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Old November 7th, 2006, 04:45 PM
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Ever seen a converter build like this one ?

just got my new TH400 in the mail today . ever seen a Th400 converter build like the one shown ? I've never . looks pretty beefy with the plate , if that means anything .
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Old November 7th, 2006, 05:18 PM
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just got my new TH400 in the mail today . ever seen a Th400 converter build like the one shown ? I've never . looks pretty beefy with the plate , if that means anything .
What is that? TCI?
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Old November 7th, 2006, 05:41 PM
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What is that? TCI?
no , it's a Edge Racing/West Coast Converter (same company) .
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Old November 7th, 2006, 06:26 PM
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the main function of the plate is to take up extra clearance needed to get proper converter spacing because the converter being adapted is from a different transmission.this is how some companies get the job done.it does not mean it is a bad product.i dont care for that method of assembling converters but im sure they have their own reasons for producing the converter as it appears.
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the main function of the plate is to take up extra clearance needed to get proper converter spacing because the converter being adapted is from a different transmission.this is how some companies get the job done.it does not mean it is a bad product.i dont care for that method of assembling converters but im sure they have their own reasons for producing the converter as it appears.

thanks Chris .
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http://rides.webshots.com/album/105791401mgmznK http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZKochubXMl0 , http://gnttype.org/carofthemonth/arc...mdetails1.html

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Old November 7th, 2006, 07:48 PM
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yup. same converter im running and i beat on it daily.. works great..
i like the ring better then the legs
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Old November 8th, 2006, 08:23 PM
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Second, in favor of that converter from west coast. Well worth the money.
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Phil and Sal,

Are you guys running the lock up or non?
What was the pricing like?
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It is a 10" unit with a lock-up. Speak to Bill at westcoast. He is a great person to deal with. Free restall as well. $400 for the converter but if you run a trans-brake they sugest a better sprag which is a few dollars more.
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Old November 9th, 2006, 07:26 PM
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10inch 3500 stall with lockup for my 200r4 $425.00
10 inch 3500 stall for my th400 $400.00

both my trans have transbrakes

I highly recomend West Coast.. Bill is an awesome guy.
Ive never needed a restall, they have been right on the money everytime

I even run one of there extra tight diesel converters in m tow rig
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Mine cost $650 plus shipping for a TH400 . told him I wanted something that could take some abuse and very efficient .

Race converters horsepower, with more torque from EDGE Racing Converters

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My TR's "Day At The Track" : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8JwUThcEKcA

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Old November 9th, 2006, 07:52 PM
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who did you order yours from Edge or WCC ?

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Old November 9th, 2006, 09:20 PM
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ordered it from Bill at WCC .
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http://rides.webshots.com/album/105791401mgmznK http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZKochubXMl0 , http://gnttype.org/carofthemonth/arc...mdetails1.html

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Old November 9th, 2006, 09:23 PM
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