lassejoens Posted February 28, 2012 Share Posted February 28, 2012 Hi allI am looking for a variable pitch torque converter for my 67 riviera but I am not sure how to get the right one. what do I have to look out for?Do I have to buy a new, or is a used one OK, when money is tight:)ThanksLasse Denmark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RivNut Posted February 28, 2012 Share Posted February 28, 2012 The attached link shows the visual clues you look for when determining if your converter is a fixed or variable pitch converter.http://www.v8buick.com/showthread.php?143723-VP-converter-Trans-visual-ID-guideEd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RivNut Posted February 28, 2012 Share Posted February 28, 2012 For those of you who are always looking for ways to make your variable pitch ST400 equipped Rivieas, 65 - 67, here's one way to make it quicker without doing any modifications to the engine. The ST300 two speed transmissions also ran a variable pitch torque conveter. However, the ST300 uses a 12" converter rather than a 13" converter. What this means is that when used with an ST400 transmission, the 12" converter's high stall speed will occur at a higher rpm than the same engine / transmission using a 13" converter. Your car will come off the line at higher rpm's which translates to quicker 60 ft. times and ET's.It will make your transmission run a little hotter, but an inline trans cooler will take care of that.Ed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lassejoens Posted February 28, 2012 Author Share Posted February 28, 2012 Hi guys Thanks for your replies. My second question about buying a used converter, does anyone have an opinion on that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RivNut Posted February 28, 2012 Share Posted February 28, 2012 Lasse,You're asking about acquiring a new/used converter. What's wrong with the one you have? Converters can be rebuilt. If you already have the correct converter, consider having it rebuilt.Ed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lassejoens Posted February 28, 2012 Author Share Posted February 28, 2012 The problem is that I brought the car with the engine out and the converter missing, so I don't have a converter to rebuild. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RivNut Posted February 28, 2012 Share Posted February 28, 2012 One thing you probably want to do before purchasing a converter (new or used) is to make sure that the previous owner didn't do a transmission swap. Look at the tag on the right side of the transmission to make sure that your trans is from a '67. If it's from a later model, it won't have the varible pitch torque converter in it. Chances are you won't find a "new" one; probably on ly a rebuild. There's no way to inspect the operation of a converter, so if I were you, I think that I'd opt for a rebuilt one. You'll be assured of getting one that's correct and it should come with a warranty.Ed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lassejoens Posted February 29, 2012 Author Share Posted February 29, 2012 I have inspected the trans, using the guide from the link in the top of this thread. My trans does seem to be a variable pitch trans. My next question is. where do I buy the correct converter? When i browse eBay and Google I can't find a converter marked as a variable pitch converter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RivNut Posted February 29, 2012 Share Posted February 29, 2012 Lasse,They're probably too rare to be listed.I made a couple of phone calls and found a place in Florida that has the converter you need. $189.95. USDKaren told me they don't ship internationally because of weight (39 lbs.) She told me that if you were willing to pay the shipping, she could probably do it though, you'll just need to contact her. She'll need your shipping info to calculate costs. I told her that I'd give you a link to their website and you could contact her. Email her.Torque Converters - Transmission DepotEd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lassejoens Posted March 23, 2012 Author Share Posted March 23, 2012 sorry for the late reply, but thank you so much for your helt. I will have a look at the website.ThanksLasseDenmark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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