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Mar 10, 2009 | 10:36 PM

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Is a stall converter nessecary

I have a 98 TA . I just bought a TR224/224 112LSA. I want to find out if i install it with the stock converter will it run ok for a daily driver or should i wait to install the cam til i can afford to put a stall in?

Mar 11, 2009 | 12:56 AM

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Dont know what stall that cam need but i have a pro yank 3400 for sale if interested. I know you will get more out of the cam with a stall.

Mar 11, 2009 | 01:00 AM

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It will work, but you would have gained more from a stall than a cam without stall. Don't be disappointed if you're not as fast as you wanted.

Mar 11, 2009 | 02:07 PM

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Dont know what stall that cam need but i have a pro yank 3400 for sale if interested. I know you will get more out of the cam with a stall.

Is that a pretty good stall for a daily driver, and how much are youlooking to get rid of it for,and whats the condition?

Mar 11, 2009 | 03:16 PM

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Is that a pretty good stall for a daily driver, and how much are youlooking to get rid of it for,and whats the condition?

On Yank's website, they list the Pro Yank as a Nitrous/Blower converter.

I have an SS3600, and it is a great daily driver. Doesn't feel much different than stock, but is a big performance boost.

Mar 11, 2009 | 05:22 PM

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that cam may push through the brakes. my tr224 didnt but i got my stall first

Mar 11, 2009 | 05:42 PM

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For a DD you would need an SRLS series billet 9.5" 3600 stall.This converter will compliment your cam and drive like stock till you nail it.We have a special on these to LS board users.Pm or call for details.

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Mar 11, 2009 | 10:39 PM

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Best mod I have done so far. Makes the car so fun!

Mar 11, 2009 | 10:40 PM

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Thanks for the advice, i need to look more into getting one, what is the install like on putting one in. I like to do all the work myself but have never done one before.

The converter swap will be easier than installing the cam/valvesprings.

The hardest part is getting the car up high enough if you are working with jackstands.

Mar 11, 2009 | 10:42 PM

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should of got a stall first. whatever you do get larger than a 3600. a week after you drive it you will be wanting a bigger stall

Mar 11, 2009 | 10:50 PM

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should of got a stall first. whatever you do get larger than a 3600. a week after you drive it you will be wanting a bigger stall

I agree. My Yank SS3600 feels stock.

Mar 11, 2009 | 10:53 PM

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thats funny, my 3200 doesnt feel stock at all but its very easy to live with. during gear changes in town the rpms dont move, they just ride at 3 grand. factory converter never did that

Mar 11, 2009 | 11:12 PM

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thats funny, my 3200 doesnt feel stock at all but its very easy to live with. during gear changes in town the rpms dont move, they just ride at 3 grand. factory converter never did that

Maybe the smaller stalls are the non DD ones. A friend of mine had a TCI 3000 in his 99 SS, and he said if he didn't know I installed the Yank 3600, he would never know it wasn't stock. He said the TCI3000 was radical and scared him from bigger stalls til he drove mine.

Another friend with a stock stall Z28 said mine felt barely different than his cruising around.

Mar 11, 2009 | 11:19 PM

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A stall is the best mod ive done so far!!!! I have the VIG 3600 and it drives like stock till the put it to the floor....

you can do the cam first but i would deffiently save for a stall!

Mar 11, 2009 | 11:54 PM

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On Yank's website, they list the Pro Yank as a Nitrous/Blower converter.

I have an SS3600, and it is a great daily driver. Doesn't feel much different than stock, but is a big performance boost.

Thats what I run on mine and love the feel of the convertor with my engine mods. Now a 383 Stroker. Cam and stall are like Penut butter and Jelly....they just go together so well. Get the Stall.

My Z is my daily driver

Mar 12, 2009 | 12:20 AM

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I have an SS3600, and it is a great daily driver. Doesn't feel much different than stock, but is a big performance boost.

Me too

Mar 12, 2009 | 12:36 AM

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thats funny, my 3200 doesnt feel stock at all but its very easy to live with. during gear changes in town the rpms dont move, they just ride at 3 grand. factory converter never did that

Everyone has their own definition of "feels like stock"

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To the OP: From absolutely every thread I've read on this, can it run w/o one? Probably.
Do you want it to? No, it won't be enjoyable.

Mar 12, 2009 | 02:37 AM

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stall

Thanks i appreciate it, i will defenatley look for a stall. Still kinda interseted in the install cause i have never done it before, and while i have the transmission out is there anything else i should do its got about 66,xxx on it and it feels fine but is there any preventative maintence i should do. I have a lift facility i can use so gettin the car high enough shouldnt be a problem.