Torque Converter Selection

SkurdalenFox · 01-17-2007, 06:46 PM

I’m looking at torque converters as suggested to me in this thread - http://www.streetstangs.net/showthread.php?t=8303

So, I have a few questions.

First, does anyone have a copy of the 1993 Ford AOD Mustang torque converter K curve? I’d like a reference point to compare to various aftermarket converters.

What are some quality brands/models I should investigate?

QWKSNKE · 01-17-2007, 06:47 PM

I love your sig

Sorry, I can't contribute anything positive on slushboxes

SkurdalenFox · 01-17-2007, 07:52 PM

I believe that quote can be attributed to Grandpa Simpson.

coupe · 02-02-2007, 10:17 AM

PTC is up near Florence/Mussel Shoals. They do nice work.
Some other brands are PI (Precision Industries), ATI, , TCI, and Art Carr. You can also upgrade to the 1-piece input shaft during the work, but you will loose the lockup feature (gas-mileage will suffer) and will have to get the converter accordingly. Or, you can drop the trans off at a shop and tell them to add clutches, put better servos in, install the shift-kit (or a valve body), and freshen up with clutches, etc... I think you could get out with a nicely built AOD for around $750.

01-17-2007, 06:46 PM	#1
SkurdalenFox Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Boulder, CO Posts: 463	Torque Converter Selection I’m looking at torque converters as suggested to me in this thread - http://www.streetstangs.net/showthread.php?t=8303 So, I have a few questions. First, does anyone have a copy of the 1993 Ford AOD Mustang torque converter K curve? I’d like a reference point to compare to various aftermarket converters. What are some quality brands/models I should investigate? __________________ Jim

01-17-2007, 07:52 PM	#3
SkurdalenFox Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Boulder, CO Posts: 463	I believe that quote can be attributed to Grandpa Simpson. __________________ Jim

02-02-2007, 10:17 AM	#4
coupe Super Moderator Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 6,313	PTC is up near Florence/Mussel Shoals. They do nice work. Some other brands are PI (Precision Industries), ATI, , TCI, and Art Carr. You can also upgrade to the 1-piece input shaft during the work, but you will loose the lockup feature (gas-mileage will suffer) and will have to get the converter accordingly. Or, you can drop the trans off at a shop and tell them to add clutches, put better servos in, install the shift-kit (or a valve body), and freshen up with clutches, etc... I think you could get out with a nicely built AOD for around $750. __________________ " If you can't explain it simply, you don't understand it well enough. " - Albert Einstein

01-17-2007, 06:47 PM	#2
QWKSNKE 3v's are slow Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Here and There Posts: 17,152	I love your sig Sorry, I can't contribute anything positive on slushboxes