What stall tourqe converter for a big block mud truck?

[barneybasher1010]

Have a 1974 Chevy shortbed with a 454 with comp cams K11-242-3(http://www.summitracing.com/parts/CCA-K11-242-3/), air gap intake, Holley 770 truck advenger carb, TH 350 tranny, 203 t-case, 3.73 gears in the axles and 36" tires. This truck is used for mud drags and need a better launch. It is great at the end of the run but lacks at the begining. What stall converter do you recondmend?

after the last race.

 

[nvrenuf]

Do you ever drive it on the street? If so, how much?

 

[barneybasher1010]

Do you ever drive it on the street? If so, how much?

Very little street use. NOT a daily driver by any means.

 

[barneybasher1010]

 

[nvrenuf]

After looking at your cruising rpm (2265 @ 65mph), i wouldn't put more than 1800~2000 converter in it if you drive it on the street. Even a 2000 converter may build up a lot of heat driving 40 to 50 mph.

If its trailered and race only then I'd get something like a loose 3500. I would also be using low range.

 

[nvrenuf]

Dammit, I want to watch the video but my iPhone won't play it.