View Full Version : What converter needed?


mnm99
Jul 7th, 09, 06:04 AM
Pretty much stock 350 290hp crate , 3:25 gears, 25.6 inch tires. The engine runs at 2800-2900 rpm at 70mph around 2500 at 50mph. I was looking at this converter, http://summitracing.com/parts/BMM-20412/ but my local tranny guy sad it was too much and that a 1800-2000 would be the most. It's almost not worth the trouble to me for that small of a stall, but I also don't want too much. opinions?

KevinW
Jul 7th, 09, 09:23 AM
I depends on what you use the car for. If it is a race car with little street time, then the B&M would help with launches. But if it a street car with a little track time, then the B&M would be slipping too much and make lots of heat and poor driveability on the street.

What is your trans? I am putting a 1800 stall in my 200r4 for street driving.

mnm99
Jul 7th, 09, 11:16 AM
I depends on what you use the car for. If it is a race car with little street time, then the B&M would help with launches. But if it a street car with a little track time, then the B&M would be slipping too much and make lots of heat and poor driveability on the street.

What is your trans? I am putting a 1800 stall in my 200r4 for street driving.

Street car. Here's tha catch...It's going to be a Twin turbo setup by this time next year. The faster stall would help with faster spool. Maybe a 2200 or so...Not sure.

ChevSSCamaro67
Jul 7th, 09, 11:28 AM
I was always under the impression that it depended on your cam choice but I don't understand the science behind it. I have a healthy sized cam with a 3800 stall, it's loose but I think it's fun on the street, some people think it's too big and annoying.

Fred Ficarra
Jul 7th, 09, 11:54 AM
Marc, that's not an everyday setup. I'd get a book and study it. Sounds neat.

67 Plum
Jul 7th, 09, 01:19 PM
I am running a Hughes 2500 in my 67 with 3.08 gears and it's not a problem at all.I think the B&M 2400 would be fine.

kustomwerker
Jul 7th, 09, 05:04 PM
the 2400 converter youre looking at will act considerably different under a twin turboed engine due to additional torque.youre going to change the cam, exhaust, and probably do alot of head work to get the turbos to make power, so i'd probably hold off on the converter until you get the engine done.lets say the 2400 converter on your current setup stiffens up at 2000, and flashes to 2400 when you stab it off the line.on a tt motor making 200 ftlbs more torque, the same converter will possibly stiffen up at 2450, and flash to 2800.you really need to do some research on how a converter works to get the right choice for your car.we use dynamic transmissions to build our converters, and if you call harold with your specs and estimated numbers, you'll get the converter you need the first time and it will be bulletproof.the 2400 would probably be fun for a bit, but its going to make a lot of heat on the highway due to slippage, so if you decide to go that route anyway, get a cooler too.preferably one with a fan on it.youre gonna need a good cooler either way.especially in a high hp app.ps, the 2004r is a great swap for the car.you can use more gear, and get better gas mileage.theyre good for about 650 hp if built correctly, and youll love it on the highway.