Happy new year all,

I am installing a C4 in my '56 Parklane and am considering a TCI Breakaway torque converter. The car will be for street use and I hope to have a slightly built y-block when I am done. The description of the breakaway on TCI's website, which seems to fit my plan, is:

"The first step into serious high performance, the Breakaway® is a great torque converter for moderately modified street machines and weekend racers also used as daily drivers. It provides approximately 2400 to 2600 rpm flash stall without negatively affecting part throttle driving. Designed for efficiency at highway cruising speeds and to launch hard at wide open throttle, the Breakaway® is a fantastic all-around torque converter.

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Features: Furnaced-brazed fins, needle bearings, hardened pre-ground pump hub, computer balanced

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Benefits: Harder launches, quicker acceleration, improved low end power, bolt-in (no modifications required), 1,000+ RPM increase install over stock"

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Any opinions on my breakaway idea, or alternative suggestions?

Thanks,

MplsMike
'56 Parklane
Minneapolis, MN

any opinions from the forum?

MplsMike
'56 Parklane
Minneapolis, MN

Mike: Probably not the best time for particiption here. Give it a couple of days.. By the way, aren't you the person who has the 56 Wagon with the wrong serial # plate? Were you able to resolve that situation?.

Paul

I'm not that well versed in torque convertors, but if you're getting your C4 adapter from Flat O, you might ask Gene if he has any advice. I got my convertor through him because I didn't want to hassle getting the studs welded and wanted it done right.

Don

Hi Paul,

Good memory! I've gotten varying opinions on whether I have an issue or not. What I do know is I have a State of MN issued title in hand with the same VIN as what is on the car, and I've also successfully licensed the car. There is no doubt the tag on the car is not original to the vehicle. I'm going to assume I don't have a problem until someone in the DOT tells me I do.

I did try to contact the guy who owned it for many years to see if he could give me some history on the car. I know it was last licensed in 1975 and was in storage since then. The guy is a bit of a recluse -- the Norwegian bachelor farmer from Lake Wobegone -- and I haven't gotten through to him.

MplsMike
'56 Parklane
Minneapolis, MN