descent converter on the cheap?

[transman]

PTC all the way. I was researching converters a few years back and the dynamics were having issues with the hubs cracking.

Cracking hubs are not unique to any one converter rebuilder. All of them have had this issue. Even the stock Chrysler converters have had this problem, and more so with the 318-340-360 series engine with the 727. At my old place of employment, all converter hubs were replaced, but we'd still have the odd one crack.
Converter hubs only come from one or two suppliers.

 

[younggun2.0]

With the combination you have now, there is not need for anything other than a stock converter. With a new camshaft there might be need for a higher stall, but the spec sheet supplied with the cam will give you recommendations. As a driver, you might want to check out www.ringpinion.com and see the rpm your engine will be turning over at a given MPH. If at 60MPH for instance, if your engine/axle/tire combination is only turning over at 2600 rpm, a converter that stalls in the 3000 to 3500 rpm range is slipping and sliding, creating a bunch of unwanted heat and burning far too much 3.50+ per gallon gas.

Match whatever converter you buy TO YOUR ENGINE/AXLE/TIREcombination you have and you'll be a happy camper. A properly applied high stall is a great $$ investment, a poorly applied high stall isn't.

If you send me a pm, along with your home email, I'll send you the spec sheet we used at my old employers that was used when someone ordered a high stall.

I agree with this about the slippage but there is also the factor of efficiency. this is where you get what you pay for. I have a 4500 stall from dynamic that has VERY LITTLE slippage at cruise rpm. My car does 2900rpm at 60 mph. with 4.10 gears and 28" tall tires. if you do the math that is very little slippage. I had a 3500 rpm stall from hughes in the car prior and it would cruise at 3200 rpm at 60. no other changes.

 

[SGBARRACUDA]

Damn guys, all I see is naysaying, and no solution.


How about this:

Edge converters get great reviews. Check em' out.

http://www.edgeracingconverters.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=7_8&products_id=16

What do you mean? All I've seen in this thread is suggestions and help.

 

[Woods74]

I retract my statement of the budget Edge Converters after seeing this:

http://forums.tccoa.com/showthread.php?p=577438

Try some of the usual; Hughes, Coan, PTC, Dynamic. Don't skimp too much here, since your application is a mild one $4-500 will get you a decent off the shelf one.

Read this before you decide:

http://www.hardtail.com/techtips/selectingconverter.html

 

[70aarcuda]

that info on the post is like 8 yrs old,,,,>>????

 

[Woods74]

I've got one even better since it's close to stock application: www.gopnh.com

They build quality OEM remanufactured units. Might want to give them a call and talk shop.

Usually you pick the stall that is +\- 500rpm above the beginning of your powerband.

You'll be happy!

PS some light reading:

http://autoresource.internetautoguide.com/selecting-right-stall-speed-torque-converter-1441.html