Torque Convertors...

[StevenJ]

Before I start, this is my first post here ever. I am a regular at MM.net and I have posted this topic on MM.net about an hour ago. I felt that since this topic is very important to me, I should post it here at well since this is more of a techincally oriented community. Now before everyone starts screaming for the Stallion, let's go through all the options. I found three suitable convertors through Summit Racing so I just wanted to know what everyone's opinion was on them. All the ones listed below have a stall rating of 3000.


http://store.summitracing.com/defau...4294865436+4294904002+4294865432&autoview=sku
This one I am inparticuarly interested in. I've heard some very good things about B&M products and it is the least expensive out of any 3000 rpm stall torque convertor I have seen.


The next two I've never heard of before. Anyone know anyone who's used either brand before?

TCI Automotive
http://store.summitracing.com/defau...4294865436+4294904002+4294865432&autoview=sku


Hughes Performance

http://store.summitracing.com/defau...4294865436+4294904002+4294865432&autoview=sku

Lastly, the Stallion Torque convertor...



http://reinhartautomotive.com/Merch...de=12345&Product_Code=MM-PISC&Category_Code=9

I've heard everything there is about the Stallion. Anyone know anything about the other three mentioned?

 

[SergntMac]

Before you can make a fair judgement, you need to collect other data on the products you mention. Here's a few questions to debate.

With respect to the competition you list ^ there, have you determined the torque multiplication? Have you considered size, weight, and reduction in parasitic drag? Electronic controls? Lock up? Non-Lock up? Tolerance for wider variety of tranny fluids? Warranty? Availability in triple disc? Will the manufacturer adjust stall speed if your needs change within two years of purchase?

Just a few ideas, carry on.

 

[StevenJ]

Thanks for the ideas Mac. I know they are all lock up type. The rest I do not know. I'll do more research.

 

[MarauderTJA]

Steven,

The only problem I personally know of with TQ converters was with Art Carr. Although he does not make them. I have have had great luck with the Stallion in my car. But like Mac said, do some additional research.

Tom, Cape Coral, Florida