Hey Lou, I like the advise you're giving in this video. I really think you need to address gear ratio and tire size though in relation to power band at cruising speeds for cars that will be driven at less then WOT. It's no good to put a "big" cam with a 3500 stall converter in a car that cruises at 2500 rpm at 65 mph.
I'm building a 62 Sunbeam with a 350 sbc, camel humps w/screw in studs, 3/4 Crane fireball cam, Team G intake, 10.5:1 compression, 650 duel feed double pumper, Scorpion roller rockers, T350 w/B&M shift kit. I've been looking at a TCI "Sizzler" 2600-2800 torque converter?
Great video Lou, I have a 06 Pontiac gto 6.0 I'm going with a Texas speed cam 228r 114 lsa. What would you suggest for a stall. The guy from TS suggested a 3600 yank. I thought that was too high. I was thinking 3200. I appreciate your input.
Got a stock cam ,heads, foxbody 5.0 carb .got new nos system 373 gears drag radials tires headers .and a new tci Aod streetfighter transmission what stall do you recommend?
The stall goes off of your Cam. If you know the power band or RPM range for your Cam, you don't want to go more than 200 above where it starts. For example, if the power band is 1600-5200 then the option for the best performance would be 1600-1800 stall. If you do not know your power band or RPM range then since it is stock you can just go with a stock stall. However, since you have NOS then you will need an anti-balloon plate or when you hit the NOS the power is going to blow apart your converter. Any other questions just give us a call. Mad Dog Transmissions 770-781-0949
Hi Lou, I have an Pontiac 400 with Edelbrock 750, RPM inlet manifold and no clue, which changes have been done in the the past on the car. The car is since 20 years in Germany and went to various owner, it has been built up nice and seems to have quite good power, but with the TH400 and the current (I expect stock torque converter) it feels like the car starts moving, before the engine built up really torque. From my feeling, the engine should be about 1000 refs higher running before it give the full power to drivetrain. So a 2400 stall may help?
I have a rebuilt 302 foxbody with e303 cam gt40p heads cobra upper n lower intake & 410 gears... Pairing with a b&m trans with shift kit... I put my stall in wrong so I'm going with another one but what would be a match to go with setup... Thanks
The best way to pick a stall for your converter is to go off of what the Basic operating RPM range or basic operating power band range is. Usually it is listed on your Cam Card, but some companies you may have to call for that info. It is a range of numbers, for example 1600-5200 rpm or power band range. You want to stay within 200 of where it starts, so in the example case you would want to go with a 1600-1800 stall. The power comes in where it stalls at so if it starts at 1600 and you get a 2400-2600 stall you miss the range of power between 1600-2400 rpm. Also, the amount of HP you have comes into play with the converter because if you have more than 600HP, are running a Turbo, Super Charger or NOS then you will want to get at least an anti-ballooning plate and possibly a billet hub or dual or triple disk inside the converter. Mad Dog Transmissions 770-781-0949
Hey Mad dog ! I'm building an 83 fiord Fairmont the Block is a 70-71 302. Dart World full race heads. 750 holly carb (not a dbl pumper). alum intake. roller rockers, shorty headers. 10:1 compression pistons. Tranny is a C4 auto with a manual reverse shift valve body 3 speed. Rear end is 8.8 with true posi. The stang I got all the stuff out of had a 4000 stall. it only has 500 miles on it. but obviously I ain't gonna use it. I have the brand new cam right here next to me ! I didn't get a cam card in the box but there is a tag on the outside with all the info on it ! for ex.. Cam lift=( INT. .320 EXH. .320) Valve lift= (INT. .512 EXH. .512) There is nothing about RPM range on this box tag ! What size stall is the best ! I want it streetable !
