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up in smoke:
looking for opinions on torgue converter stall speed. here goes;
140" fed
540ci dart mtr injected with alky
12x33-15 hoosier slicks
power glide-tranny brake,,electric shift
1508 lbs
390 gears

not looking to set the world on fire just be able to make nice passes, any input would be gratly appreciated. thanks mike

dusterdave173:
That engine will make monster TQ
I have a tighter 8 inch built for big block like yours   I run small block so can't use it in my combo
I can send pix and info part numbers etc--will take $425 for it--in Jegs for about a grand
I was going to send it off and redo but better off to sell it and move on--came from a pal that switched combos and needed something different  Not knowing your TQ I would guess easy 5000-5500 with your combo  just right.

Paul New:
140" WB FED how far is the engine out 36" maybe? With a 540" injected BBC and 12" tires I have a feeling you are going to have problems keeping the front end down! I would pick one of the convertor manufacturers and see what they think. In my opinion you are going to need one of the soft hit converters.

George:
I'm with Paul. Short car with BB is going to see some sky without some planning.

ricardo1967:

--- Quote from: George on January 23, 2016, 10:34:45 AM ---I'm with Paul. Short car with BB is going to see some sky without some planning.

--- End quote ---

It's peacefully blue with fluffy while clouds ;)

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