Do I need a different torque converter?
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From: shelbyville, IL. USA
Do I need a different torque converter?
I have a 87 TA w/ a 700r4. I have bored the engine .030 over, added 22# injectors, Pete Jackson gear drive, .480 total lift(with 1.6 roller rockers), removed the cat, hooker shorties, 2.77 9 bolt disc rear, stock tranny. Will the stock stall speed converter be good for street driving. The car will probably never see the strip, so I am looking for some go power off the line in town. Help Please 
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'87 T-A 305 TPI
IN PEICES RIGHT NOW
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'87 T-A 305 TPI
IN PEICES RIGHT NOW
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Joined: Jul 1999
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From: Loveland, OH, US
Car: 4
Engine: 6
Transmission: 5
Yes. With that terrible gear, anything you can do to improve the engine's leverage from a stop will help.
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Joined: Mar 2000
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From: Red Bud, Illinois
Car: 1989 IROC-Z
Engine: 383
Transmission: Pro-Built 700R4 2400 ACT Stall
Axle/Gears: 2.77 Borg Warner 9-Bolt
heh, RB is correct, it made my car feel a heck of alot more fun and....crisp to drive. Our nice hiway gears have alot to be desired so try and help them out a little..i personally would try something like 2000 - 2800 depending on what you can tolerate...
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From: W. Kentucky
Car: 83 Z-28
Engine: 406
Transmission: TH350
Axle/Gears: 3.70
If your against getting a different gear ratio I would get a different stall but if not I would get a 3.42 first, then later on get a different stall to compliment the gears.
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