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will a high stall torque converter help me besides just from a stop??

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Old Aug 4, 2003 | 10:16 AM
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will a high stall torque converter help me besides just from a stop??

Ok guys,

I think I decided to go with LT1Dave's stage 2 4L60 rebuild, and his 3200 stall converter.


Now I know it will hit alot harder right off the line from a stop. But will I see any gains or any differences at around 35-40 mph when I punch it?

I would assume that it would flash to the stall speed at WOT at any speed up to the lockup speed. Am I correct?
Old Aug 4, 2003 | 10:20 AM
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I would assume that it would flash to the stall speed at WOT at any speed up to the lockup speed. Am I correct?
correctumundo...


it will "flash" up to the stall speed at pretty much every time... it will also not drop below the stall speed after shifting... ie: 2nd to 3rd shift won't yield rpms lower than 3200 at the begining of 3rd gear.... probably put you a little higher even


make sure you get a KILLER tranny cooler tho... high stalls = extreme heat = dead tranny converter in a VERY short time
Old Aug 4, 2003 | 10:24 AM
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thanks for the info.

I have a Hayden tranny cooler now. It was the largest one I could find, 24000 gvw I believe. You think I'm good with that?

I also have a trans temp guage to keep an eye on things.


Should I get a better converter than the LT1dave 3200? Maybe a Midwest? Torco? Edge?

I don't really want to drop the cash on a vig or yank. this is just a street car, will maybe only see the track once or twice.
Old Aug 4, 2003 | 10:27 AM
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i got a cheap b&m... i suggest you look into a hughes with a small diameter....lt1 dave only has 12" ers... i'd look for a 10" if ya could


edit: i HAVE heard good things about midwest tho....
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