I am in the process of an engine rebuild and the builder recommended that i install a 2400 torque stall converter. Just found cartalk read around the forums a bit, everyone here is quite friendly. Street use of higher stall converters hot rod forum. Also i will need a spare block for the build as i intend on still driving my ss while im building its new engine. You will have a nice daily driver with the setup you have. The turn around time is about three weeks and should be daily driver friendly. Torque converter basics to bring speed and drivability to your ride. I am pulling the engine and am going from a 383 to a 400, so it would be easy to pull the converter now, but i am also getting the cam re ground by bullet current cam is a supercharger solid roller 248254 114 lobe separation. A 3000 stall converter is to high for the street in normal everyday driving cars. We had a longterm tester for more than 20,000 miles in 2017, and can confidently say youll have no issue commuting.
Nov, 2018 a typical tci 10inch streetfighter converter is designed to work best with 280 to 300degree advertised duration cams, 3. Just got a 383 stroker and the po ran a 3000 stall converter but his car was only driven to and on the track. Designed for stock and mildly hoppedup street vehicles, our summit racing torque converters give you the extra stall speed that you need for quicker launches. What would be the best stall size to get on my daily driven z28.
Sep 01, 2004 i am going to get a new stall for my aod. Jan 24, 2014 critical for street use, torque production from our easy street smallblock hovered near 400 lbft from 3,000 rpm all the way to 5,000 rpm. I am rebuilding the trans and am thinking about getting the 9. I feel like it isnt enough stall its hard to get it to go into boost on the line. Oct 27, 2017 also, the torque of the engine will dictate how much stall a given converter will exhibit, as no converter is explicitly a 3,000 stall. Cam choice guide and question post engine tech and. A typical tci 10inch streetfighter converter is designed to work best with 280 to 300degree advertised duration cams, 3. Daily driver 2016 infiniti q50 red sport 400 weekend cruiser 2009 pontiac g8 gt vararam, tsp ls3 na stage 1, obx, ctsv converter, magnaflows w jpipes, 160 tstat, self.
Summit racing torque converters sum700350 free shipping. Street fighter 4r70w lockup torque converter 9604 gt, v6 item 25304. I told him i wanted a 2500 stall to begin with but he put a 18002000 stall in it and said i would like it better. Submerged arc welds new turbine hub custom stator new pilot. Anyway, i cant decide if i should get a 3000 or 3200 stall converter. Apr 20, 2018 welcome to the dasllamas youtube channel. For a weekend play car, the choice is not so clear.
Youve got great gears to match that stall converter. You might have some trouble in the rain depending on your. The rated stall speed is the speed in rpms that the engine must reach before the converter locks up or couples the engine to the transmission. This ensures a margin for application for the torque converter to take off. How to select the proper stall speed for a turbo torque. Feb 06, 2004 stage i is a daily driver a 305 engine that we just intend to make perform better. I want a circled converter because i heard they are quite durable which is what im looking for. You dont want to have to floor your gas pedal and wait a few seconds for your vehicle to move. Tci competition transmissions 312000 free shipping on. If a 27003000 is selected, you should be able to footbrake stall the converter to about 2700 rpm depending on the vehicles setup. I have a 64 skylark with a th350 and a 3000 stall weekend cruiser. Please check out mustang transmission parts for an updated selection.
Small video showing how the fti 3000 stall acts under normal daily driving circumstances and a small dig. In a stock vehicle you would think your tranny is slipping. If a 2700 3000 is selected, you should be able to footbrake stall the converter to about 2700 rpm depending on the vehicles setup. Just because a stall converter may have a 3,000 rpm rated stall does not. This is a discussion on daily driver best stall size within the automatic transmission forums, part of the drivetrain category. The engine will probably have 400420 fwhp and probably use a cc503 cam. Sep 11, 2018 small video showing how the fti 3000 stall acts under normal daily driving circumstances and a small dig. Choosing the best cam tech article chevy high performance. Summit converters are computerbalanced and feature. When it comes to parts, the stall converter is considered the best bang for your buck. Ive been reading up and trying to understand the idea behind stall converters after untying my head from the knots of numbers and diff ratios i summized that they are only good for standing starts.
Also, the torque of the engine will dictate how much stall a given converter will exhibit, as no converter is explicitly a 3,000 stall. This is a mostly street driven car that might see very little track time. How will a 2400 torque converter affect daily driving discussion in 4th gen camaro lt1 19931997 camaro started by crazy canuck. A good 3200 stall will be your golden ticket, talk to rob at speedrated and youll be a happy man. It ran email protected in a 65 chevelle with a th350 3000 stall and 3. How does the stall converter behave, does the car move. Rough idle, large fuel system, raised compression, top end power. Just want to have a little fun on the drive to work daily. The rated stall speed is the speed in rpms that the engine must reach before the converter locks up or couples. Dec 17, 2008 a 3000 stall converter is to high for the street in normal everyday driving cars. Easy street 350 small block engine build super chevy. If the car is a weekend cruiser that is for fun and are planning some upgrades in the future go with a 28003000 stall, but no higher for a street car. Im trying to slowly build a sleeper so im looking for performance.
