Torque Converters for Internally Balanced vs Externally Balanced Small Blocks
Whelp, I see weights. You guys are gonna fight me on this, but I'm still not totally convinced the problem is with the engine. Hear me out.
This engine and transmission sat under a tarp for an unknown amount of time. I bought the combo and built both units. As I stated before the only change to the rotating assembly I made is I replaced the cast pistons with new cast pistons. Yes, the problem could have existed before I built the engine, but I'm ignoring that possibility for now. Haha...
My thoughts are that the torque converter could still be the problem. I don't fully understand how torque converters work, so maybe I'm wrong.
At any rate here is my plan moving forward. I'm going to replace the torque converter since it's an unknown, and the cheapest first step. If that doesn't solve the problem, I will pull the engine and have the entire rotating assembly balanced.
I'm looking for input on what converter to buy. Places like Summit and Jegs sell B&M and Boss Hog in the low stall\stock-ish replacement range. There are not many choices for 904s, and even less choices for 904s with a 360. I heard another member here mention Circle D Specialties in Texas makes application specific torque converters, and I did submit a price inquiry with them, but I'm guessing their stuff will be in the $1k price range which is out of the question for me.
I just wanna go 80 mph on the freeway. Gheez!
Whelp, I see weights. You guys are gonna fight me on this, but I'm still not totally convinced the problem is with the engine. Hear me out.
This engine and transmission sat under a tarp for an unknown amount of time. I bought the combo and built both units. As I stated before the only change to the rotating assembly I made is I replaced the cast pistons with new cast pistons. Yes, the problem could have existed before I built the engine, but I'm ignoring that possibility for now. Haha...
My thoughts are that the torque converter could still be the problem. I don't fully understand how torque converters work, so maybe I'm wrong.
At any rate here is my plan moving forward. I'm going to replace the torque converter since it's an unknown, and the cheapest first step. If that doesn't solve the problem, I will pull the engine and have the entire rotating assembly balanced.
I'm looking for input on what converter to buy. Places like Summit and Jegs sell B&M and Boss Hog in the low stall\stock-ish replacement range. There are not many choices for 904s, and even less choices for 904s with a 360. I heard another member here mention Circle D Specialties in Texas makes application specific torque converters, and I did submit a price inquiry with them, but I'm guessing their stuff will be in the $1k price range which is out of the question for me.
I just wanna go 80 mph on the freeway. Gheez!