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Old Oct 16, 2011 | 03:58 PM
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I'm going to be changing to comp's thumpr cam over the winter and i currently have a stock converter. I need help deciding whether its necessary that i change stalls and which stall i should change to if so? My car is pretty much all stock LS1 with headers and 3in exhaust.
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It might also help to know that the car has a 4.10 gear
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Old Oct 16, 2011 | 04:13 PM
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A converter is a good investment regardless if you are wanting to cam or not. Go with a 3500-4000 IMO. Also, why the thumper cam? Are you just going for sound?
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Old Oct 16, 2011 | 04:19 PM
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I drive the car often so would this stall be a good choice? And someone recommended it. I do love the sound as well though. Do you have a better choice for a car that is a dd?
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with the Ss3600 what would my mpg be like with the 4.10 gear?
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Originally Posted by njmaster
with the Ss3600 what would my mpg be like with the 4.10 gear?
I average around 19mpg with 3.23, ss3600 and weight of car about 3200lbs.
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Old Oct 16, 2011 | 06:13 PM
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my vigilante 3600 triple disc feels like stock and its very responsive.
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Old Oct 16, 2011 | 06:25 PM
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3200SS. I went with the 3600SS even tho I had a lot of people tell me it was on the big side for a DD and now I regret it. I will probably pull it out soon and send it back to Yank to get it restalled to 3200. Trust me, if you just DD the car and maybe go to the track just to see what you run, you want the 3200SS. The only difference you will notice between the 3200 and 3600 is the driveability.
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Old Oct 16, 2011 | 06:28 PM
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Highway gas mileage isn't really going to change with a high stall converter since they lockup at those speeds. The 4.10's have a MUCH bigger effect on gas mileage. I personally wouldn't go any lower than a 3500 stall. Driveability isn't going to be that much different than a lower stall and you would just be sacrificing performance.

What are the specs on the cam you are getting?
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I say go at least 3600. I drove my car almost every day this summer with the ss3600. I wanted to go pt4000 but was scared it wouldnt be right for the street. I wonder how I would have liked it but I feel I got the perfect street/strip converter to my knowledge. I put around 10k miles on it so far with the ss3600 and I couldnt imagine going any smaller. It would just be a waste to me.
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Old Oct 16, 2011 | 07:07 PM
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I was considering doing the tr224 or comps thumpr cam. Comp recommends at least a 2000+ converter. I thought about a 2800 stall.
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Old Oct 16, 2011 | 07:11 PM
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Originally Posted by ULTIMATEORANGESS
my vigilante 3600 triple disc feels like stock and its very responsive.
I agree with this statement. The vig 3600 triple disk is the best dd/track verter for our cars imo. I am buying that converter this week for my car. and its my dd. It is a triple disk so you will mph a little faster at the track. it is a little more expensive then the ss yank. But worth it.
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Originally Posted by njmaster
I was considering doing the tr224 or comps thumpr cam. Comp recommends at least a 2000+ converter. I thought about a 2800 stall.
Lol 2800 stall? That is hardly an improvement over the stock stall. Do yourself a favor and listen to the people on this forum who have been there already. I know the tr224 is a proven cam, although rather small.

What are your goals for the car?
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Old Oct 16, 2011 | 07:45 PM
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I just want a nice street car that i can take to the strip occasionally. I am just now getting into mods for the car,I have only had the LS1 for around a year. It sounds like i should go with a 3600. Then choose a cam.
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IMO anything lower than 3600 will be a waste. At least for me it would be.
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The TR224 likes a 3200, but when I popped in the Yank 4k, BAM it was night and day difference. Big improvement in the midrange area......
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You have 410s which help make the TORQUE CONVERTER feel tighter. PTC 4000

Don't know what a stall is?
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Old Oct 17, 2011 | 08:06 AM
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Originally Posted by WhitePhoenix99
Lol 2800 stall? That is hardly an improvement over the stock stall. Do yourself a favor and listen to the people on this forum who have been there already. I know the tr224 is a proven cam, although rather small.

What are your goals for the car?
I think that's just what's (at minimum) recommended for the thumpr cam.
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Old Oct 17, 2011 | 08:34 AM
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We have a few options for you, but sounds like our 245mm 4C 3600-3800 will be a nice choice for your mods and driving habits. But would love to discuss it with you to make sure you are getting exactly what you need. You can shoot me an Ask Chris or give me a call at the shop. G/L

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