Re: Viper Torque Converter Answers

From: Alan Short (ashort@flash.net)
Date: Wed Apr 07 1999 - 13:34:18 EDT


WillTier@aol.com wrote:
>
> OK Guys & Gals I got another e-mail from Precision Industries answering the
> list of questions that I had sent them yesterday. Below is the reply
>
> <<BILL,
> >Thanks for your reply and a couple of questions.
> >1. Does this converter retain the lock-up capabilities ?
> YES.
> >2. What is the approx. stall speed ?
> DEPENDS ON YOUR MODS. USUALLY AROUND 2800 THOUGH.
> >3. What if any warrantee?
> 2 YEARS, 100%.
> >4. Are these a stock item ready to ship ?
> THEY ARE CUSTOM BUILT AND RIGHT NOW WE'RE RUNNING ABOUT 1 TO 1-1/2 WEEKS
> FROM ORDER TO SHIPPING.
> >5. Are these new or remanufactured ?
> BOTH. ALL AFTER MARKET COMPANIES START WITH A 'CORE'. WE ONLY KEEP 3 OF THE
> MAIN COMPONENTS AND MAKE THE REST.
> >6. Why are they about twice the cost of others ( I don't mind paying for
> >something if I'm getting my moneys worth) ?
> FOR THE MOST PART, THE REASONS ARE LISTED (LENGTH OF WARRANTY, WHAT THE
> PRODUCT IS, AND THE RESULTS). NO OTHER COMPANY HAS A CNC MACHINED BILLET
> FRONT COVER, OR A LARGER THAN STOCK CLUTCH SURFACE (WHICH IS A BETTER
> LINING TOO), AND CAN ACTUALLY SEE THE RESULTS THAT ARE CLAIMED.
> >7. Any other comments ?
> JUST WAITING FOR YOUR ORDER!
>
> JACK SEDORY
> PRECISION INDUSTRIES
> 800-649-7866>>
>
> Sooooooooo whats the thoughts here now ? 795 for the converter and 100 for
> adapter ??
>
> The only real good part is there 1/2 sec + claims and a 2 year warrantee . Is
> it woth double the money ??? Your thoughts ?
>
> Bill
I can't see paying twice what TCI wants for the same thing. TCI doesn't
mention an adapter either. For 800.00 I'd go N20 and gain a full second.
                                              Alan S.



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