need help with selecting a torque converter
09-14-2010, 05:33 PM
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need help with selecting a torque converter getting my transmission rebuilt and im trying to figure out what converter i want. the cars about 425 hp at the crank and i wanna use it for all street use. i dont want a real loose converter i had a 2800 stall vigalante on my last car but i think that is a little higher than i wanna go i was wondering if a 2500 stall or a 2200 stall would work im looking for people who maybe own converters that small and if they like the way they drive. also looking for a good brand for the money if anyone could chip in some advice it would be nice thank you. i was also wondering if you have to tune the car after the converter i have heard both ways so im not sure which way to go
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getting my transmission rebuilt and im trying to figure out what converter i want. the cars about 425 hp at the crank and i wanna use it for all street use. i dont want a real loose converter i had a 2800 stall vigalante on my last car but i think that is a little higher than i wanna go i was wondering if a 2500 stall or a 2200 stall would work im looking for people who maybe own converters that small and if they like the way they drive. also looking for a good brand for the money if anyone could chip in some advice it would be nice thank you. i was also wondering if you have to tune the car after the converter i have heard both ways so im not sure which way to go
09-14-2010, 06:47 PM
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loose was kinda the wrong word i just dont want it that loose. thats why i wanted some opinions ive never been in a car with that small of a stall im not looking for it to rip really hard out of the hole i just want a little more pop out of the whole but nothing crazy. appreciate the info so far does anyone know if i need to tune the car i was guessing that i dont have to but info would be nice
09-15-2010, 10:49 AM
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loose was kinda the wrong word i just dont want it that loose. thats why i wanted some opinions ive never been in a car with that small of a stall im not looking for it to rip really hard out of the hole i just want a little more pop out of the whole but nothing crazy. appreciate the info so far does anyone know if i need to tune the car i was guessing that i dont have to but info would be nice
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09-15-2010, 03:45 PM
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its stock rearend im ordering 373s for it as well and me and my buddy are gonna put those in after the trans is done i just want something not as wild (not sayin a 2800 stall is wild) and i also wanna make sure you dont have to tune it so im happy to hear someone say you shouldnt have to tune it im gonna give yank a call and see what they can set up seems like they are the way to go thanks for all the info guys you can keep adding 2 cents if you want all the info in the world would be great
09-15-2010, 03:58 PM
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As was stated in post#7,gears will have an effect on how a stall feels.
When I went with a TCI 2800,it felt loose with my OEM 3.23s'. When I put the 4.56s' in,all 'looseness' was gone and it felt like the OEM 1800 stall was back in.
Since OEM stall is 1800,going to 2200 or 2500,is a very small increase in rated stall.
When I went with a TCI 2800,it felt loose with my OEM 3.23s'. When I put the 4.56s' in,all 'looseness' was gone and it felt like the OEM 1800 stall was back in.
Since OEM stall is 1800,going to 2200 or 2500,is a very small increase in rated stall.
09-15-2010, 07:28 PM
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'loose'-we'll use from a stop as an example-engine rpm has to reach a higher than OEM stall level to get the vehicle moving.
'tight'-as soon as you drop it into gear from P or N the vehicle will start moving just at its' idle rpm as soon as you take your foot off the brake.
'tight'-as soon as you drop it into gear from P or N the vehicle will start moving just at its' idle rpm as soon as you take your foot off the brake.
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Got a 99 getting a rebuild. I want dd useage. They want me to replace the stock tc and I'd assume upgrade it. It has no cam but trans is out. I've never ridin in a stalled car. Is this thing gonna base line 3200 rpms while cruisin constantly. Can I just clean the stock tc. Or just buy a 2500 stall. I've only driven this ls1 vent 300 miles and the 4l60e came out with under 90k mi. It has the vette servo and balds the tires in 2 nd and tries for 3rd. I was told it had no shift kit at trans shop. The old timer whole sold it said he didn't know about the trans but thought it had a sk. It acked like I'd did so I was not conserned. Would the servo do that or did I get shafted.
09-19-2010, 12:36 PM
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I've never heard anyone describing a 2800 stall as being too loose. I had one and it really felt like the stocker, even when I first got it. And this was with 2.73 gears.
FWIW that 2800 stall didn't do much for me at the dragstrip, maybe 2 tenths.
FWIW that 2800 stall didn't do much for me at the dragstrip, maybe 2 tenths.
