i'm lookin for a torque converter for my car and i'm not sure on what I should go wtih...I want something that is a reasonable price, I don't want this to turn into a big ordeal telling me to save up for a vigilante or a yank, because those things are expensive as hell....So i was wondering if any of you guys could recommend a good product from like TCI or B&M or something along the liens of that...also how big should I go for a street car??also does size matter wether if I'm running a carb engine or TPI....i'm not sure what i'm doing with the engine yet, do I need to know if i'm gonna switch to a carb or stay TPI before I decide on a TC??

 

From your sig. it sounds like your car is basically stock. You don't need to go to the expense to get a Vigilante or a Yank. I'd say Continental or B&M would be good. Even their lockup converters are in the $300 range. I'd recommend staying lockup, unless you've modified the trans to remove the feature.

Stay with around an 11" converter. The smaller units create a lot more heat,and often come in much higher stalls than you would want. These converters are made to be race pieces, and that's where they should stay. Go for about a 2,200-2,400 RPM stall.

 

check out the guys at www.ptcrace.com

They can set you up with a good converter. They stand behind there work. I have several friends that run them at the local track.

When I do my trans build, I will be order in 3000 stall from them.

 

yes, rigth now my car is near stock...however this winter i'm going to do alot, 3.73 gears in the rear end, carb setup under the hood, head work, new cam, and possibly a small supercharger to get up to around 450 horses....but i'd be satisfied with 400...Then i'm lookin for a converter, and i'm doing an aftermarket tranny cooler becuase I understand the only thing that kills a tranny is dumb driving and HEAT...so i figure if I keep it easy, and keep it cool, it'll be arligth with a converter....so a B&M around a 2400 would be a good converter???which is better B&M or TCI??

 

B&M all the way.

 

 

For what it's worth, I am running a Huges 2500 stall lock up converter. I am very happy with it and it is affordable.

 

I've had good luck with B&M over the years. I've never used a TCI or Hughes, but feel that both are quality products from their reputation. I recently installed a Continental non-lockup in the 700R4 in my Blazer. It was recommended by Pro-Built, which is where I got the kit to rebuild the trans. I've been very happy with it.

If you're serious about 450 HP then you could up the stall speed a little to more like 3,000. Definately get a lockup converter with a stall that high, and use a mondo cooler.

 

Vigilante all the way! You get what you pay for!