[PAUL K]

One thing you may want to do if you're ordering a custom converter from anyone, is ask what their policy is to adjust the stall, in case it's not what you were expecting. Many years ago, we ordered a custom built Continental Converter, and they missed the stall speed by over a thousand RPM. We contacted them within 48 hours after initially receiving the converter, and were told to send the unit back. We got dinged an additional $100 (plus shipping both ways) for them to adjust the stall. We have never used a Continental Converter since. A lot of converter companies offer one free re-stall, or some kind of deal on making adjustments, but it's something you definitely want to ask up front.

[428GTO70]

Originally Posted by 72LuxuryLeMansLa.

Sounds like the 13" convertor will probably be what I need.

Thanks

This is what I went with for my combo, but it is still waiting in the box. It should get its time to shine next spring though

[Overkillphil]

If fine tuning is needed beyond the initial offering, the bolt together housings need to become more commonplace (and affordable).

[intense]

Bought my 10inch Continental Converter from Cliff ..couldn't be happier ! It did everything he said that it would .. $600

[68 Firebird]

got my 13 inch continental from cliff also and could not
be happier with unit. quality parts are the way to go as
you only have to buy them once.

hell i have wasted more money on inferior items i either threw out
or returned. then the continental cost over the coarse of
owning this car.

Gerry

[71 T/A]

About a dozen people locally are running the 10" B&M Nitrous Holeshot #20480 that stalls at 2500. Costs about $300 and one's in my car (72 Formula, 455, Stump Puller) and couldn't be happier. Stalls at 2500, has anti-balloon plates and locks up strong after 2,500. Even Pontiac Dude made the comment once in this forum that the converter works well.

[jeffgoss]

I ran 12.95 @ 105 in the quarter with a 428/TH400 and a TCI Street Fighter Converter in my old 68 Lemans.

Having said that, I would spend the money on the Continental. How fast will the car be? Best to call Continental and spec it out.

[David Holmberg]

I had a TCI in my TA, and it was slipping 16% running 10.90's.

Give Cliff a call and order a quality converter from him.

[Ventura455]

Originally Posted by David Holmberg

I had a TCI in my TA, and it was slipping 16% running 10.90's.

Give Cliff a call and order a quality converter from him.

I'm in the same boat with my TCI, 17% slippage and last week I ran 10.25 @ 129. What converter did you go to and how much ET was gained? Thanks Steve

[David Holmberg]

I pulled it when I rebuilt the motor.
I went to a 4400 Neil Chance, but haven't run the car yet.
The combo changed completely so it wouldn't be an apple to apple comparison.

However, the complete top end and cam went into a 69 GTO that went 10.20's.

[PontGuy]

I've been tempted to add my thoughts but would just be repeating what most have already said. Oh well, might as well say it anyway.

I got my 13" Continental from Cliff a couple of years ago and its the best converter I've ever owned. Very little slip during normal driving, in fact cruise RPMs with my 3.07 gear are not noticeably different than they were with the 2.78 gear and 'Vette converter, just because there is so much less slip. Step on the gas hard though and its a different story. The converter flashes and bites in at just the right RPM for a 455.

If I were building a serious race car I would buy the 10" just so it could be adjusted. For a street car the 13" is a no-brainer. Cliff's track testing of both converters says it all.

I am sure there are others out there that work well, but why take a chance. Unless money is a real problem do it once and do it right.

[ponjohn]

Originally Posted by David Holmberg

I had a TCI in my TA, and it was slipping 16% running 10.90's. .

That's the point. Other may run "good" but probably leaving performance on the table.

[David Holmberg]

Originally Posted by ponjohn

That's the point. Other may run "good" but probably leaving performance on the table.

Correct, that was my point. Also, to point out that other "off the shelf" converters might not work as well with a healthy 455.

[gtofreek]

Put the 13" unit behind a stout 400[506HP]. Idles very well in gear with big cam. Drives like a stock converter, but flashes to around 3200-3400 when gas is stabbed. Awesome converter, couldn't be happier with it. It cost around $450 in 2008.