Was toying with the idea of replacing the torque conv while the engine is out.
Was thinking of something like 2200-2400.
Any suggestions? tips? Recommendations?
Do I need a tranny cooler? Etc. Or should I Just keep running the stock one?

Thanks for any help..

 

It's a 400 engine with a th400 and 3:55 gears. Cutlassefi hooked me up with a roller cam
Rh282/350 rh294/340 110+4 is the grind of the cam

 

It sounds fine to me, I would see what cutlassefi recommends also. If it's just a weekend cruiser, you should be fine without one.

 

I'd think a slight stall would help but check with cutlassefi. He knows your motor.

 

In a high performance application the torque converter is one on the most important selections you can make. It will truley make or break a combination. You should always run an extra cooler on the street with a stall converter. Its cheap insurance to help keep the temps down.

I know a lot of people are not going to agree with me but the generic converters most people use are inefficient junk. I learned myself the difference with a car. $179.00 cheapie converter and switched to a good ATI converter that cost me just under $450.00 (9 years ago) The car picked up 4 tenths at the track and was much more street friendly around town. Both were 2500-2800 11" converters.

The best thing to do is call one of the good converter companies and give them all the info about your car (you will need the duration @.050 numbers for that cam) and let them tell you what you need. I have had great luck with ATI but there are many others that make good converters.

 

Thanks guys..
I apreciate the feedback..

 

X2 except I like Coan.

 

I got a cheap one and it was a 10 in. advertised 2600-2800 and its closer to 3000 rpm it works good but if money allows I'm putting in a nice one or having mine redone locally. I ran a jegs 2300-2500 and it was the same as my tci 2000-2200 stall. The tci I used was the saturday night special it was good and the price didn't break the bank.

 

I have also heard good things about Coan. I ran a Neal Chance in my race car but that was a $1200.00 converter last time I was in touch with the new owner he had it down in the 5.30's

 

I have a 11" custom made from http://www.abruzziracing.com/main.html
Works like a charm

 

I am running a Hughes 2500 on mine. Seems really nice for the street with the 455 moderate build, 3.42's. No slushy shifts at part throttle, and great response when hitting it.

 

I had a cheap one balloon and wipe out my crank. Stick to the good stuff.

 

X2

Especially with a BBO that makes a ton of torque. Get one with anti-balloon plates.

PTC makes good convertors too. Checkout their website, you might find their prices aren't too bad either.

 

Do you guys know of anyone that makes a switch pitch these days? I was thinking PATC made one but I couldn't find one on their site for a TH400.

 

I had Jim Burek at PAE rebuild my S/P converter a few years ago but heard he is no longer in business. Here's his number at the time 915 855-6009. I think Phoenix Transmission might still do some S/P stuff http://www.phoenixtrans.com/IntlHome.html and possibly even Dacco http://www.daccoinc.com/. Here is PATC url also http://www.transmissioncenter.net/

All it takes is a phone call to find out.

P.A.E Enterprises, Inc.
4401 Turf Rd. Bldg E
El Paso, TX. 79938
915.855.6009
915.857.4727 -> Tech Line 8-10am and 4-5pm MST M-F
www.paeenterprises.com

Found this too but I doubt it will be much help, sorry