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The White Blur
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Ahh... I think he knows that.
Please dont run RC off the board too! There have been too many iconic figures run off by KIA's and it effects all of us.
Aluminum vs Cast Iron heads
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Please dont run RC off the board too! There have been too many iconic figures run off by KIA's and it effects all of us.
TurboWh1
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- Aug 12, 2002
Yeah that's probably my best bet. I thought I had a good converter tho.... Well when I bought it about 5 years ago
im not trying to do that at all please don't get the wrong idea.this thread was never about do aluminum heads outflow irons.
its not that its not a good piece its just turbo buicks have generally a lower rpm range to get things done and there are those that figured out how to make converters to better suit that rpm/power range.
TurboWh1
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Recommendations on good converter?
are you going to raise boost above 23psi
TurboWh1
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Yes, on the drag stripare you going to raise boost above 23psi
this is how it works the converter flashes higher based on how much power you can apply.the trick is to have a converter that loose enough to allow the right amount of launch boost/rpm and have a coupling point that keeps the engine in max power range the longest.
dave is one of the guys that has figured out how to build a converter for a turbobuick
turbocamino1
turboholic
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Our motors are similar...so i will add my 2 cents... I didnt find any companys that had a better record of satisfaction/performance than PTC. My 9.5 , 17 blade was spec'd by Dusty....and was the single biggest improvement i ever made..along with the Alky Control..... Its one of the things you cant know about until you experience it...i was leaving so much on the table with the entry level PTC 10" L/U. The way it grabs ahold of the engine at the shift is amazing. i use a G-Tech pro to get a MPH reading and gained almost 10 MPH at similar boost in 1320ft tests. Sure ,you will find other very good converters out there..but i dont think you will find one better.
robzombie
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You might be surprised at what's out there now.
There are converters that work as good and even better in some cases, and at a better price.
I have talked to people who have switched from the PTC to Dave's.
There is no one best converter that suits every need.
Dave will also spec out the right converter for his customers and save them money to boot.
turbocamino1
turboholic
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Quote: "There are converters that work as good and even better in some cases," even better ? i would be interested to know e x a c t l y how one would go about proving this. I dont think we can bring "ET's" into the discussion. ETing is a different animal with many variables...MPH is a constant fact,yes? i have killed the tires, and pedaled it numerous times, and ran out the back within 2 MPH as well as witnessing this countless times.
robzombie
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Glad you're happy with it.
Let's just say that PTC isn't the only one that makes a kick ass converter.
PS. How many different converters have you tried.
There are many ways to skin a cat, I'll leave it at that.
And if you happen to flash the head you can repair it if its the aluminum .not very easy with cast[emoji51]
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you can repair an iron head too, any good machinest can repair both.
the ptc 9.5 nl is a great piece for our cars as well.
GNBRETT
Pelennor Fields
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- Feb 8, 2004
wats a matter ur feelings get hurt? stop whining. PTC is in the fastest TR's on the planet period! get over it!
robzombie
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No whining here, just letting others know that PTC isn't the only converter choice out there.
How do you think Dave and others have made better converters?
You take one apart [PTC] and see what's inside and make improvements on that design or go in another direction altogether which now has been done with great results.
I'm not getting in a pissing match with you on this subject, and will only say that there are choices out there for those that take the time to research their options.
If you only knew the truth you wouldn't be shooting off your mouth, but don't worry we expect that kind of ignorance and petty attacks from you, as well as your ghetto grammar display.
How do you think Dave and others have made better converters?
You take one apart [PTC] and see what's inside and make improvements on that design or go in another direction altogether which now has been done with great results.
I'm not getting in a pissing match with you on this subject, and will only say that there are choices out there for those that take the time to research their options.
If you only knew the truth you wouldn't be shooting off your mouth, but don't worry we expect that kind of ignorance and petty attacks from you, as well as your ghetto grammar display.
