Anyone have any Torque Converter Suggestions for my 1998 LSC?

I would recommend at LEAST a 2800 rpm stall, TCI used to be the Sh!t... not sure what to tell you on which brand.:D

How do you determine what stall to use?

well it depends on what exactly your looking for. if your looking for something to really take off Markofdeath has a 3500 stall but if i were gonna put one in i would go with a 2500-3000 and no more then that

The point of selecting a higher stall converter is to find one which stalls close to the peak power range of the engine. If an engine makes peak torque between 3000-3500 rpm, a converter which stalls at 3000 would give the car a much quicker acceleration and launch, compared to the same engine and a stock converter which started the car off at 1800 rpm. Therefore the stall speed of a converter is not only determined by its design, but also by the power band of the engine and camshaft.

The point of selecting a higher stall converter is to find one which stalls close to the peak power range of the engine. If an engine makes peak torque between 3000-3500 rpm, a converter which stalls at 3000 would give the car a much quicker acceleration and launch, compared to the same engine and a stock converter which started the car off at 1800 rpm. Therefore the stall speed of a converter is not only determined by its design, but also by the power band of the engine and camshaft.
Thanks for explaining that Godfather :cool:

well it depends on what exactly your looking for. if your looking for something to really take off Markofdeath has a 3500 stall but if i were gonna put one in i would go with a 2500-3000 and no more then that

I have a 3500 stall and hardly notice the difference from stock... UNTIL I mash the throttle. I'll never forget the first time I pounced on it after the install. I wouldn't recommend anything else.

A lot of people push Edge converters now. Probably due to their price in competition with others such as Precision Industries. I have the PI Stallion triple-disc lockup converter.

The point of selecting a higher stall converter is to find one which stalls close to the peak power range of the engine. If an engine makes peak torque between 3000-3500 rpm, a converter which stalls at 3000 would give the car a much quicker acceleration and launch, compared to the same engine and a stock converter which started the car off at 1800 rpm. Therefore the stall speed of a converter is not only determined by its design, but also by the power band of the engine and camshaft.



Now does that 3000 stall affect normal everyday drivability?

The point of selecting a higher stall converter is to find one which stalls close to the peak power range of the engine. If an engine makes peak torque between 3000-3500 rpm, a converter which stalls at 3000 would give the car a much quicker acceleration and launch,

Your use of the word power is incorrect and could lead to confusion for some readers. Power gets work done, torque is an instantaneous force, but results in no work.

You want to use 'torque peak' instead, and it is a generally accepted rule of thumb to have a true stall about 500 RPM under the torque peak.

Other than that <nitpicking> comment, the rest is spot on. I own a 9.5" Edge 2800 (LT1 drivetrain, like the 94-96 Fleetwood's) and it is the single best mod I have ever done. Launches softly in poor conditions, but will have you swallowing your tongue if you hammer it. It does have a bit of trouble with lock up in really low traction conditions and can make the rear get a bit squirrely if you are not careful when the converter locks up.

-D

A lot of people push Edge converters now. Probably due to their price in competition with others such as Precision Industries. I have the PI Stallion triple-disc lockup converter.


Ive been looking at both, but PI doesnt list prices for The PI Stallion torque converter -

Ive been looking at both, but PI doesnt list prices for The PI Stallion torque converter -

Be sure to be sitting down when you call. :D

Joey has all the money in the world "He's an Italian from the Chicago Area there's probably Capone blood in his veins LOL"

HE. *Points finger* is the one that looted Capone's vault before Heraldo did the tv special on it.


Mike

Lol.

3500 stall, how come you didnt got for a ride in in my car at the hooter meet ask mike or jon 3500 is da sh!t

Be sure to be sitting down when you call. :D



Strangely, it wasnt that bad. I ordered the Precision Industries 9 1/2-inch Stallion Torque Converter (3200 stall) from JDs Performance for $680.00 shipped. The "Street Edge" price was only a little less ($565.00 + Shipping) I couldnt reach them this morning - they dont answer their phone and have an answering service instead) -

Everyone recommended either the Precision Industries or the Edge - and what I had gathered was that most recommended the Edge because of cost, but for $100 difference, I went PI.

I also ordered my driveshaft from Denny's today. 4.10 gears with trak-loc are already ordered and on the way.

you will need drag radials on all the time

Go with Edge PI lost their "Edge" a long time ago.

you will need drag radials on all the time


Actually- im considering something a bit more then the norm on this - I know traction is going to be an issue - If I continue on and do the other mods im considering, I will have a big traction issue.

I ordered the Precision Industries 9 1/2-inch Stallion Torque Converter (3200 stall) from JDs Performance for $680.00 shipped.

I think you'll be happy. Two questions...

Why not the triple-disc lockup?

What made you chose 3200?