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Old Jun 4, 2001 | 10:14 AM
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From: grand haven, mi usa
Car: YTG Camaro
Engine: 383
Transmission: TH-350
Converter Recommendations?

I am looking for apx 2400 stall to add within the next month and I would like to get a recommendation on what brand converter to use.

I have heard bad news from B&M and cheap summit converters. Good & bad from TCI (decent cost). And all good stuff form Vigilante (but way too $$). Local shops use buckeye which I have never heard of.

I would like something reliable and good but I of course don't want to spend too much $. In the future I am planning on adding some more horses so I want something that will handle the abuse too.

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'84 Camaro w/ Large Jouranl 327 bored .030 over; 3.73 geared Auburn Limited Slip Diff. FlowMaster Muffler w/ Shortie Headers. TH-350 Built Trany Underneath B Mega-Shifter. Many Engine compartment Dress Up Mods. Edelbrock High Flow Water Pump w/ Flex-a-Lite Cooling Fan.
Work in progress is Sponh Torque Arm just installed working towards 2400 stall convertor. www.chartermi.net~brodgers
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Old Jun 4, 2001 | 02:02 PM
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Car: '89 Pontiac Firebird
Engine: 5.7L
Transmission: 700R4
Axle/Gears: 10-bolt w/ 4.10 and Eaton Posi
I know you may be impatient, but your best bet is to change the convertor only once...

And one of the best out there is Vigilante..

I strongly recommend it, and you've already said people say good things about the convertor..

Save up the money awhile longer, don't let it burn a hole in your pants, and you will truely think it was worth while if you get the Vigilante

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Old Jun 4, 2001 | 03:09 PM
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The number for Continental Converters in Inglewood Ca. is 1-310-674-1072
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Old Jun 5, 2001 | 06:42 PM
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If you are running the TH350 transmission the I would use the 10" from Continental apx. stall 2,500 rpm. They sell for $365.00, give me a call if you need one. 800 7763288 Mon-Sat 11-7 PST and I will answer any questions you might have concerning this.
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Old Jun 5, 2001 | 06:44 PM
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If you are running the TH350 transmission the I would use the 10" from Continental apx. stall 2,500 rpm. They sell for $365.00, give me a call if you need one. 800 7763288 Mon-Sat 11-7 PST and I will answer any questions you might have concerning this.
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Old Jun 5, 2001 | 06:45 PM
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If you are running the TH350 transmission the I would use the 10" from Continental apx. stall 2,500 rpm. They sell for $365.00, give me a call if you need one. 800 7763288 Mon-Sat 11-7 PST and I will answer any questions you might have concerning this.
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Old Jun 5, 2001 | 06:47 PM
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If you are running the TH350 transmission the I would use the 10" from Continental apx. stall 2,500 rpm. They sell for $365.00, give me a call if you need one. 800 7763288 Mon-Sat 11-7 PST and I will answer any questions you might have concerning this.
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Old Jun 5, 2001 | 06:52 PM
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If you are running the TH350 transmission the I would use the 10" from Continental apx. stall 2,500 rpm. They sell for $365.00, give me a call if you need one. 800 7763288 Mon-Sat 11-7 PST and I will answer any questions you might have concerning this.
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Old Jun 5, 2001 | 07:18 PM
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If you are running the TH350 transmission the I would use the 10" from Continental apx. stall 2,500 rpm. They sell for $365.00, give me a call if you need one. 800 7763288 Mon-Sat 11-7 PST and I will answer any questions you might have concerning this.
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Old Jun 6, 2001 | 04:47 AM
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Hey Pro Built, Do you stock the continental converters?
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Old Jun 6, 2001 | 07:24 AM
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Sorry, for the repeat of my message, I thought it did not accept it. I can see that I was wrong. I have been a distributor for Continental for the last 21 years. I do not keep TC's in stock anymore, due to the costs of the TC's & varibles of each torque converters. Usually it takes 2-4 days to have Kris build a TC to match whatever transmission I am working on or what I need for a particular customers order.
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Old Jun 9, 2001 | 06:00 PM
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From: just arrived in TX..by way of NY
Car: 86 Iroc
Engine: tree-fiddy
Transmission: hmm..a 700 or a T5..guess!!
Well on the East side of the states you can give Pro-Torque a call at 1-631-218-8700 you can ask to speak with Joe and he will be able to dial up a good converter for your application,or drop them an e-mail at www.pro-torque.com hope this helps!!!!

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