Hey guys,

I don't meant to sound like a newb here, because I do know a bit about the cars, and in fact, just got done installing my new 3000 stall converter.

My question is, what is the stall rating of the stock converter? I ask because after putting in my 3000 stall, I was only able to power brake it up to about 2200rpms in my garage before it started spinning the tires. Now granted, my garage floor is slippery smooth cement and it was fairly cold outside, so i'm sure the road would hold it to about 2500rpms before it would spin. Does this sound right?

Before the converter I thought I was able to get about 1300-1500rpms before the tires would spin, which would make me think the stall speed was like 1800rpms or something, but I have often been told it is around 1200-1400rpm or something like that, which doesn't make much sense.

To my understanding, a t/c stall rating is based on calculations made whan a transbrake or similar device is used to completely cut off motion of the drive line, and the stall rating is the point at which the rpms can no longer rise because of the hydraulic resistence in the converter. Obviously my car's brakes are not powerful enough to hold back the power like a trans brake can, so I thought 2200-2500rpms with a 3000 stall seemed about right. But the things I have previously been told contradict that.

I'm just wondering which is the true case, and if my powerbraking rpms seem about right for a 3k stall.

Thanks in advace, and sorry for the length of the post...

-Garrett

 

wow, thanks for all the help fellas...

don't worry about it though, I got some info elsewhere... problem solved...

 

Until I saw your second post I almost offered an explanation.

I hope you got accurate info.

Good luck.

 

1) I agree with OldSStroker...........your attitude sucks and you don't even deserve a reply.

2) I will ignore your second post and confirm that yes, the factory stall speed is about ~1800 RPM's.

3) Be patient.............this isn't a 1-800 customer service line. Your asking a question of people with lives other than this message board. Sorry we couldn't get back to you sooner.

 

bummer...