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Old Jun 19, 2013 | 01:43 PM
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Torque Converter
For the guys that know,what torque converter works best for a th350 behind a 455??
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Old Jun 19, 2013 | 01:51 PM
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What cam, intake, heads & gears are you running?
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Old Jun 19, 2013 | 02:02 PM
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Stock '71 455,posi
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Old Jun 19, 2013 | 02:15 PM
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How do you intend to use the car?
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Old Jun 19, 2013 | 02:26 PM
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How do you intend to use the car?
Mild street use but with some punch to it.
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Old Jun 19, 2013 | 02:27 PM
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Originally Posted by droptopron
What cam, intake, heads & gears are you running?
Stock 71 ,posi 3.??
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Old Jun 19, 2013 | 02:45 PM
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I'd just go with a mild street and strip converter. One step over stock.
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Old Jun 19, 2013 | 03:06 PM
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Originally Posted by oldcutlass
I'd just go with a mild street and strip converter. One step over stock.
Cool...Thanks
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Old Jun 19, 2013 | 06:56 PM
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Look for a converter with a stall speed advertised around 2800-3000. If its a good quality converter it wont feel mushy when driving.
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Old Jun 20, 2013 | 04:49 AM
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10inch 3000 built tight from PTCRACE.com in Alabama.
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