Hey guys I was wondering what your preference for a cheap converter would be. I'm in the market for one that is around 2200 stall.

 

You get what you pay for.. Don't cheap out on your baby!

 

I have a 9.5" Torco converter (now sold under the Art Carr name). It cost like $360 shipped. I believe what Torco does is build a crap load of slightly different converters, put them on a shelf, then when you call they'll ask you a buncha questions about your motor, then go and pick one off the shelf that best suits what you want. I told 'em I wanted a 3500 stall, told about the car, cam specs, weight, etc. One week later I had it.

This converter is neat because it drives around like a normal car and idles forward in gear. I can footbrake it to about 2500RPM with my crappy brakes and it'll flash to about 3600RPM. Leaving from a stop light you dont feel any of that "dynoing effect" with loose converters or anything. Very solid, cheap, and works perfectly.

 

check out the guys here Performance Torque Converters

They will custom make one for you and they stand behind there product. Many of the guys at the local track run them and have good luck.