blackls6

Yeah I have no idea, could someone enlighten me?

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iTrader: (6)

This article helped me understand a lot.

http://auto.howstuffworks.com/torque-converter.htm

If you are a reading based learner, I think you might like their explanations. Hope it helps.

blackls6

Thanks for tha article, that helped.. But is a stall converter the same as a torque converter?

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iTrader: (6)

From what I have gathered the correct term is a torque converter and the stall is the "unit of measure" it uses.

seadoo

yes, a stall converter is called "stall because of the looseness, and the rpms are higher (or stall higher)
a torque (or stall) converter multiplies trq....

blackls6

Ok, well I have another question. Whats the difference between like a 3000 stall or a 3500 stall? RPMS? I still dont really understand this lol. Do you think you could explain it to me in a real world situation...like if I was sitting at a light and.......(you expalin from here lol). Thanks.

CuNfUzEd

iTrader: (14)

yes rpms is the difference. When you drive a stalled car and mash the pedal it will immediately take you engine to the set amount the stall can handle. So in other words you get into your power band quicker.
If you ease in to your throttle you will have a limited amount of slipage but it wont flash to max rpm. It kind of feels like moving under the power of a slipping clutch.

CuNfUzEd

iTrader: (14)

It is one of the best mods you can do for an auto.

blackls6

Thanks that clears up a lot. Whats the highest stall you can get? 4000?

CuNfUzEd

iTrader: (14)

Nope it is how high you want. Best bet is tell the place you are buying yours from and have them recomend one for your application and purpose.

jbres79

so if i have a 3000 stall, if i am at a full stop at a red light in D with my foot on the brake, is my car idling at 3000 RPM or does my car idle at the at stock RPM and when i step on the gas does it start at 3000?

thanks,

sixvi6-camaro

iTrader: (9)

using your example of a 3000 RPM stall converter.. It will idle just like normal but it will flash or rev to 3000rpm if you stomp on it. whn you acelerate like normal it will rev up more than stock and hold higher RPM's when part throttle but still pretty much drive like a stock torque converter car.

jbres79

so basically a higher stall allows your car to achive higher RPM's faster.

blackls6

Ok thanks guys for all the info thus far..its really starting to sink in now(about time right lol). The only thing I seem to be a little foggy on still is when you accelerate like normal(not racing) will the car feel any different than stock?...will the rpms act any different than stock? Thanks.

CuNfUzEd

iTrader: (14)

You will notice a difference. It will feel like a slipping clutch is the best way to describe it. BUt it wont get to crazy. But when you mash it...................LOOK OUT!

onebadblackz

iTrader: (1)

this just helped me a lot got this brand new converter from a friend and at times it felt like it was slipping but when I mash on it, it jumps to 3000rpms and halls ***....

blackls6

Wow thanks guys, I understand the concept now. Whats the highest you have heard of anyone setting them at?