Which torque converter?

[Will]

I'm saving up right now to get Suncoast III for my LLY. The kit comes with the 1056 but I see alot of guys going to the 1058. What is the advantage of doing this? The truck is my dd but after I do the upgrade I'm going to turn the Predator up and I'm kicking around the idea of entering a couple of the local truck pulls. Should I save the extra money up and get the different TC or should I be good to go with the 1056?

 

[2wd_Sled_Puller]

IIRC the 1056 is the best converter for a stock charger truck. After u get the money saved up ditch the predotor and get efi live. It will be money well spent

 

[malibu795]

i currently have the 56 in my turck... over all it is 10x better then stock

the bad thing is it doenst match my tuning style... stall is too high for my likeing.. i have alot of power in the midrange.. and lower


iirc stall is ~2000 think that is with a PPE hot et 350 tune,,

mine stalls about 2400-2500rpm and about 16psi boost.

will see how she reacts to a built engine and possible turbo

if you keep with the pred you will be happy with it

 

[LarryJewell]

Don't rule out the ML Precision

 

[malibu795]

Don't rule out the ML Precision

never seen a list of what they offer...

 

[paint94979]

never seen a list of what they offer...

They offer the ML and the ML2 I believe.

 

[psyco66]

Give Mike L a call and tell him what you plan to do with the truck and he will tell you what converter he recommends.

 

[km2006dmax]

I have a 1056 with twins thats a pretty fun ride. I am kind of curious hows its going to act after the build, and turning up the yoke some.

 

[Will]

i currently have the 56 in my turck... over all it is 10x better then stock

the bad thing is it doenst match my tuning style... stall is too high for my likeing.. i have alot of power in the midrange.. and lower


iirc stall is ~2000 think that is with a PPE hot et 350 tune,,

mine stalls about 2400-2500rpm and about 16psi boost.

will see how she reacts to a built engine and possible turbo

if you keep with the pred you will be happy with it

See thats the thing, I'm thinking down the road of upgrading to a PPE. I think I'd royally screw things up with EFI Live.

 

[Bentley]

EFI Live can be a handful at times but if you find someone good to write you tunes or buy your EFI Live from someone like McRat they will give you a really good starter tune, you should be fine.

I am awaiting the jury's vote on the new 1054 converter as I am due for a converter swap. My 1057 has treated me very very well but I am looking for another all around converter.

 

[slowlmm]

bentley want to sell me your 57 ?

 

[Bentley]

bentley want to sell me your 57 ?

I was planning to send it back and have it refreshed and then keep it for my spare. I am a little partial to the 1057 and am afraid that if I sell it I will never find a converter I like again. Sorry...

 

[slowlmm]

no problem yea i wish would of kept mine )

 

[Blueox03]

Just get the best one and you'll be happy.

 

[Noreaster]

Just get the best one and you'll be happy.

You do yours yet?

 

[Will]

Just get the best one and you'll be happy.

So you think I'll be good with the 1056 then?

 

[Mike L.]

So you think I'll be good with the 1056 then?

1056 or 1054.

 

[malibu795]

1056 or 1054.

54 a little tighter than the 56 or the other way around mike?

 

[Will]

What is the difference between all the different TC? Thats the part that I'm confused about.

 

[jpowel29]

Will,

I see you are in Iowa. You might give Dave Goerend (St. Lucas, Iowa) a call. He also makes some nice billet convertors for the Allison.