what stall to run

[nickbwilson]

hey guys I have a 5.3 i'm running a ms3 cam from texas speed with a f-body accessories i have 3:73 gears in the rear my question is what stall should i run just for cruising i'm not gonna take my truck to the track its simple a show/ cruiser with in town driving and some high way any suggestion would be great thanks

[68GMCCustom]

That cam has less lift but more duration then the cam I run on my 6.0 with a 4L85e and 3.73 rear end. I have a 3000-3200 stall convertor that winds up bring closer to 2700-2800rpm. In your case I wouldn't order anything less then a 3500 stall with lockup.

My convertor is loose as a goose in "normal" driving but yet when it hits OD...the slip is gone which is great for cruising at 2000rpm or whatever. Just have to be above 40mph or so...or its gonna slip. Keep in mind they make more heat and you will need a trans cooler or improved trans cooling capability. Stock stall the trans hardly got over 165* or so, usually less. Runs closer to 180*-190* range now... w/o leaning on it.

[Wasted Income]

I'd put a 3600 stall lockup Yank or Revmax in it.

Revmax makes a nice converter...been holding up to a ton of nitrous LS abuse and not missed a beat. Something like half the price of a Yank, also.

[68GMCCustom]

wow those are cheaper then most. I'm happy with my Circle D but if I need another convertor for something else in the future I'll give these guys a try.

[Jon01]

Mine's getting Revmax's cheapo 3600.
Circle D, Yank, FTI, any of the big brands that advertise over on tech are good stuff.
Avoid TCI, B&M and the like.

With a 5.3 and that cam you're going to want a fairly loose converter. I'll agree with the 3600 recommended above. Without it you're going to have a hard time getting it to roll the tires over.

[nickbwilson]

Thanks guys for the advice i ordered the 3600 FTI from jegs so we will see how she goes when it comes in