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Kellxr7 Gearhead Posts: 646 From: Canada Registered: Mar 2003	posted 09-03-2003 11:32 PM I plan on eventually building up an Aode for my Cougar ,But for now am sticking with the C4 & I have heard of guys using torque converters from 6s or 4 cylinders in their v8 cars for more punch because they have a bit higher stall, is this true? Anyone tried it? IP: Logged
Tbird Gearhead Posts: 298 From: USA Registered: May 2003	posted 09-04-2003 07:13 AM Is a very true statement. The convertors for like a 4cyl Pinto is smaller in diameter and will give a higher stall speed when used with a V8. The draw back is it might not be internally strong enough to handle the extra torque of some engines such as a 429/460. Most 8" and 9" convertors sold years ago were rebuilt Opel convertors. IP: Logged
Kellxr7 Gearhead Posts: 646 From: Canada Registered: Mar 2003	posted 09-04-2003 08:57 PM thanks,, Any other opinions? (If I got a smaller one it would only be hooked up to a 300hp engine) IP: Logged
NM Dave Journeyman Posts: 52 From: Santa Fe, NM USA Registered: Jul 2003	posted 09-05-2003 09:45 PM It wuld not be worth it, if you destroy the converter you will kiss the transmission goodbye. You can find a good converter on Ebay for very little $$$. Plus the stall would be higher than you would require. IP: Logged

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