Thanx all for the information. I looked around the Hughes site & they do a
good job of explaining - even my simple mind can comprehend most of it. I
have a Hughes cast pan under the tranny now and its a very nice piece.
I'm gonna educate myself a bit more & then give them a call.
FYI - Motor is a tune port 350 basically stock with a slightly
upgraded roller cam. Lobe sep is 112; Duration @ .050 Intake = 206
Exh = 210 Lift I=.0300 E = .0320
Rear Gear is 3.31 Tires are 245/60-15 And tranny is a 700.
On Thu, Apr 16, 2009 at 8:39 AM, GCP Tech <
granitecityperforma...@charter.net> wrote:
> Check out Hughes Performance (http://www.hughesperformance.com) they have
> many different converters for specific applications. Perhaps you are
> looking for something like their XTM/XFM series...
>
> You will want a little higher stall than stock if you have a larger
> camshaft, the 700R4 has a "lock-up" converter so getting a "good" converter
> that will hold 1:1 when locked will give you the best mileage.
>
> Kind regards,
> Don Hoeschen
>
> Granite City Performance
> custom engineered competition components
> http://www.granitecityperformance.com/
>
> ---- Johann Grobler <johann.grob...@absamail.co.za> wrote:
> Rick, Tom is right. The part must match the application! I would rather
> tow a caravan with a pick-up than a sport car. The pick-up may not be as
> fast but so reliable!
>
> Johann
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Tom Rightler
> To: The Chevelle Mailing List
> Sent: Thursday, April 16, 2009 1:40 PM
> Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] Torque converter
>
>
> The torque converter really should be matched to thespecs of the camshaft,
> rear axle gears and the powerband the engine operates in for the best
> performance. Just an FYI..TCI converters are junk, I blew one apart in my
> 70 and I'm not the only one who has had that happen. Also, each stock
> application is different.
>
> Tom Rightler
> MCC Newsletter Editor
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Rick Schaefer
> To: The Chevelle Mailing List
> Sent: Thursday, April 16, 2009 2:19 AM
> Subject: [Chevelle-list] Torque converter
>
>
> I need to replace the 700r4 in my el camino. I need help in
> picking the correct torque converter. The car is a cruiser - no racing but
> some brisk acceleration at times. If I had to choose between an extra MPG
> vs an extra second in the 1/4 mi, I'll take the MPG.
>
>
> Am I correct in assuming that a low stall speed will be best choice. ?
> Will a converter from the parts store serve me as well as one from B&M or
> TCI? Will there be a difference in a stock replacement for a 90 camaro vs
> stock replacement for a 90 pickup? thx
> --
> Rick Schaefer
> 72 TPI El Camino
>
>
--
Rick Schaefer
72 TPI El Camino
