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Old 02-20-2010, 09:23 AM
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I'm putting a 5.3 350 hp/ in a cj7 with a 700r4, any recommendations for a torque converter? Thanks for the input
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vigilante, yank, circle d, hudges
Old 02-20-2010, 09:27 AM
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stall range?
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really depends on the cam specs, tire size, weight, and gear ratio
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engine spec sheet says OE 1721 for 5.3, 5.7
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well i see the motor is goin in a jeep, what gear ratio are you running in the rear?
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4:10 final, atlas II 3:1 low range. mostly looking for good drivability and idle. I've got a 2500 stall, and a RV converter from Phoenix trans.
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stock camshaft?
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pretty sure stock
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well im willing to bet you want to take it out in the mud so you want a relativly low stall speed i think vigilante makes like a 2600 stall speed converter, ik they make a 2800, beware vigilante, and yank are big $$$ $700 converters

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thanks for the great input!
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no prob, good luck
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heres some links for you,

vigilante: http://www.converter.com/vigilante.htm

yank: http://www.converter.cc/converters/street/GM/2/




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