torque converter/stall, help

roylerumble said

Thanks pettybludart.

I searched the forums and read about how important the converter is. I was not expecting to pay much more than $3-400 bucks, but that doesn't seem to be the case.

Add to the list if you know of anymore info that I need:
Rear wheel/tire size-18", 145 50 R18
Internally ballanced
Cam lift INTAKE .544 EXH .565
Duration @ .050 INT 244 @ .050 EXH 252
Cam degree 106
3.55 gears with power lok
Use, 99% street with the occasional weekend at the strip
complete electronic ignition from FBO

One last question, what differentiates a good custom built converter to an off the shelf part?

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That's got to be incorrect.

I've had some great off the shelf converters. Those were not the norm and to get the best out of a converter, buy one that is built for the application.

Be more concerned with the FLASH speed. I like stuff that drives tight, almost like a normal converter but when you mash the pedal, the engine spools up FAST. I would put something that flashes 3500-3800 behind that engine. The converter companies can build these. Plenty of guys have pulled older style converters, got more flash, and tighter/efficient/lower cruise rpms out of custom built stuff. DJV, Abodyjoe and a bunch of others.

You'll spend 550-750 for a good converter, IMO, they are worth every penny. Guys will spend 7500-15000 on an engine then buy a $300 converter. The converter is probably the single most important piece in a cars driveline.