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Old School Low · 03-11-2014, 11:17 AM

Pre mature question maybe but Id like to hear opinions. 383 stroker install will be done in a couple of days. Im wondering if I should have bought at least a mild stall. Approx 400hp w .495/500 lift roller. I like to 'get it on' but wont be going to drag strip. I admit the 'cool factor' can influence my decisions. (if ridiculous or complete waste[IMG][/IMG] of money I can fight off the 'cool factor"). What rpm stall do pure stock, from the factory th350's have? Im saving for a new tranny, wonder if even a stage 2 type 350 is necessary? My son cutting 2 coils. Even he thought it looked like too much, and this is the first time hes ever seen a coil spring lol (MPG I dont care about)[IMG]

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geezer#99 · 03-11-2014, 01:45 PM

I think the stock stall could be anywhere from 1200 to 1500 rpm depending on motor.
You'll be much happier with a 2500 to 2800 rpm stall. Will make it much easier to tune your motor. Not as much drop in rpm when you put it into gear.
And easy to put one in now.

Old School Low · 03-11-2014, 01:59 PM

Thank u 99, Im sure thats what ill do. But gonna have to be w new tranny in month or so. About $2,000 ago I thought Id spent all necessary. I love it but its killin me man.

03-11-2014, 11:17 AM	#1
Old School Low Registered User Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Kennewick Wa. (SE part of state) Posts: 247	Stall converter necessary?? Pre mature question maybe but Id like to hear opinions. 383 stroker install will be done in a couple of days. Im wondering if I should have bought at least a mild stall. Approx 400hp w .495/500 lift roller. I like to 'get it on' but wont be going to drag strip. I admit the 'cool factor' can influence my decisions. (if ridiculous or complete waste[IMG][/IMG] of money I can fight off the 'cool factor"). What rpm stall do pure stock, from the factory th350's have? Im saving for a new tranny, wonder if even a stage 2 type 350 is necessary? My son cutting 2 coils. Even he thought it looked like too much, and this is the first time hes ever seen a coil spring lol (MPG I dont care about)[IMG][/IMG] __________________ OLD SCHOOL LOW: 78 Short Wide Heavy Half-Ratty Rod at moment. Old 4blt stroked to 383 Vortecs, Weiand, Scat, Hedman 1 5/8, Howards Roller, .495/500, Scorpion. Leaf flip, cut coils. Make do tires and wheels for now. Slip ahead a year? Sold GMC, bought Harley, got all obsessed doing the biker thing, now starting again w 65 SWB, 283,2bbl, 3 on tree.

03-11-2014, 01:45 PM	#2
geezer#99 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Bowser Posts: 13,541	Re: Stall converter necessary?? I think the stock stall could be anywhere from 1200 to 1500 rpm depending on motor. You'll be much happier with a 2500 to 2800 rpm stall. Will make it much easier to tune your motor. Not as much drop in rpm when you put it into gear. And easy to put one in now.

03-11-2014, 01:59 PM	#3
Old School Low Registered User Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Kennewick Wa. (SE part of state) Posts: 247	Re: Stall converter necessary?? Thank u 99, Im sure thats what ill do. But gonna have to be w new tranny in month or so. About $2,000 ago I thought Id spent all necessary. I love it but its killin me man. __________________ OLD SCHOOL LOW: 78 Short Wide Heavy Half-Ratty Rod at moment. Old 4blt stroked to 383 Vortecs, Weiand, Scat, Hedman 1 5/8, Howards Roller, .495/500, Scorpion. Leaf flip, cut coils. Make do tires and wheels for now. Slip ahead a year? Sold GMC, bought Harley, got all obsessed doing the biker thing, now starting again w 65 SWB, 283,2bbl, 3 on tree.



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