Looking for a custom torque converter source

Anyone have any recommendations for a quality, off the beaten path company that can supply a non-oem bolt pattern torque converter? I know about all the big names, just looking to give smaller businesses some attention. Thanks!

 

what does..."a non-oem bolt pattern torque converter"...mean?

you can redrill a flexplate to match a converter...

 

A "non-oem bolt pattern" was my attempt at saying that the torque converter needs to fit a flexplate that was never used with the transmission I'm using. I wasn't sure how to explain it. And unfortunately, I can't drill the flexplate due to the design of the flexplate. It has half moon shaped holes around the bolt holes, which provide flex for expansion and the movement of the converter.

Basically, I need a converter with a back half that fits a 4r75w and a front half that accommodates a 1/2" bellhousing adapter plate and a 2.0L Ecoboost flexplate along with the correct size pilot. It also needs custom internals for the 2.0L Ecoboost torque curve.

 

thanks...
for that you need someone that can put a lot of #s together...
I don't know if I would go the...smaller businesses...route for that...JMO

 

That's a good point.

 

Nothing wrong with the "little guys" since they actually treat you like a person rather than just a customer while also producing parts that don't come off assembly lines full of "close enough" parts. Fewer customers per year can also sometimes mean that they are more concerned about your post-sale happiness. Call B&M after an issue arises and see where it gets you.

You might try midwest converters out of Rockford, IL. Had 2 converters from them so far and another one made by a "big brand" that they cut apart, freshened up and eliminated the lockup clutch on for under 200 bucks. Balanced it too. They do good work.

 

Do a search for a company called Consolidated Torque Converters (CVC). They are located in Kettering Ohio. They build OEM and special build converters.

 

http://cvcconverters.com/

 

Thanks! I'll call em on Monday.

Thanks! Sent them an email.

 

Nothing wrong with supporting the core of American business!

 

No problem Rusty. Hope one of these leads pays off for you.

tru dat! Especially the ones who aren't outsourcing all their parts and machine work across our borders and then assembling them here in the states just so they can print the American flag on their boxes to more quickly take your money by giving you a warm fuzzy feeling.

Pretty sad state of affairs when only 30% of the product needs to be made or assembled here in the states and then the flag is allowed to be used as an advertising ploy. I seriously wish they would change the laws so you know what % of American made you are actually buying. I'll spend more on the "100% American Made" stuff any day.

 

It is criminal how a company can put made in Canada on a product when it is really made in Taiwan!
I just bought a Cribbage board yesterday that Said Product of Windsor Ontario then in real fine print it says
Made in Taiwan!

 

Give FTI out of Florida a call. If you want it right, they'll get it right!

 

Would it not be easier to replace the flex-plate, or is that not an option?

 

It would have to be a custom flexplate, but that is an option for sure.
I may also be looking at an adapter the goes between a stock 4r74w torque converter pattern and the 2.0L flexplate pattern.