no the converter bolt pattern fits its the size of the bolts themselves.. they are larger like more heavy duty but only like a 32nd of an inch.
i would be wondering why they are too big... I have installed several converters in different cars and never seen oversize bots...is this a rebuilt converter? ...I will check with my transmission Guy and see what his take is on this... ...
no its a new tci converter i posted the part number on my first post its a heavy duty so i think thats why
what makes it..."heavy duty"...TCI Auto 450700 - TCI Saturday Night Special Torque Converters what is the measurement on your bolt pattern? 10.5-11.5
I have run into this also, even using SFI flexplates. Who knows where these converters are assy. Could be parts are from China or elsewhere and we all know the quality issues on most of that stuff. If the tabs are indes drilled, just being off a .010 on each one could cause the problem. Using converters that are for race only and costing around 600.00 have very good results. I know you have a 10.5 one because the larger one would not even come close to the flexplate holes(1in+ differance). Drill the holes out and be done with it. Good luck and drive carefully when done(or mash the gas and hang on)
yea thats what im going to do is just drill the holes bigger its just going to be my daily driver im not racing it. this is my first car so just making it safe for me to get from point A to point B thanks
well guys i bored them out last night and luckily i had a drill bit that was a 32nd bigger than the hole and with the engine out i test fitted the converter and it slide right in the bolt hole fine. thanks guys
Good to hear! Seems like some aftermarket converter makers,tend to use the next size up threaded stock.
see thats why i say its always better to get a conv. made for you car not convert your car for the conv.,yea it might be a easy fix,but wouldnt you rather have 1 thats made to fit right,when i was younger i use to think that modifying everything was the way to go ,but as i get older , ive learnt that if the flywheel has smaller holes , and you buy a conv. for bigger holes ,you should buy the right flywheel for it,or buy the right conv. for the flywheel,maybe the fly wheel isnt heavy duty enough for the conv......just a thought ,i bet if you ask the flywheel maker if its ok they will say no,and if you ask the conv people if its ok to modify the conv to fit they will say no,so in other words talk to a conv. builder get what is needed ,not make it fit...and i bet you paid more for that conv. than you could have had the stall you wanted for the part size you need ,to make your setup work ,for the same are less.....
TCI website instructions say,, you may have to open up holes for converter to fit. It's better to have to small an tweak it then to have a sloppy hole. I couldn't copy an paste it from the pdf file, aint gonna learn how to either. Well at least for now. I've had some really good converters and sfi flex-plates and most had to be tweaked open. He ordered the correct converter for his car, just didn't read all the instructions or was double checking here.
yea i just wanted to make sure this is what i was suppose to do going to try to put the engine in again and hopefully the last time.
Now is up!!! Highlight the text you wanna copy and right click. Select COPY in the meu or hit Ctrl+C...Same as you would copy/paste on this forum. INITIAL INSTALLATION CHECKS 1. Check flexplate for cracks around crank and converter mounting holes. 2. Make sure converter bolt pattern and bolt hole size matches the flexplate. Most 10" and smaller diameter converters utilize a 7/16" x 20 bolt hole. It may be necessary to enlarge the converter bolt holes on the flexplate. 3. Check drive shaft yoke for excessive wear and apply small film of transmission fluid to yoke before installation.
