I found a 3600 stall for 1K - guys, need some input pls!
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I found a 3600 stall for 1K - guys, need some input pls! Hi there! I'm going to be putting in gears - the 1:3.73:1 gear ratio and thought that a 3800 stall would work - but I just got a sweet offer on a '2-month-old stall' that this guy wants to let go for $1K.
Questions:
What am I looking for?
Is it a bunch of ****?
Is that a hot deal - but if so how will I know??
Remember I'm just starting out with my mods but my car "T-Rex" already kicks *** and takes names - I just want it to be more dramatic as in
Now you see me
to -
Where'd she go??
any advice, insight and other comments that would help me are greatly needed and appreciated boys !!!
ALso - wouldn't I want to do the gears first?
AND actually wouldn't I want to kick the WHOLE thing off with a Lifetime Dyno Tune so I can see what I'm starting with???
Thanks
Gabriele
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Gears and stall at the same time will be dramatic. It will feel like a different car not just when trying to go fast, but when putzing around town too. I went from 2.73 gears and stock stall to 3.73 and a 3800 stall and I loved it. But it may not be for all people.
Also, $1k for a used stall converter is pretty nuts unless it comes with a free transmission behind it. A new Yank stall is around $750... http://www.converter.cc/F_Body_s/59.htm
Also, $1k for a used stall converter is pretty nuts unless it comes with a free transmission behind it. A new Yank stall is around $750... http://www.converter.cc/F_Body_s/59.htm
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Custom made billet FTI converter for $700-$750 brand new...they have some off the shelf units also but why not contact them and get a custom spec'ed one for the same price? Mine is an SRLS series 3391, which is ~3500 stall with 2.35STR, I know the SRLS7082 is a 3800 "Hard Hit" I think it has like a 2.5-2.7 STR, and I think the SRLS0086 is a 3600 stall with a 1.78 STR.
Its hard to say exactly what converter you need without you going to our website and filling out a build sheet on FTIConverters.com but our stall converters start at $615. Fill out a build sheet and we will call and talk to you.
Thanks,
Champ
Thanks,
Champ
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Maybe it is a used multi disk converter, but $1000 for a used one is even a little high. And for your setup a single disk is good. And you can get a new for under $1K easily. We are in Texas as well and be glad to help you spec out a converter. Give me a call or shoot me an Ask Chris - be glad to help.
Chris
Chris
No, 1k is NOT a good idea.
Several Converter guys on here that have New verts for cheaper. Buy a new one from one of them and talk to them about the one that is right for you!
Chad
Several Converter guys on here that have New verts for cheaper. Buy a new one from one of them and talk to them about the one that is right for you!
Chad
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Also with gears and converter, get a good pair of drag radials to go with the set up or you'll just spin.