Spent a good amount of time inquiring about stall converters today. Then it dawned on me to stop by the driveline shop that did my rear end.
Rich said he purposefully steers clear of transmissions, but pointed me to a gentleman at Skagit transmissions. I told him my setup and he recommended a 2200-2500 stall. When I asked him about reputable manufacturers, he said “none”. Well, besides Circle D, but he said the price would be eye watering.
He had a guy that will take and modify my converter to my needs, and will cost about $350. Has been doing work for him for years, and will stand by it.
So, first chance I have a stretch of time, I guess I’m pulling my converter.
Get ahold of John Saxberg, Saxco. He sells top quality converters for a hyper 350-380 and 454HO Chevy's.
My Billet Base and Billet stator, rated for 2000-2200 rpm is good.
He offers single Kevlar frictions for the street and double frictions for race only.
When I requested a double clutch for towing and hard off road, he said, "Why?"
"I CAN BUILD WHATEVER I WANT AND I WOULD NOT PUT IT IN MY TRUCK FOR HARD TOWING EVERY DAY."
- Quote JS
I am very pleased with his qulity and the service.
The man answered the phone call in person.
Saved me well over $500 in un nessesary converter cash.
He builds converters for dozens of national re-sellers.
You might already own a Saxco converter and not know it, if it's painted blue or GOLD.
If you want his cell, private email me.
He's cool.
You can find his converters at Transcend.com, the transmission super wearhouse supplier.
They are great to deal with. Be certian of the part number and call John first, if you application is unique.
His price for Billet over Billet can't be beat.
He answers the phone.