new style torque converter

has anyone used one of the new style variable pitch torque converters?

i saw it on a web site the other day, cant remember which manufacturer, but they claim its a switch pitch you can install on any tranmishion.

would like some feedback or thoughts on this. sounds like something long over due

 

havent heard of this but if you could find web site and post a link im sure others would like to find out if it works
if it could be used in a 350 trans im sure it would sell

 

Do you mean Kenne-Belll?

http://www.unm.edu/~geoffj/Vair/Coronado/DualPurposeTorqueConverters.pdf

 

I THINK THIS IS THE SITE I WAS LOOKING AT

http://www.paeenterprises.com./paeframe.html

READ IT AND TELL ME WHAT YOU THINK

 

Nothing new. The switch pitch setup is only applicable to the ST400 (TH400). With the right parts any '68 and up 400 can be converted to variable pitch. This has always been the case.

Devon

 

This same technology has been around for over 40 years. It is the same stuff I posted above from Kenne - Bell Racing above going way back

 

I Have A Older 64 St400 Wonder If It Will Work?

 

I would stay away from the '64 ST400. It's a bastard version that doesn't share much with the '65 & later models. If you're working on a nailhead, keep a lookout for a '65 or '66 trans. You might be able to use a '67 or later trans if anyone makes an adapter plate for the earlier engines - I really don't know.

Devon

 

Yes I Know Its A Bastard Version. I Keep Asking ? About It And Noone Knows Much. Does Anyone Have A 65 0r 66 That They Are Willing To Part With ?

 

Posted this awhile back, you might contact the seller to see if it's still available. Try posting in "Parts Wanted" and keep an eye on ebay.

http://www.v8buick.com/showthread.php?t=138540

Devon

 

Has Anyone Put A 4l60e Behind A Nailhead?

 

hey would the th-400 s/p converters work in a s/p st300?

 

yea i know, i was just trying to give the fullsize a lil more umph without a tranny swap
and it seemed it would be cheaper then a gear swap

 

The ST 300 convertors and ST 400 converters interchange. The best high stall stock converter to use is the GM-1 converter that was used behind the V-6 cars. Its a 12" converter. I've seen them stall slightly over 3,000 rpm behind a decent street big block.
They also made a GM-2 converter (also 12") and they used it behind the small V-8 cars (300/340). Then the 13" converter for the bigger engines called a GM-4. The GM-3 was a non switch pitch 13" unit.
The switch pitch setup is an excellent addition for a mostly street and occassional strip big block.