Small Block & Big Block Chevy Specific - found a torque converter on ebay...someone tell me what im missing




BeefTip
06-21-2009, 09:06 AM
I found this TCI streetfighter tq converter on ebay....

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=190315292258&viewitem=&_trkparms=algo%3DLVI%26its%3DI%26otn%3D1&category=63692


Here is what i think is the same converter on summit...

http://summitracing.com/parts/TCI-241000/


If they are the same, i have one question, it says that it fits 168 tooth flexplates only, I know its sounds dumb but how can I tell what flexplate i have without taking it off?


kenSS
06-21-2009, 10:27 AM
take the flexplate cover off and mark on tooth and turn the flexplate with the tool and count the teeth.

ccrider
06-21-2009, 06:17 PM
i beleive the 168 is 14"


BeefTip
06-22-2009, 02:36 PM
do those converters look like the same model?

ccrider
06-22-2009, 03:00 PM
i'm pretty sure a company called transmission specialties makes the summit converters. i've got ts 10hs i've used for years.

ATCFLYBOY02
06-23-2009, 10:22 AM
a 153 is smaller than a 168 tooth flywheel/flexplate. Or you can count the teeth... have fun with that one lol

ici8uup
06-23-2009, 11:40 PM
cross bolted starter = 168 tooth straight across 153 as a general rule

BeefTip
06-24-2009, 10:31 AM
cross bolted starter = 168 tooth straight across 153 as a general rule

thanks, thats the kind of shortcut i was looking for!