2800 stall converter
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2800 stall converter
96 vert 3.07
what exactly will a 2800 converter do for me. will my rpms be higher or lower or the same, will it change mpg or anything else. does it make a big differenc in performance?
what exactly will a 2800 converter do for me. will my rpms be higher or lower or the same, will it change mpg or anything else. does it make a big differenc in performance?
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It does not change the RPM of the engine any differently than a clutch can.
What it does is act like a clutch that doesnt catch til 2800rpm is reached. On a 96 you'll see big gains in the 1/4mi and in normal streetlight to streetlight performance, it'll really start to jump off the line because you'll be in your powerband when it locks and sends full power to the rear wheels.
What it does is act like a clutch that doesnt catch til 2800rpm is reached. On a 96 you'll see big gains in the 1/4mi and in normal streetlight to streetlight performance, it'll really start to jump off the line because you'll be in your powerband when it locks and sends full power to the rear wheels.
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From: Cuyahoga Falls Ohio
It does not change the RPM of the engine any differently than a clutch can.
What it does is act like a clutch that doesnt catch til 2800rpm is reached. On a 96 you'll see big gains in the 1/4mi and in normal streetlight to streetlight performance, it'll really start to jump off the line because you'll be in your powerband when it locks and sends full power to the rear wheels.
What it does is act like a clutch that doesnt catch til 2800rpm is reached. On a 96 you'll see big gains in the 1/4mi and in normal streetlight to streetlight performance, it'll really start to jump off the line because you'll be in your powerband when it locks and sends full power to the rear wheels.
Does this mean the car won't begin to move from a stop until you hit 2800 rpm?
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No, a good one should only act like that under full throttle. And again although your results may vary, in normal driving you should not notice any appreciable difference in mileage. I recently reinstalled my small, 3000 Vigilante while installing a new and well beefed tranny. For awhile, I was using a stock sized 2400 converter. The Vig saves me about 17 lbs. in rotating weight, a big difference. On Saturday on a road trip, my car got a new best of 27.4 mpg on the interstate. This is in a modified and fairly stout 388 LT1 w/ 307 gears.
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It does not change the RPM of the engine any differently than a clutch can.
What it does is act like a clutch that doesnt catch til 2800rpm is reached. On a 96 you'll see big gains in the 1/4mi and in normal streetlight to streetlight performance, it'll really start to jump off the line because you'll be in your powerband when it locks and sends full power to the rear wheels.
What it does is act like a clutch that doesnt catch til 2800rpm is reached. On a 96 you'll see big gains in the 1/4mi and in normal streetlight to streetlight performance, it'll really start to jump off the line because you'll be in your powerband when it locks and sends full power to the rear wheels.
I went from the stock converter to a 2800 stall. I also have the 3.07 rear and A4 trans. The only time I really notice the higher stall is at WOT. The rpms immediately shoot up to around 2800 rpm as opposed to the stock 1600-1800 rpm. That means much more power off the line. You may need stickier tires in the rear to take full advantage of it. No more flooring it in wet weather. You may not need an external trans cooler but I would recommend one even on a stock car. They are cheap and easy to install and extend the life of your transmission.
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