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Topic: How to determine correct stall speed??
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Jerry Piner
Gearhead Posts: 224
From: staunton, va
Registered: Dec 2001
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posted 11-26-2002 11:15 AM
  
I have heard several different ideas on this including 300-500 rpm over max torque, 300-500 rpm below max torque, and also 1500-2000 rpm below shift point.
Was just wondering what everone thought was the proper way to select stall speed.
I guess actually it would be flash speed since I am asking about footbrake cars.
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kid vishus
Gearhead Posts: 6405
From: middle of NC
Registered: Oct 2000
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posted 11-26-2002 11:19 AM
The best way is to call the reputable convertor builder of your choice, give them the car and motor specs, and let them decide what you need.
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Rustang
Gearhead Posts: 805
From: Clarion PA
Registered: Nov 2000
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posted 11-26-2002 12:10 PM
Kid's right. And if you buy an off-the-shelf one from Summit or similar you'll end up sending it back to the mfg'r to adjust it.Been there...done that...  ------------------
'68 mustang 351 clevor- 10.92@124
'67 Stang, 351W -11.18@118
'69 351C Torino-14.90@100
'78 Pickup 351W-15.56@88
'79 Pickup 460 ET=??
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BlueMule
Gearhead Posts: 1556
From: Kent Island, MD USA M&M # 2423
Registered: Sep 2002
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posted 11-26-2002 12:19 PM
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Originally posted by kid vishus:
The best way is to call the reputable convertor builder of your choice, give them the car and motor specs, and let them decide what you need.
Good info, thanks...
Does it apply to street applications also? ------------------
-Paul 70 Mach1
79 Ranchero GT
97 Expedition XLT
00 SVT f150 Lightning 4149 of 4966 Born on: 06/26/2000 'life's tough... it's tougher if you're stupid.'
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Moneymaker
Administrator Posts: 26813
From: Lyons, IL, USA
Registered: May 99
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posted 11-26-2002 01:00 PM
Yes Paul. You should always purchase a converter direct from the manufacturer if possible. If you buy used, then try to buy one that is only second hand and was used only by the seller. ------------------
Alex Denysenko
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jsracingbbf
Gearhead Posts: 2904
From: Batesville,MS. , U.S.A.
Registered: Mar 2002
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posted 11-26-2002 10:30 PM
If you do buy a used one, factor in the cost of sending it in to be "freshened" up. If the guy is asking near new price for a used one, I wouldn't do it. I bought a used 8" for a spare to keep in my trailer, but I bought it at half the cost of new. I sent it back to the manufacturer to make it just like the one in my car.
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Jerry Smith
69 Mustang Pro ET Drag
70 Mustang retired former footbrake car
"Long ago when men cursed and beat the ground with sticks, it was
called witchcraft.....Today, it's called golf."
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steve'66
Gearhead Posts: 9489
From: Sonoma,CA,USA
Registered: Mar 2000
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posted 11-26-2002 10:59 PM
Jerry,The funny thing about stall speed is that it varies depending on what rpm your engine makes its torque at, how heavy your car is and even by your gear ratio. So it isn't like you can order a 3500 stall converter and it'll stall at 3500 behind a big block or a stock 289, a 4500 pound car or a 1500 rail. The manufacturer will want to know everything about your combo, and if you have a dyno sheet it'll be even better so he doesn't have to guess at where your max torque is. For a street car the stall speed is a compromise anyway. Like everything else about a street car performance is lost to gain streetability. A street converter that stalls a few hundred above stock like a "street fighter" might be ok, but it will not acheive the best 1/4 mile times. SteveW
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jsracingbbf
Gearhead Posts: 2904
From: Batesville,MS. , U.S.A.
Registered: Mar 2002
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posted 11-26-2002 11:10 PM
Very True Steve, but the guy I sent the used convertor to, made the first one, so he knew my set-up. I gave him all the info when he built the first one. Sorry, I forgot to mention that.
He is the best there is, Kenny Ford at PTC. Even his name is correct. ------------------
Jerry Smith
69 Mustang Pro ET Drag
70 Mustang retired former footbrake car
"Long ago when men cursed and beat the ground with sticks, it was
called witchcraft.....Today, it's called golf."
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kid vishus
Gearhead Posts: 6405
From: middle of NC
Registered: Oct 2000
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posted 11-26-2002 11:14 PM
Too many "Jerry's" in this thread. I think it got confusing. 
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jsracingbbf
Gearhead Posts: 2904
From: Batesville,MS. , U.S.A.
Registered: Mar 2002
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posted 11-26-2002 11:37 PM
OPPS I think I got confussed too! AM I ME? OMG 
Jerry, Listen to Steve an Alex, I'm having an identity crisis. 
Sorry Steve 
Thanks KV for letting me know  hey it could be worse, We could both be "sybil"
the other Jerry
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steve'66
Gearhead Posts: 9489
From: Sonoma,CA,USA
Registered: Mar 2000
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posted 11-27-2002 12:03 AM
Yeah,I was talking to your other brother Jerry. LOL
Nothing but good advice on this whole thread! SteveW
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