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ABloch
Posted 2019-05-14 10:47 AM (#582137)
Subject: Torque Converter Conversion?



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This is one of those areas I don't have a lot of experience with or opinions of. I've gone and built a beefed up 413 for Patti's '62 Newport and before I put it all back together I wanted to ask your opinion.

First year of the aluminum Torquflite. Everything was disassembled, cleaned and new clutches installed. Original 2:93 rear end.

It is a bit of a hot rod/sleeper I suppose but she has no intentions of going to the track with it. Daily driver with a big block.

Option A. Just reinstall the original converter and call it good. (80,000 miles on it)

Option B. I do have a 19 spline, 10.5", 3000 stall converter kicking around the shop that I could use if I swap the flex plate.

Option C. send the original one out and get it redone.

OR option D. ?????????

Thanks everyone.

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Powerflite
Posted 2019-05-14 3:12 PM (#582144 - in reply to #582137)
Subject: Re: Torque Converter Conversion?



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Don't install the 3000 stall converter unless you need it. It will increase your fuel consumption and make the car more of a pain to drive. There is no upside to it, unless you need it for a wild cam that you have installed. The best option is to get the old converter reconditioned. There are places around me that will do it for around $50. That's pretty cheap insurance against getting debri in your new trans or against having to pull it out again because there was an issue with it.
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57chizler
Posted 2019-05-14 3:25 PM (#582146 - in reply to #582137)
Subject: RE: Torque Converter Conversion?



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The problem with high-stall converters and low numeric axle ratios in a heavy car is heat buildup, the converter will always be "slipping" at low road speeds and this builds up excessive heat. Best to stay with the stock converter.
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normsclassicradio
Posted 2019-05-14 5:03 PM (#582148 - in reply to #582146)
Subject: RE: Torque Converter Conversion?



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+1
A shift kit is a good idea though... Transgo TF-1
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Shep
Posted 2019-05-14 7:55 PM (#582153 - in reply to #582146)
Subject: RE: Torque Converter Conversion?



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Good advice.
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