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Old Oct 7, 2004 | 10:46 AM
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Default ultimate street converter for a stroker/superstroker?

What would you guys recommend for a 460-500RWHP stroker/superstroker car looking for a good street converter?

F-body or vette. (stock 3.23 or 3.15 ratio)

Tranny would be completely rebuilt to handle the power.

Tires would be sticky street tires or a DRs at most (Likely in 18 inch size)

Car would be extremely torquey and have a relatively low power peak rpm (say around 6000rpm)

What would you recommend? Would a very efficient 2800 stall work well?

Car is a daily driver with AC and will run at track ~3 days a month for for 5 months of the year.

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Old Oct 7, 2004 | 10:55 AM
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Do you want lockup or no lockup? I would say a 3500-400 stall would be the quickest. Go with a real tight 8 or 9" converter. They have the most torque multipication. I run a 9" non lockup hipster nitrous converter and I stall at 5100 on the t-brake and love it. Although I have a 7500 redline, I normally short shift at only 6500 and it still works great. Super streetable. Real nice and tight. Highly recommended.
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ss3800 or PY3200E if he wants to hammer it. i have either owned or driven extensively both convertors. just plain awesome.
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