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Jerry Piner
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posted 11-26-2002 11:15 AM     Click Here to See the Profile for Jerry Piner     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
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
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posted 11-26-2002 11:19 AM     Click Here to See the Profile for kid vishus   Click Here to Email kid vishus     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
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
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posted 11-26-2002 12:10 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for Rustang   Click Here to Email Rustang     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
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...

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BlueMule
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posted 11-26-2002 12:19 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for BlueMule   Click Here to Email BlueMule     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
quote:
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?

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Moneymaker
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posted 11-26-2002 01:00 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for Moneymaker   Click Here to Email Moneymaker     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
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.

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jsracingbbf
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posted 11-26-2002 10:30 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for jsracingbbf   Click Here to Email jsracingbbf     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
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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steve'66
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posted 11-26-2002 10:59 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for steve'66   Click Here to Email steve'66     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
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.

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jsracingbbf
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posted 11-26-2002 11:10 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for jsracingbbf   Click Here to Email jsracingbbf     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
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.

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kid vishus
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posted 11-26-2002 11:14 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for kid vishus   Click Here to Email kid vishus     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
Too many "Jerry's" in this thread. I think it got confusing.

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jsracingbbf
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posted 11-26-2002 11:37 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for jsracingbbf   Click Here to Email jsracingbbf     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
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
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posted 11-27-2002 12:03 AM     Click Here to See the Profile for steve'66   Click Here to Email steve'66     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
Yeah,

I was talking to your other brother Jerry. LOL
Nothing but good advice on this whole thread!

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