Help with Torque converter choice.
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Help with Torque converter choice.
I am back with another what if. I am in the process of rebuilding a c6 for my 352. I am trying to decide which direction to go for the torque converter. The internals of the 352 are stock as far as I know but fairly recently rebuilt prior to my purchase of the truck. It has headers, Edelbrock Performer with a Edelbrock 600 4b, and a mallory electronic ignition. So, my question is, should I go with a low stall or a 2000-2500? I originally had plans to install a Comp 268h which would lead me to believe a higher stall would be better. Since the FE family is known for its torque I was thinking that a low stall towing converter would be a good choice. The mileage would also benefit with the low stall. So what would the truck do with a low stall and a comp 268h cam? Would it fall on its face or would the FE torque make it interesting? If I don't go with a low stall I was thinking of putting a 10" 2200-2500 stall conveter. What would some of you guys do.
I plan to do moderate towing and sometimes the occasional WOT fun. Mileage is a consideration, but we are talking about a FE also.
It has 3.50 gears in it right now. I also have a 2.75 set sitting in the shop.
I plan to do moderate towing and sometimes the occasional WOT fun. Mileage is a consideration, but we are talking about a FE also.
It has 3.50 gears in it right now. I also have a 2.75 set sitting in the shop.
Last edited by royalchoppers; Dec 15, 2007 at 08:35 PM.
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well the 268 isnt all that big of cam....I would just use the stock verter, I think they stall around 1500 to 1700 depending on the build...weight and a few other things.. JMO..
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Originally Posted by RapidRuss
well the 268 isnt all that big of cam....I would just use the stock verter, I think they stall around 1500 to 1700 depending on the build...weight and a few other things.. JMO..
RJ
RJ
If you stuff those 2.73 gears in ride.......You might be surprised on the gas mileage that you will get!!! Your towing might suffer a little. Or you can get a gear reduction kit for your C6! I dropped one in my Diesel and I can really bring the house down with that set-up. LOL JMO
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I'm running a TCI saturday night special. If I recall is is just a couple of hundred rpm up over stock. It has worked great for me. What I can tell you is the converter starts engaging at around the 600 rpm range. So depending on your cam it want load it up at idle.
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Originally Posted by blue68f100
I'm running a TCI saturday night special. If I recall is is just a couple of hundred rpm up over stock. It has worked great for me. What I can tell you is the converter starts engaging at around the 600 rpm range. So depending on your cam it want load it up at idle.
