Torque Converter Swap?? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

orange72350 · 11-03-2003, 01:11 AM

I have been doing some thinking.(scary thought.) I have a mild 350.see sig.I have a 350 tranny. I figure if i install a torque converter with a higher stall rpm, wouldnt the comobo feel as though i installed lower gears in the rear due to the higher torque multipilication? or am i crazy? its just a thought. maybe cheap acceleration. let me know
dale

cableguy0 · 11-03-2003, 01:13 AM

a higher stall isnt really going to help with an engine combo like yours because the cam is designed to work in the lower rpm range. stall convertors are for engines that dont make power at lower rpms so that when it locks in the engine is at a good operating rpm

Longhorn Man · 11-03-2003, 01:51 AM

Although, a converter advertised around 2000 RPM will get you off the line a bit sooner. But cableguy is right though.

11-03-2003, 01:11 AM	#1
orange72350 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Cold, Snowy High Level, Alberta Canada Eh Posts: 394	Torque Converter Swap?? I have been doing some thinking.(scary thought.) I have a mild 350.see sig.I have a 350 tranny. I figure if i install a torque converter with a higher stall rpm, wouldnt the comobo feel as though i installed lower gears in the rear due to the higher torque multipilication? or am i crazy? its just a thought. maybe cheap acceleration. let me know dale __________________ 2003 yamaha raptor. Stock, but it still hauls!!!! 2000 skiddo mxz 700. Camoplast 1.5 inch track, jaws twin pipes, b+b can, custom built and weighted clutch, wiseco piston, high comp heads. its very fast. wow. 72 c-10 longbox. Bright Orange. Brand new 350, rv cam, performer intake, qjet, headers, 2 1/2 inch exhaust into hooker areo chamber mufflers. Body work coming soon. "dont let yer mind wander, its to little to go places by itself." "Forget the herse, cause i'll never die"-ACDC Back In Black "If It's To Loud, Yer Just Too Old" "I Love Anything Fast Enough To Do Something Stupid In" "Instant idiot, just add beer!!""

11-03-2003, 01:13 AM	#2
cableguy0 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Delta,Pa Posts: 14,950	a higher stall isnt really going to help with an engine combo like yours because the cam is designed to work in the lower rpm range. stall convertors are for engines that dont make power at lower rpms so that when it locks in the engine is at a good operating rpm __________________ Owner of North Point Car Care in Dundalk Md. We specialize in custom exhaust on both modern and classic vehicles. We are a full service auto shop from classics to modern vehicles. Feel free to contact me with questions. I will give a 10% discount to any board member.

11-03-2003, 01:51 AM	#3
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Although, a converter advertised around 2000 RPM will get you off the line a bit sooner. But cableguy is right though.



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