Best and worst mods you have done..
01-11-2017, 08:34 PM
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01-11-2017, 11:41 PM
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Stock LS1 converter is in the 1600-1800rpm stall speed range.
The minimum recommendation from people who are knowledgeable about this platform hasn't really changed since then - it was ~3500rpm back then and is still ~3500rpm now. What has changed is that more people have become knowledgeable about this platform. 
A couple things to keep in mind. Not all converters are rated for the LS1 specifically, so a given "3200" might stall a bit higher behind an LS1. Keep this in mind when looking at ~15 year old posts about converters such as the Vig 3200 (it actually stalled a couple hundred rpm higher with an LS1.)
And that 2500-2800 recommendation for your 355 might still be spot-on; there is no universal best stall speed for all engines/setups.
Ya I know people ran those stalls back then but wouldnt you agree a 3600 is uselly the min people suggest these days. At least that's what I gathered from the research I did before I did mine. Back in 00-02 i had 3rd gen with a 355. Back then shops recommended 2500 -2800. My buddy has a 3200 in his and it feels a bit weak vs my 3600. I should've went 4000 
A couple things to keep in mind. Not all converters are rated for the LS1 specifically, so a given "3200" might stall a bit higher behind an LS1. Keep this in mind when looking at ~15 year old posts about converters such as the Vig 3200 (it actually stalled a couple hundred rpm higher with an LS1.)
And that 2500-2800 recommendation for your 355 might still be spot-on; there is no universal best stall speed for all engines/setups.
01-12-2017, 06:19 AM
#44
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Stock LS1 converter is in the 1600-1800rpm stall speed range.
The minimum recommendation from people who are knowledgeable about this platform hasn't really changed since then - it was ~3500rpm back then and is still ~3500rpm now. What has changed is that more people have become knowledgeable about this platform.
A couple things to keep in mind. Not all converters are rated for the LS1 specifically, so a given "3200" might stall a bit higher behind an LS1. Keep this in mind when looking at ~15 year old posts about converters such as the Vig 3200 (it actually stalled a couple hundred rpm higher with an LS1.)
And that 2500-2800 recommendation for your 355 might still be spot-on; there is no universal best stall speed for all engines/setups.
The minimum recommendation from people who are knowledgeable about this platform hasn't really changed since then - it was ~3500rpm back then and is still ~3500rpm now. What has changed is that more people have become knowledgeable about this platform.
A couple things to keep in mind. Not all converters are rated for the LS1 specifically, so a given "3200" might stall a bit higher behind an LS1. Keep this in mind when looking at ~15 year old posts about converters such as the Vig 3200 (it actually stalled a couple hundred rpm higher with an LS1.)
And that 2500-2800 recommendation for your 355 might still be spot-on; there is no universal best stall speed for all engines/setups.
Ya people must have more knowledge these days like you said explainng why I'm seeing/reading more 3600-4000 in daily driven cars vs 15 years ago. I know choosing the right converter depends on your mods. I still should've went 4K lol 
