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Torque Convertors Q?KillerBee383
Moparts Member
Posts: 711
From: Houston, Texas, USA
Registered: Jul 2002
posted 11-18-2002 05:10 PM
Guys I need someone to help me with my torque convertor woes.. I have not a clue what diameter or stall, or what company to get mine at. So maybe you guys can give me a general idea. Pick me one and diameter. Car is majorly going to be street driven with a little time at the strip.
383 11 to 1
509 purpleshaft
4.10 gears
Torker 383 Sp
Any other information needed let me know.
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Herman
Moparts Member
Posts: 2566
From: The Hague, Netherlands
Registered: Nov 1999
posted 11-18-2002 05:17 PM
I would choose something between 2800 and 3800 stallspeed.
I've used a Dynamic 10" with 3800 adv. stall behind a 440 in a heavy dailydriven Chrysler Newport. It stalled at 4300 rpm in that car.
It's do-able and certainly fun when you floor it, but I don't think I would do it again in such a heavy car.
Your B is quite a bit lighter, and that 383 wouldn't mind to rev I guess.
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383GTS
Moparts Member
Posts: 125
From: Denver, CO
Registered: Jun 2002
posted 11-18-2002 05:42 PM
I agree with Herman for the most part. 10", 3000-3500 stall. Dynamic and PTC are pretty well respected but there are others.
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bada$$challenger
New Member
Posts: 67
From: Slidell, La
Registered: Sep 2002
posted 11-18-2002 06:52 PM
I have a 383 in my 70 Challenger, the engine has mild build up. I had a TCI saturday nite special 2000rpm stall. Changed it out for a B&M Holeshot 3000 rpm stall 10" converter. I am going back to the 2000 stall, because I use the car mostly for cruising and shows. With the higher stall the engine is allows reving while driving in town, and when backing up, it sounds like the emergency brake is on. Just my opion. Plus gas milage droped to 6 MPG.
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ff6849
Moparts Member
Posts: 153
From: Yuma, Az, USA
Registered: Mar 2002
posted 11-18-2002 08:26 PM
Dose anyone use the MP converters, the price seems right? I am thinking of getting one for my car.
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Unlawfl
Moparts
Posts: 6140
From: bloomfield hills, mi, usa
Registered: Jan 2000
posted 11-18-2002 08:31 PM
Turbo Action "medium" 10"
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383-man
Moparts Member
Posts: 5409
From: Balt. Md. USA
Registered: Nov 2000
posted 11-18-2002 08:45 PM
I use the Turbo Action tight 10" 3000 and I would do better with the medium at the track. But the tight is great for street driving. Ron
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Runner
Moparts Member
Posts: 3055
From: Lewiston, idaho
Registered: Nov 1999
posted 11-18-2002 08:48 PM
100% agree with unlawfl, thats what i run and i like it alot. call summit and give them what you want and get it for around 420, plus theres a 10% off coupon floating around the web!
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KillerBee383
Moparts Member
Posts: 711
From: Houston, Texas, USA
Registered: Jul 2002
posted 11-18-2002 08:49 PM
Their websites really confusing. So Unlawful whats the stall on the medium? Any part numbers or anything?
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Runner
Moparts Member
Posts: 3055
From: Lewiston, idaho
Registered: Nov 1999
posted 11-18-2002 08:51 PM
part# 17805SMED mine foot brakes to 3100 and flashes to 3700. this is in a 9to1 383 with a 484 mp cam and 4.57 gears.
from summit
Part Description Price Add to Cart
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TAC-17805SMED CONVERTER $428.39
Page: 1
Can't find the part you need? Call us at: 1-800-230-3030
1-330-630-3030
now with the 10 percent off coupon you can get it for 385.00. plus your 750 handling fee. it will take them about 3-4 weeks to get it to your door though
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which converter is better a 2500 conv and a 5500
David
New Member
Posts: 47
From: bakersfield, california, united states
Registered: Nov 2002
posted 11-23-2002 02:30 PM
i am rebuilding a 904 tranny street driver, daly
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cudax3
Moparts Member
Posts: 112
From: everett,wa.USA
Registered: Sep 2002
posted 11-23-2002 03:30 PM
You certainly don't want a 5500 stall on a daily driver.What motor are you running?what mods have you done?what gear ratio.give us more info.If its a mild street motor a 2500-2800 will work fine.
