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.

sst5167 · 02-18-2020, 08:18 AM

For super class racing I would use none other than Hughes. In 2018 a big name converter company offered to put me on their "converter program". I had 6 different converters in my car during the second half of the season trying to find a combo that worked. By the last race of the season, I took the "free" converter out and went back to Hughes. Trust me, there IS a difference. Call Hughes, and specifically ask for Kevin Kleinweber. He knows his stuff!

Robbie Welch · 02-19-2020, 08:13 AM

I've been using Trans Specialties for the last 5 years or so. I've been very happy with their converters and service. One was a replacement converter they built me for my C-4 I was running they got the stall correct 1st time. Second was for a PG and it works great. Turn around time was great but guest that can depend on the time of year and how busy they are. Ask for Justin

jim powers · 02-19-2020, 07:48 PM

for my dragster- select performance i would recommend every time, for my stocker ultimate converters was the choice

Charlie Yannetti · 02-22-2020, 12:06 PM

I'm with Tom Goldman on this one, and I've been a Select Performance customer for at least 25 years.. it's nice when your trans and converter guy is also a Super class racer, attends most races, and can stop by your trailer and view your graphs for possible changes, if any.. pick some one you can deal with face to face, and can actually watch your runs...

My second choice would probably be a toss up between Hughes, and Abruzzi..

02-14-2020, 05:33 PM	#1
gnicholson Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Posts: 103 Likes: 15 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: 2,468 Likes: 874 Liked 838 Times in 232 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: 350 Likes: 62 Liked 126 Times in 61 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.

02-18-2020, 08:18 AM	#7
sst5167 Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 52 Likes: 17 Liked 17 Times in 9 Posts	Re: Torque converter company For super class racing I would use none other than Hughes. In 2018 a big name converter company offered to put me on their "converter program". I had 6 different converters in my car during the second half of the season trying to find a combo that worked. By the last race of the season, I took the "free" converter out and went back to Hughes. Trust me, there IS a difference. Call Hughes, and specifically ask for Kevin Kleinweber. He knows his stuff!

02-19-2020, 08:13 AM	#8
Robbie Welch Live Reporter Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Golden Beach Maryland Posts: 1,233 Likes: 55 Liked 262 Times in 124 Posts	Re: Torque converter company I've been using Trans Specialties for the last 5 years or so. I've been very happy with their converters and service. One was a replacement converter they built me for my C-4 I was running they got the stall correct 1st time. Second was for a PG and it works great. Turn around time was great but guest that can depend on the time of year and how busy they are. Ask for Justin

02-19-2020, 07:48 PM	#9
jim powers Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: manville nj Posts: 357 Likes: 192 Liked 13 Times in 10 Posts	Re: Torque converter company for my dragster- select performance i would recommend every time, for my stocker ultimate converters was the choice

02-22-2020, 12:06 PM	#10
Charlie Yannetti Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Alpine, NJ Posts: 566 Likes: 187 Liked 191 Times in 82 Posts	Re: Torque converter company I'm with Tom Goldman on this one, and I've been a Select Performance customer for at least 25 years.. it's nice when your trans and converter guy is also a Super class racer, attends most races, and can stop by your trailer and view your graphs for possible changes, if any.. pick some one you can deal with face to face, and can actually watch your runs... My second choice would probably be a toss up between Hughes, and Abruzzi..