[critter]

Thanks. That's pretty much what I was looking for, a check list of what I need to be sure I'm getting.

The first guy is out. BTO comes close. A couple of the builders on turbobuick.com are comparable in price to BTO. I guess I need to compare apples to apples and see who's offering the best deal.

[zbuickman]

As far as a converter I would recomend the Vigi 5disk lockup. the single disk units will NOT hold up to locked convertor racing. It looks like youve spent some time in the TB.com tranny forum. it a VERY informative area. The best parts are developed through the TR vendors. The only useable part from a Monte SS (Bowties flag ship) is the Higher Rpm Governor, well and the case. The rest is junk. if you want a 2004-R to last get a unit from someone that can build one to live behind a TR.

P.S. BTO will not warranty one of their trannys behind a Turbo Buick. Ask them. its been covered many times. and they get very defensive about it. Ever wonder why???


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[Steve C.]

Thanks.

My '70 factory flexplate does not have a dual pattern. We are using a TCI SFI flexplate and modifying it to fit the converter (mine is not powder coated). I have the gut urge not to use the factory flexplate ..... 600+ ft.lbs. torque from 4100 thru 5400 rpm.

Just got back from John's shop, the Bowtie crossmember fits perfect. The drive shaft will work, the length we had with the TH400 is ok. Just need to deal with the yoke situation.