When ordering a Torque Converter what info do I need to give to get it matched.

[TURBOPOWERED68]

When ordering a Torque Converter what info do I need to give to get it matched properly to my car?

 

[johnnyttype]

not an expert but if turbo engine, cubic inches, cam and turbo being used. and you should know if u would rather be a little loose or a little tight, street or strip, lock up or non-lock up. hth

 

[WE4]

Here is our order spec sheet that is filled out prior to building converter

This is the form we use to set the converter up. Some people may even want more info, but here is an outline.
Ah hell this is working but below is the info, to look at a spec sheet as if you were ordering , click here:
Send Information

2004R Performance Center Electronic Spec Sheet
Name Telephone Email Address
Type of Car
Type of Trans Weight Motor
EST HP Compression EST TQ CARB or Injector Size
CAMSHAFT TYPE LIFT INT EXH
DUR@.050 INT EXH
ADV DUR INT/EXH LOBE SEP INT EXH
REAR GEAR TIRE SIZE TIRE COMPOUND SHIFT POINT
CURRENT STALL SPEED PREFERED STALL FLYWHEEL MID PLATE
THICKNESS TRANSBRAKE TURBO NOTES and Upgrades

 

[TURBOPOWERED68]

I guess I have to make some decisions
1-Type of Car- 86-87 Turbo Buick Drive line
2-Type of Trans- -200-4R
3-Weight Motor-- D/K
4-EST HP --D/K
5-Compression-- D/K
6-EST TQ-- D/K
7-CARB or Injector Size- stock injectors but not for long
8-CAMSHAFT TYPE - flat but going with a roller
9-LIFT INT EXH-- D/K
10-DUR@.050 INT EXH- D/K
11-ADV DUR INT/EXH LOBE SEP INT EXH -- D/K
12-REAR GEAR—most likely 3.36
13-TIRE SIZE --undecided
14-TIRE COMPOUND - ?? street tires and once in a while slicks
15-SHIFT POINT -- D/K
16-CURRENT STALL SPEED -- D/K
17-PREFERED STALL --D/K
18FLYWHEEL MID PLATE THICKNESS-- OE Gm stock
TRANSBRAKE - None
TURBO NOTES and Upgrades
Stock turbo
And a ship load of upgrades to come.

I guess getting a TQC at this point in my build would be a mistake.
I just hate buying the same parts twice
i want to put a built transmission that’s collecting dust in the garage BUT I know I need a TQC in the worst way.
So should I go cheap for now with a stock D5 or a re-stalled D5 or maybe a used unit until I make all of these decisions.

This is what I want in a TQC
1-lock up is a must
2-i don’t want it to feel loose- I had a loose TQC in a SBC it worked good but I hated it.

 

[SRGN]

Just call Eric at Dynotech down the street from you:smile: He's hooked up with Pro Torque, and being close by there's no shipping if you aren't happy with your choice. I used to work for him until he moved the shop to LI, never had a customer unhappy with their converter while I was there.

 

[TURBOPOWERED68]

Just call Eric at Dynotech down the street from you:smile: He's hooked up with Pro Torque, and being close by there's no shipping if you aren't happy with your choice. I used to work for him until he moved the shop to LI, never had a customer unhappy with their converter while I was there.

i just like to have an idea of what to look for, before i talk to a vender.

i'll give him a call and see if he has a good used one or a new one at good used price.:biggrin:
i pass his shop about 20 times a day.

 

[TURBOPOWERED68]

SRGN
Dynotech told me $250.00 plus tax for a used re-stalled D-5.

I am going to buy a stock D5 for now and hope it works.

BTW how do I flush a converter?
I want to make sure it’s clean before putting it onto my Trans.

 

[WE4]

Not to undercut anybody , but..

SRGN
Dynotech told me $250.00 plus tax for a used re-stalled D-5.

I am going to buy a stock D5 for now and hope it works.

BTW how do I flush a converter?
I want to make sure it’s clean before putting it onto my Trans.

We sell brand new with chrome moly hub, brazed and bearinged D-5 converters for 330.00 So in turn for $80.00 more you could have a new one that you KNOW has no contamination. If you elect to buy a used one from Eric, cool. Eric is a great guy. I just thought you may be interested in a new one so you KNOW what you have. I do not think Eric would ever do you wrong tho.

Here is a link to the converter. Only difference is they are now Black instead of orange.
Product Information

Just a thought
Bruce
WE4
Performance Transmission Services

 

[imjoesnuffy]

SRGN

BTW how do I flush a converter?
I want to make sure it’s clean before putting it onto my Trans.

Flushing it has to be done by a torque convertor shop. They cut a small hole in the body, and connect it to a pump where mineral spirits are flushed
through it for like 12 hours. After flushing it is welded back up.

I had mine done by Bradco Engineering, he is local to me. If you are buying a restalled one, I would ask if it had been flushed, prior to you using it.

Good luck.

 

[TURBOPOWERED68]

We sell brand new with chrome moly hub, brazed and bearinged D-5 converters for 330.00 So in turn for $80.00 more you could have a new one that you KNOW has no contamination. If you elect to buy a used one from Eric, cool. Eric is a great guy. I just thought you may be interested in a new one so you KNOW what you have. I do not think Eric would ever do you wrong tho.

Here is a link to the converter. Only difference is they are now Black instead of orange.
Product Information

Just a thought
Bruce
WE4
Performance Transmission Services

I was on your site last night and when the money and Trans are ready
I will give you a call.

 

[TURBOPOWERED68]

Now back to more TQC questions.
The TQC on the car now pushes hard on idle I could go about 10 to 15 MPH on idle (750-775 RPM) right after I let go of the brakes.

How does the Stock D-5 feel on idle?