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Old Oct 4, 2005 | 10:13 PM
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From: Pelham, NH
Car: 91 B4C, 17 C7 GS, 16 Denali DMax
Engine: LS3, LS3, LML
Axle/Gears: 3.23, 3.42, 3.23
What stall converter should I use?

I am trying to decide what rpm stall converter I should use in my car. The motor is a rebuilt 350 with stock TPI, 2.02/1.60 ported/polished heads, 264/274 .480/.480 cam and a 3.42 rear end.

The use of this car is going to be a strip/street car. It may see a couple passes on the 1/4 mile per year. Mostly cruising on the weekends.

What do you suggest and why? Obviously I am looking for a bit more launch, however I want to retain the overal highway driveability of the car.

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Old Oct 4, 2005 | 10:57 PM
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Car: 86 firebird with 98 firebird interi
Engine: pump gas 427sbc Dart Lil M 13.5:1
Transmission: Oldani TH400 w/ BTE 9" convertor
Axle/Gears: 31 spline Moser/full spool/4.11Rich
Just judging by the lift of the cam I assume the duration you have listed is advertised....what is duration @.050 since this will show where the powerband will be and thus what stall speed you should look for.

For street strip duty-10" all the way, 4 years running 10" stuff and all have performed perfectly.
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Old Oct 5, 2005 | 05:46 AM
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Engine: LS3, LS3, LML
Axle/Gears: 3.23, 3.42, 3.23
Duration at .050 is 210/220.

I am looking at a 10" 2000 rpm stall or a 10" 2400 rpm stall. Which would be better? If neither I am open to suggestions.
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Old Oct 5, 2005 | 06:31 AM
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Car: 86 firebird with 98 firebird interi
Engine: pump gas 427sbc Dart Lil M 13.5:1
Transmission: Oldani TH400 w/ BTE 9" convertor
Axle/Gears: 31 spline Moser/full spool/4.11Rich
2000-2200 ideal, 10"
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