My buddy was in the car and said this cant have a stall converter in it. Also i will need a spare block for the build as i intend on still driving my ss while im building its new engine. Daily driver 383 stroker build chevy impala ss forum. The turn around time is about three weeks and should be daily driver friendly. I do a little drive in my hc with a stall 2002 trans am ws6 give you my impressions as i drive it and the struggles that i have had.
Fti performance sb series torque converters sb3200ls. A 3200 stall in the vette is very common in daily drivers and will drop the car into the mid 11s with a set of headers and decent street tires or drs. Need to replace your old, worn out torque converter these professionally remanufactured torque converters are a perfect match for your daily driver. I assume this will be the same procedure as on a fwd car 1. With the majority of street cars that are driven daily we build have stall converters ranging from 2,400 to 3,500, with no problem being street driven. High stall characteristics with daily driving turbo. During checkout there is a place to leave us a message. I will be doing headsintake this summer and probably the supercharger in the fall or a stroker not sure yet. Anyway, i cant decide if i should get a 3000 or 3200 stall converter. Assault racing quality remanufactured converters can boost your vehicles performance while. Then again if it is a daily driver then most likely the 3200 rpm stall converter might be the best way to go. Also, the torque of the engine will dictate how much stall a given converter will exhibit, as no converter is explicitly a 3,000 stall. I wouldnt worry about a 3000 stall lockup converter in a daily driver. How will a 2400 torque converter affect daily driving discussion in 4th gen camaro lt1 19931997 camaro started by crazy canuck.
The range listed will tell you what you can expect from the converter. Then i was confused about how it works so when i asked him he sent me to how stuff what is the driveability like with a 3200. When it comes to parts, the stall converter is considered the best bang for your buck. They work well in street rods with air conditioning, as well as weekend bracket racers. Daily driven 10 second setups chevy corvette forum. Torque converter basics to bring speed and drivability to. These professionally remanufactured torque converters are a perfect match for your daily driver. Keep in mind that the stock converter stalls 22002300rpm, so the converter you have is not what is normally called a high stall converter. With any higher stall, expect temps to increase and fuel mileage to plummet. Andy at pwr said a 3200 would be better if you can stand it. This converter features three bolt patterns to fit small block, big block and ls engines. If a 2,500 to 3,500 stall speed is selected, you should be able to hold the brakes footbrake, and the converter should allow the engine to rev to around 2,700 to 3,200 rpm. Tci 3500 stall converter too much for the street discussion in. Technical pairing stall with rear gear ratios the h.
What to expect from a high performance torque converter all of the performance torque converters offered by speedway motors are engineered to. Please specify which engine you have and we will be sure to sent the. Most non lockup transmissions has a 8 to 10 % converter slip rate. I have had my yank pro truck series 3200 for almost 3 years. I run a 2800 11 converter but flashes to around 3200 rpm or so. Cam choice guide and question post engine tech and. My goals for the engine are for it to be a daily driver, fuel injected, making 400450 rwhp.
The transmission is a th350 with a 3,500 stall converter, and the rear is a 7. If i were to choose again i would have gone with a pro truck 3600 stall for a better streetstrip balance. Great option for daily driver vehicle looking for a little more stall. Only prob you get is before the stall speed the converter does slip more. No biggy for normal everyday driving, lockup to save the fuel mileage is a good thing however. The camaro with 3500 stall and dr was a snap to launch and drove fine on the street. Its the 278mm circle d stall and so far ive only flashed it to 2200 rpms and i absolutely destroyed my tires lol. Gm 700r4 stall converter 28003200 rpm stall, 30 spline. A good 3200 stall will be your golden ticket, talk to rob at speedrated and youll be a happy man.
High stall converter on the street roadrunner converters. Welcome to the board look around there is alot of info on this if you dont know, pretty much a stall is the clutch for a auto 3200 3600 is very streetable, 38004000 good for nitrous, 4000 plus high hp all motor setups there are alot of brands that are out there tci,yank,vig etc when swapping look for a good tranny cooler just look around and find a. If 14 mile time was main goal, i would have bought the a6. Reverse backing out of a driveway on a hill is where i notice the higher stalls 3200 the most, have to give the car about 2500 to back out of my buddies driveway on a hill. There will need to be a new stator, rework the fin angle and a high flow turbo mod. I have owned this car for ten years and it is a daily driver. So are there any driveability issues with having a 3200 stall converter. How will a 2400 torque converter affect daily driving. What to expect from a high performance torque converter. What does a 3000 stall converter feel like turbo buick. I have no issues daily driving a 3600 stall, but guest drivers do have issues. The yank 3200 in the tbss flashes pretty much right on the stall rating, and needs 21002500 rpm to move with traffic, making it feel much tighter on the street.
It runs very strong and is very clean,some day i will take to the track to see what she will do. In this video i talk about what it is like to drive a high stall torque converter. Also this used converter is for much less than the new edge converter. This cam isnt really recomended for gains with its low lift and bigger duration. Would a 3600 stall converter still be ok for a daily driver. Whats a better for a daily driver with a 420 stroker.
I want a circled converter because i heard they are quite durable which is what im looking for. On a stock truck it drives great on the street and still maintains the factory towing capability. Gm 700r4 stall converter 2800 3200 rpm stall, 30 spline. Theyve been completely gone through, and are as good as new. Okay rebuilding motor and putting tsp 224r 581 112 lsa in my 5. Also keep in mind a high stall converter will generate alot more heat. My thing is that with my tsp longtubes my truck is sluggish at 2500 and bellow. Btr recommended a 26002800 stall woth the stage 3 but a 3000 3200 stall for the stage 4. Results 1 to 20 of 36 after 3200 stall install this is a discussion on after 3200 stall install within the automatic transmission forums, part of the drivetrain category. Fti performance sb series torque converters are an excellent choice for mildly modified engines.
It would likely use a 3200 3500 stall converter, like pn109603, to get the best performance. I have no probs what so ever with that this is my daily driver too. All of the performance torque converters offered by speedway motors are engineered to provide improved strength and durability. So i dont have low rpm power like a smaller turbo does.
If youre considering using a high stall converter on the street, read this post. Car has custom grind cam, trick flow heads, yank ss 3200 stall. It has a stock trans and stock rear with 308 gears. Tsp 224r 581 112 lsa stall recommendations for daily driver. I thought the stall would be a little high but on the highway it feels like its slipping cause its below the stall rating of the converter, pick up speed to 7580mph and it feels like it pulls better. Its not a huge deal for a daily driver because you arent always raggin on it, but if you do road course, i would upgrade the trans cooler. Assault racing products 600022 gm 700r4 torque converter 2800 3200 stall 30 spline. A higher stall converter will slip 2030% untill you reach the stall speed.
I dont want to do any mod if it takes away from reliablilty, either keep it the same or add to the reliability of the car is what im going for. The engine torque will take any rated stall to different levels i. So right now its between btr stage 4 or btr stage 3. But i do have good power starting 2000rpm, and can spin the tires well before im at converter stall. The converters feature torrington bearings, hardened impeller hub. Well i had a 3200 stall put in the z and it almost seems slower than when it was stock. Srls0082 3200 drives good almost like stock you will know there is a converter picks up 34 tenths in et srls0086 3600 most popular dd converterdrives good not much different than 3200 in driveabilitypicks up 45 tenths srls6391 3800 my favoritedrives fairdefinately know you have a converter loves nitrouspicks up 56 tenths. Talk to the techs as they may recommend a higher converter for your application like 3500 rpm or 4000 rpm depending upon your intended useage of your car.