New at Summit Racing: FTI Performance Torque Converters

Lots of companies build torque converters. Not all of them are run by people who eat, sleep, and breathe racing and high performance—folks like the ones at FTI Performance. The company started when owners (and hardcore bracket racers) Greg and Phaedra Samuels wanted a torque converter that was better than what was then available. So they did what any good hot rodders would do—they made their own.

FTI Performance makes high performance and racing torque converters for the street and drag racing from brackets to Pro Mod. It also offers something no other converter builder we know of does—free stall speed adjustments for a year from date of purchase. That can be a big deal during a race season when you’re trying to get that last tenth of a second or extra couple of miles per hour.

Summit Racing offers four types of FTI torque converters for street and drag racing applications:

SB Series Converters
SB Series torque converters are an excellent choice for mildly modified street and bracket engines. The converters feature Torrington bearings, a hardened impeller hub, furnace-brazed and TIG-welded fins, high performance clutch lining, and an upgraded sprague that is stronger than the OEM part.

SB Series torque converters are available for these transmissions. Stall speeds range from 2,400 to 3,200 depending on application:
• GM 700R-4, 2004-R, 4L60/4L60E, 4L65E
• Ford C-6, AOD, 4R70W, 4R75W

ESR Series Converters
The ESR Series torque converters are designed for mildly modified vehicles with non-lockup transmissions. They are built using Torrington bearings, a race-prepped sprague and hardened impeller hub, hardened turbine hub and splines, a new steel pilot, and laser-cut mounting ring. The ESR converters are available for Chevy TH-350, TH-400, and 700R-4 transmissions.

SRL Series 9.5 Inch Billet Lockup Converters
FTI Performance recommends these converters for late model cars with bigger cams, superchargers, or nitrous. The 9.5 inch diameter converters feature a computer-designed, CNC-machined billet front cover and a billet lockup piston to prevent premature clutch wear. Other features include furnace-brazed and heli-arc welded fins, a severe-duty sprague, and an anti-ballooning flanged impeller hub. Small wonder FTI Performance gives the SRL converters a three year warranty.

If you are making some really serious horsepower, consider an SRL-3 Series Billet Triple Clutch torque converter. They have the same performance features as the standard SRL converters, but are engineered to lock up under full throttle and can withstand some abuse. SRL and SRL-3 Series converters are currently available for 4L60 and 4L65E transmissions.

Summit Racing also carries FTI Performance Chevy Turbo 400 and 700R-4 racing transmissions plus rebuild kits, cases, and other internal components if you want to build your own transmission.

SEE FTI PERFORMANCE TORQUE CONVERTERS AT SUMMIT RACING