converter?

[scampy72]

does a tranny have to have a converter in it?

 

[pettybludart]

does a tranny have to have a converter in it?

YES!LOL.Proper term is torque convertor.

 

[scampy72]

kay thanks, was just wondering

 

[pettybludart]

If your replacing with a higher than stock stall convertor,contact the tech dept. of your supplier and give ALL info about your car(cam specs,gear size,tire size)for your best results.Good luck.

 

[Darter6]

Us old guys will remember the Clutch-Flite from the 60's. I think by Art Carr Transmissions.

 

[scampy72]

thanks will do. any idea what the norm on a 727 for a 440 should be?

 

[340plot]

do not listen to these guys!. you do not need a converter. i have a few cars witout them, and they look good in my garage.
HOWEVER, IF YOU PLAN FOR IT TO MOVE DOWN THE ROAD, THAT IS A WHOLE NEW STORY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[67Dart273]

Us old guys will remember the Clutch-Flite from the 60's. I think by Art Carr Transmissions.

Thinkin' the same thing. Those things always intrigued me 'fer some reason.


NO converter!!!

but I wish to hell people would not call 'em a "tranny"

 

[Aj408]

Thinkin' the same thing. Those things always intrigued me 'fer some reason.


NO converter!!!

but I wish to hell people would not call 'em a "tranny"

67Dart273 what transmission is that in the picture?

Thanks, Aj408

 

[67Dart273]

No idea. It's some flavor of torqueflite, with the bell machined off so you can use a scattershield, and a special tail housing. It's just a photo I found off the 'net.

When they were still popular, there was SOMEBODY making a "clutch" adaptation of a GM turbo-hydro, as well, a "turbo-clutch" if you will.

Here's a guy who built a "clutch C-6"

http://www.network54.com/Forum/260730/thread/1168507752/clutch+C-6++info...+poor+mans+lenco

 

[cudamark]

thanks will do. any idea what the norm on a 727 for a 440 should be?

The "norm" depended on the performance specs for the car. They made a low stall and high stall and they varied depending on engine horsepower. Stock from the factory they were mostly from 2000-2500. You can get just about any stall in the aftermarket. You just need to decide what you need for your type of driving.

 

[scampy72]

what should i go with for mostly street driving with a bit of road track and maybe some drag thrown in? i was think about a 3000... but i dont know much about this stuff yet

 

[scampy72]

bump

 

[70aarcuda]

call PTC or Dynamic Converter....look at one of there 9 1/2 converters...

be prepared to tell them everything about your car.....they need that info to select the proper converter for you

 

[Abodybomber]

Last time a saw a Clutchflite was the mid 90s.Needed to be gone through,guy wanted like a thou for it.Converters have progressed so far.I would think it would kill drivetrain parts.