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Old Mar 21, 2009 | 01:27 PM
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Car: 89 Formy
Engine: carbed 355ci
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can i use my stock converter?

hi,can you use a stock 89' 700r4 v8 stall converter with this size cam

210/220 500/510 114lsa car is 3200lb with out me and has a 3.73 gear
the rpm range is 1400-5400rpms
thx alot bill
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Old Mar 21, 2009 | 02:27 PM
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Car: 89 formula/00 z28
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Transmission: 700r4/ a4
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Re: can i use my stock converter?

i think it would work but not the best.
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Old Mar 21, 2009 | 03:25 PM
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Re: can i use my stock converter?

Stock converter will work fine but one with about 2000 stall will be better.
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Old Mar 21, 2009 | 04:44 PM
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Re: can i use my stock converter?

My experiences with similar combos has me agreeing, you can do it, but you'd like a 2000 stall better. You can pick up a B&M TorkMaster 2000 from Summit for $250.
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Old Mar 24, 2009 | 02:45 PM
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Re: can i use my stock converter?

I have comp cams 212/218 with stock converter. feels like 2000 would be better.
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