Have a 98 5.9 magnum engine I want to use with a 69 904 trans, what torque converter would work for me?
stock engine, basically just a street car.I'll go ahead and ask so the experts can chime in. Stock engine or cam swap/upgrades planned? What's it going in or what rear tire size and axle ratio? Any upgrades to the clutch packs etc. ?
I've got the original flexplate that was on motor. everyone says it has to be neutral balance, like this one.if the trans is a 69...then any converter that fits that trans will work...but but....
are you aware of the external balance required of the 360 magnum...they are not the same as a LA 360.......best to find a 5.9 magnum flexplate.....and remember the balancer must be for a 5.9 magnum...
I guess I don't understand this neutral balance thing, aren't all converters balanced.Any neutral balance 904 converter will work if you're using the magnum balancer and flex plate. But what stall speed would be best depends on many factors, like camshaft choice, rear gears, tire size, etc, etc.
Behind my 5.9 is a 904 from a '74 318 Dart, I'm running the stock converter I got with the trans. works fine for everyday driving around.
I guess I don't understand this neutral balance thing, aren't all converters balanced.
I guess I don't understand this neutral balance thing, aren't all converters balanced.
I have the stock converter that came with the trans I have and you are saying I could run that converter no problemAny neutral balance 904 converter will work if you're using the magnum balancer and flex plate. But what stall speed would be best depends on many factors, like camshaft choice, rear gears, tire size, etc, etc.
Behind my 5.9 is a 904 from a '74 318 Dart, I'm running the stock converter I got with the trans. works fine for everyday driving around.
Yes, one hole in the flex plate will need to be opened up slightly with a file so all bolts will line up. ( Converter to flex plate bolts)I have the stock converter that came with the trans I have and you are saying I could run that converter no problem
Your answer was given here;Have a 98 5.9 magnum engine I want to use with a 69 904 trans, what torque converter would work for me?
I did state this was basically stock 5.9 for on the street. I was looking for which converter that was available would work for my setup. Have found only a couple of vendors that even cary coverters for 904 let alone neutral balance. didn't want to spend 500 for a street car.Your answer was given here;
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You still haven’t answered any questions that would yield not only an answer but a good and accurate one at that.
If you do t want to answer the question, get a 5500 stall and have fun!
1972 dart, a /6 automatic car. Pretty solid car, going with a 5.9 magnum and 904. Picked up a 3.23 center for a 8 3/4 but still need housing. Going to Columbus in aug. hoping to find some parts i need there.Do you care to share with us what this street car is? We love projects here!
1972 dart, going with a 5.9 magnum and 904. Picked up a 3.23 center for a 8 3/4 but still need housing.