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Old 02-17-2011, 02:48 PM
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Default What torque/stall converter to buy

I have a 04 GTO with a 228/230 duration and .585 in lift cam, new heads and other performance parts, putting out 420 hp to the wheels, when it was tuned they said i needed a new stall converter but didn't have the money at the time so they set the idle speed higher than normal so that the engine would stay running when i put it in drive.

I was wondering if anyone had any advice on which one and what stall speed i should get?
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I would talk to Circle D or Yank about something in the 3600-4000 range. They should be able to set you up based on what you want to do with the car.

If it were mine, I would do a SS3600. My car is similar in weight to a GTO and I basically daily drive my car so it works perfect.

If you are more track only oriented a 4000 might be better suited.
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didn't know there was any other than Yank.......
if most street I will suggest SS 3600/2.3 STR,
with 231/237 595/598 on 112
I run SS4000/2.6 ( I ran ST3500/2.3 for about 6 years)
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i have an FTI 3600 stall ,im only 360rwhp and cut 1.52 60' times,
great converter
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I have nearly the same cam in my car. I run a TCI3500. However, I bought mine used and when I sent it back to them to go through it, I told them to make it a little looser. I would say it around a 38 or so. I have no complaints with mine, but if I were to do it again, I would probably get a Yank or a Vig.
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Im running a Yank, and it does good. Circle D and PTC come pretty highly recommended as well.
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I have a 230 duration cam, and running a vigilante 3200 stall. Drives very good. I might be stepping up to a 4k stall.




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