Torque Converters-how much is too much
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Torque Converters-how much is too much
Is there a limit as to how high you can go on a stall converter before it becomes uncomfortable on the street.
I'm thinking 2800 RPM converter.
I'm thinking 2800 RPM converter.
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Yes, I think anything over 2400-2600 feels like too much. The tranny will feel like its slipping (which it is).
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I have a vigilante 3000 stall and it works great and no difference in feel to the 2600 stall i had before.I know some guys will run a higher stall than that but on a car that has limited street miles.
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I have a 2800 and it has good street manners.
I will probably go a little higher the next time I have everything out; but then again I have an LT1 and love modding my ride.
Now with an L98 (with the stock tpi intake setup) a 3400 stall is too much since the L98 doesn't like revs.
I will probably go a little higher the next time I have everything out; but then again I have an LT1 and love modding my ride.
Now with an L98 (with the stock tpi intake setup) a 3400 stall is too much since the L98 doesn't like revs.
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IMOP the quality of the converter is everything. I had a Vigilanti 3200 and my new tranny cam with a 2400 stall that feels much looser then the 3200 by Vigilanti. It depends on what you want out of your car. The higher you go the better off the line you will be if you get traction. For everyday driving you may want a 2400. I highly recommend the Vigilanti.
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There are tight converters and loose converters...the Precision Industries converters are tight...I have their 3200 stall Vigilante and it acts just like my stock 1300 stall did...I know guys with 2400 stall converters that slip all over the place...
Tight is great for street/strip...two of my friends have high stall converters by Yank...one is 4000 and the other is 4400...both drive them on the street and both have very good street manners...
I would have no problem with a 3800 stall converter for street/strip as long as it is tight...
Tight is great for street/strip...two of my friends have high stall converters by Yank...one is 4000 and the other is 4400...both drive them on the street and both have very good street manners...
I would have no problem with a 3800 stall converter for street/strip as long as it is tight...
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I had a 8" ATI 4000rpm stall in my chevelle and it was a very nice and tight converter! Very streetable. My G/F didn't notice a difference between the B&M 2500 v.s. the ATI 4000 very nice and money well spent. If you pick a company thats reputable,they can make you what you want and make it streetable......to a point that is.....