Firstgenfanatic

I want to know if anyone on the DTR board has had a Hughes converter in their A518 and then swapped to one of the big name brands. I am considering on taking my Hughes out and going with a Goerend. I really want to hear a true real-world story on someone who has experienced both converters in their 1st gen. I don't want to make this thread into "who has a better converter", but rather a testimonal from someone who has experienced both. Thanks!

Crossy's son

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he went from an ATI converter to a $950 goerend and said it made a big difference, and it showed in his 1/4 mile times too.

ATI = cheap converter upgrade, but not as tight as others. just like hughes

Firstgenfanatic

I was begining to think that no one was going to bite on this thread! Thanks for the info Crossy's Son! I realize a subject like this can get opinionated really fast and certain companies might get public critizism. I'm just interested in talking to someone who has swapped a couple of different converters and their personal stories that go with them.

KD93

I know Goerend make what is considered to be the best TC, but Suncoast also make a pretty darn good one. I was quoted $650 or so a year ago, but can't remember if that was a single or 3 disc. I'm thinking probably a single, but give them a call if you haven't gone Goerend already.

dieselJon

Disks? WE DON'T NEED KNOW STINKING LOCK UP DISKS!

M1Lover

Yeah! Then we couldn't be proud of our SLUSH-BOXES!

archer39

you may not need them but when they do lock up watch out

Crossy's son

lockup converter is no good when it has no trans behind it.

wannadiesel

Ooooh, that was a low blow!

Firstgenfanatic

HAHA

Its funny how I get so much conflicting information. All jokes aside, I did speak to a person from DTT and was clearly told that they do not have billet covers or sell them by slip percentage %. The person from DTT explained that having a billet cover will not fit, due to too tight of clearances. Hhhmmm........... I thought BC847 has a "true" billet covered converter from Suncoast? I also hear about dual and triple discs..........I'm assuming that is for the later lockup folks? It looks like all major converter companies require a core converter due to low availibility.

My experience with Hughes was pretty good "customer service" wise. The people on the phone were polite and always called me back in a prompt manor. When I asked for the 15XFM 1st gen converter, they laughed and knew exactly why I was wanting something other than stock. They gave me no other choices or asked any tech questions about what I was going to do with the truck. I guess looking back, the converter was more of a cookie-cutter stampout. I'm assuming the big companies ask precise questions about your truck application and future power plans. Overall, the Hughes was better than stock.........but I'm hoping a Goerend will be a large & noticeable difference over the Hughes. You get what you pay for

Crossy's son

Guess i'll find out how well he took it because i'm gonna be riding with him somewhere on thursday