Choosing a Converter for my Silverado
05-31-2016, 01:18 PM
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Choosing a Converter for my Silverado Hi guys!
I was wondering if someone might be able to assist a dilemma I am having with my friend. I'm planning to put a Comp cams Custom grind(269/275, .561/.556) in my 5.3 the operating range is from 1500-6800 RPM. I know the general rules of thumb for selecting a converter and decided I should go with a 3000 stall my buddy says that big of a stall wont work in a street application and says it will overheat the trans because it will have to much slippage. Is he right? Truck is a 03 has 4L60E trans, 35s with 3.73 gear ratio if that matters.
I was wondering if someone might be able to assist a dilemma I am having with my friend. I'm planning to put a Comp cams Custom grind(269/275, .561/.556) in my 5.3 the operating range is from 1500-6800 RPM. I know the general rules of thumb for selecting a converter and decided I should go with a 3000 stall my buddy says that big of a stall wont work in a street application and says it will overheat the trans because it will have to much slippage. Is he right? Truck is a 03 has 4L60E trans, 35s with 3.73 gear ratio if that matters.
05-31-2016, 09:00 PM
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My post from another thread....
I just bought this one from Circle D, and love it so far. I got the 2A stall speed.
http://www.circledspecialties.com/p-...converter.aspx
Complete build and install located here:
https://ls1tech.com/forums/multimedi...erter-etc.html
http://www.circledspecialties.com/p-...converter.aspx
Complete build and install located here:
https://ls1tech.com/forums/multimedi...erter-etc.html
06-01-2016, 08:15 AM
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With a 3000 stall converter you shouldn't need an external cooler for street use. One of our guys here at the shop has a very similar setup to yours...3200 stall converter behind a 320whp 6.0L Silverado, custom comp cam, 4L60 sitting on 35s.
he drives it to work everyday with no external cooler and no heat issues.
he drives it to work everyday with no external cooler and no heat issues.
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"IT'S NOT CHEATING, IT'S THE COMPETITIVE EDGE."
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info@ftiperformance.com
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FTI Converter build sheet