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Old Oct 30, 2009 | 06:44 PM
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just curious how many numbers so a stall converter use up i have a ls1 stock bottom 243 heads shortie headers 225/229 .580-.590 pp cam and the stall is a 3200 dynojet said 280hp on 2nd pull then twisted driveshaft in half just seems low i know there only numbers but that sucks
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Old Nov 1, 2009 | 11:58 AM
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anyone i have seen several dyno results with this cam and 241 heads they have been around the 340-360 rwhp range mine should be all over that is my converter bad
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Old Nov 1, 2009 | 06:28 PM
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Looks like one of those truck shafts that are rated for 90mph.Had a few of those break before.

Depends on the stall and what gear they ran the vehicle in.If it is a truck I run them in 2nd gear due to driveshafts and tire ratings which could definitely give lower #'s like your seeing.
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yea the engine is in my s10 it was the stock driveshaft he said he was at around 120 when it came apart the stall is from acc converters 3200rpm i don't like it feels way looser than 3200 probably a pos going to a yank in january not sure what gear he is running it in we will find out this friday when i get him to finish tuneing
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Probly a not efficient converter.
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