i been doing alot of research and im VERY confused im getting conflicting info on what stall would be good for my car...some peopel say bigger is better other say dont go over 2800.... i was hoping some of you boys could help me out...thanks guys

 

With the OBD1 you will have problems with shifts with anything over 2800, it is definately an issue with a big converter and OBD-1, it can be set but definately much harder to do so. With ODB-2 you can practically go as big as you want, however then you run into issues if you don't have cats, etc....My recomendation would be to go with a 2800. It keeps your driveability gives you the added punch and you don't have to worry about shifting problems, i have had no issues with my 2800

 

ya the obd 2 conversion is a pain too...thats what i heard....so 2800 huh...awsome thanks jd ya i figure a 2800 and a set of 3:73's should be good for some fun

 

4600 OR GO HOME

Sheesh I think your turning inta a little >> << on us Craig

 

haha hey man come on, dont really want 8mpg, thanks though hahaha

 

IT"S A V8!!!!! you have no rights talking about fuel economy.
5800 stall with 5.13's(or larger) and a mini tub, then we'll start talking.

 

You want to get a stall that is within about 400 rpm of your max torque rpm. In the case of an LS1, where max torque is around 4000-4500 rpm, that means a stall of 4000 or so would be ideal for performance (though not daily driving - hence why I only have 3500). For an LT1 where max torque is closer to 3000 rpm (not sure exactly), for you guys that have a max torque lower than we LS1ers, a 2800 stall is likely ideal. A 3200 would likely be the max, or even overkill. It all depends on where you develop max torque.

In your case, I think a 2800 would be ideal and get you into the sweet rpm range. It also wouldn't be too loose, and hence good for daily driving. Won't kill th mpg either.

 

I have a 2800 Vigilante. I was getting 1.9s 60fts on street tires with it, but at the same time I hardly notice it while daily driving. Driving in the rain hasn't been a problem at all either.

 

off topic:
what is a stall converter, how does it work... i've never (and prolly wont in the near future) owned an auto car, and dont know much about them, but if someone could explain, i'd like it
thanks

 

Basically, the TC itself is the mechainism that engages the engine, sort of like a clutch in a six speed. With a TC set for a higher stall speed (measured in RPM), that means that it won't fully engage the transmission and the engine until a higher rpm is reached. Thus, you can bring the rpms up higher when at idle without lighting up the tires. Also, in between shifts, the rpms are kept higher - which also helps to keep you in the powerband better. When the tranny shifts into second, for example, rather than dropping to 3800 rpm with a stock TC, a higher stall TC would only drop the shift to 4200 rpm. It leads to more heat build up in the tranny (hence why you always add a tranny cooler when going bigger than 2600 rpm), but softens the shifts so they feel less firm.

 

ahh thanks chris your the man.....so a 2800 stall and tranny cooler and 3:73's.....and a new pair of tires every 4000 km's lol... thanks guys i appreacte it

 

Hence why you add a shift kit while the tranny is out of the car.

 

Anything above 2800 on a stock LT1 is wasting useful power.