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Old 11-15-2008, 01:21 PM   #1
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where to buy..

where is a good place to buy a quality torque converter that I'm not paying extra for a name? Do you think companies like TCI or B&M are overpriced? Are there any good alternatives?

Thanks for any info you could share.

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Old 11-15-2008, 02:12 PM   #2
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Re: where to buy..

HMMMM ,good question. I don't know what you are looking for in particular, but I put a Corvette torque conv. in my truck and it works great. May be a good alternative, If I remember correctly it wasn't all that expensive either.
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Old 11-15-2008, 02:33 PM   #3
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Re: where to buy..

try Phoenix Transmissions in Texas.

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Old 11-15-2008, 02:41 PM   #4
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Re: where to buy..

I have also had good luck with http://www.oregonperformancetransmission.com/
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Old 11-15-2008, 04:16 PM   #5
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Re: where to buy..

speedway motors and PAW both have house brands at economey pricing
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Old 11-15-2008, 04:45 PM   #6
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Re: where to buy..

How much stall are you looking for? You can get the TCI Sizzler from summit for $95.
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Old 11-15-2008, 04:52 PM   #7
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I was going to suggest Oregon performance transmission too. I've bought a few things from them and will be getting a rebuild kit and converter for a 400 pretty soon.
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Old 11-15-2008, 09:39 PM   #8
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Go to the website listed below. These guys build a good product and stand behind it. if you want a stall, they will work with you and build it to your needs. I have three of their units of different design and stalls and they stand up to what I give them. They are not too pricey and they build for many of the race teams in the country.

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Old 11-16-2008, 05:32 PM   #9
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I run a Redneck Performance converter that is built well and priced reasonably
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Old 11-17-2008, 08:02 PM   #10
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Heve you tried the local transmission parts companies if you have them. We can get any convertor built. They do it somewhere in Tennessee but the are inexpensive
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Old 11-17-2008, 10:20 PM   #11
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I would suggest TCI, I have never had any trouble with them, and Summit Race Equipment has some of the best prices around.
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Old 11-18-2008, 06:22 PM   #12
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I would suggest TCI, I have never had any trouble with them, and Summit Race Equipment has some of the best prices around.

We sell TCI products but its a lot less expensive to get one made
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Old 11-19-2008, 09:36 AM   #13
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I run a Redneck Performance converter that is built well and priced reasonably
I bought a Redneck Performance converter from them off of e-bay... I punished the heck out of the car (see pic) 600 plus hp and had NO problems with it... Great prices!
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Old 11-19-2008, 10:12 PM   #14
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Re: where to buy..

Thanks for all the suggestions guys. I think I am going with a BDR as MotorSeven suggested. They are going to custom make one for me to my specs for half the cost of a TCI unit and still less than the Summit brand TCI. I also contacted Redneck and their price was by far the most expensive. Weird since a couple people here said they had good deals. Anyway, I'm glad i posted this question, we got some good resources in this thread.
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Old 11-20-2008, 10:36 AM   #15
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So what stall did you order? I ended up with a 2800-3200. It's a little big(for now), but when i step on it i get a big smile

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