Need help on selecting stall torque converter
First off, sorry about the run-on post. Looking for advise. I found several threads online about stall converters. In the several old Mopars I have had over the years I have always had stock factory converters, they were never run on the track. I have a 1966 Barracuda. Not going to be a racer, just drive to work couple days a week but want good take-off to show off once in awhile :). Bought a 340 ten years ago finally finishing up to install (has the X-heads). Guy I bought it from guy who said it dyno'd at 400 HP (who knows). My buddy just got it setup on run stand and ran for 1st time yesterday. He texted me "uhhhh...gonna need a stall converter, this thing sounds really crisp and has a healthy cam" Thats where I am at. He suggested a 10" 2800-3000 stall converter. Thru surfing the internet all day today found a lot of info. Looks like you dont want the converter to have stall speed higher than cruising speed (I used an online calculater and 65 mph). The results were 2,786 rpm @65mph. The info I found says if the stall rpm is higher than cruising rpm, it will generate heat and can damage transmission (904A). I am looking for suggestions on what converter/stall speed to get. Also wondering if this info is correct or way off base? Thanks in advance- Claude
First off, sorry about the run-on post. Looking for advise. I found several threads online about stall converters. In the several old Mopars I have had over the years I have always had stock factory converters, they were never run on the track. I have a 1966 Barracuda. Not going to be a racer, just drive to work couple days a week but want good take-off to show off once in awhile :). Bought a 340 ten years ago finally finishing up to install (has the X-heads). Guy I bought it from guy who said it dyno'd at 400 HP (who knows). My buddy just got it setup on run stand and ran for 1st time yesterday. He texted me "uhhhh...gonna need a stall converter, this thing sounds really crisp and has a healthy cam" Thats where I am at. He suggested a 10" 2800-3000 stall converter. Thru surfing the internet all day today found a lot of info. Looks like you dont want the converter to have stall speed higher than cruising speed (I used an online calculater and 65 mph). The results were 2,786 rpm @65mph. The info I found says if the stall rpm is higher than cruising rpm, it will generate heat and can damage transmission (904A). I am looking for suggestions on what converter/stall speed to get. Also wondering if this info is correct or way off base? Thanks in advance- Claude
