Transmission Converter Options

[Dan Fahey]

Originally Posted by Mark Yacavone

Russ, I have never thought that a deal like that absolutely would not work in Stock.
However, what Dan has on hand may work in Pure Stock, but it's all wrong, wrong, wrong for stock eliminator. You know that.
We're not trying to re-invent the wheel here. Just run a couple of tenths under the K/SA index. That is, I think that's the plan.
Going to have to agree with Brian here. Just set that o/d., lock up deal under the bench for now.

Mark;
YANK designed a strong converter and its costs a bit more.
Their Locking Converter uses a wider Clutch band.

Our Impala Club has Twin Turbo Cars that use the Locking Converter.
They have a lot more power than my car.

The Yank LC is a little heavier than other LC.
Yet works out well launching my 4100+ Lb car.
I understand how a lighter converter can work in a much lighter Car.

Towing you can Manually Lock the Converter for better mileage on flatter grades.

Vigilante and Edge are good too for racing but do not have the wider Clutch feature as the Yank.

Have 4.56 gears now not using the lock feature.
Same RPM range can use 5.38's or 5.13's with a 30 inch tall tire Locked.
Cruises great with the OD and converter locked.

As for getting under the K/SA 12.65 index.
Car is going to make a good bit more power and building reliability first.
Planning installing full up properly beefed 10 bolt Rear.
Still needs a Roll Bar and smaller gas tank.

Doing things in stages and still having fun a Pure Stocker.

One of the things learned from our Impala Club.
Build up the weak points before adding power.

Dan