Someone told me that the LT1 with a cam will basically run like crap without a converter. Is this true?

 

It'll run fine provided your already above a certain RPM. You'll have no low-end whatsoever. Big cams don't like low RPM ranges.

 

what is the best converter to buy and for what price?

 

When I put headders on and !cats, I dynoed it before and after. I didn't lose any low end torque, I just gained torque in the mid range and top. (I actually gained a little in the low end, but not as much as the mid range)

 

what about a cam. Ive heard alot of the time you lose alot of low end power. I dont really want that.

 

Didnt notice any diffrence in ordinary driving when i installed my cc305 and mild ported heads, had enough low end torque, the biggest problem was to get the street tires to hook.
On a good track was onother thing, if i got a dead hook on the bfg it felt really powerless under 2500-3000.

So if you spend a lot of time at the track get a new converter but for ordinary driving the stock converter works ok.

About the cam: I wich i could have gone bigger then the cc305, It was a nice cam but a little to small for my taste. we have emission test here every year so the cc305 was the biggest i new should have a chance to pass .

nte: have 3,23 rear

 

who has the best stalls out there for the price? I dont really feel like spending 1000 dollars on a friggin stall. Any suggestions?

 

if you only have so much cash, forget about the cam and put a good converter in it. the yanks are great www.converter.cc

 

its no that i only have so much cash im just trying to find a good deal without spending a grand on a stall. I saw one on there that is a 2600. I was looking for maybe a 2800 or 3000 for the same price as that one.

 

i wouldnt waste my $$$ on a cheap converter, here's why

 

my xe224/230 with ported heads run HORRIBLE under 3000 rpm.
after my PI 2800 stall, the differece is unreal.
it was well worth the money
$700

jesse