Best Torque Converter?
07-18-2007, 11:48 AM
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Best Torque Converter?
I know this is avery open topic, but in your opinions/experience, which is the best torque converter? I am looking into the TCI street fighter. How much is an after market torque converter supposed to shave off in the quarter mile?
07-18-2007, 11:55 AM
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RE: Best Torque Converter?
and... how much do they normally run for? (street fighter) the only site I have looked at is the TCI website and they said 630 dollars. Can I get it anywhere else any cheaper? Or, can I get another torque converter that is better than stock but less than 630 dollars?
07-18-2007, 12:58 PM
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RE: Best Torque Converter?
630 is good. Jegs charges $1k+ for the same thing. but i think the $630 price is if u provide your own TC.
high stalls are one of the best bang for buck mods for the auto. even in daily driving, it really makes a difference.
high stalls are one of the best bang for buck mods for the auto. even in daily driving, it really makes a difference.
07-18-2007, 01:13 PM
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RE: Best Torque Converter?
http://www.jpcracing.com/store/produ...107e6fabd79e4a
$500
The one that is 1K+ is the super street fighter
$500
The one that is 1K+ is the super street fighter
07-18-2007, 01:31 PM
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RE: Best Torque Converter?
Best TC = PI Multi disc....period.
(I know of over 10 guys who have gone with the PI after they destroyed the TCI...)
http://www.converter.com/ (good info)
(I know of over 10 guys who have gone with the PI after they destroyed the TCI...)http://www.converter.com/ (good info)
07-18-2007, 03:02 PM
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RE: Best Torque Converter?
Would 3500 be a little high for a dd? If I'm thinking of going FI would it be better to wait on the converter?Seems like this is something that should be done last.....
07-18-2007, 03:41 PM
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RE: Best Torque Converter?
Personally I would stay as far away from TCI as possible. I have only known one person who was happy with his and that was after sending it back to them a couple times for re-builds/re stalls. I would look into PI (Precision Industries). A good tq converter is going to run you some coin, but it is not a place you can or should cheap out on. IMO 3500 is perfectly fine in a dd, remember, newer cars have a lockup disc in the converter, so at cruise speeds it acts like a stocker.