Torque Converter Question

[Shiroelex]

Well, we got the PI swap going on my buddy's Crown Vic, and it's going nicely. We have some 4.10s going in as soon as we're done as well. The car already has a shift kit installed. What would be a good stall torque converter to get for this car? I was thinking something high would be good, but I don't know what too high would be. Any suggestions?

 

[fobra559]

I could be wrong but I thought you can't put in gears if it already has a shift kit or vis versa.

 

[CobraRed_96_GT]

I could be wrong but I thought you can't put in gears if it already has a shift kit or vis versa.

never heard that one - doesn't make much sence.
I'd recommend a 10-10.5" 3200+ stall TC. The pi swap will push up the torque curve, so higher than 3200 will work just fine. I'd do with a 3400 stall if i did it again, although a 3600 is still very streetable and friendly

 

[fobra559]

never heard that one - doesn't make much sence.
I'd recommend a 10-10.5" 3200+ stall TC. The pi swap will push up the torque curve, so higher than 3200 will work just fine. I'd do with a 3400 stall if i did it again, although a 3600 is still very streetable and friendly

I was told by the guy who installed my gears, so I got confused after he told me that and I thought you could.

Nice sig btw

 

[CobraRed_96_GT]

I was told by the guy who installed my gears, so I got confused after he told me that and I thought you could.

Nice sig btw

yeah, the sig has gotten a lot of attention - good and bad. Think i like it that way, might make M3DEATH my license plate after next month since it's avail. in CA

 

[fobra559]

Go for it man Those M3 punks think they are god. When I'm in SD I'll be sure to look out for the plate M3DEATH

 

[CobraRed_96_GT]

Go for it man Those M3 punks think they are god. When I'm in SD I'll be sure to look out for the plate M3DEATH

ha, haven't decided on a plate yet since the new M3's came out Might be E46 DEATH or sumtin. I'll make a thread about it sometime, either way you should hear me coming regardless

 

[fobra559]

ha, haven't decided on a plate yet since the new M3's came out Might be E46 DEATH or sumtin. I'll make a thread about it sometime, either way you should hear me coming regardless

If I'm not in my car I'll hear ya I'm still trying to get used to the noise of the o/r x pipe.

 

[CobraRed_96_GT]

If I'm not in my car I'll hear ya I'm still trying to get used to the noise of the o/r x pipe.

ha, yeah - been there. Mine point right at cars i drive next to, so it's not the hard to hear

 

[fobra559]

ha, yeah - been there. Mine point right at cars i drive next to, so it's not the hard to hear

Oh yeah, forgot about that. Good point lol.

 

[CobraRed_96_GT]

Oh yeah, forgot about that. Good point lol.

ha, yeah - i'm known for my car alarm inducing power. Either way, if i go to Fresno or if you come to So. Cal we should shoots pm's accordingly and we'll cruise

 

[fobra559]

ha, yeah - i'm known for my car alarm inducing power. Either way, if i go to Fresno or if you come to So. Cal we should shoots pm's accordingly and we'll cruise

Lol. I love setting car alarms off at school Yeah man a cruise sounds good. I know some other people with mustangs up here so we can all hang out. Just let this crappy weather pass. I'm looking foward to this summer already.

 

[VicRattlehead]

i agree with the above poster about a 3400+ stall will be good. what gear is in the car? you have to talk to your converter builder and work it out with them. i HIGHLY suggest you get something from alan at www.dirtydogperformance.com

 

[CobraRed_96_GT]

dirtydog and PI are both awesome

 

[fobra559]

I was looking at PI. What is the best stall to go with?

 

[CobraRed_96_GT]

it really depends on what you want and what your going to have as far as mods. if you put in cams, you need higher - twin screw - i'd say lower, turbo i'd say higher. It all depends on where your peak torque is

 

[Yellow2002GT]

Go with a PI 3600-3800.......you will very happy! Although any stall is better than stock.........

"ED"

 

[fobra559]

it really depends on what you want and what your going to have as far as mods. if you put in cams, you need higher - twin screw - i'd say lower, turbo i'd say higher. It all depends on where your peak torque is

I'm really debating on cams because it's not gas friendly, heads may be more of a possible mod down the road for me, a lower intake, tranny cooler, and suspension work. I would still like the car to be street-able.

 

[CobraRed_96_GT]

I'm really debating on cams because it's not gas friendly, heads may be more of a possible mod down the road for me, a lower intake, tranny cooler, and suspension work. I would still like the car to be street-able.

i'd say 3300-3500 stall, around there. Although i'd say cams>>>>heads

 

[fobra559]

i'd say 3300-3500 stall, around there. Although i'd say cams>>>>heads

CMS Stage 1 cams? How bad will mpg suffer?