Raptor 700r4/torque converter? - Third Generation F-Body Message Boards

tchernobog · 04-27-2009, 02:00 AM

Alright, I'm hoping this is the right forum, sorry if it's not but I need a new torque converter. I'm not looking for anything incredibly strong, this engine will see no more than bolt-ons, cam at the most (305 TPI)

I was just wondering if anyone has any experience with this brand/company? They seem really...inexpensive for TC's.

http://www.transmissioncenter.net/hi...e%20Converters

edit - to clarify, I'm not trying to cheap out, but I can't really justify spending $700 for a vigilante or something of that caliber on an essentially stock engine.

89RsPower! · 04-27-2009, 02:56 PM

I noticed their cheaper priced converters don't mention if they are lockup converters or not, you want a converter that retains the tcc function. Maybe someone else knows for sure, if not give them a call and ask.

chevyowner02 · 04-27-2009, 07:44 PM

There is a reason there are inexpensive you get what you pay for and I know first hand about cheap stalls.
Try this company little more expensive but they tried and proven.
http://www.edgeracingconverters.com/

tchernobog · 04-27-2009, 07:52 PM

Thanks for the replies everyone. I did a lot of googling, and them seem to be pretty crappy, from what I've read.

I'm just going to get a hold of a stock replacement.

chevyowner02 · 04-27-2009, 08:02 PM

You could use one out of a 4.3l s-10 IIRC they will stall around 2200 rpm/