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Old Sep 3, 2006 | 11:44 PM
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well i got a mostly stock lt1 and i want to throw a converter what is a good streetable converter this car is my dd so nothin to crazy
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Old Sep 4, 2006 | 12:45 AM
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i was suggested to 2800-3000 stalls. They say its good for the streets and its also right where you want it to be on an lt1 using stock cam.. i wish i had the money to get the stall..
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Old Sep 4, 2006 | 03:37 AM
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I'd say about 2800-3400 with a GOOD 9.5" convertor. when I say good, I mean one that ranges in price from $500-900. If it's less than 450, question why. a crappy converter with a 2500 stall, will drive worse than a quality 3000 stall. also don't forget to think about the STR rating, as that plays a big effect on how hard it "hits", and how tight it is up top.

If you haven't picked a brand already, I will suggest a few good ones: Yank, Presion Industry(vigilant), Edge. stay away from low end brands like raptor, B&M, and other 200-300 pieces. You get what you pay for. If you knew this already, consider it just a reminder.
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Old Sep 4, 2006 | 11:07 AM
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I've had a number of stalls, all because i keept going to low. The best stall that worked for me was the 3600. But i still think the most all around dd stall was the 3200.

Don't forget a trans cooler. I got 29000gvw and it sill got hot on a warm day. I had to put a deep pan on it just to keep it under 200deg.

Its the best mod for the money you will love the it performs.
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Old Sep 4, 2006 | 11:11 AM
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I had a 3500 rpm lockup vigilante converter behind a 350 SBC in a third gen that was perfectly streetable. Run the biggest tranny cooler money can afford and you'll be fine
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Old Sep 4, 2006 | 07:38 PM
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3200....
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Old Sep 4, 2006 | 07:50 PM
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This guy has an LT1.

I vote for a 2800.
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Old Sep 5, 2006 | 12:27 AM
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it depends on what you can tolarate I have heard of some people that say they love their 4400 stall and DD it but on the other hand some people say that streetable is 3500 and lower. I guess it depends on the person.
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Originally Posted by BlackHawk T/A
This guy has an LT1.

I vote for a 2800.
I knew that. I donno how many others caught it.
I have a friend with a stock cam LT1(in a roadmaster. the duration is about 10* less. than an F-body) He has a 2800-3200 edge(thats the range it's considered), and he tells me how he wants more stall. It's his daily driver, so I dout he would want a sloppy convertor for around town use.

Don't forget that rear end ratio, and amount of torque, and weight all play into where it ends up stalling at.
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Old Sep 5, 2006 | 09:49 AM
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Look at it this way, if you go bigger, then you will have a stall for future mods. It would suck to do a h/c package and then have to upgrade your stall for more $$.
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For a stockish LT1, I wouldn't go bigger than 3000.
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Old Sep 5, 2006 | 06:53 PM
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hey thanks for all your help im still saving haha
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