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Old Oct 10, 2010 | 10:41 PM
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According to Yanks website you want to choose a torque converter with a stall speed 500-700 rpms below the engine's torque peak. A stock ls1 torque peak is 4000 rpm is it not? If so then why is everyone so hell bent on 3600-4000? Wouldnt best choice according to info given be a 3200-3500?
Yea I know,a cam will change your power ranges but alot of guys still get big stalls (3600+) without a cam. So can someone explain why everyone picks stalls out of the suggested range?
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According to Yanks website you want to choose a torque converter with a stall speed 500-700 rpms below the engine's torque peak. A stock ls1 torque peak is 4000 rpm is it not? If so then why is everyone so hell bent on 3600-4000? Wouldnt best choice according to info given be a 3200-3500?
Yea I know,a cam will change your power ranges but alot of guys still get big stalls (3600+) without a cam. So can someone explain why everyone picks stalls out of the suggested range?
Because thumbrules are just that. A generic guideline for the masses to follow. The higher stalls go faster at the track with only a slight sacrifice in daily drivability.
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Old Oct 11, 2010 | 03:08 AM
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Good point turboAV that is exactly what i was told by alot of very knowledgeable techs... so i bought a 3800 havent installed it yet because im waiting til i get my tranny rebuilt and then ill have it installed.
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