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Old 01-16-2009, 09:14 PM
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I snagged a low mile 5.3l engine a while back to swap into my '84 Camaro. I've been collecting parts to build it up a little before I drop it in. My setup will be:

Victor Jr carb intake
750cfm Proform DP
MSD 6010
TSP224r
1.75" primary longtubes
PAC 1218's
Th350
3.23 rear
315/35/17 rear tire
Maybe a small nitrous shot at some point

Now I'm having troubles choosing a converter, mainly what stall to get. The guy who built my trans has a JW Performance 10" 3600 converter built for nitrous. Would a 3600 stall be too high for my combo? I searched around and can't really find anyone using my particular setup.

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call andre at edge converters (google it) and see what he recommends. very nice guy to deal with.
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Go to our website www.converter.cc and look at the converter guide
Here is the link

http://www.converter.cc/converter_selector/
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Are you building a street toy or plan on multiple trips to the track? Would you lean to better performance or better street manors? You mentioned the TH350 - non-lock up?

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It'll mostly be street driven, but will see some track time (maybe 5-10 times a season). I'd like it to have ok street manners so it's not a total PITA to drive around town. If I had to choose, though, I think I'd go with a little more performance than better manners. The trans is a non-lock up, 9" tail TH350 with this street/strip rebuild kit from Pro-built, which includes a Trans-go shift kit.

According to the Yank website, I should have around a 3600 stall.
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I would suggest a converter in the 3400-3600 range as well. The Circle D "3C" should be perfect for you. It uses the C series stator which gives you good street manors and a nice flash when you get on it.

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Also I would recomend a 3600.Go to our website and look at the SR series or the SST series.The SST series is alittle more aggresive(more for full competition) and the SR for street use. FTIconverters.com

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