RE: stall convertor

[Rich Kinsley <rlkinsley@xxxxxxxxx>]

Dodger7998@xxxxxxx wrote:
> 
> 
> I do not know all the anwsers by a long ways, but will put in a 
> few,,,,all  
> torque convertors are stall convertors, the usual use of a stall 
> convertor is 
> to  get the engine combo that you have into it's power range.  One 
> interesting  
> thing that you will learn is that the same convertor installed on two 
> different  engines, say one being a small block, and the other a big 
> block will stall 
> at  different rpm.  Just is just a starter on convertors, am sure that 
> others 
>  will chime in with more.
>  
>  
> In a message dated 1/19/2009 9:02:16 P.M. Central Standard Time,  
> jcheek@xxxxxxxxxxxxx writes:
> 
> 
> 
> hi all
> when should a stall convertor be used(like say a 3000  stall)does depend 
> on 
> cam motor comb.or mostly drag racing or street and strip  combo.all the 
> above.
> just trying to collect some wisdom.there sure is alot  here on this site 
> and 
> im trying to collect alittle for myself.
> 
> thanks  jack
> 63 dodge polara 500 h.t.
> 446 with max wedge top end
> 
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The converter is very important and the wrong one can really affect your 
performance. The components need to be compatible. For example I used 
the Frank Lupo 3000 stall converter on my 318poly w/ dual quads, cam, 
etc.. I still had the original 2:76 rear though. It was a dog and would 
hardly get out of it's own way. The gas mileage was about 4 or 5 mpg. 
Then I put in a GTX rear end w/3:91's. Day and night difference!!! Plus 
the mileage almost doubled and I did adjust for the speedo inaccuracy. 
The best bet is to determine your desires and contact the right people. 
I'd suggest Frank Lupo Engine Dynamics for our Mopars. They know what 
you need and will supply the right stuff.

Rich Kinsley '64 Dodge Polara 4dr 318poly w/goodies


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