Torque Converter

Discussion in 'The "Juice Box"' started by jpoole, Oct 7, 2004.

  1. jpoole

    jpoole Stage 1

    Does anyone know if this will fit a 70 Buick GS 455 with a th400, factory flexplate? Not sure about the bolt circle size.

    TCI torque converter Part #241501 Chevy, TH400, TH375, TH350

    Say's it has a wide bolt pattern, 11.5" bolt circle.

    Product Line TCI Saturday Night Special Torque Converters
    Advertised Flash Stall Rating (rpm) 2000
    Anti-Ballooning Plate Yes
    Lock-Up No
    Diameter (in) 12


    Furnace Brazed Yes
    Balanced Yes
     
  2. LARRY70GS

    LARRY70GS a.k.a. "THE WIZARD" Staff Member

    Jeff,
    I would think so, but to be sure, pm Meanbuicks on this BB. Greg works for TCI, he would know for sure.
     
  3. jpoole

    jpoole Stage 1

    Thanks Larry
     
  4. MeanBuicks

    MeanBuicks Scaring the neighbors.

    Yes, that'll fit the stock Buick 455 (and Pontiac) 166-tooth flexplates.
     
  5. jpoole

    jpoole Stage 1

    Thanks for the quick answers guys. Now if I can win the auction.
     
  6. BirdDog

    BirdDog Well-Known Member

    Don't Chevy-type converters use a nut/bolt combo to fasten to the flexplate, instead of just a bolt like our Buicks generally use??

    Just a thought....doesn't keep it from working....just a thought.
     
  7. jpoole

    jpoole Stage 1

    This one appeared to be from a TH350 with widerplates welded to it to make the bolt pattern larger.
     
  8. Gordo305

    Gordo305 Member

    Will the tci 240900 fit a 1972 buick centurion with a 500 hp 455?
     
  9. LARRY70GS

    LARRY70GS a.k.a. "THE WIZARD" Staff Member

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