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Junky
Moparts Member
Posts: 1008
From: Oregon, USA
Registered: Apr 2001
posted 11-23-2002 03:33 PM
David, just to give you an idea, I run a 2500 in my Coronet. Works great for the street, and gets the engine in the power band quicker off idle. A good street converter is the 2500 Street Master from Hughes Performance. www.hughesperformance.com
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moparhead
Moparts Member
Posts: 213
From: Amarillo, Texas
Registered: May 2001
posted 11-23-2002 04:03 PM
I guarantee you'll hate the 5500 for stop & go daily driving. If you exhaust is reasonably rumbly, you neighbors will hate it too.
My vote: 2500
If you do go 5500, better get a BIG trans cooler. It's gonna fry tranny fluid on the street.
-James
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My 2400 Stall feels like 3500. Whats the deal
Redmist
Moparts Member
Posts: 123
From: Boise Idaho
Registered: Jul 2002
posted 01-20-2003 12:55 AM
Ok, I have a rebuilt 383 bottom end with oiling mods and all the fun stuff. I purchased a set of Indy-SR heads for future investment. I have now built up this 383 fairly well. I put a B&M holeshot 2400 converter in it, But it feels like it slips for days before I get going, I have a friend that runs a Challenger with a solid cam 360, and a 3500RPM converter, and my engine feels like it slips just as much as his? Am I crazy?
My specs are as follows.
383 .030 over .060 down in the hole
Indy SR heads 72cc chambers
Torker intake 750 DP carb
3.55 SG B&M 2400 RPM stall
Thanks guys for the input!! I can't wait to get this thing on the track!!
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moparlulu
Moparts Member
Posts: 294
From: caldwell,id. 83607
Registered: Nov 2001
posted 01-20-2003 01:19 AM
As far as your converter, Some of it is your torgue that your engine is putting out and the weight of the Charger too!
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Redmist
Moparts Member
Posts: 123
From: Boise Idaho
Registered: Jul 2002
posted 01-20-2003 09:52 AM
So you are saying its a combination of weight and the fact that my engine could be making more power then what the converter was rated at? I might just get some good tires and see if it will grab. If it spins the tires so easy now, then that should be forward motion with a set of good tires!!
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mopower440
Moparts Member
Posts: 2458
From: capel hill, tn
Registered: Apr 2001
posted 01-20-2003 10:54 AM
The more torque your engine makes, the higher the convertor will stall, even though its rated at 2400, if you took your convertor off and put it behind a built 440, it will stall higher than it will behind a stock 360.
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Looking for a company that sells FWD perf. torque convertors.
69MOPE
Moparts Member
Posts: 360
From: RIDLEY PARK, PA. U.S.A.
Registered: Oct 2002
posted 01-19-2003 08:21 PM
Can't find a company selling high stall convertors for front drive mopars. I know i have seen them before but now i need one i can't find the add.
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LON
Moparts Member
Posts: 820
From: PA
Registered: Oct 2000
posted 01-20-2003 06:15 AM
Look for Howell Automotive or Forward Motion.
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LON
Moparts Member
Posts: 820
From: PA
Registered: Oct 2000
posted 01-20-2003 06:17 AM
Check this out as well http://www.relentlessracing.com
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scottmon
Moparts Member
Posts: 496
From: Crestwood, Ky. USA
Registered: Feb 2002
posted 01-20-2003 08:57 AM
Forward Motion is supposed to sell a really good one. http://www.forwardmotioninc.com
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