Correct Torque Converter?
My opinion... go higher stall speed rather than lower. I have a 9" 5500 stall quality converter in my 55 with a similar 440/727 and 3.73 gears. The car weighs 3800 (4000 with me) and runs high 13s, no, it doesn't run around at 4 or 5 grand on the street. The loose converter does mask the firm shifts at part throttle, but it sure allows the big block to get into the power band.
I guess the question is do you want to drive like an old man and try to get fuel economy, or have a car that performs?
My opinion... go higher stall speed rather than lower. I have a 9" 5500 stall quality converter in my 55 with a similar 440/727 and 3.73 gears. The car weighs 3800 (4000 with me) and runs high 13s, no, it doesn't run around at 4 or 5 grand on the street. The loose converter does mask the firm shifts at part throttle, but it sure allows the big block to get into the power band.
I guess the question is do you want to drive like an old man and try to get fuel economy, or have a car that performs?
