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How does a stall converter work?

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Old Jul 9, 2012 | 06:57 AM
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Default How does a stall converter work?

I was looking into one for my car, and was woindering how they actually work.. thanks guys!
Old Jul 9, 2012 | 08:41 AM
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https://www.google.com/#hl=en&output...w=1280&bih=693

Old Jul 9, 2012 | 02:26 PM
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i dont have the answer for you but as soon as i read your post i thought of this

Old Jul 9, 2012 | 06:39 PM
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I'm not the best at explaining it but I did just have a 3800 installed last year in my 96. A torque converter is the automatics clutch basically. Whatever stall you end up getting for your car, your RPM's do exactly that, they stall and will hold at a certain RPM where your car makes its most power. Our transmissions LOVE high stall. Do NOT go lower than 3500 or you will not be that happy. Like I said I have a 3800 and love it. You slam on the gas and the RPM's stay around 3800 since most of my power is around that range. Watch a few videos on youtube and you will see cars take off and the RPM's will stop and stay for a few seconds before rising again. A very good mod but it must be tuned right after.
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It's a torque multiplier. It takes the engine torque and multiplies it at the transmission. Higher stall allows you to foot brake to a higher rpm and saves weight over stock.
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That makes sense, because I was looking into it, but was unsure on how exactly it worked... I think I understand it a bit better
Old Jul 10, 2012 | 12:10 PM
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Fluid Dynamics & Pressure
Old Jul 10, 2012 | 12:18 PM
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Originally Posted by kugzgt
i dont have the answer for you but as soon as i read your post i thought of this

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1E6IfdUJn6s
lol YES
Old Jul 11, 2012 | 12:04 AM
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Originally Posted by djd2392
That makes sense, because I was looking into it, but was unsure on how exactly it worked... I think I understand it a bit better
Definitely worth the price. One of my favorite mods. Don't cheap out though.

Gears, stall and a sticky tire really makes a huge diference with autos
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