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Old Dec 15, 2010 | 06:11 PM
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Need some opinions for my future torque converter

Ok so ive got a 92 w350 ex cab and its a hauler. Ive got the motor right where I want it with the amount of power I need but goin down the rd it seems like I just cant get it to the wheels. So what converter should I put in it.

I pull a gooseneck 4 horse trailer and some other heeavy stuff.
My mom pulls most of the time and she wants "easy". Just get in and go and not have any problems.
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Old Dec 15, 2010 | 06:27 PM
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I love my goerend converter it was one of the best upgrades I have done so far.
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Old Dec 15, 2010 | 06:58 PM
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Originally Posted by Onemoparnut
I love my goerend converter it was one of the best upgrades I have done so far.
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spend the money, do it right the first time
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Old Dec 15, 2010 | 07:00 PM
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Onemopar, did you get the 550 goerend or go all out with the 950$ one??
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Old Dec 15, 2010 | 08:36 PM
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There are 3 550 650 and 950 I have the 650. Its a 15 blade I think
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Old Dec 15, 2010 | 09:03 PM
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I have the $650

Drives like a different truck.
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Old Dec 15, 2010 | 09:08 PM
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i went all out and got the $950, stalls real low. only time i ever go over 2000 rpm is when I'm in OD or having a little fun. if you are towing you may want the extra rpms of a looser converter so you can keep the turbo spooled up.
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Old Dec 16, 2010 | 06:56 AM
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I'm going to give Suncoast some 'airtime'. I know Goerend is seen as the best, but I think Suncoast are as good. My $0.02.
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Old Dec 16, 2010 | 07:04 AM
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I'm going to give Suncoast some 'airtime'.
X2. Good stuff.
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Old Dec 16, 2010 | 07:06 AM
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X2. Good stuff.
I thought you might like that!
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Old Dec 16, 2010 | 08:49 AM
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How Does suncoast compare as far as price?
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Old Dec 16, 2010 | 09:03 AM
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Originally Posted by Onemoparnut
How Does suncoast compare as far as price?
Their website says $695 (with a usable core). http://www.suncoastconverters.com/do..._products.html
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Old Dec 16, 2010 | 09:53 AM
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Ok so I just looked at the Suncoast and I wonder what theres is equal too. The 550, 650, or 950?

I dont doubt they are both good converters so I guess it just comes down to price.
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Old Dec 16, 2010 | 01:55 PM
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^^^^ I'm curious as well. For those who are running a Suncoast, how impressed are you?
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Old Dec 16, 2010 | 02:07 PM
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How well is ATS's tqs made? I found a used one around here for a 47rh for pretty cheap.
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