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Old Aug 17, 2007 | 11:40 PM
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i have been reading that the converter can do justice just as the rear end. is this right? and if so which would do more justice for the street and ocasional track. i have my exhaust and intake done, shift kit, but i am unsure of the stall. any advice on this would be very appericated.


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Old Aug 18, 2007 | 04:48 AM
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Do a stall. A Yank while you are at it. A stall will make your car a beast.
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Old Aug 18, 2007 | 06:39 AM
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I would go stall first as well. Bob
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Old Aug 19, 2007 | 12:45 AM
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What would be a good set of gears for street running after a stall?

I've got the stock 2.73's in now..
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Old Aug 19, 2007 | 07:01 AM
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Don't let people tell you 2.73s are worthless because they aren't. I ran 11.80s in my old car with a shitty TCI 3K converter and the F13 from Futral. But when you change them I'd say either 3.42s or 3.73s. Also get a converter in the 3500-3800 range and enjoy
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Old Aug 19, 2007 | 03:08 PM
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i switched from 2.73's to 3.73's, then to a 3600 stall, i love the difference!!
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Old Aug 19, 2007 | 03:21 PM
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3600 vig, and i wouldnt do 3.73's... thats what i have and traction is non existant
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Old Aug 19, 2007 | 03:31 PM
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you will definitly need some drag radials with this setup. I love launching on AWD cars now!!
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Old Aug 19, 2007 | 11:11 PM
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is this also streetable??? doing 3000 - 3600 stall
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stall it.... makes a world of difference over gears
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Old Aug 20, 2007 | 11:02 PM
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what would be a safe stall to use on a rebuilt tranny with a shift kit and all the rest is stock. it has like 93k on the motor which means also the rear. i dont want to break anything or lose power. but if something breaks i would just have to replace it sooner lol.
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my car has 92k on it and everything is holding up with my 3600 and 3.73's.. but then again ive never hooked, i just spin for days
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