New to converters - need help
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New to converters - need help My car is basically stock, but I have plans to slowly improve in the future - haha - spoken like a true college student with NO money!
I have done basic upgrades - intake, LT's, etc. and now I am in the market for a cam and stall.
At this point I have decided to get the converter in first, but I want to make sure my car will still be driveable.
I am looking at an upper 220's to low 230's cam, so obviously I want to plan accordingly.
Any suggestions on a range for a stall? After doing some research, I am looking at a YANK SS3600 - but I am not set on that just yet.
Thanks for your help
I have done basic upgrades - intake, LT's, etc. and now I am in the market for a cam and stall.
At this point I have decided to get the converter in first, but I want to make sure my car will still be driveable.
I am looking at an upper 220's to low 230's cam, so obviously I want to plan accordingly.
Any suggestions on a range for a stall? After doing some research, I am looking at a YANK SS3600 - but I am not set on that just yet.
Thanks for your help
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From: Mt. Prospect
Gears are stock 3.23's
I mean, my understanding is that this would be a good set-up once the cam is in, but it'll probably be another year until that happens.
So, I guess my BIG question is whether or not having this stall with my current stock set-up will be OK for a while ... ?
I mean, my understanding is that this would be a good set-up once the cam is in, but it'll probably be another year until that happens.
So, I guess my BIG question is whether or not having this stall with my current stock set-up will be OK for a while ... ?
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My car is basically stock, but I have plans to slowly improve in the future - haha - spoken like a true college student with NO money!
I have done basic upgrades - intake, LT's, etc. and now I am in the market for a cam and stall.
At this point I have decided to get the converter in first, but I want to make sure my car will still be driveable.
I am looking at an upper 220's to low 230's cam, so obviously I want to plan accordingly.
Any suggestions on a range for a stall? After doing some research, I am looking at a YANK SS3600 - but I am not set on that just yet.
Thanks for your help
I have done basic upgrades - intake, LT's, etc. and now I am in the market for a cam and stall.
At this point I have decided to get the converter in first, but I want to make sure my car will still be driveable.
I am looking at an upper 220's to low 230's cam, so obviously I want to plan accordingly.
Any suggestions on a range for a stall? After doing some research, I am looking at a YANK SS3600 - but I am not set on that just yet.
Thanks for your help
As a point of comparison, I have a 95 Z LT1, currently all stock, with an FLT tranny to be delivered soon (and the Yank). Long-story short - I plan to get into the 400 HP arena, done in 3 stages:
* Improve breathing (CAI, headers, 52MM TB)
* Top end (heads, cam kit)
* Bottom end (to 383).
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I called and spoke with Dave at Yank and his recommendation is the SS3200. I suggest you give him a call and talk to him about your plans.
As a point of comparison, I have a 95 Z LT1, currently all stock, with an FLT tranny to be delivered soon (and the Yank). Long-story short - I plan to get into the 400 HP arena, done in 3 stages:
* Improve breathing (CAI, headers, 52MM TB)
* Top end (heads, cam kit)
* Bottom end (to 383).
As a point of comparison, I have a 95 Z LT1, currently all stock, with an FLT tranny to be delivered soon (and the Yank). Long-story short - I plan to get into the 400 HP arena, done in 3 stages:
* Improve breathing (CAI, headers, 52MM TB)
* Top end (heads, cam kit)
* Bottom end (to 383).
I'll give Dave a call either way and talk it out - thanks a lot!
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LT1's do better with a smaller stall. You should ideally go with a stall 500-700RPM lower than your peak torque for the best E.T.'s. If you want more driveability, just drop it a size.
SS3600 it is in my book.
SS3600 it is in my book.
The correct way to figure out your stall is based on your cam shaft specs @ .050" on your cam card. Weight, gears, tire size, trans, heads, compression, throttle body, intake, cubic inch, etc... Summit Racing used to put a chart in the cam section for this very thing. I haven't seen it for a few months though. I noticed this engine doesn't mind a little "over stall" if you go to big. I run a Comp Cams .595"-.598" 232*-234*@.050" 112 LC hydraulic roller with the Chevy Racing roller lifters, good to 8000 rpm, ET Performance Stage 2 heads. 4.10 Dana 60, 4000 Vigilante. Lots more, but you get the gist. I drive this thing everywhere. If you are going to be stock for a while, look at their .571"-.566". It's about as big as you can go with stock heads. Don't forget the valve springs. You should get a stall around 3200-3600. If you have 3.23 gears, keep the tires short, (stock). This will simulate a taller tire and gear. When I went to 28" tall tires and put in a 3.73 gear set, the speedo was 2mph off before we adjusted it. Speaking of adjustment, you should find a reputable tuner. The motor and trans will have to be "fine tuned" with any type of larger stall and motor mods. Also, look into a cooler, again because of the higher stall.
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