You are probably right on with your suggestion. The most recent suggestion I got from a manufacturer, Boss Hog Converters, is a 4200-5000 stall converter, Part #34045. He mentioned that the stall is based on a 3680# car, so with the lighter car and low HP it would stall at significantly lower RPM. I think that converter is 9.6" diameter. I would LOVE to have a 8" converter to let the engine rev quicker, but the prices for those jumps quickly and I have to keep reminding myself this whole project is about enjoying a bit of drag racing, even though it's just not going to be, nor does it need to be, the quickest car in the field.
Thanks, as always!
So, with that info....I guess I'm interested in a converter in the 4,000 and higher stall range. FWIW....I'm thinking my little 305 is going to run out of breath around 5500 RPM, and even that might be optimistic.
Lynn