allowing that you can 100% hook up with either converter and that the smaller converter will create a higher stall speed:
These are general rules for all drag cars, do you have enough power to over come the top end losses with additional launch?
Only you can test this.
they are usually bolted on in the front of the converter.
The torque converter is bolted between the engine and transmission.
Bolted to the exhaust manifold.
Direct replacements are bolted in and some aftermarkets are welded in.
The catalytic converter in directly behind the engine. ( might need to use a flashlight ) It is bolted right to the exhaust manifold. The catalytic converter in directly behind the engine. ( might need to use a flashlight ) It is bolted right to the exhaust manifold.
The catalytic converter should be bolted onto the exhaust pipes. The bolts will have to be soaked in penetrating oil to be able to break them free, then you can replace the converter.
Its welded.
Between the engine and the transmission bolted to the flywheel
no
Under the vehicle bolted to the exhaust pipe.
The torque converter for an automatic transmission is inside the bellhousing area of the automatic transmission , the end of the transmission that is bolted to the engine
On your 2003 Ford Taurus : The torque converter is INSIDE the bell housing of your automatic transaxle ( transmission ) where the transaxle is bolted to the " rear " of the engine