im getting ready to pull the trans out of my car to get it rebuilt. while i do that i would like to put a stall converter in that would compliment my engine. when i get on it the car pulls pretty hard starting at 2500-2700 rpm. here is the list:
-rebuilt L98 350 lower end (out of 1988 GTA)
-Camshaft, Hydraulic Roller Tappet, Advertised Duration 296/300, Lift .539/.548 (edl-2204)
-full Edelbrock TES exhaust
-Cylinder Heads, Edelbrock Performer, Aluminum, 60cc Chamber, 165cc Intake Runner, 2.02 int 1.60 ex (EDL-60859)
-mallory fuel pres reg
-HV oil pump w/ oil cooler
-accel dist and coil
-2 pass trans cooler
-roller cam gear drive set
the torque converter i was looking at was a 9'' Converter, 2800-3000 Stall(jegs # 555-60422)
-4130 chrome moly turbine hub with 4 oil slots.
-Torrington bearings
-Furnace brazed turbine and hub
-Heavy-duty roller clutch
-Screw-on pilot for stock depth included. See converter pilots for mid plate applications.
-Utilizes 3/8'' converter to flexplate bolts
-retains lock up feature
any suggestions on this? and should i get a bigger cooler for a higher stall?
thanks for your help
the link is for everyone who keeps saying the car wont run
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-rebuilt L98 350 lower end (out of 1988 GTA)
-Camshaft, Hydraulic Roller Tappet, Advertised Duration 296/300, Lift .539/.548 (edl-2204)
-full Edelbrock TES exhaust
-Cylinder Heads, Edelbrock Performer, Aluminum, 60cc Chamber, 165cc Intake Runner, 2.02 int 1.60 ex (EDL-60859)
-mallory fuel pres reg
-HV oil pump w/ oil cooler
-accel dist and coil
-2 pass trans cooler
-roller cam gear drive set
the torque converter i was looking at was a 9'' Converter, 2800-3000 Stall(jegs # 555-60422)
-4130 chrome moly turbine hub with 4 oil slots.
-Torrington bearings
-Furnace brazed turbine and hub
-Heavy-duty roller clutch
-Screw-on pilot for stock depth included. See converter pilots for mid plate applications.
-Utilizes 3/8'' converter to flexplate bolts
-retains lock up feature
any suggestions on this? and should i get a bigger cooler for a higher stall?
thanks for your help
the link is for everyone who keeps saying the car wont run

Myspace.com
im sorry for the double post...not sure how that happened 

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i'd run a 3200-3500 stall with a cam that big honestly. also you heading to thirdgenfest this memorial weekend? i'd like to see your car there.
unfortunatly i wont be able to be at thirdgen fest 
any suggestions on what brand/model?

any suggestions on what brand/model?
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vig, or coan for a 700R4 trans are some of the best, but they're $800 on up. fora cheaper stall go with a TCI, I have one in my camaro. For a TH350, your options are basically the same, but the converters are much much cheaper.
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More stall with your set up. Nice engine shot BTW. Also you might want to look into Edge Racing Converters. Call and talk to Andre. I got a 9" 3400 stall lockup for like $550.00 shipped. Good product. IMO.thanks
what is it like driving the car with a stall above 3000?
what is it like driving the car with a stall above 3000?Supreme Member
Like your typical high stall car. Slips a bit, but totally acceptable, for me anyways. Once the converter locks up, its like its not even a high stall anymore. One thing I've been meaning to do however, is drop the MPH setting for lockup in the eprom. One word of advice: add a transcooler. I bought the largest B&M, and installed it up front, with -6 braided trans cooler lines. This simplifies removing, and reinstalling the trans, as compared to "hard" lines.
Just a FYI, I too checked out the Jegs converters, and when I found out they were made by TCI, I passed.
Just a FYI, I too checked out the Jegs converters, and when I found out they were made by TCI, I passed.
