questions on stall converter

[STORMIN08]

i fully understand how torque convertors work...but again...DAILY DRIVING LIGH TO LIGHT, is what i comment about.

i have an older 1500 with a 425HP sbc, running a 22-2500 stall (L/U convertor), and i even get tired of that due to loud engine / exhaust note when running around town. highway is not issue in 4th and locked up.

 

[THarber]

Gotcha. I loved mine in the H2 but different beast. I'd put one in my Yukon given an opportunity.

Tim

 

[STORMIN08]

it would depend on the vehicle. most larger cams warrant it, but after not driving mine for a while...it just seems less comfortable for cruising around.

my other rides, a 3500-5500 convertor doesnt bother me. Just in my cruiser or daily, i could see where i would not like it. others may not notice, must be an age thing...as am liking less louder exhaust (still want a good tone, just not loud)

 

[THarber]

LOL I'm an old man...53 but these pigs need help getting out of the hole. I'm not into loud exhaust though. I need to be able to have a conversation in the truck as I am always on the speaker phone.

 

[STORMIN08]

so, slightly off topic of the convertor, but it may help others who are considering...at one time i was not a fan of throttle boosters, but since tuning my 17 burb, one of the biggest complaints i had was lack of movement from a stop.

i do have my throttle increased by roughly 12%, thus making peddle throw slightly shorter.

agreed, i could move my foot more and have the same result, but it didnt feel right to my body. now what i would call normal foot movement makes the vehicle move the way i FEEL it should. it has been of the best changes made to date.

i only run an 87 octane tune, firm shift with raise upshift psi, and increase throttle input %....totally different truck, and moves away from most traffic with no effort now

 

[iamdub]

so, slightly off topic of the convertor, but it may help others who are considering...at one time i was not a fan of throttle boosters, but since tuning my 17 burb, one of the biggest complaints i had was lack of movement from a stop.

i do have my throttle increased by roughly 12%, thus making peddle throw slightly shorter.

agreed, i could move my foot more and have the same result, but it didnt feel right to my body. now what i would call normal foot movement makes the vehicle move the way i FEEL it should. it has been of the best changes made to date.

i only run an 87 octane tune, firm shift with raise upshift psi, and increase throttle input %....totally different truck, and moves away from most traffic with no effort now

Italian Throttle Mod FTW!

https://i.ytimg.com/vi/S_sLzX5gzV0/maxresdefault.jpg

 

[STORMIN08]

I have that mod as well.