Torque converter
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Torque converter
What if any is the difference in Stall converters for a 4l60e Camaro and Corvette 96(lt1) Do they interchange or does it need to be Corvette specific.I always see Camaro and Trans Am applications for one and Corvette for a toally different one but they seem the same except for the price I see a big price jump when it has the word Corvette in it not trying to spend $500-$600 on it either.Have a stock bottom end 60000 miles with not yet installed Patriot heads shorty headers electric waterpump and not yet decided on cam will be(comp 280 XFI or 290 HR)
Thanks for any help
Thanks for any help
Last edited by cdreece; Feb 21, 2010 at 09:20 AM.
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You need a lockup converter for 700r4/4L60E....
B body, F body, Y body , doesnt matter (weight and power will affect the actuall stall speed)
I went with a Precision Industry Vigilante converter and word Corvette did not change the price a single nickel.
If you are buying a high stall converter make sure its a 9.5" vice a 12"
I ran a 280XFI and there are better cam choices for a stock shortblock with heads cam........I pulled my 280 and installed a custom from AI....( other shops offer custom cams too) with about the same duration that performs better than the 280XFI and are easier on the valvetrain. However, this is just my experience......your experience may differ.
Good luck
Mike
B body, F body, Y body , doesnt matter (weight and power will affect the actuall stall speed)
I went with a Precision Industry Vigilante converter and word Corvette did not change the price a single nickel.
If you are buying a high stall converter make sure its a 9.5" vice a 12"
I ran a 280XFI and there are better cam choices for a stock shortblock with heads cam........I pulled my 280 and installed a custom from AI....( other shops offer custom cams too) with about the same duration that performs better than the 280XFI and are easier on the valvetrain. However, this is just my experience......your experience may differ.
Good luck
Mike
Last edited by aboatguy; Feb 21, 2010 at 10:19 AM.
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any larger stall is going to build more heat b/c it is going to spend more time below "lockup" .. as in below the stall speed.
being that these cars are real lockup converter types it is much easier to get a higher stall than in an older vehicle which did not have that capability. Most cars will run the best ET's with a stall slightly higher than the torque peak (some right at pk tq, others say just below peak HP)...
but having a lockup can let a guy with a 4200 rpm peak Tq number run a 4000 stall with 3.07 gears on the street and still get a 1900 rpm cruise on the highway without fear of overheating the transmission by taking advantage of the converters lockup clutches.
being that these cars are real lockup converter types it is much easier to get a higher stall than in an older vehicle which did not have that capability. Most cars will run the best ET's with a stall slightly higher than the torque peak (some right at pk tq, others say just below peak HP)...
but having a lockup can let a guy with a 4200 rpm peak Tq number run a 4000 stall with 3.07 gears on the street and still get a 1900 rpm cruise on the highway without fear of overheating the transmission by taking advantage of the converters lockup clutches.
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I'm currently running a vig 3500 and it has great street manners.. I had a midwest 2800 and it was looser around town than the vig. IMO speed the money upfront on a quality converter and you will save the purchase price the inexpensive converter and the price the tranny rebuild
For the same reasons Pete K already listed in your thread.....
For the same reasons Pete K already listed in your thread.....
Although you will see low priced, 12 inch converters advertised with higher stall than 2400, they likely wont stall that high. Their size, and available stator combination's limit their stall potential. An easy way to achieve more stall from a 12 inch converter is to build them with a ton of stator end-play. Then, they become a slushy piece of crap.
What I am saying is keep your current converter, if you are satisfied with it. If you wish to step up, do so to a quality, 9.5 inch converter.
Buying a 3000 stall converter (12 inch) will not be cost effective. You will hate it, and remove it. Or, it will make so much heat it will roach the trans, due to it's in-efficiency.
I used to sell them for $525 plus actual shipping, but was constantly told I was expensive.
What I am saying is keep your current converter, if you are satisfied with it. If you wish to step up, do so to a quality, 9.5 inch converter.
Buying a 3000 stall converter (12 inch) will not be cost effective. You will hate it, and remove it. Or, it will make so much heat it will roach the trans, due to it's in-efficiency.
I used to sell them for $525 plus actual shipping, but was constantly told I was expensive.
Last edited by aboatguy; Feb 21, 2010 at 03:46 PM.
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