| Re: What performance torque converter? |
Subject: Re: What performance torque converter? by Matatk on 2012/10/24 4:09:57 The prices of these torque converters is making my head spin! The general prices I'm finding for a few I've narrowed down: $895 Coan COA-90310 10" MAXIMUM PERF CONVERTER (TORQUE DRIVE LOCK-UP) W/BILLET COVER $725 Pro Edge GM 700R4 Transmissions Flanged, Chrome-moly drive hub Furnace Brazed Pump and Turbine All wear surfaces are fitted for enclosed bearings for less drag and increased longevity. Anti balloon plates are standard! Lock up feature is upgraded to the latest "high Carbon" friction Input splines are chrome moly heat treated for increased strength $799 P. I. Vigilante w/5 year warranty & 2 year free stall exchange $799.00 from Dana / Probuilt Vigilante 9.5" Single Disk Lock-up Torque Converter Unique One Piece Billet Mounting Cover - The customized billet mounting cover has no welded brackets. This smooth one-piece design reduces the rotation mass, eliminates wobble for less run-out, and keeps the converter perpendicular. 4130 CNC Machine Turbine Hub - High quality 4230 alloy prevents premature wear. Fully Enclosed Torrington Thrust Bearings - Holds the lube oil at stall for better lubrication. Fully Furnace Brazed Impeller and Turbine - Adds strength, increases efficiency and eliminates oil leaks. Anti-Ballooning Plate - Keeps the converter for ballooning at high RPM's Reinforced Turbine Vanes Heat Treated Precision Hubs Electronically Balanced Pressure Tested $795 Yank SS The SS series is the ultimate street-strip converter this converter works great on NOS or N/A the Yank SS series has you covered. All SS series models are a 9.5 in billet model with a solid billet lock-up clutch. They also come with the following features listed below. Rated to 650RWHP I'm not sure if it's worth going with the lower grades from a few of those companies. For example: $495 COA-90111 12" PRO STREET/COMPETITION CONVERTER (LOCK-UP) $625 COA-90315 10" PRO STREET/COMPETITION CONVERTER (LOCK-UP) $555 9.5" Edge torque converter w/1 year warranty $555.00 from Dana / Probuilt Street Edge Converter for GM 700R4 Transmissions Flanged, Chrome-moly drive hub Furnace Brazed Pump and Turbine All wear surfaces are fitted for enclosed bearings for less drag and increased longevity Input splines are chrome moly heat treated for increased strength Thoughts? |
