What size stall should I get. So far I have full boltons cam(224/224 581 lift) and a tune thinking of getting a 2800 stall or 3200 witch one will be better for my car.

 

From what I've read. People have said a 3000 stall is technically to small for a 224 cam, so probably 3200. How does the car ride with the cam and no stall? I was wanting a cam for a bit more power and loud nasty exhaust. I have enough money for a Full exhaust, lid, FTRA, SFC, DRs, maybe P&P TB, and either a Stall or Cam (can't afford both). Everyone has told me stall first, but if I could DD that cam without a stall fine and get a sweeter louder exhaust I would definitely prefer it over waiting 1/2 a yr or a little longer for a cam.

 

there are people running stock stalls with 224 so I dont think 3000 is to small I run a 3200 on the 228r and I like it

 

I'd go with the 3200 or possibly higher. But I think your best bet is to figure out which vendor you want to buy a torque converter from then get their opinion input on what would work best for your car. They are the experts.

Z28marojoe- you could put a cam in your car first before the converter if you want to its just that you would be cutting yourself short. If you get a cam, chances are it will shift your power band more towards the top end, giving your car less bottom end. It is similar to when you floor an auto car in it's dead spot and it takes a lifetime for the bastard to get going. It is because you aren't in your ideal power making range. So if you shift that ideal range even further from where it is now, it definitely won't help things. It may sound cool, it just won't perform near where it should. Although the decision really depends on how big of a cam you are wanting to go. If it is a small cam or mild cam, you will make more mid/low range and the need for a higher stall won't be nearly as great.

 

i have a 3200 stall with a 230ish size cam and its perfect for daily driving. between the 2 go with the 3200.

 

It rides good with the stock stall it just slows me down on dig runs but my top end is good.

 

Thanks for the advise ill most likely go with the 3200 stall.

 

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3600 or higher is what id recommend

 

I got myself a 3C from circle D... but still waiting for the **** kit to have it installed....

 

2800 waste mine as well get 3200 depends on what you want i mean a dyno queen or a street monster..... u match the stall to where you start to make power and match the str to your gear/ top end you want to hit

 

Why not try a tight 3600? Your cam will thank you! Converters really aren't as bad as some initially think. I started out in your boat, wanting a 3200ish. I was told to pick the range I wanted, then go one bigger. I took the advice and started with a Yank ST3500. None too soon, I realized I wanted more and upgraded to an SS4000. Once again, when the opportunity presented itself, I upgraded to my current PT4400 and I'm extremely pleased. I'm not saying go for a 4400, just to realize that while the smaller converters certainly have a place, don't be afraid to step it up a bit. Each time I went to a bigger converter, the performance increased that much more and I was that much happier. Call the converter companies and talk to the experts...they'll be able to steer you in the right direction.

 

I have a Yank SS3600 and love it and my car's a DD.

 

I would run a 3600 for DD as they drive like stock and will give you noticeaby more performance than the 3200. An SRLS series billet 9.5" converters are specialy priced to LS board users. Pm me or call for details. You can run 4000 and 4400's on the street with no problem but you must be willing to sacrifice some low end driveability. Many people run these with great sucess.

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SS3600 would be a great choice!

 

here is my 3200 and tr224.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=guFy2Nb9MxE

vs a z28 w a 240 cam/heads and nine inch rear.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EwMQdOM35uY

 

3400 - 3600. No smaller.

 

i didnt do this i wish i went bigger now

 

Consider a 3,600 Vigilante..it drives fine and really hauls. See my sig. (bolt-on car no headers).