Hello davieboy1970, a 12 inch diameter 2400 stall converter will work excellent with your cam specs also very Street friendly. You can call us and talk to a live person. Up until 10 PM Eastern standard time , Monday through Sunday. Thank You, "Mad Dog" Lou Mad Dog Transmissions Phone 770-781-0949
Ok Yeah I called Summit Racing tech line also and gave them all my specs. and according to my Cam part # they said to use a 2500 stall ! Now the question I have is does it matter the diameter size ?? You said 12" the one that came with the car is a 4000 stall 10". what is the difference between a 10" 11" or a 12" ??
davieboy1970 Hello davieboy1970, the smaller the converter, the hotter, it runs. We can build a 12 inch diameter converter up to as high as 2800 stall. If you drive your car every day That would be the way to go. You can call us and talk to a live person. Up until 10 PM Eastern standard time , Monday through Sunday. Thank You, "Mad Dog" Lou Mad Dog Transmissions Phone 770-781-0949
It's not really gonna be driven "every day" Kinda more or less to take it to car shows, cruise on nice days, Show off to all my friends. I want it to have good power and torque but yet be able to cruise the roads without it being to hard with a big converter. I suppose a 2500 to a 2800 sounds about right !! Thanks ! I'll call that number and see what it would cost me to have one built !
davieboy1970 Instead of playing the guessing game... why don't people just do a dyno run and then you'll know for certain where its producing adequate torque/power to get the car moving fast off the line!.
Hay mad dog just seen your video on stall speed i am building a 05 ford ranger for my son i have a 05 crown vic stock with about 55000 miles i was wanting to put a holeshot stall thinking it would his take off the moter and trans out of the vic are stock with a chip and dual exaust what would you recomend i plan on putting a mid level shift kit also thanks for the video and any advise you may have
Lou how vital is the condition of a separator plate on the 4L60 ? I was installing the pinless valve kit and noticed alot of wear on the separator plate where the spring is located...Are they a replaceable item or need to be ? Thanks .
How much does a Level 4 700R4/4L60 weigh? (trying to work out shipping) How much torque can it handle? Have you ever shipped to Australia (do you have a customer reference for there) Is a trans brake a one way ticket to snap city on one of these? Thanks
I have a 03 ram 1500 with 5.9L engine factory and a 46Re transmission, what Stall speed should I use?? and is their a transmission rebuild kit out there that would give my transmission more performance?
If you know what you are looking for on the cam card, then you are ahead of most and do not need this video. However, we get calls all the time from people that don't know how to figure out the stall. That is why we made the video, and we get feedback all the time how helpful the video was. Mad Dog Transmissions 770-781-0949
Hello Rich, 2800 stall will work but with 150 shot NOS you need to go with a anti balloon plate converter the cost is $550.00.Please contact us for a professional consultation regarding your needs. We are happy to provide you with references both here in the United States and Internationally. Be sure to check out our website at maddog transmissions.com Hear what our customers and fans say on our Facebook Page at facebook.com/maddogtransmissions We also accept orders over the phone. Be sure to contact us and we will recommend the correct transmission for your application. For your convenience, we accept PayPal and all major credit and debit cards. If you prefer, we can call you personally, just e-mail us your phone number. All our transmissions are very strong and reliable, and can be used for everyday driving. Extended warranties are also available. You can call us and talk to a live person. Up until 10 PM Eastern standard time , Monday through Sunday we can take your order over the phone. Thank You, "Mad Dog" Lou Mad Dog Transmissions Phone 770-781-0949
This is my first big cam build. I have a 355 sbc 288 480 cam 106 110 center line. I have a 2 to 2200 stall the card shows 2 to 5000??? Is this not enough stall cause when I pull it into any gear it wants to jump but still idles. When I let off the brake it will to start pulling the car 1988 700r4 transmission
If your Cam card says that the RPM Range or Power Band range is 2000-5000 then yes, the 2000-2200 stall is good to run. In order to utilize your full range of power you want to stay where the Power Band/ RPM Range starts.
