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billymgb1000 Feb 18, 2017 10:41 PM

can't feel stall converter
 
Ok I'm new to having a stall converter and I'm not sure if I'm suppose to feel it. my car is a 1974 mgb 2 seater convert, weighs about 2300 lbs I have a 4.8 with a gm hot cam and a ford 8 inch rear with 3.0 . my stall is a 12 inch 2200-2400 and I thought I would feel a difference between it and the stock and I don't. Now I'm not having any problems, no slipping or shifting problems. So my question is should I feel it taking off from a stop. Thanks in advance.

98CayenneT/A Feb 18, 2017 11:00 PM

That is a pretty low stall speed to feel much of a difference especially if it's on the tighter side. Stock stall speed is around 1800 rpms. With that light of a vehicle and that small of a stall I don't think you would see a whole lot with just jumping up a few hundred rpms.

billymgb1000 Feb 19, 2017 08:14 AM

Thanks 98, that explains a lot to me. I didn't know anything about what the stall on a stock one is. So thank you my man!!!!!!

Circle-D_Brian Feb 20, 2017 09:31 AM

Agreed. The 12" converter in a light car like this is not going to work great. I would at least upgrade to some variant of the 11" inline 6 trailblazer converter assuming this is a 4.8/4l60 combo. We have a beefed up one that's pretty budget friendly if you need.

-Brian

01ssreda4 Feb 20, 2017 09:34 AM

Low stall speed, lightweight car, low torque engine = feels stock


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