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Old Jan 15, 2013 | 07:38 PM
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Okay. I mostly get how a stall converter works but lets say i got 3000 stall and i was driving through town. I come to a red light. It turns green. I press the gas. Will my car only start going when it hits 3000 rpms?
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Old Jan 15, 2013 | 07:50 PM
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Okay. I mostly get how a stall converter works but lets say i got 3000 stall and i was driving through town. I come to a red light. It turns green. I press the gas. Will my car only start going when it hits 3000 rpms?
NO! It will feel a bit sluggish at first but it will likely start to move around 1500 rpm, whereas the stock one probably started at around 1000.

I have a Yank 3600 and can accelerate briskly to highway speed without ever going above 2800 rpm.
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Old Jan 15, 2013 | 08:01 PM
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That clears up alot for me and im sure it will for alot of people! Thanks alot! And so i shouldnt be afraid to go big? I have a torquer 2 and full exhaust so my low end torque isnt the prettiest
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Old Jan 15, 2013 | 08:01 PM
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Instead of getting the car to move at 1000 rpm's, it takes about 1800-1900 to get going with a 4k. Keeps you in your power band from the get.
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Old Jan 15, 2013 | 08:05 PM
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Thats not near as bad as i thought. Glad to hear it.cuz i want one
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Old Jan 15, 2013 | 08:34 PM
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Originally Posted by hotrodT/A
Thats not near as bad as i thought. Glad to hear it.cuz i want one
Keep mind converters are not created equal. I would suggest the Yank SS3600.
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Old Jan 15, 2013 | 09:30 PM
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Originally Posted by lt1-xjs
Keep mind converters are not created equal. I would suggest the Yank SS3600.
That sounds about what i need thanks
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Old Jan 16, 2013 | 07:32 AM
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I dd my car with an ss3600 pretty often and it's not too loose for what size converter it is, and doesn't take that much rpm to get goin from a light maybe 1500 or so Iv never looked. If I let off the brake it'llove on its own still.

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Old Jan 16, 2013 | 07:42 AM
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Most converters are rated at the flash stall, meaning that is the RPM they flash to on full acceleration. Like mentioned above, just cruising around a light throttle they will move the car at a much lower RPM. A 3500+ stall on a LS motor is very common for a DD, I think you will be very pleased. I would be happy to help you spec one out, just send me your info and I can get back to you.... Ask Chris link in sig.

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