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Old Nov 21, 2007 | 12:40 PM
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From: Wisconsin/Ft. Atkinson
Car: 89 Camaro Rs
Engine: 355 build up
Transmission: TH350
Axle/Gears: 2.73
Stall Converter

So im going to end up running a 125-150 shot of nitrous i was just wondering how it would work and what size will be good. Or what size are most of you ruinning.
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Old Nov 21, 2007 | 01:02 PM
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Car: 1984 Z28 Hardtop
Engine: 383 Carb
Transmission: 4L60
Axle/Gears: 3.54 Dana 44
Re: Stall Converter

It would depend on your engine.
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Old Nov 21, 2007 | 01:12 PM
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Re: Stall Converter

Well its a 355ci w/ 10.1 comp
Aluminum Heads 64cc 190cc intake.
1.6 rockers
Cam is a 3500-7000 rpm, dur 244*/254*, lift .510/.533
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Old Nov 21, 2007 | 01:21 PM
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Re: Stall Converter

Probably around 4000-4500 RPM.
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Old Nov 21, 2007 | 01:32 PM
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Re: Stall Converter

So get one that would start at that rpm. Isnt that a little high. Just wondering.
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Old Nov 21, 2007 | 01:41 PM
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Car: 1984 Z28 Hardtop
Engine: 383 Carb
Transmission: 4L60
Axle/Gears: 3.54 Dana 44
Re: Stall Converter

Hard to say without knowing what the powerband of your engine actually looks like, but it should be somewhat in line with that cam.
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Old Nov 21, 2007 | 01:42 PM
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Re: Stall Converter

Thanks Apeiron for the info.
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Old Nov 21, 2007 | 01:44 PM
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Engine: 383 Carb
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Re: Stall Converter

Might want to get some more opinions before you actually buy one.
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Old Nov 21, 2007 | 01:49 PM
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Engine: 355 w/ ported 416s
Transmission: T10, hurst shifter
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Re: Stall Converter

Nah, it's more fun to fly by the seat of your pants like that.

Gears, weight of car, engine displacement, etc, all play a major role in which converter to get. If the engine starts to make decent power at 3500RPM, then if the converter stalls to 4000RPM you're sure to be in your powerband when it hits. That cam means you'll be running down the 1/4mile at 4000-7000RPM through all gears. Sound right?
That cam might be a smidge big for those heads.
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