Choosing a stall converter
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I know this converter was stock, I know it was 1200 RPM flash stall, I know the slippage was the same as my 'bird | I know this converter was stock, I know it was 1200 RPM flash stall, I know the slippage was the same as my 'bird | ||
already described above, and I know it drove fine for granny. But I decided to swap it. | already described above, and I know it drove fine for granny. But I decided to swap it. | ||
| − | + | The B&M gave my combo a 1700 RPM flash stall, [b]the launch[/b] felt much better. It felt like I had swapped to a 350, when launching. And by launching, I mean flooring the gas the instant the light went from red to green. It pushed me into the seat noticeably more, and I loved it. I thought I had invested wisely, and I felt I got what I paid for. | |
But I was in for another surprise. I finally stopped playing in traffic and got on the highway. I was so stunned | But I was in for another surprise. I finally stopped playing in traffic and got on the highway. I was so stunned | ||
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Combo 3 was a friend's '65 Mustang. It had an 8.3:1 302 with Roush 200 heads, a Comp Magnum 292 cam, headers, | Combo 3 was a friend's '65 Mustang. It had an 8.3:1 302 with Roush 200 heads, a Comp Magnum 292 cam, headers, | ||
| − | intake, carb, 3500-stall, C4, 3.80:1 spool. Tires were 25" diameter. | + | intake, carb, 3500-stall, C4, 3.80:1 spool. Tires were 25" diameter. |
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That thing needed 10.5:1 compression, but a full summer of tuning got it driveable. To the point that he swapped | That thing needed 10.5:1 compression, but a full summer of tuning got it driveable. To the point that he swapped | ||
street radials for drag tires. Then we went out to the exact center of nowhere, did up the 5-point race harnesses, | street radials for drag tires. Then we went out to the exact center of nowhere, did up the 5-point race harnesses, | ||
| − | and he let it fly. | + | and he let it fly. |
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If you've ever felt a jet plane on takeoff, this puts them all to shame. Nothing you've ever experienced at any | If you've ever felt a jet plane on takeoff, this puts them all to shame. Nothing you've ever experienced at any | ||
| − | amusement park even comes close, either. This was like God's own pillow-covered sledgehammer to the heiney. | + | amusement park even comes close, either. This was like God's own pillow-covered sledgehammer to the heiney. |
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First experiences are always more vivid than follow-ups, and that's the case here. This wasn't to be my last | First experiences are always more vivid than follow-ups, and that's the case here. This wasn't to be my last | ||
experience with race converters, but it was an eye-opener. | experience with race converters, but it was an eye-opener. | ||
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Following that, I was playing with an '85 Camaro with a mildly modified L69, 700R-4, 3.42:1, and sticky 215/60R15s. I decided on a B&M TorkMaster 2400. It drove pretty stock, until I swapped the heads. Finally it all came together: | Following that, I was playing with an '85 Camaro with a mildly modified L69, 700R-4, 3.42:1, and sticky 215/60R15s. I decided on a B&M TorkMaster 2400. It drove pretty stock, until I swapped the heads. Finally it all came together: | ||
No traction in first gear, very very fun! | No traction in first gear, very very fun! | ||
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Driveability? Not annoying, not irritating, not aggravating. Snow? no clue. Rain? easy to drive, but stomp the fun | Driveability? Not annoying, not irritating, not aggravating. Snow? no clue. Rain? easy to drive, but stomp the fun | ||
pedal, and no traction in first or second gears. | pedal, and no traction in first or second gears. | ||
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