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converter im thinking about putting a stall converter with a speed around 3000-3200 rpm's and i was wondering how exactly they work. If im at the strip does it mean i can push down the brakes and bring the revs up to that speed? any info would be appreciated
Originally Posted by scotts94_z28
im thinking about putting a stall converter with a speed around 3000-3200 rpm's and i was wondering how exactly they work. If im at the strip does it mean i can push down the brakes and bring the revs up to that speed? any info would be appreciated
It does vary from one converter manufacturer to another, but the rated stall speed of a torque converter will typically not be achieved by brake-stalling. To achieve the true stall speed of a torque converter, you would need to have a trans brake. Every converter does vary according to what type of launch technique they prefer, though, for best 60'. I know the TCI converters usually like to be brake-stalled to 1800-2200 RPM, at least for the larger ones. A Street Fighter 3000 might work better with a little less brake stall since it is a tighter converter. When you launch, the converter will normally flash 100-200 RPM higher than its rated stall speed.
I've tried 13 different converter and numerous brands in LS1 vehicles, so feel free to give me a call or shoot me an e-mail at trevor@texas-speed.com if you have any questions. I'll be glad to help you select the right converter for your application.
Trevor
Texas Speed & Performance
I've tried 13 different converter and numerous brands in LS1 vehicles, so feel free to give me a call or shoot me an e-mail at trevor@texas-speed.com if you have any questions. I'll be glad to help you select the right converter for your application.
Trevor
Texas Speed & Performance
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