Stall Converter Help

Tonys99RamAir · 10-04-2005, 04:52 PM

Had a question, I need a stall for my car, yet I have no idea which one I need. You can ask me any question about how a motor or tranny work and I can usually answer it, but when it comes to Stalls, I am in the dark. Why have a higher stall speed? How high is to high of a stall speed on a everyday driver? What exactly does a "lock-up" converter do? I am kinda trying to figure this out to help myself fgure out what stall is right for my car, any help you guys can give will REALLY be appreciated.--Tony

SKULLZ · 10-04-2005, 05:12 PM

It all kind of depends on your use of the car, street strip? Or just drag? I have heard of stall converters around 3000 on a daily driver though I probably wouldn't go much higher than 3500 on one (too much throttle), as for brand all have their pros and cons, I have heard of good things about yank converters, I am looking at a 3200 torque converter right now

***Ed Blown Vert*** · 10-04-2005, 05:17 PM

Read this.

http://www.converter.cc/faq/faq.htm

I prefer Vigilante. I run a Vig 3200

LS1-450 · 10-04-2005, 05:17 PM

Best advice anyone can give you is to contact a company that manufactures torque converters. Personally, I like Fuddle racing converters because when I contacted them clueless as to what would be needed for my car in terms of a converter, they (John) answered all of my questions, sized the converter for my car & needs, & delivered it when he said it would be delivered even when he had to pay extra shipping to meet the deadline. Will be finished with the install tomorrow & expect it to perform flawlessly as others have experienced using Fuddle.

There are several others as well. Have read that many people like TCI, Yank, ....etc..

BlackHawk T/A · 10-05-2005, 02:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ed Blown Vert

Read this.

http://www.converter.cc/faq/faq.htm

I prefer Vigilante. I run a Vig 3200

I don't see the Super Yank 3500 on their site but they talk about it on that page...

What makes Vigilante better? Also those prices are insane...

Tonys99RamAir · 10-06-2005, 06:37 PM

Thanks for all the help guys, they told me I was prolly gonna need a 3200 but I cannot decide if that is to much for everyday driving or not. What do you guys with 3200 stalls on your daily drivers think of them?--Tony

***Ed Blown Vert*** · 10-06-2005, 06:55 PM

3200 is fine for a daily driver.

SteveC · 10-07-2005, 06:55 AM

I have a 3000 stall in my 01 Z28, and if I had to do it all over, I would have gone with a 3200.

SteveC

nhraformula · 10-07-2005, 07:47 PM

i have the 3000 tci streetfighter stall and am happy with it.

LS1-450 · 10-08-2005, 10:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tonys99RamAir

Thanks for all the help guys, they told me I was prolly gonna need a 3200 but I cannot decide if that is to much for everyday driving or not. What do you guys with 3200 stalls on your daily drivers think of them?--Tony

3200-2.0 str, is just about perfect for a daily driver/street rod, IMO.

Tonys99RamAir · 10-10-2005, 04:50 PM

What about when I get the nitrous done, will the 3200 still be enough of a stall?--Tony

STONELS1 · 10-15-2005, 10:48 AM

I have a Vig 2800 and no problems on daily drive. I also cut my 60' from 3.23 to 1.8 and my ET from 14.3 to 13.7 and this was when I had 3.23 gears and at 5300 ft.

10-04-2005, 04:52 PM	#1
Tonys99RamAir Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: FlowerMound, Tx Age: 24 Posts: 176 1999 Trans Am Pewter Metallic	Stall Converter Help Had a question, I need a stall for my car, yet I have no idea which one I need. You can ask me any question about how a motor or tranny work and I can usually answer it, but when it comes to Stalls, I am in the dark. Why have a higher stall speed? How high is to high of a stall speed on a everyday driver? What exactly does a "lock-up" converter do? I am kinda trying to figure this out to help myself fgure out what stall is right for my car, any help you guys can give will REALLY be appreciated.--Tony

10-07-2005, 07:47 PM	#9
nhraformula member since may 2000 Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: n/w chicago Age: 39 Posts: 6,767 2000 nhra edition formula black	i have the 3000 tci streetfighter stall and am happy with it. __________________ 2000 nhra edition formula a few bolt ons, 379 rwhp 11.96 @113.25

10-04-2005, 05:12 PM	#2
SKULLZ LS1derful Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Colorado Age: 23 Posts: 114 1999 Z28 Camaro Black	It all kind of depends on your use of the car, street strip? Or just drag? I have heard of stall converters around 3000 on a daily driver though I probably wouldn't go much higher than 3500 on one (too much throttle), as for brand all have their pros and cons, I have heard of good things about yank converters, I am looking at a 3200 torque converter right now

10-04-2005, 05:17 PM	#3
*Ed Blown Vert* Blown, Stroked, & Sprayed Join Date: Aug 1999 Location: Sunny San Diego, Ca Posts: 13,250 383 Procharged & N20 Vert Black	Read this. http://www.converter.cc/faq/faq.htm I prefer Vigilante. I run a Vig 3200

10-04-2005, 05:17 PM	#4
LS1-450 Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: any where but here Posts: 142	Best advice anyone can give you is to contact a company that manufactures torque converters. Personally, I like Fuddle racing converters because when I contacted them clueless as to what would be needed for my car in terms of a converter, they (John) answered all of my questions, sized the converter for my car & needs, & delivered it when he said it would be delivered even when he had to pay extra shipping to meet the deadline. Will be finished with the install tomorrow & expect it to perform flawlessly as others have experienced using Fuddle. There are several others as well. Have read that many people like TCI, Yank, ....etc..

10-06-2005, 06:37 PM	#6
Tonys99RamAir Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: FlowerMound, Tx Age: 24 Posts: 176 1999 Trans Am Pewter Metallic	Thanks for all the help guys, they told me I was prolly gonna need a 3200 but I cannot decide if that is to much for everyday driving or not. What do you guys with 3200 stalls on your daily drivers think of them?--Tony

10-06-2005, 06:55 PM	#7
*Ed Blown Vert* Blown, Stroked, & Sprayed Join Date: Aug 1999 Location: Sunny San Diego, Ca Posts: 13,250 383 Procharged & N20 Vert Black	3200 is fine for a daily driver.

10-07-2005, 06:55 AM	#8
SteveC Retired NOT tired Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Poway, Ca Posts: 656 2001 Z28 (Sara) SOM	I have a 3000 stall in my 01 Z28, and if I had to do it all over, I would have gone with a 3200. SteveC

10-10-2005, 04:50 PM	#11
Tonys99RamAir Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: FlowerMound, Tx Age: 24 Posts: 176 1999 Trans Am Pewter Metallic	What about when I get the nitrous done, will the 3200 still be enough of a stall?--Tony

10-15-2005, 10:48 AM	#12
STONELS1 Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Greeley Colorado Posts: 4 1999 Firebird Formula White	I have a Vig 2800 and no problems on daily drive. I also cut my 60' from 3.23 to 1.8 and my ET from 14.3 to 13.7 and this was when I had 3.23 gears and at 5300 ft.