Another Torque Converter Question

[rklewis1005]

So I've read through many threads on Torque Converters; however, I'm still not sure what to buy for my car.

1970 Charger SE - 383 HP, auto, sure-grip (don't have the build sheet and haven't popped the diff yet to see what the ratio is). I'm keeping everything stock, I didn't crank the HP, I'm not installing torque boxes or sub-frame connectors, and I'm keeping 14" whiles on it. As I search for Torque Converters and review the FSM, it would appear 10" bolt pattern, 2350-2650 stall is what came with it.

Is there any reason I wouldn't just get a TCI (std not break away) from Rock Auto or Autozone? Are they complete junk?

I think Hughes is the next choice, but the price is 200-300 more. Is it worth it?

Any recommendations for a specific Make/Model with a similar setup (actual use/experience is best)?

It's not really about the money as it's less than half a percent of the restoration cost. I don't want to overbuy; however, I don't want to replace it later due to failure. I want something that will work for street driving for many years. Yes, I may occasionally step on the pedal, but cruising more than anything.

Thanks
Ross

 

[gtxrt]

the factory 11" like you have is the best your going to get. I put them in my 440 in place of the 12" stock one. I used Hughes 2000 rpm and pulled it out to much flashing and loose feeling. unless you get more into the upper rpm stalls

 

[ckessel]

I have the Hughes 24-20 unit, 2k stall, in my wagon with an oil eating 440 in front of it. I concur that the unit seems awful loose. The PO installed it in the car. When I put the fresh engine in it, the engine/trans will get pulled out as a combo. I want to get the trans freshened, as it's a perfect time to do so. While it out, even though when I talked to the Hughes tech gent he said run the 24-20, I'm thinking of getting their 24-XTM unit instead. Higher efficiency and a little less stall.

 

[gtxrt]

I'm thinking of getting their 24-XTM unit instead. Higher efficiency and a little less stall.

I had that one and it was way too tight. they were going to make me up one in-between the two but I ended up getting one from ptc and couldn't use the factory 11" cause I needed the 19 spline one.