@@jasonbeason4780 There are a couple different things that can be done. For example the plate can be drilled and different springs can be used. Mad Dog Transmissions 770-781-0949
Hi, I have a 1995 Lincoln Town Car 4.6L V8, I'd like better/faster acceleration, how should I chose which converter is best for my car?? I also would like to change to a 3.73 gear ratio.. (:
Sorry I meant other things bolted on looking to run a 150 shot of nitrous and NT-555R drag radials. 3.73 gears I would like the converter to lock up I was thinking about a 2800 stall what do you think. Please let me know as soon as you can I'm looking to order some stuff soon and do you think I could find a good converter between $250.00 to 375.00 maximum price? Thinks for the video great job.
Hello Rich, 2800 stall will work but with 150 shot NOS you need to go with a anti balloon plate converter the cost is $550.00.Please contact us for a professional consultation regarding your needs. We are happy to provide you with references both here in the United States and Internationally. Be sure to check out our website atmaddogtransmissions.com Hear what our customers and fans say on our Facebook Page at facebook.com/maddogtransmissions We also accept orders over the phone. Be sure to contact us and we will recommend the correct transmission for your application. For your convenience, we accept PayPal and all major credit and debit cards. If you prefer, we can call you personally, just e-mail us your phone number. All our transmissions are very strong and reliable, and can be used for everyday driving. Extended warranties are also available. You can call us and talk to a live person. Up until 10 PM Eastern standard time , Monday through Sunday we can take your order over the phone. Thank You, "Mad Dog" Lou Mad Dog Transmissions Phone 770-781-0949
@MadDogTransmissions If you have any other questions don't hesitate to call. If you prefer, we can call you personally, just e-mail us your phone number. All our transmissions are very strong and reliable, and can be used for everyday driving. Extended warranties are also available. Thank You, "Mad Dog" Lou Mad Dog Transmissions Phone 770-781-0949 Fax 770-781-0969
Hey Lou, I have a 75 Corvette with original auto trans and rear end, I had the motor built to a 383 Stroker with around 425-450 HP, when I start the car I have to hold the brake to keep it from lunging forward, do you think this has anything to do with the converter being mechanically frozen or could it be something else?
Hi Michael, If your car is in gear and it lunges forward then the stall is to high. If it is in park and it does it then there is something wrong with the transmission. If you have any other questions just let us know. You could give us a call at 770-71-0949 if you want to discus it in more detail over the phone. Mad Dog Transmissions
I have a Howard cam part number 112041-09 and I'm trying to determine what size came I need. The lift is a .510. What size stall converter do I need to run?
Hello Keion, go with a 2400 stall. You can call us, Monday through Sunday from 8 AM to 10 PM Eastern standard time, you will always get a live person. Please contact us for a professional consultation regarding your needs. We are happy to provide you with references both here in the United States and Internationally. If you prefer, we can call you personally, just e-mail us your phone number. Phone 770-781-0949
I have a comp cam hydraulic camshaft 231 duration at .050" with .480"lift power range of 2000-5700 rpms 400 turbo transmission and 355 rear gears 'would you know what torque converter would be best thanks
Kevin Thomas Hello Kevin, go with a 2200 stall it will work excellent for your application. Please contact us for a professional consultation regarding your needs. We are happy to provide you with references both here in the United States and Internationally. We also accept orders over the phone. Be sure to contact us and we will recommend the correct transmission for your application. For your convenience, we accept PayPal and all major credit and debit cards. If you prefer, we can call you personally, just e-mail us your phone number. All our transmissions are very strong and reliable, and can be used for everyday driving. Extended warranties are also available. You can call us, Monday through Sunday from 8 AM to 10 PM Eastern standard time, you will always get a live person. Thank You, "Mad Dog" Lou Mad Dog Transmissions Phone 770-781-0949
