RPM drop during shifts and stall flash

[diymirage]

so, I'm having a 3200 stall converter build for the duster
and that got me thinking

(I couldn't find any clear number on RPM drop at shift, so excuse the guesswork)

if I shift at 5600 RMP (about the redline on my engine) I will drop down ABOVE the converters stall
but what if I stomp on it, and shift earlier?
lets say at 5K
would that drop me below stall?
and would that hurt the converter, of will it just act like I stomp on it in 1st?

 

[joeboy]

It should act just like you stomped on it in first, and drop only to the flash speed of the converter.

Joe

BTW there was a recent thread about 833 gear sets, and there is great info on shift RPM drop and stuff. Very informative even for us auto guys.

 

[joeboy]

No it wouldn't be hard on the converter, you'll just make some extra heat "cruising" it so make sure it's well cooled.