I was wondering with all the options available how do you choose a stall speed for a torque converter? I want it to be still street driveable? If it matters its a 2002 C5 with head, cam and headers. Stock wheels and tires.

THX

Sam

what gear ratio do you have?

My guess though is you will want a Yank 3200

what gear ratio do you have?

My guess though is you will want a Yank 3200

What stall is in most autos to begin with?

what gear ratio do you have?

My guess though is you will want a Yank 3200

What gear ratio? - What ever is came stock in this car? Its a 2002 C5? Where do I find out what gears are in here?

Thanks

Sam

You stall speed should be about 2-4 hundred rpm below the powerband so that you remove all delay in acceleration. Most cars are equipped with a 1200 rpm stall converter. There is whats called a "saturday night special". The stall speed is 2400 rpm, which is still streetable. A 3200 rpm stall converter would only be feasible on a high rpm all out dragster with slicks and very high gearing. All new cars are equipped with "lockup" torque converters so when crusing there is no rpm loss between the engine/transmission. So you can run any stall speed you want and still have decent hwy mileage. However, the higher your stall speed the higher overall rpm you will be running in the street(light to light) and hence worse city mpg. If your car has a stock gear ratio (3.08-3.46) the 2400 rpm stall is about as aggressive as you are going to want to go. Otherwise its not gonna be comfortable to drive at all. Hope this helps.

You stall speed should be about 2-4 hundred rpm below the powerband so that you remove all delay in acceleration. Most cars are equipped with a 1200 rpm stall converter. There is whats called a "saturday night special". The stall speed is 2400 rpm, which is still streetable. A 3200 rpm stall converter would only be feasible on a high rpm all out dragster with slicks and very high gearing. All new cars are equipped with "lockup" torque converters so when crusing there is no rpm loss between the engine/transmission. So you can run any stall speed you want and still have decent hwy mileage. However, the higher your stall speed the higher overall rpm you will be running in the street(light to light) and hence worse city mpg. If your car has a stock gear ratio (3.08-3.46) the 2400 rpm stall is about as aggressive as you are going to want to go. Otherwise its not gonna be comfortable to drive at all. Hope this helps.

Agree/disagree. Yes you want to have your converter stall right before peak torque. I don't agree that a 3200 stall converter is only for an all out drag car. Most modern transmissions utilize a torque converter clutch which allows the converter to put out a 1:1 ratio when the clutch is applied. So you're not going to be cruising around hovering at the stall speed at what should be lower rpm's relative to wheel speed.

David @ DIDRace.Com

Agree/disagree. Yes you want to have your converter stall right before peak torque. I don't agree that a 3200 stall converter is only for an all out drag car. Most modern transmissions utilize a torque converter clutch which allows the converter to put out a 1:1 ratio when the clutch is applied. So you're not going to be cruising around hovering at the stall speed at what should be lower rpm's relative to wheel speed.

David @ DIDRace.Com

Yeah if you have lockup, ultimately stall speed doesnt matter when cruising. However, 3200 is a pretty serious launch rpm for someone that isnt a maniac like me. Most people I ride with think a 2400 rpm is too painful in town. You gotta feel out the guy asking the question, because most people with c5/6s are just cruisers anyway and dont want to sacrifice comfort for performance.