Two years ago this month, I set out to obtain a hyper engine for my '62 Valiant Signet. It's a 225 with 904 pushbutton. Everything has worked except the quest for a true 10" 3,500 stall converter. After three tries, I've got a stock converter core with 10" internals, which only allows me 1,950 rpm brake stall, and a poor 60 ft time. But everything else is working as planned, so I've G-teched it @ a best e.t. of 16.12 and 90.5mph, in just two days of trying. I'm sure it'll go into the 15's with a little practice. But if I can find the right converter, I'm sure of mid to low 15's and a few mph's. It has the offy 4bl manifold, Dual Dutra Duals with 2.25 inch pipes front to rear, roller rockers, head shaved and 3 angle valve job with oversized valves, 268/272 degree cam, keyed to low end, decked block with .020 overbore. It's making about 250 h.p. max and is getting as good or better mileage than the 1 bl stock engine did(if I drive it like gramps).
Above 20 mph it will stay with small block v8's, or pull away from them. It is Very strong in second and drive. I have no idea what the top speed is, but I'm sure it'll do at least 140 if I'm fool enough to go that fast in this small, light, non-aero car.
I've contacted several other converter manufacturers, but have yet to hear from them. My car uses the small pilot nose and 18 spline front pump, so that makes it harder to find a 10" high stall converter. I know I could take the trans. apart and change the front pump and some other parts, but I would rather just get the 18 spline converter. Thanks to Duster Idiot, Doug Dutra and all you others who have helped me along the way. This site is the best I know of for help. I am eternally grateful to you all.
