What stall do i need?...

Discussion in 'The "Juice Box"' started by FJM568, Oct 20, 2016.

  1. FJM568

    FJM568 Well-Known Member

    1966 Skylark
    71 455(stock heads, intake, QJet)
    TA 288-94 cam
    TH350 w/shift kit
    Buick 8.5 rear 3.08posi
    235/60-15 tires(maybe will put 275/50-15 on)
    Mostly(99%) street use(cruising), occasional track.
     
  2. LARRY70GS

    LARRY70GS a.k.a. "THE WIZARD" Staff Member

    The biggest consideration is the cam. TA says "small stall converter". I read that to mean, 2000-2200. But here is the thing. There are lots of factors that determine stall speed in a converter. Car weight, engine torque, gearing, to mention a few. Any off the shelf converter you pick will be an estimate. When it comes to converters, you get what you pay for. It is one of the biggest factors determining how the car drives and feels. If you want the best result, have a converter built for your combination. Yes it costs more.
     

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