Other than great valve spring life there isnt much reason to run it. For a daily driver a lockup converter is the best choice, since it will provide better gas millage, and allow the transmission to run cooler. Stage ii uses a relatively stock 350 engine that has a performance exhaust system, aftermarket intake manifold. The stall speed assigned is simply a way to rate the converters performance level. How to select the proper stall speed for a turbo torque converter. Buy the stall that is recommended by the cam manufacturer. This cam isnt really recomended for gains with its low lift and bigger duration. This is a discussion on how does the stall converter behave, does the car move below stall speed. If youre considering using a high stall converter on the street, read this post. But i have a stock 95 windsor blow thru on 10lbs and my setup is a c4 and a 25003000 stall. Stage i is a daily drivera 305 engine that we just intend to make perform better.
Daily driver 383 stroker build chevy impala ss forum. Car is a daily driver, going to install lt headers, cai, and a 2018 intake and tuning done local on dyno. V8 s10 gets a new tci drag race th350 with 4000 rpm stall how to install a transmission right duration. In this video i talk about what it is like to drive a high stall. How does the stall converter behave, does the car move below. If you are going to use a non lockup, make sure you add a transmission cooler, since the one in the radiator will not be enough. Americanmuscle no longer carries the street fighter 4r70w lockup torque converter 9604 gt, v6.
In general, the desired stall speed should be 500700 rpm below the engine rpm at peak torque. I dont want to do any mod if it takes away from reliablilty, either keep it the same or add to the reliability of the car is what im going for. I have a 3000 stall in my 67 cuda\\\\dynamic 10 inch converter i have a 3800 stall in my 67 coronrt\\\\dynamic9 12 inch conveter both transmissions have a cheetah valve body 17676\cuda semi manual pro street 17675\coronet full manual pro street i have also used a ger converter2200 stall speedand transmission before. Strong instant shifting, put this in my daily driver with a new 3000 stall that has 520hp to the wheels, dyno after install. If it were me i would choose a stall around the 30003500 that way you can. My goals for the engine are for it to be a daily driver, fuel injected, making 400450 rwhp.
The range listed will tell you what to expect from the converter. If you are going to use a non lockup, make sure you add a transmission cooler, since the one in. Since your windsor is built i would go with a 3000 or little bigger. At the 3000 level you will notice slipping at low speed low rpm and will cost you a mile or two in milage. Btw i was putting out about 400 hp under the hood on a 3,4oo lb truck. Im not sure what stall i have in my truck right now i assume its stock th350 at 22002500, but im thinking it would be best to leave it alone since the truck is a daily driver and the 3000 3600 stall would generate too much heat. Suncoast allison torque converters come in many varieties, from heavy hauling, sled pulling, drag racing, to daily driving. That stall is not where it will rpm to all the time. You could go up to a 3000 stall if you wanted to for a dd. This new converter uses the same basic internal components stators, etc. But i have a stock 95 windsor blow thru on 10lbs and my setup is a c4 and a 2500 3000 stall.
Easy street 350 small block engine build super chevy magazine. Jul 18, 2004 for a daily driver a lockup converter is the best choice, since it will provide better gas millage, and allow the transmission to run cooler. Long story short he is going to put a new torque converter in at no charge and im just wonder what stall you all would go with 25003000. How does the stall converter behave, does the car move below stall speed. High stall converter on the street roadrunner converters. Feb 15, 2007 did 3rd gen camarosin my case 91 z28 l98 come with a stall speed if so what speed. Nov 08, 2017 the 3,000 stall really helped in my case. How will a 2400 torque converter affect daily driving. Feb 25, 2010 i have a 3000 stall in my 67 cuda\\\\dynamic 10 inch converter i have a 3800 stall in my 67 coronrt\\\\dynamic9 12 inch conveter both transmissions have a cheetah valve body 17676\cuda semi manual pro street 17675\coronet full manual pro street i have also used a ger converter2200 stall speedand transmission before. Is it possible to have a taller stall without uping fuel consumption. My mustang is a 5spd but the 67 camaro i had before was a turbo 350, 4.
Technical stall speed and torque converter for mild 350 sbc. Highest stall speed for a street car for a bodies only. With the majority of street cars that are driven daily we build have stall converters ranging from 2,400 to 3,500, with no problem being street driven. Mustang street fighter 4r70w lockup torque converter 96. Ill also show you have how it behaves driving normal so you can get an idea of what to expect with a high stall converter on the street. This is my first post, and its a question ive been mulling over for awhile what car should i buy for around three thousand dollars. The engine torque will take any rated stall to different levels i. Dec 18, 2001 if the car is a weekend cruiser that is for fun and are planning some upgrades in the future go with a 2800 3000 stall, but no higher for a street car. Likewise, under most driving conditions the torque converter will start delivering power to the transmission at relatively low engine rpm. Critical for street use, torque production from our easy street smallblock hovered near 400 lbft from 3,000 rpm all the way to 5,000 rpm. If this is correct would it be worthwhile chucking a 2200 on a daily driver or would the money be better spent elsewhere. There will need to be a new stator, rework the fin angle and a high flow turbo mod.
Torque converter basics to bring speed and drivability to. Mar 22, 2018 if youre considering using a high stall converter on the street, read this post. Technical stall speed and torque converter for mild 350. Most of the daily driven street cars we build have anything from 2,400 on up to a. Electric water pump on a daily driver ford mustang forums. Long story short he is going to put a new torque converter in at no charge and im just wonder what stall you all would go with 2500 3000.