questions on stall converter

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STORMIN08

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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.
 

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

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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)
 

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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.
 

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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
 

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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!

 
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