thoughts on torque convertor , what to do or use

[turbo john FL]

ok just got my short block back from shop . new stroker motor. foged crank , i beams , diamond pistons 30 over, full ported heads , full roller motor ( hydraulic) 67/65 bb turbo , going front mount . and all 4 billet caps and rjc girdled . sooo trying to figure what to do with torque convertor . i currently have one of bruces 9/11 single disc lock ups i bought from him like 6 years ago . worked great with the pt61 and 24 lbs of boost . but wondering how it would hold pushing this combo . i liked the drivability of that convertor , also running a maf gen 2 so with lock up and lean cruise mode it was best of both worlds but now that desire for more has me here . this is a every day driver , i have taken it on fairly long trips etc . soo i want the drivability for everyday use , but want it to run as fast as possible also , is this possible ?? suggestions ? ooo did i mention a nitrous kit also LOL !! serious what do i do for torque convertor ??

 

[Fast Farmer]

what is the stall on the converter?

 

[buickruss]

I sent my 9x11 to Dusty for a restall. He didnt have a problem working on it

 

[turbo john FL]

i think it was supposed to be like a 3200 stall , its been a while , i have been told from a few people that i would drive threw it on top end and i should go to a 9 inch non lock .i have seen a lot of talk on here about dusty . should i call him and get some advice ??

 

[Fast Farmer]

Yes sir. Dusty Bradford is as good as there is on torque converters for these Buicks. I am planning to buy a converter from him soon. You might want to try that converter first before you send it off. It might be just about right.

 

[Mr.Spool]

the ptc 9.5 non locker in my car cruises within 50 rpm of the lockup i took out for the bigger turbo.

 

[kidglok]

dusty's 9.5 n/l feels almost like a luckup imo you cant go wrong because it will handle the power when you need it

 

[turbo john FL]

thanks guys for the input , i got to talk with dusty yesterday about it . he was very helpful and great information . seems like a good guy and i see nothing but good things about him on the site . sounds like if im only losing 50 or 100 rpm at cruise then it sounds like the best bet with the 91/2 non lock . guess ill be selling a 911 l/u