TCI Converter info

Adger Smith · 02-20-2011, 01:43 AM

I have a customer that has a TCI converter and I think it is not correct for his combo. I'm considering changing to a known A-1 7" converter I have just to see what difference it makes in the performance. (might be too loose)
I tried calling TCI but must have got someone that was a min. wage employee having a bad day. I didn't get my questions answered. I got "Their agenda"
I just wanted to know the general make up of the converter, like # of blades on the stator and the degree. and type fin.
Is there anyone on this board that can answer my questions about an 8" TCI converter.
Please P.M. me.

Bob Pagano · 02-20-2011, 10:32 AM

from another board

After getting flatter head flexplate bolts, I went to put my car together and found the bolt pattern for the TCI converter is slightly off. I can send it back to TCI and get a different one for free, or I can send it back to SummitRacing and it will cost me $35 dollars shipping. I have chosen to send it back to SummitRacing. Now I have to find something else and I am thinking about an ATI converter.

I was hoping to get this car on the road before I have surgery next week. I won't be able to work on the car for at least a couple of weeks. If it wasn't for bad luck, well you know the rest. sad.gif

tci

I bought a TCI convertor a few years ago and it was rusty inside. Sent it back. Moose..

TCI.....

Trouble Comin In !!!!

2 tcis - no luck
February 19 2011, 7:19 PM

My trans guy says they are junk...I have had 2 that are vibrating. Now going with a new ATI.

Adger Smith · 02-20-2011, 11:25 AM

Thanks Bob.
That is kinda what I thought. Now I have it in print for my customer.
By the way, My friend Robert Griffin passed way this morning.
Adg

FED 387 · 02-20-2011, 01:21 PM

not sure if he is still there but we talked to Andre all the time phone # 662-224-8972 X348--

He was most knowledgeable and helpful set up our 4 cylinder car got it almost right the first time out--gave us 2 choices naturally the one we picked was not the one we should have chosen but we all know how that goes right???

FED387

Bob Pagano · 02-20-2011, 02:50 PM

Adger thats a dam shame, he was a great guy. I guess all that stress caught up to him, send my prayers to his son for me.

02-20-2011, 01:43 AM	#1
Adger Smith VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Texarkana Ark/TX Posts: 2,446 Likes: 575 Liked 880 Times in 311 Posts	TCI Converter info I have a customer that has a TCI converter and I think it is not correct for his combo. I'm considering changing to a known A-1 7" converter I have just to see what difference it makes in the performance. (might be too loose) I tried calling TCI but must have got someone that was a min. wage employee having a bad day. I didn't get my questions answered. I got "Their agenda" I just wanted to know the general make up of the converter, like # of blades on the stator and the degree. and type fin. Is there anyone on this board that can answer my questions about an 8" TCI converter. Please P.M. me. __________________ Adger Smith (Former SS)

02-20-2011, 10:32 AM	#2
Bob Pagano VIP Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: New Holland, PA Mooresville,NC Posts: 1,163 Likes: 240 Liked 16 Times in 11 Posts	Re: TCI Converter info from another board After getting flatter head flexplate bolts, I went to put my car together and found the bolt pattern for the TCI converter is slightly off. I can send it back to TCI and get a different one for free, or I can send it back to SummitRacing and it will cost me $35 dollars shipping. I have chosen to send it back to SummitRacing. Now I have to find something else and I am thinking about an ATI converter. I was hoping to get this car on the road before I have surgery next week. I won't be able to work on the car for at least a couple of weeks. If it wasn't for bad luck, well you know the rest. sad.gif tci I bought a TCI convertor a few years ago and it was rusty inside. Sent it back. Moose.. TCI..... Trouble Comin In !!!! 2 tcis - no luck February 19 2011, 7:19 PM My trans guy says they are junk...I have had 2 that are vibrating. Now going with a new ATI. __________________ Bob Pagano A/SA

02-20-2011, 11:25 AM	#3
Adger Smith VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Texarkana Ark/TX Posts: 2,446 Likes: 575 Liked 880 Times in 311 Posts	Re: TCI Converter info Thanks Bob. That is kinda what I thought. Now I have it in print for my customer. By the way, My friend Robert Griffin passed way this morning. Adg __________________ Adger Smith (Former SS)

02-20-2011, 01:21 PM	#4
FED 387 VIP Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 3,419 Likes: 528 Liked 332 Times in 180 Posts	Re: TCI Converter info not sure if he is still there but we talked to Andre all the time phone # 662-224-8972 X348-- He was most knowledgeable and helpful set up our 4 cylinder car got it almost right the first time out--gave us 2 choices naturally the one we picked was not the one we should have chosen but we all know how that goes right??? FED387

02-20-2011, 02:50 PM	#5
Bob Pagano VIP Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: New Holland, PA Mooresville,NC Posts: 1,163 Likes: 240 Liked 16 Times in 11 Posts	Re: TCI Converter info Adger thats a dam shame, he was a great guy. I guess all that stress caught up to him, send my prayers to his son for me. __________________ Bob Pagano A/SA