Recommend me a converter for this 273 - 727 combo

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Alright fellows. I got my tranny down now and the current converter did have the large register of 1.81", it was also a 12" converter.

One thing that came to mind looking at converters for a 727 on Summits web page, how do I know they come with the ring gear installed for the starter? Some have it on the pictures and some dont, the descriptions dont mention it. Will all converters fitting a 727 come with the ring gear installed?
 
trebor75 said:
Thanks for your valuable info! Now I know what to look for and where.

"Ifitsgotwheels", since you also have the 273, may I ask how much difference did the higher stall converter make for you?
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I've got a relatively wild cam (551 lift). The convertor let's the motor flash to 3000 as if it I was slipping a clutch. I think it's well worth the money. Just remember a big convertor adds heat to the trans so you'd better get a good trans cooler
 
trebor75 said:
Alright fellows. I got my tranny down now and the current converter did have the large register of 1.81", it was also a 12" converter.

One thing that came to mind looking at converters for a 727 on Summits web page, how do I know they come with the ring gear installed for the starter? Some have it on the pictures and some dont, the descriptions dont mention it. Will all converters fitting a 727 come with the ring gear installed?
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They all come with the ring gear installed. Summit's pics don't always match what your getting so never rely on them.
 
Old thread but I thought I'd write that I went with a 10", 3000 stall converter in the end. I also went with 3.55 gears. BIG change to drive it now, pulls way harder of the line and the little 273 now smokes the tires even from a rolling start. Also installed an oil cooler in series with the original one. Overall I'm very pleased with this setup.
 
mullinax95 said:
What brand did you settle on?
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It's a TCI Streetfighter. Found it through a Swedish add, a guy changed plans and went manual. So I saved a lot of shipping/customs costs. Seen here they dont have a very good reputation. Happy so for though!
 
trebor75 said:
It's a TCI Streetfighter. Found it through a Swedish add, a guy changed plans and went manual. So I saved a lot of shipping/customs costs. Seen here they dont have a very good reputation. Happy so for though!
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What you figure ... 1000 more RPM over stock?
 
mullinax95 said:
What you figure ... 1000 more RPM over stock?
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Its hard to keep your eye on the tach when you floor it, but it's more then 1000 rpm over my old stock one. I think it's pretty close to 3000 once you hammer it, maybe a little more. I have to get a bit more used to it and report back.
 
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