Stall speed

[NChap4012]

I have a question about stall speeds. If you have a convertor with a 3000 stall, would you have to keep engine rpms above that to keep from building excess heat and causing trans or convertor failure? My car will see a lot of highway use. Just trying to plan the right combination now so I don't have to change things later. Would rather put a milder package together and have drivability than a real hot setup. Current motor thats going in is a 383 9.2 compression with a .484 purple shaft cam. Since its going to be a street car would I be better served with a milder cam that can go with a stock convertor? Thanks. Neil

 

[AdamR]

Thats what they say. If the motor is spinning say 2500 rpms and the converter stalls at say 3000rpm it will build more heat the if you had a lower stall. I run a 4200rpm converter on the street with a big cooler and its been fine but I dont put a ton of miles on the car either.

I personally think you'll be fine.