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Old 09-06-2013, 01:38 AM
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I got a 5.7 hemi im rebuilding, its got comp cams 260, self ported & polished heads, 6.1 springs and rods, etc. while I am swapping engines I think it would be smart to put a performance torque converter in. which is better? the tci breakaway or the edge racing? only looking to spend around $500.
 
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What I did was contact Circle D and Edge (but its your personal preference) and gave them my specs, anticipated changes and intended use (still towing or not, etc) and they both recommended a converter to best fit my combo.
 
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it kinda seems like the tci converters are premade, cant pick stall or customized to suit you. that's just what I see from different retailers. both circle d and edge look pretty good. Edge seems to be fully built to every aspect of your vehicle when bought from edges site.
 
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I've run edge and circle d. Either company will custom stall it to your needs. Personally I ended up pulling the circle d due to poor part throttle drivability. Edge has performed much better than the circle d did, hands down better.
 
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thanks, I am pretty confident with the edge converter. seems to be the better choice. And they got 3 different tc to choose from for 545rfe, depending on hp.
 



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