Sizing a Stall Convertor

[tanka5.7]

im sorta after a cruisin summernats style converter if you know wot i mean would that be a loose or tight converter?

[simpson]

Originally Posted by hypo 75

interesting i have a dominator in myne suppost to be a 4200 nos converter but doesnt seem like its got a converter in it at all have been told to go tce good to here you prefer the tce thats what i will be getting if ever i change the one i have now

Must be some thing wrong with your anthony, i have the same converter 4200 nos dominator and i can stall mine up to 3500 3800rpm on the street before it starts to turn the tyres. Not saying that dominators are good just mine works ok

[HG383PREM]

I've got a 3000 dominator in the prem, cruises nice about 2200 with 2.75's in the diff. If I hit it, at 3000 the tyres are trying to grip with not much success

It should be interesting with 4.11s in it

[FAT-245]

Is that Before it sucks the Fuel Bowl's Dry?

LOL

[HG383PREM]

Yeah, I get a 1500 rpm window, they run out at 4500

[Tiny]

Thanks Heaps for the replies guys!

I've got an external oil cooler.. it's a Serck type. I'm thinking about getting a larger one though!

I've heard lots of good things about TCE convertors, I belive that Phill was the bloke to originally started dominator and who now owns/runs TCE.

I was told that the convertor would drive nicely when treated gently, On the brakes ( foot brakes) would slip up to around 3200 RPM and if it were effectively trans braked ( I dont have a trans brake), it would flash right up to the 3800 speed.

So you guys reckon just go for it, and stick in a big cooler and she'll be right!?

I appreciate your comments, it's not something i want to buy twice (for a change hehehe!)

[wagone]

Im with Switched On and TuffXR on this one. TCE make great convertors and id also recommend them. Ive cruised in mine with a 8 inch 5500rpm convertor and had no issues with heat as long as the cooler is getting good airflow it should be sweet.

[wagone]

Id prefer to mave to much stall speed than not enough. Your car will also go faster. Should take a big chunk out of your 60ft with the correct convertor.

[Tiny]

Many thanks wagone!

I think i'll stick with what TCE and my engine builder says!

Also going to upgrade the cooler to one of the B&M style ones with a 9-1/2" fan, and stick it infront of teh radiator... I dont think the cooling of the engine will be harmed too much with the PWR alloy and AU thermos i've already got!

Cheers!

[wagone]

No worries sounds good!