what is a stall conerter, how do they work, and should i get one?
03-21-2004, 11:01 PM
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what is a stall conerter, how do they work, and should i get one? im a newb with prolly a dumb question. What is a stall converter? I have a 2002 a4 pontiac trans am. I have a true dual exhaust, lt headers dual cats, dual mufflers, etc. w/ an h pipe and an aftermarket intake beause i don't have a WS6. ne way ive heard stall converters mention by so many people who run quick quarter miles with automatics: i'd really like some information on them so mayeb i can look into geting one for my car. thanx to everyone for yall's help.
03-21-2004, 11:09 PM
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Originally Posted by ShadowLightCSU
A higher stall converter lets your car get to a higher RPM where we have more power, much faster. If you've ridden in an auto LS1 it feels like there's kind of a lull before the power hits you at about 3000 RPM, with a stall, it removes the lull.
03-21-2004, 11:12 PM
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go to the "automatic transmission" section of this forum. everything you want to know about your trans is there. just browse the first few pages of the section. you will find your answer there. also you need to figure out your application. is it for the street, and track or strictly track use? I have a Vig3200 going in and have nothing but positive things about it. also SSF3500 is very popular. you need to narrow down exactly what you want the car to do. launch hard? good from a roll? launch soft but lots of stall? once you narrow down what you will be using the torque converter for it will be soooooo much easier to figure out which one is for you. just as a side note.......invest in some drag radials 
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03-22-2004, 02:35 PM
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A question while we are on the topic...which torque convertor would give me a quick start (0-45mph)...I'm talking no mushy gas pedal. I want that, "*** stays, car goes feeling" Is there one? If not, what mod would get that done?
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Originally Posted by shippershack
A question while we are on the topic...which torque convertor would give me a quick start (0-45mph)...I'm talking no mushy gas pedal. I want that, "*** stays, car goes feeling" Is there one? If not, what mod would get that done?
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