Is 3000 the right stall?
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Is 3000 the right stall? Hi everyone. Im relatively new to this site & my car as well. I have a 2002 A4 z28 with a cat-back, lid, bellows & filter. I talked to a couple of the sponsors here as far as what TC to go with. One says 3000, the other says 2500. Any suggestions?
Originally Posted by dsz28
Hi everyone. Im relatively new to this site & my car as well. I have a 2002 A4 z28 with a cat-back, lid, bellows & filter. I talked to a couple of the sponsors here as far as what TC to go with. One says 3000, the other says 2500. Any suggestions?
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Ive just been reading through my search on stall speeds & now Im more confused. One of the sponsors on the right says the "sweet spot" for a 02 LS1 is about 3000 - 3200. I asked about a 3500 & they said they could do it for the same price but 3000 would really be better with a shift kit & cooler. Everything Im reading on this site is promoting nothing under 3500???
It depends on what you're looking for and your tolerance for "looseness".
For good daily driving behavior, stay around 3000. For max track results, don't go under 3500. STR can have an effect on the stall (i.e. higher STR with a higher stall will tighten it up somewhat, at the expense of top end effeciency).
Do some more reading, there's plenty in search.
Cheers,
Bad30th
For good daily driving behavior, stay around 3000. For max track results, don't go under 3500. STR can have an effect on the stall (i.e. higher STR with a higher stall will tighten it up somewhat, at the expense of top end effeciency).
Do some more reading, there's plenty in search.
Cheers,
Bad30th
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My 3000 stall is perfect with my 2.73 gears. drivability is awesome. I definitely wouldnt have gone bigger.
I had a TP4400 converter before in my old formula with 4.11 gears and hated it. slipped during lockup and was very loose.
I had a TP4400 converter before in my old formula with 4.11 gears and hated it. slipped during lockup and was very loose.
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Originally Posted by CHRISPY
My 3000 stall is perfect with my 2.73 gears. drivability is awesome. I definitely wouldnt have gone bigger.
I had a TP4400 converter before in my old formula with 4.11 gears and hated it. slipped during lockup and was very loose.
I had a TP4400 converter before in my old formula with 4.11 gears and hated it. slipped during lockup and was very loose.
Do I have the same gears as you? Mines a 02 z28.
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Absolute minimum should be 3000. Higher will probably be good if you plan on getting a cam in the future. I went 3500 and it was perfect for a NA, stock internal daily driver but then I went with a huge cam so I'm having it restalled to 4,000.
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I can't believe anyone would even suggest a 2500 stall on a LS1. That's not even a great stall for a LT1. You want at least the 3000 stall. I myself wouldn't go less then 3500 but I do run at the track a few times a year. TCI 3000 is a great daily driver stall for your car. TCI 3500 is an awesome daily driver/weekend warrior stall for your car. If money is no object then Yank SS3600 is a great choice for a really tight feeling converter that can kick butt at the track as well.
Good luck and remember that most people who get a stall wish they had gone bigger within 6 months. The general rule of thumb is pick the stall you want and then order one size bigger
Good luck and remember that most people who get a stall wish they had gone bigger within 6 months. The general rule of thumb is pick the stall you want and then order one size bigger
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Originally Posted by darrensls1formula
Good luck and remember that most people who get a stall wish they had gone bigger within 6 months. The general rule of thumb is pick the stall you want and then order one size bigger
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Originally Posted by Mr. Trick
I am also looking into getting a converter with same stall speed. I also plan on getting 3:73's
Also do you have to do any tuning?
Also do you have to do any tuning?
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I have an 02 z28 with just a cat-back & lid. Im looking for a fast street car. No track racing. Next year I will add a cam & headers.
I just called Yank & he recommended around 3200.
Speed Inc recommends 3000 based on that information.
Everyone here recommends more.
I just called Yank & he recommended around 3200.
Speed Inc recommends 3000 based on that information.
Everyone here recommends more.
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Originally Posted by billc5
At 2400 or there about I could not be more happy and it would have been $500 cheaper in parts had I done it in the first place.
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Originally Posted by dsz28
I just called Yank & he recommended around 3200.
Speed Inc recommends 3000 based on that information.
Everyone here recommends more.
Speed Inc recommends 3000 based on that information.
Everyone here recommends more.