Stock Torque Converter Rating
Drifting
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Maybe but why? The car would benefit so much from an aftermarket converter, especially at that power level. You'd have to be making all your power mostly from either forced induction or nitrous to not need a higher stall. Any kind of cam is going to be a real pain to drive on the stock converter.
Shane
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Hi Shane,
No cam. Other than LTs, 1.8 rockers, LS6 intake, ported TB, and 3:42 gears, all the hp is coming from my Vortech.
The power comes on pretty quick and I lose traction instantly.
If the stock converter clutches are up to the task, I would prefer to stick with the stock converter.
If the stock converter isn't going to hold up, then I plan on swapping it out to a low (2400) stall Fuddle Racing converter.
Thanks!
No cam. Other than LTs, 1.8 rockers, LS6 intake, ported TB, and 3:42 gears, all the hp is coming from my Vortech.
The power comes on pretty quick and I lose traction instantly.
If the stock converter clutches are up to the task, I would prefer to stick with the stock converter.
If the stock converter isn't going to hold up, then I plan on swapping it out to a low (2400) stall Fuddle Racing converter.
Thanks!
Drifting
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From: Dallas Tx
Ahh ok then that explains it. For a blower application then it isn't as much of an issue. I say just see how it holds up but go ahead and have a backup plan in case the converter does take a dive on you.
Shane
Shane
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Originally Posted by Shane_S
Ahh ok then that explains it. For a blower application then it isn't as much of an issue. I say just see how it holds up but go ahead and have a backup plan in case the converter does take a dive on you.
Shane
Shane
I hope you are not trying to put that much power to the ground on R/Fs. If so you deed sticker tires.
Last edited by Mitch C; Mar 3, 2006 at 04:45 AM.
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Thanks Guys,
I guess the stock converter is probaply rated about the same as the stock trans (400 ft.lbs or so).
I guess we'll see how long it takes before it packs it in.
And MitchC, I am running standard radials on the back, but I think the loss of traction is the only thing keeping me from breaking a few things right now.
Waiting for more coin to beef up the trans, diff, and torque tube.
The last step will be drag radials.
I guess the stock converter is probaply rated about the same as the stock trans (400 ft.lbs or so).
I guess we'll see how long it takes before it packs it in.
And MitchC, I am running standard radials on the back, but I think the loss of traction is the only thing keeping me from breaking a few things right now.
Waiting for more coin to beef up the trans, diff, and torque tube.
The last step will be drag radials.
