fluid cooler.
Old Aug 20, 2005 | 12:18 AM
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try these guys TCI Transmission
Old Aug 20, 2005 | 07:41 PM
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I've seen some in the Summit and Jeg's cats...
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