Torque converter company

gnicholson · 02-14-2020, 05:33 PM

Thought I would ask what's the general consensus about torque converter companies. Who have you had good luck with who has the best quality. Just trying to get some general opinions

Average Joe · 02-15-2020, 09:04 AM

There are so many good ones.

I wouldn’t hesitate with FTI, Coan, Hughes, Abruzzi... plus there are many others.

Most important thing is to call and talk to someone, have it built to your combination. Having dyno sheets for your motor is good to have as well and allows them to get it right on the first go. It is important to have a converter built specifically for 90 racing. There are characteristics that do make a difference in improving throttle stop predicting.

Tom Goldman · 02-15-2020, 02:13 PM

Here in the Northeast ,for Pro Tree.90 racing Select Performance is a major player . C2 converters is also tuned into the Super class markets needs .
As mentioned Abruzzi,Hughs ,and Coan are also good choices.
I myself like to deal with a company where I can talk to the man building my converter face to face .

ImBack · 02-15-2020, 08:14 PM

I'm From IN,but not too many of us run Coan anymore. Seems FTI is the top choice,I had a BTE a few years ago that was spot on and never give me any trouble.Friend of mines a dealer for them and has a 4:50 doorcar.

SGSST109E · 02-16-2020, 08:20 AM

Transmission Specialties Inc in PA. Had the same converter for 20 years would have it freshen every 3 years. Sold it a few years ago when I changed my conbination and decided to use a neil chance bolt together I had. Both are spragless.

Lenny5160 · 02-17-2020, 12:03 PM

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Originally Posted by SGSST109E

Transmission Specialties Inc in PA. Had the same converter for 20 years would have it freshen every 3 years. Sold it a few years ago when I changed my conbination and decided to use a neil chance bolt together I had. Both are spragless.

I've had the same Transmission Specialties Super 8 spragless converter in my dragster since 2006 or 2007. It's been behind a 555, 565, and now 632. It's never been sent in.

I had a Hughes in the door car for many, many years but had to send it in every couple years with a sprag issue. That car now has a TSI spragless as well.

Hughes would still be high on my list, as would FTI.

02-14-2020, 05:33 PM	#1
gnicholson Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Posts: 100 Likes: 13 Liked 4 Times in 3 Posts	Torque converter company Thought I would ask what's the general consensus about torque converter companies. Who have you had good luck with who has the best quality. Just trying to get some general opinions

02-15-2020, 09:04 AM	#2
Average Joe Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 33 Likes: 17 Liked 18 Times in 8 Posts	Re: Torque converter company There are so many good ones. I wouldn’t hesitate with FTI, Coan, Hughes, Abruzzi... plus there are many others. Most important thing is to call and talk to someone, have it built to your combination. Having dyno sheets for your motor is good to have as well and allows them to get it right on the first go. It is important to have a converter built specifically for 90 racing. There are characteristics that do make a difference in improving throttle stop predicting.

02-15-2020, 02:13 PM	#3
Tom Goldman VIP Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Allentown,PA Posts: 2,438 Likes: 778 Liked 703 Times in 206 Posts	Re: Torque converter company Here in the Northeast ,for Pro Tree.90 racing Select Performance is a major player . C2 converters is also tuned into the Super class markets needs . As mentioned Abruzzi,Hughs ,and Coan are also good choices. I myself like to deal with a company where I can talk to the man building my converter face to face . __________________ Tom Goldman 1500 SG , 1506 STK

02-15-2020, 08:14 PM	#4
ImBack Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2020 Posts: 27 Likes: 0 Liked 5 Times in 4 Posts	Re: Torque converter company I'm From IN,but not too many of us run Coan anymore. Seems FTI is the top choice,I had a BTE a few years ago that was spot on and never give me any trouble.Friend of mines a dealer for them and has a 4:50 doorcar.

02-16-2020, 08:20 AM	#5
SGSST109E Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: NJ Posts: 343 Likes: 54 Liked 124 Times in 58 Posts	Re: Torque converter company Transmission Specialties Inc in PA. Had the same converter for 20 years would have it freshen every 3 years. Sold it a few years ago when I changed my conbination and decided to use a neil chance bolt together I had. Both are spragless.