torque converter stall speed

stanger00 · 11-24-2004, 01:56 PM

for quite a while ive been thinking of getting a new converter inside my tranny and i have talked to some people at percision industries about their stallion converter but its a little pricey and they recommended a 3200 stall. and the guy who installed my gears said 3200 is too high for everyday street driving. he also said something about raisng stall electroniclly?? i just want to know what converter and stall speed is good for me. since i have an auto you know i'm a straight line driver

Blue02GT · 11-24-2004, 06:09 PM

I have a PI converter in my 02. It's a 3,500 stall speed and it is my daily driver. I know several guys running a 3,800 on the street with no drivability issues. You will not get the same level of performance from a factory conveter as the PI.
I went from 13.712 in the quarter mile to 12.89 by adding 4.30 gears and the converter. I bought my converter used, it had been in the original owners car for 8 mos. I paid 400.00 for it. They are around 720.00 new.

BabyStang · 11-24-2004, 07:16 PM

A 10" converter is good for the street. Just make sure that you have a good tranny cooler.

Stangdude27 · 11-24-2004, 07:38 PM

Hey Jon you gonna be able to get to the track on Sat. I'm going as long as the rain stays away! I'm gonna borrow your 17x8's if you don't mind!

808GT · 01-08-2005, 05:48 PM

is the stall converter only used on autos??? how about 5speed? :diablo_an

ModMotorRacer · 01-08-2005, 05:58 PM

If your planning on continually upgrading your motor then I would get one thats fairly high. I use a PI3800. Just because a converter is rated to stall at say 3800 doesn't mean it will. If I have a 200rwhp car is would be lucky to flash to 3000rpm...on the other hand that same converter with a 300rwhp car could flash all the way into the 4's...more power equals higher stalls. For a PA set-up you need a triple disc . If your commanding your converter to lock-up at WOT your clutch is going to take a beating (on the single disc).

BTW my car doesn't see much street use...but I would have NO reservations driving it everyday....its just a little loud. Make sure you get a tranny cooler....easy install $50 will get you a 24,000GVW one...I'll bet you can pick on up on this site even :thumbsup:

Adam

Blue02GT · 01-08-2005, 10:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 808GT

is the stall converter only used on autos??? how about 5speed? :diablo_an

Automatics only.

11-24-2004, 06:09 PM	#2 (permalink)
Blue02GT Ex Mini Smack King Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: St. Louis Posts: 868	I have a PI converter in my 02. It's a 3,500 stall speed and it is my daily driver. I know several guys running a 3,800 on the street with no drivability issues. You will not get the same level of performance from a factory conveter as the PI. I went from 13.712 in the quarter mile to 12.89 by adding 4.30 gears and the converter. I bought my converter used, it had been in the original owners car for 8 mos. I paid 400.00 for it. They are around 720.00 new. __________________ True Blue 2002 GT Premium 4r70W 1/8 8.205@ 84.780 1/4 12.874@ 107.20 Bolt on's n/a NMRA #7703 Dyno'd at Modular Depot 251 hp. 291 Tq. 4.30's, 3500 Stall converter, Steeda upper & Lowers, Tokico drag struts, M & M frame connectors, P & A valve body, C&L plenum, Accufab 75mm TB, Jet Hot Long tubes, Hooker O/R X, Steeda catback,SCT tune,Steeda pullies.

11-24-2004, 07:16 PM	#3 (permalink)
BabyStang Gear Head Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Kansas City, Mo Posts: 40	A 10" converter is good for the street. Just make sure that you have a good tranny cooler. __________________ Jessica 1990 Mustang Police Interceptor

01-08-2005, 05:48 PM	#5 (permalink)
808GT Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 88	is the stall converter only used on autos??? how about 5speed? :diablo_an __________________

01-08-2005, 05:58 PM	#6 (permalink)
ModMotorRacer Modular Misfit Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Iowa Posts: 329	If your planning on continually upgrading your motor then I would get one thats fairly high. I use a PI3800. Just because a converter is rated to stall at say 3800 doesn't mean it will. If I have a 200rwhp car is would be lucky to flash to 3000rpm...on the other hand that same converter with a 300rwhp car could flash all the way into the 4's...more power equals higher stalls. For a PA set-up you need a triple disc . If your commanding your converter to lock-up at WOT your clutch is going to take a beating (on the single disc). BTW my car doesn't see much street use...but I would have NO reservations driving it everyday....its just a little loud. Make sure you get a tranny cooler....easy install $50 will get you a 24,000GVW one...I'll bet you can pick on up on this site even :thumbsup: Adam __________________ www.modularmisfits.com 98GT NA Auto...12.61@109 NMRA Mod Muscle #10

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11-24-2004, 07:38 PM	#4 (permalink)
Stangdude27 Silver 2003 GT Conv Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Ft Walton Beach,Florida Posts: 399	Hey Jon you gonna be able to get to the track on Sat. I'm going as long as the rain stays away! I'm gonna borrow your 17x8's if you don't mind!

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