Torque converter recommendation please

[OneQuikSix]

I think I'm going to be in the market for a new transmission and torque converter soon. I'd love to hear some recommendations based on the combo in my sig. My only condition is that it is a lockup unit. The car isn't driven much, but I look forward to taking it on long trips to races and shows and such. Thanks in advance for any suggestions.

 

[Scooter3800]

PM Dusty!:biggrin:
http://www.turbobuick.com/forums/private.php?do=newpm&u=65

 

[mikestertwo]

Edge Converters :biggrin:

 

[Dusty Bradford]

What's your e.t goals?

The TE-63 is going to need a good 3200 stall.

 

[OneQuikSix]

What's your e.t goals?

I'm thinking somewhere in the neighborhood of 10.80 MAX. I'm not sure I'd want to push my bottom end much more than that on a regular basis anyway. For the most part, I'd love to consistently run low elevens without having to worry about my driveline. Then, if someone in a nice street car really taunts me at the race track, I can turn things up some and give them a good run.

 

[Dusty Bradford]

How high do you rev the engine?

The 3200 stall doesn't work well with a low rev'ing motor. In these cases something like a multi-disc vigilante is more suitable. You can run the high stall needed to spool the TE-63 and then lock it at WOT to keep the converter from slipping. The tranny needs some billet parts to stay alive.

If you turn the engine 5600-5800, a 3200 single disc is OK.

 

[NCTURBOS]

I have exactly what you're looking for right here:

http://www.turbobuick.com/forums/pa...e-one-anymore-you-might-need-garage-sale.html

The very first item listed!!


K.

 

[Lee Thompson]

Right

I have exactly what you're looking for right here:

http://www.turbobuick.com/forums/pa...e-one-anymore-you-might-need-garage-sale.html

The very first item listed!!


K.

That would work great--and @ a killer price.

 

[OneQuikSix]

Thanks for all the replies. I'm sorry I forgot to mention that I only wanted to retain the lockup capability for driving on trips, around town, etc... While racing, I intended to leave the converter unlocked. Everything is still coming together in my build. Presently, I'm not sure how high I can rev this motor. In fact, I just finished installing a PowerLogger and wideband this evening. So, naturally, I haven't had the new motor past half-throttle yet. As soon as I get a fuel pump in this weekend, I'll start the basic tuning process.