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Old 08-06-2011, 12:17 AM
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Ok guys I'm finishin up my swap on my nova. Now my original plan was 2 use the stock converter. Now I've been reading a lot and thank you guys for the valuable information. Now my cam is a pat g cam 234/246. I'm also using stock 706 heads. My funds are very low and I kno most will recommend a 4k stall but like I said no funds. So my question is what's the cheapest stall I can go wit. I don't mind driving the car even if it doesn't have great street manners. Thanks
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Your cam is a 234/246? Cheapest thing I would recommend is a restalled stocker from Yank or Circle D, or a 9.5 inch from PTC. 3000/3200 would be the minimum I would recommend.
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I've heard of restalled stock converters. How much does that usually run?
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All the options I listed above would be about $400 give or take.
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I should of thought of that before the cam lol
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Ok so I have a little more room 2 work with I have around 400 for a stall. What do u guys recommend?
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Whatever you do just dont cheap out on a stall. Just get a couple hundred more bucks and get a 3600-4000. Isnt that kind of a big cam to go below a 3600?
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Idk anythin about stalls honestly. That's why I'm coming 2 u guys
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I'm with senical on this one. Spend the extra money for a new one (if you have it). Go with a 4000 for that cam.
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What stall do u guys recommend?
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Yank and Circle D are at the top of the list for a lot of people. Call one of them and they will get you set up. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> >
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I would think a 4k would be a pretty nice match up for that cam. You can call Dave at Yank or Chris at Circle D and get their recommendation.
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Yeah that cam is going to need a good 3800-4000 stall. That car will be a turd with a stock type converter and probably wont even idle unless you have a fairly loose converter. I would give Chris at Circle D Specialties a call at 713-895-8834. He can fix you up and provide you with several options.




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