I was planning on buying the 12" slp TC, I just don't want to lay down the money for the PI vigilante. On the Pro-built web site I've noticed the 10" continental TC, anyone have it ? Further, I think, in the past, I've read somewhere that the torque multiplication of the continental is in the neighborhood of the PI unit, is this correct. I guess I'm looking at ~370 v. ~700. Thanks for any input.

 

I can tell you this. Continental is perhaps the best converter company out there. They are used by some of the most respected people in the country.

 

Hey pro-built, any input on this ? I realize it may be a conflict of interest since you sell both the vigilante and continental conv.

 

When the stalls are kept on the low side (2,200-2,600 rpm stall), (Continental 10" & PI's 9.5") the torque converters have a high torque multiplication ratio (2.1-2.5 & sometimes higher). Both are good TC's. Depending on what you want?, type of driving?, rear end gear ratio?, gas mileage?, etc. As you see there are many different variables.
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Thanks Pro-built. Now, in your "opinion," would you recommend the 2X$$ PI over the continental for a set-up on a mild L98 car. I'm looking at the ~2600-2800 stall speed range with 3.27 rear and 89 700r4. The car will stay a LTR tpi car and is not daily driven.

Thanks again . . .

 

I would not use the Continental non-lockup 10" with a 2,600-2,800 rpm stall with 3.27's. It will make overdrive act slippery, and you would not like it. If you had 3.90-4.11's then this TC would work ok. If you are going to stick with the 3.27's, then I would use the ACT torque converter. It is very similar to the 9.5" Vigilante, but somewhat less in price. It is a 9.5" lockup available in stalls from 2,400-3,200 rpm. The cost on this one is $525.00. I have checked out these TC's & found there work (ACT) to be very reliable. The coverters come with a one year warranty & a free stall change if desired.
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Thanks again for your answers. I have another question if you don't mind. How similar are the ACT and PI ? Like in SLP/Yank similar ? I guess it may be better to just do the PI and not have any second guesses ? Do you think it would be better to just pay the extra 150.00 for the PI ? I really do respect your opinion on these matters as your reputation and knowledge seems to be second to none.

 

The ACT & PI are very similar from what I have seen, using pretty much the same parts in the torque converter. He offers the same one time (no charge) stall change & one year warranty.
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