Converter for TA-49

[V6POWER]

Would a 10"/3,200 l/u stall Pat's Converter be OK with my TA-49? I want something that is streetable. Thanks.

 

[Unsafe6]

That should spool like mad, a stock converter is plenty with a 49, I am running a PTS 3200 stall with a PTE 54 and the street manners are pretty good.

 

[V6POWER]

I always thought the stocker was OK, but both Pat's Converters and CK Performance recommend around a 3,200-3,400 stall.

 

[chris718]

many here use a page from a turbo buick buick or a website to select a convertor based on turbo size etc.we do real world testing.the 3400 will run that thing like the devil.and ,itll be a baby on the street with no boost.stall speed is directly related to engine torque and boost lbs.a 3.8 makes no torque without positive manifold pressure therefore a 3400 is a little more aggressive than stock with little or no boost.its been proven here on the board.ask around.do you want to go fast?follow the leader.

 

[V6POWER]

Would 3,400 be too much at the track since I only run DOT tires, not slicks? I'm afraid boost would come up so quick that I would not be able to get traction.

 

[chris718]

itll be fine.dont expect to run good numbers at the track with a car with a street suspension and not use a slick or drag radial.

 

[V6POWER]

Thanks. I use American Racer DOT that are real soft and hook better than drag radials I have had. I have boxed lca's and airbag, also.