Having difficulties deciding on which converter to buy for the 80 swap

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Nov 26, 2011 | 12:21 AM

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My experience with Circle D has been good. Their converters are rated conservatively, though. If you want it to flash to 3600, I would go 3B.

Nov 26, 2011 | 08:29 AM

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My 258mm triple-disc lockup clutch hits like a ****, seriously. At first I thought I was going to break some hard parts or thrust bearings, but about 6k later everything's still together :l0l:

Nov 27, 2011 | 12:35 AM

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Im running the yank 3200 with mine, I like it.

Nov 27, 2011 | 06:47 PM

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Originally Posted by BlackGMC

First off it will be a CircleD no problems deciding on the brand. It will be a single disk because i dont see me locking it up at WOT. So my two choices are the 258mm 3B 3200-3400 or the 245mm 3C 3500-3700. I loved my 278mm 3200 in the 60 so i am leaning towards the 3B, but i kinda want it to hit hard and iay end up with a bigger cam so the 3C is also interesting.

I just cant decide. Also i want to take advantage of the 5% off that circled is offering this weekend.

Guys that are NA with the 80 what do you have or wish you had.

While there is not a one size fits all answer....The 258 is better for DD use and the 245 is better for the track. If you want to give me a call be glad to help you decide.

Chris

Nov 27, 2011 | 07:01 PM

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dont be afraid of a lose converter!!!!!!! i have a 3c and honestly it drives perfectly fine to me... i wouldnt be afraid to go even loser if i thought it would help me out at the track

Nov 27, 2011 | 07:10 PM

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I want a "stall" thats close to stock speed as possible and a heck of alot lighter and triple disk for towing.

Good luck on your hunt Corey.

Nov 27, 2011 | 07:16 PM

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Ya i am still debating. As usual i change my mind daily. Doesnt look like i will have my mind made up by monday, but you never know with me.

Nov 27, 2011 | 07:47 PM

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I want a "stall" thats close to stock speed as possible and a heck of alot lighter and triple disk for towing.

Sign me up! thats what i want too!

Nov 27, 2011 | 08:08 PM

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Originally Posted by supersub

Sign me up! thats what i want too!

Me three

Backing my enclosed trailer up my steep driveway a couple times today had my normally 2500ish converter stalling to 3200 when jack knifing it. Even with my 40k cooler it got up to 200*.

Corey, I'd go with the more loose converter.