What Stall?

[Krusty78]

1978 K5 350 5.7 stock, th350 being build now. Performance rebuild kit, shift kit, wide drum bushing, extra clutch and some other misc.

Axles are stock 10bolt axles 3.73 gears on 35s

Strictly a mud truck not driven on the street period!

I was told to look for a 2600-2800 stall converter. Everywhere I look says not to but they are saying that because its being based off street/strip driving.

So whats your recommendation and why.

 

[wage92]

what cam? stock?

In my opinion with a stock engine and stock cam (if thats what it is) i dont think you need anything higher than stock. Torque converter is meant to bring the cam into its powerband before you take off, and with a stock cam, that powerband is likely right off of idle, therefore no need to get the rpms up to get torque.

 

[Krusty78]

yeah stock cam for now.

Did some more research and going to go with a 2000-2400 stall converter.

Found some on ebay for 110-120 shipped no core.

 

[U-711ipmc]

I am going with this Hughes Torque Converter in my 700r4 rebuild I'm about to do. All stock 89 TBI 350. I chose Hughes cause its a proven brand and cost was cheaper than some but not the cheapest.


Tow Master 1800-2000
Our severe duty performance converter used in many late model trucks, crew cabs, 4x4's and motor homes will increase bottom end pulling power without sacrificing top end efficiency or lock-up. Mileage is increased by as much as 1-2 miles per gallon. Recommended for slightly modified engines.
summitracing.com/parts/hup-gm22tow

 

[paratrooper307]

Be careful, you'll hear a lot of people talking about high stall convertors. While they may work well on relatively light cars and trucks with aggressive cams, they may prove annoying on a heavy 4x4 with a cam that's biased for low-end torque. 1800-2000 is probably plenty with a stock setup. Just weigh what kind of usage the truck will see, as well as what plans you have for the powertrain.