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lake_harley:
I have found everything I posted about that's listed above but I am now in the market for a torque converter. Powerglide transmission, using a 17 spline input shaft (like normal PG). Thinking the range of 3,000 to 3,500 stall should be at least a decent starting point. I've looked into many brands of converters, and talked to several manufacturers, but thought I'd test the waters to see if there are any good, used converters available.

Thanks

Lynn
(573) 286-3335 Cell
winter62@att.net

THE FRENCHTOWN FLYER:
Lynn, I know you are using a mild SBC with a conservative tune up but I think you should not rule out converters with a higher stall - in the 4000 RPM region at least. You may find a lower range converter will cause the car to leave abruptly, pulling the wheels out of the beams.
Additionally, since you have a mild small cubic inch SBC a converter rated at 4000 RPM for a high strung SBC will likely have an actual stall speed significantly lower in your milder SBC. Good luck in your search.

lake_harley:
You are probably right on with your suggestion. The most recent suggestion I got from a manufacturer, Boss Hog Converters, is a 4200-5000 stall converter, Part #34045. He mentioned that the stall is based on a 3680# car, so with the lighter car and low HP it would stall at significantly lower RPM. I think that converter is 9.6" diameter. I would LOVE to have a 8" converter to let the engine rev quicker, but the prices for those jumps quickly and I have to keep reminding myself this whole project is about enjoying a bit of drag racing, even though it's just not going to be, nor does it need to be, the quickest car in the field.

Thanks, as always!

So, with that info....I guess I'm interested in a converter in the 4,000 and higher stall range. FWIW....I'm thinking my little 305 is going to run out of breath around 5500 RPM, and even that might be optimistic.

Lynn

lake_harley:
Once again, I got impatient and it seems that most used torque converters that I've found available for Powerglides are made for 350/400 input shaft. I'm using a 17 spline shaft so I ordered the Boss Hog 4200-5000 converter that they recommended based on my cars (somewhat estimated) specs. We'll see how it goes, I guess.

Lynn

tcoupekyle:
I feel that, I'm so impatient

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