opinions on Hughes torque converters

[oldred95]

I'm getting ready to order a Hughes 2500 rpm heavy duty lockup style converter for my 4L60E in oldred. Anything I should know or anybody have any opinions on their converters?

This would be the one I'm going to get.

http://store.summitracing.com/partde...5&autoview=sku

[PBA]

What gears do you have in the back? What is the purpose of this vehicle?

[oldred95]

3.73s

Daily driver. Might pull a small trailor once or twice a year. Looking for all around improved drivability and performance over the stock converter. From what I've gathered Hughes converters are really tight and feel similar to a stock converter for just normal daily driving but when you step on it you get the nice boost of the higher stall.

[PBA]

I have never seen a 2,500rpm stall 12" torque converter do well with part throttle feel. They usually feel slippery, run hotter, and not good when it comes to towing. 2,200rpm is the highest I would go with a 12" torque converter. Edge makes a good TC for your application, is about $75.00 cheaper, and comes with a one year warranty. Let me know of I can be of help here?

[oldred95]

Really. Fast305 is using the same converter in his 5500 pound brick van with mighty 3.08s and loves it. I know I want to stay with a 2500 stall though. Is there any advantage to a smaller diameter converter other then it weighs less?