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?