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Offline 454c10

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What torque converter?
« on: February 11, 2015, 09:40:10 AM »
What would be the best torque converter for a 454 i was looking at the jegs 2000 rpm stall its about 150 any other options or ideas?

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Re: What torque converter?
« Reply #1 on: February 11, 2015, 10:37:56 PM »
lets hear some details about your engine/tranny/rear end setup
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Re: What torque converter?
« Reply #2 on: February 11, 2015, 10:39:02 PM »
lets hear some details about your engine/tranny/rear end setup
and plans with the truck
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Re: What torque converter?
« Reply #3 on: February 11, 2015, 10:41:50 PM »
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Re: What torque converter?
« Reply #4 on: February 11, 2015, 10:49:52 PM »
so what work has been done to the motor?
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Re: What torque converter?
« Reply #5 on: February 11, 2015, 11:02:20 PM »
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Re: What torque converter?
« Reply #6 on: February 11, 2015, 11:19:58 PM »
do you know where your power band is at?
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Re: What torque converter?
« Reply #7 on: February 11, 2015, 11:20:46 PM »
No

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Re: What torque converter?
« Reply #8 on: February 12, 2015, 12:05:19 AM »
im no expert on these things so im not going to say one thing or the other. i just wanted to milk you for more info so maybe someone else can help.
think of it like this a 350 stalls at 1400 a v6 is about 2k. its recommended to put a 2k stall in a 350 to stall in the power band.
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Re: What torque converter?
« Reply #9 on: February 19, 2015, 11:11:47 PM »
So the motor is pretty much stock then? 

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Re: What torque converter?
« Reply #10 on: March 07, 2015, 07:55:00 PM »
Look up your cam and intake to find out there operating range.  For eg.  1500-6000rpm you could go with a 2000-2500 stall and still be able to drive it around town.  If your cam and intake are rated for higher rim then you may want to consider a 3000 stall.  I would avoid going any higher for the street.