Re: Torqueflite 727 conversion

Posted by Jim On 2008/10/27 11:17:31

I was recently at an AZ. region PI breakfast talking to a member about his torque flight conversion on his V-8 car. Unfortunately, his feedback on the ordeal was not so great. The original adapter was not concentric with the crankshaft. This resulted in a damaged torque converter and input shaft. A different adapter was then sent and it was ok. This fellow had to pay for another converter because his first was damaged, as well as paying the shop to change the defective parts. This little quality control problem cost him $800 + dollars additional.

With that said, now that the bugs are worked out, and the money is spent, he reports it works very well. A 727 torque flight is a very durable reliable transmission. I would think this would be a viable conversion.

Many individuals here report that the original Ultramatic can be properly maintained and provide reliable service. I had a 51 200 with Ultramatic that worked fine.

It was no rocket ship, but I have never been in a Packard street race!