Converter For My Combo?

Doug Keen · 05-15-2011, 09:59 PM

I am torn about what to do. I built a new combo over the winter, it's a 496 BBC w/1.80 glide 4.33 gear in a 3400lb 10" tire car. The thing made good power on the dyno, peak tq was 704 at 5700 rpm and peak hp was 864 at 7000. My converter is a 9" and I have always wondered if I should be running an 8. It is NA. The thing flashed at 5000 last year behind a much "tamer" combo with more conservative heads and cam. This one is going 4800-5100 behind the new engine. Obviously it is a little lazy.out of the hole (okay a lot lazy) so I definitely have to do something. Should I go with a new 8" deal or stick with the 9" and have it reworked?

no driving fool · 05-16-2011, 03:32 PM

I always say loose is consistent! Even if it cost you some E.T.
with your small tire it could present a problem unless you got your car working right.
5100 is too tight I would say 5800 to 6000
we have ran 8" and 9" I would say stick with the 9" since you already have it, send it over to BTE talk to Bryan they will treat you right.

1320racer · 05-19-2011, 06:51 PM

needs an 8" 6000 stall converter and not just any converter, an ATI 8" Treemaster.

Call ATI , speak to Charlie Plott and order it.

You'll be glad you did after reading your 1st time slip with it installed.

Ron Finney · 05-20-2011, 10:18 PM

I would recommend an 8" convertor, about 5500rpm - 5800rpm. You will get a much harder hit with the 8" than the 9"...that's been my experience. I had a 496, now have a 572...had the 8" behind both and the 9" behind both. With the 8 inch I carry twice as much in the throttle stop as I do with the 9"because it is quicker in the first few hundred feet ....also, the wheels are up a foot with the 8" and only about 4" with the nine inch.

Just my experience....as far as convertors go...everyone has a preference. My 8 inch is a TCI and the 9" is a Coan....the combo is more important than the make....most preferences are due to people getting the right or wrong convertor to begin with.....Hughes makes a great convertor too, just a little pricey. Good luck!

Ron
396V S/C

TinSoldier 3215 · 05-21-2011, 10:38 AM

You need to call A-1 MARVIN IS THE MAN!!!

Dragsinger · 05-23-2011, 07:58 AM

the last four converters I bought were from Lennie at Ultimate Converters. Good service, good parts, completely satisfied. He is a sponsor of this forum, his contact info is at the top of this page.

Johnny · 05-23-2011, 01:40 PM

I won a $895 gift certificate towards the purchase of a torque converter of your choice from ATI. The gift certificate was won at the Spring Fling and is good until 5-22-12. I am selling it for $700 which would save you $195 towards the purchase of the ATI converter of your choice. Let me know.

John Maggiulli
973-809-6789

04GTOMan · 07-01-2011, 11:34 PM

Help! I have a 2004 GTO ls1 3.46 with auto, headers,drag bags, 275/50 17 goodyears,k&n cai, what stall should i go with a converter? its a driver on sunny days

Jim Wahl · 07-02-2011, 12:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 04GTOMan

Help! I have a 2004 GTO ls1 3.46 with auto, headers,drag bags, 275/50 17 goodyears,k&n cai, what stall should i go with a converter? its a driver on sunny days

A YANK 3400 will work very well with your combo. Have a look at:
www.converter.cc

.

05-15-2011, 09:59 PM	#1
Doug Keen Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 2 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Converter For My Combo? I am torn about what to do. I built a new combo over the winter, it's a 496 BBC w/1.80 glide 4.33 gear in a 3400lb 10" tire car. The thing made good power on the dyno, peak tq was 704 at 5700 rpm and peak hp was 864 at 7000. My converter is a 9" and I have always wondered if I should be running an 8. It is NA. The thing flashed at 5000 last year behind a much "tamer" combo with more conservative heads and cam. This one is going 4800-5100 behind the new engine. Obviously it is a little lazy.out of the hole (okay a lot lazy) so I definitely have to do something. Should I go with a new 8" deal or stick with the 9" and have it reworked?

05-16-2011, 03:32 PM	#2
no driving fool Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Texas Posts: 10 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Converter For My Combo? I always say loose is consistent! Even if it cost you some E.T. with your small tire it could present a problem unless you got your car working right. 5100 is too tight I would say 5800 to 6000 we have ran 8" and 9" I would say stick with the 9" since you already have it, send it over to BTE talk to Bryan they will treat you right.

05-19-2011, 06:51 PM	#3
1320racer VIP Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: New Jersey Posts: 2,628 Likes: 160 Liked 759 Times in 379 Posts	Re: Converter For My Combo? needs an 8" 6000 stall converter and not just any converter, an ATI 8" Treemaster. Call ATI , speak to Charlie Plott and order it. You'll be glad you did after reading your 1st time slip with it installed.

05-20-2011, 10:18 PM	#4
Ron Finney Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Greenwood, IN Posts: 168 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Converter For My Combo? I would recommend an 8" convertor, about 5500rpm - 5800rpm. You will get a much harder hit with the 8" than the 9"...that's been my experience. I had a 496, now have a 572...had the 8" behind both and the 9" behind both. With the 8 inch I carry twice as much in the throttle stop as I do with the 9"because it is quicker in the first few hundred feet ....also, the wheels are up a foot with the 8" and only about 4" with the nine inch. Just my experience....as far as convertors go...everyone has a preference. My 8 inch is a TCI and the 9" is a Coan....the combo is more important than the make....most preferences are due to people getting the right or wrong convertor to begin with.....Hughes makes a great convertor too, just a little pricey. Good luck! Ron 396V S/C __________________ Ron Finney 396V S/C

05-21-2011, 10:38 AM	#5
TinSoldier 3215 Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Bulington, Ky Posts: 359 Likes: 0 Liked 6 Times in 5 Posts	Re: Converter For My Combo? You need to call A-1 MARVIN IS THE MAN!!!

05-23-2011, 07:58 AM	#6
Dragsinger VIP Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Liberty City [East Texas] Posts: 1,760 Likes: 5 Liked 99 Times in 60 Posts	Re: Converter For My Combo? the last four converters I bought were from Lennie at Ultimate Converters. Good service, good parts, completely satisfied. He is a sponsor of this forum, his contact info is at the top of this page. __________________ Larry Woodfin 471W

05-23-2011, 01:40 PM	#7
Johnny Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Dirt Jersey Posts: 85 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Converter For My Combo? I won a $895 gift certificate towards the purchase of a torque converter of your choice from ATI. The gift certificate was won at the Spring Fling and is good until 5-22-12. I am selling it for $700 which would save you $195 towards the purchase of the ATI converter of your choice. Let me know. John Maggiulli 973-809-6789

07-01-2011, 11:34 PM	#8
04GTOMan Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Posts: 17 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Converter For My Combo? Help! I have a 2004 GTO ls1 3.46 with auto, headers,drag bags, 275/50 17 goodyears,k&n cai, what stall should i go with a converter? its a driver on sunny days