A question about ss 3600 and STR's.
 

Ok I plan on getting an ss3600 and probably a 230/230 cam. The cam's torque is flat from 3k to 6k at 385 ft. lbs of torque. The str on the stall is 2.2. So does that mean when I launch the car I'm putting nearly 800tq to the rear wheels? Maybe I'm a bit confused on str's but from what I've been reading, this is a correct statement. If this is so, i doubt my 4l60e is gonna last more than 1 WOT.

anyone?

I believe the str levels off as the rpm's increase so the str may not be that high at peak torque. Yank has a graph on their website showing this.

Someone correct me if I am wrong.

I believe the STR has the most effect when coming off the line. Theoretically, you would have about 2.2 times more torque at WOT off the line, although I think that is a relative number. I also believe and agree that STR has less effect once the crankshaft speed matches the input shaft on the tranny. Unless you abuse the car, I don't think you'll have a problem as long as you keep up the maintenance and make sure the shift points are all squared away. I had to spend a fair amount of time figuring out where to set mine at and I just have an SS3800 with intake and exhaust. I don't know why I had this trouble but your tranny, as long as it's in good shape now, shouldn't go boom. Just keep the shift points below 6000 RPMs and it should be fine.

hey bud i will let you know when i get the converter out...probably next week sometime since i am busy this weekend and have to work full time during the week...

it's ok, i've been on 12's almost everyday including this weeked. thx for letting me know, i'd like to have it by early march though

Here's some info on STR from Yank's website:

STR

not a problem i will most likely have it off in the next week...