keep me updates on the progress

 

So the engine stalls (shuts down) when it hits 3000rpm? Only a GM fan would think that's good.

 

So what I hear you saing is...I am a smart ***.....or I really don't know anything about cars!!!

If it is the latter of the two then I will explain a "stall"= a torque converter that does NOT fully ingage untill a desired RPM (rotation per minute) of the motor. This is used when for example your motor does not make power till you get to 3000 RPM so you want to "stall" your converter till 3000RPM before you take off. this is used to be able to leave the line (at the track) at optimal power levels. how to use a "stall": pull to the tree (lights at the track that tell you when to go) then hold the brake with left foot give the car or truck gas at the same time this will build RPM say to 2800RPM then the light tells you to leave you give it full throttel and let off the break and you are in your optimal power band already

 

You could have gone with the first idea.


Your definintion is ALMOST 100% correct. The only thing I'd add is that 'stall' is a rated speed at which the converter will lock up (hydraulically couple, not electronic clutch) when the torque that the stall speed was measured at is input to that converter. Theoretically, if the output of the trans is locked, the engine rpm will not increase above the rated stall rpm of the converter if the output torque of the engine matches the torque at which the converter was rated. Apply more torque and the converter stall speed will increase.

The thing here is that ALL torque converters have a stall speed. And that speed will vary with the torque the engine it's hooked to can produce. Saying 'I've got stall' means nothing. Neither does "I'm installing a converter with stall".

 

ha-ha We were talking about mods here NOT stock aplication. oh, thanks for the clarification on the "stall" definition!

 

My former 'stupervisor' had a Firebird w/ the 3.8L and when he bought it (used) it had 'glass-packs' and duals on it. (He got it from some college kid that got his g/f 'in trouble' and needed $$$$)
Anyway. . . that Firebird sounded like a '91 Honda with a coffee can muffler.

It did NOT sound good.

 

Well, it's mine now. A 1996 Firebird Formula WS6. Forget trying to hop up a V6 - this car is brutally fast Drove it home 340 miles from Denver yesterday. Now it's time to go down to DMV and get raped for sales tax and registration

 

well congragulations on your purchase! watch out for the mod bug.