Automatic Transmission 2-Speed thru 10-Speed GM Autos | Converters | Shift Kits
Sponsored by:
Sponsored by:

Does a lower STR also mean a converter is tighter?

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Oct 10, 2005 | 02:05 PM
  #1  
C5XTASY's Avatar
Thread Starter
Launching!
 
Joined: Jan 2002
Posts: 224
Likes: 0
From: Monticello, MN
Default Does a lower STR also mean a converter is tighter?

Looking at buying a Yank SS3200 and one of the selling points of this converter is that it is very tight, and designed for 3.15 gears. STR for this converter is 2.1, and I've noticed that the larger the convereter, the higher the STR seems to be. Is a lower stall ratio a result of a tighter converter (down low), the result of not spinning up as high in the rpm band before hitting a one-to-one ratio, or some design parameter in the converter itself?
The basic question: Does a lower STR indicate a converter is fairly tight?
Thanks for any input.
Ed
Reply
Old Oct 10, 2005 | 06:21 PM
  #2  
Yank's Avatar
FormerVendor
iTrader: (181)
 
Joined: Oct 2003
Posts: 2,293
Likes: 1
From: Alma, Ar.
Default

The SS3200 was designed for the C-5 corvette with the use of 3.15 gears and will drive very close to stock as the factory C-5 converter has a low 1.88
STR the step up to The SS3200 will give you that great feel at low speed and will make you when you push the the throttle down.
You have made a very good choice for your car with the mod's you have listed in you posts
The STR is the extra leverage that you get from a dead stop take off
it is most usefull when powerbraking or jack rabbit starts, that is where you will get the max number 2.1 to 2.2
Reply
Old Oct 11, 2005 | 03:31 AM
  #3  
SLP 02 SS's Avatar
10 Second Club
 
Joined: Sep 2002
Posts: 334
Likes: 1
From: Prairieville, Louisiana
Default

SWEEeeeeeeeeeeeTTT!
My YANK-SS4000Extreme has a STR of 2.6
Should be Wicked on the Street........Better yet at the Track!
Reply
Old Oct 11, 2005 | 12:03 PM
  #4  
1QUIKWS6's Avatar
TECH Addict
20 Year Member
Photogenic
Photoriffic
Active Streak: 30 Days
iTrader: (64)
 
Joined: Mar 2002
Posts: 2,382
Likes: 19
From: USA
Default

Stall Torque Ratio - the amount the torque converter multiplies the torque from your engine. Hence a 2.1 STR will multiply your engine torque by 2.1.

The looseness or tightness feel of a TC is imparted by the angle of the internal fins which also determins stall speed.
Reply
Old Oct 12, 2005 | 04:38 PM
  #5  
s346k's Avatar
TECH Junkie
iTrader: (4)
 
Joined: May 2005
Posts: 3,433
Likes: 1
From: johnson co.
Default

Originally Posted by 1QUIKWS6
Stall Torque Ratio - the amount the torque converter multiplies the torque from your engine. Hence a 2.1 STR will multiply your engine torque by 2.1.

The looseness or tightness feel of a TC is imparted by the angle of the internal fins which also determins stall speed.
Reply




All times are GMT -5. The time now is 09:02 AM.

story-0
Topdon ONE vs. Artidiag 800 BT2: Which is the Diagnostic Tablet For You?

Slideshow: We take a close look at the ONE and Artidiag 800BT2 diagnostic tools from Topdon and the reasons to buy one over the other.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-05-28 11:05:11


VIEW MORE
story-1
Gas Monkey Built a 6-Wheel Ferrari Testarossa With a Corvette LT4 Engine

Slideshow: The controversial Ferrari F6 swaps its original flat-12 for a Corvette Z06-derived LT4 V8 and sends power to four rear wheels through a custom-built drivetrain.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-26 18:23:54


VIEW MORE
story-2
7 Most Reliable High-Performance Engines GM Has Ever Built

Slideshow:These GM engines didn't just make huge power, they survived abuse, boost, track days, and six-digit mileage with a reputation for refusing to quit.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-21 16:45:27


VIEW MORE
story-3
Amazing '71 Camaro Restomod Is Modern Muscle Car Under the Skin

Slideshow: This heavily modified 1971 Camaro mixes classic muscle car styling with a fifth-generation Camaro interior and modern LS3 power.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-12 18:06:42


VIEW MORE
story-4
6 Common C5 Corvette Failures and What's Involved In Repairing Them

Slideshow: From wobbling harmonic balancers to failed EBCMs, these are the issues that define long-term C5 ownership and what repairs typically involve.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-05-07 18:44:57


VIEW MORE
story-5
Retro Modern Bandit Pontiac Trans AM Comes With Burt Reynolds' Autograph

Slideshow: A modern Camaro transformed into a retro icon, this limited-run "Bandit" build blends nostalgia with brute force in a way few revivals manage.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-21 13:57:02


VIEW MORE
story-6
Top 10 Greatest Cadillac V Series Performance Models Ever, Ranked

Slideshow: Cadillac didn't just crash the high-performance luxury vehicle party, it showed up loud, supercharged, and occasionally a little unhinged...

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-04-16 10:05:15


VIEW MORE
story-7
Top 10 Most Powerful Chevy Trucks Ever Made!

Slideshow: Top ten most powerful Chevy trucks ever made

By | 2026-03-25 09:22:26


VIEW MORE
story-8
Hennessey's New Supercharged Silverado ZR2 Has 700 HP

Slideshow: Hennessey has turned the Silverado ZR2 into a 700-hp off-road monster with supercharged V8 power and a limited production run.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-24 18:57:52


VIEW MORE
story-9
Coachbuilt N2A Anteros Is an LS2-Powered C6 Corvette In Italian Clothes

Slideshow: A one-off sports car that looks like a vintage Italian exotic-but hides a C6 Corvette underneath-just sold for the price of a new mid-engine Corvette.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-23 18:53:41


VIEW MORE