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Old 09-07-2003, 09:29 PM
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What dose my stock 91 l98 Torque Converter stall at?
Old 09-07-2003, 09:37 PM
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Default Re: 91 Torque Converter Question (91superram)

somewhere between 1300-1500rpm

it needs more like 2000-2200rpm
Old 09-07-2003, 09:37 PM
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Stick or auto? :) I think they are around 2200
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Guess I am wrong. Maybe it the 85 that had the hi stall in it?
Old 09-07-2003, 09:41 PM
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Its an automatic transmission but I think 2200 seems high for that year of Vette
Old 09-07-2003, 11:24 PM
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Dose any one know what the "K" factor is on the stock one?
Old 09-08-2003, 12:09 AM
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K factor?

85-86 have the 2024rpm TC. Everything later had 1300-1500, i dont know the exact number.
Old 09-08-2003, 12:12 AM
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Vader86 told you 1300-1500 If you change it install 2000-2200 TC.
Old 09-08-2003, 12:33 PM
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I think I need to change mine too then! I have an 87 & it won't break the tires loose, I suppose its nice not to worry about putting it sideways. However, my 85 seemed alot quicker & took more attention to keep the car from swapping ends during spirited cornering. Hmmmmmm what should I do?
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Default Re: 91 Torque Converter Question (BILLYD)

My stock 89 stalled to about 1300rpms.

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