I have an 07 avalanche 5.3 with a 4l70e swap and 1800 - 2000 stall and was wondering what cam to go with it unfortunately has a stock cam and don't want to put the stock converter and I do feel the transmission run out of band and slips what cam do you recommend for better get up and go
Hello Juann,Please contact us for a professional consultation regarding your needs. We are happy to provide you with references both here in the United States and Internationally. Be sure to check out our website atmaddogtransmissions.com Hear what our customers and fans say on our Facebook Page at facebook.com/maddogtransmissions We also accept orders over the phone. Be sure to contact us and we will recommend the correct transmission for your application. For your convenience, we accept PayPal and all major credit and debit cards. If you prefer, we can call you personally, just e-mail us your phone number. All our transmissions are very strong and reliable, and can be used for everyday driving. Extended warranties are also available. You can call us and talk to a live person. Up until 10 PM Eastern standard time , Monday through Sunday we can take your order over the phone. Thank You, "Mad Dog" Lou Mad Dog Transmissions Phone 770-781-0949
hey Luo i have a 5.7 vortec 4l60e going to rebuild both engine and transmission i will be putting a lt4 hot cam what is the stall speed you would recommend on my application i have 373 gears and its a 4wd
hey how u doin ur video is short but sweet and since u said drop in with questions well I have a 89 tpi l98 motor with chevy 202 heads my notebook with the truck shows the cam was set at 280degree and .480 with crane high intensity lifters than a few miles later the cam was advanced 6 degree and 2 degree bushing in backwards 108degree on 112degree center line .... can you make any sense out of the notes, I have from the previous owner?i was wondering for cam profile as well as for stall speed I have a 700r4 thank u very much
Hello steven freda, for your application, I would recommend a 2200 to 2400 stall converter. It will work excellent with your set up and still be vary Street friendly. You can call us and talk to a live person. Up until 10 PM Eastern standard time , Monday through Sunday. Thank You, "Mad Dog" Lou Mad Dog Transmissions Phone 770-781-0949
Lou Koulouvaris Thank you very much for getting back to me based on what I have told you when I take my truck to a shop how would I describe my cam? mild or where would u place it and out of the information I gave you what numbers are my key points thanks again
steven freda I would call it a mild cam with good low to midrange power. You can call us and talk to a live person. Up until 10 PM Eastern standard time , Monday through Sunday. Thank You, "Mad Dog" Lou Mad Dog Transmissions Phone 770-781-0949
hello im installing 456 gears in my 2010 police interceptor crown vic . what stall do you think would work? think its like a 2000 stall now. please help.
I got a 1993 gmc 1500 freash rebuild of engine new trans and rear end gears then it sat for 5 years now it dosent want to shift it stalls in the middle of the shift I have to let up for it to shift
Hello boss man, check for any codes and of course, make sure the fluid is topped off. You can call us and talk to a live person. Up until 10 PM Eastern standard time , Monday through Sunday. Let me know what you find. If not, give us a call. Let's see what we can do for you. Thank You, "Mad Dog" Lou Mad Dog Transmissions Phone 770-781-0949
I know this will sound expensive and time consuming but the best thing to do is to try different stalls within the estimated ball park numbers until you find what the car likes and what gives you that kick in the pants feeling you are looking for, often times the "best" stall based on formulas, books, charts, and numbers is not what guys think they want, just saying, you will buy two or three stall converters and pay two three times more but in the end you will go damn that is the shizzle
Mild camshafts usually were good with a 2200 to 2400 stall. If you still have engine vacuum this converter will work great. A shift kit is always good, Any other questions don't hesitate to call or e-mail us. maddoglou454@aol.com Thank You, "Mad Dog" Lou Mad Dog Transmissions Phone 770-781-0949 Fax 770-781-0969
@DukeNukem65 No problem my friend if you have any other questions just give us a call. Thank You, "Mad Dog" Lou Mad Dog Transmissions Phone 770-781-0949 Fax 770-781-0969
what stall should i run the cam is a comp cam xr276-10hr max liftw/1.5rr:.502/.510 duration@0.050 224/230 duration @0.006" 276/282 lobe 110 intake centerline106 thanks
I HAVE A 2014 SILVERADO SINGLE CAB..HAS HEADERS INTAKE N CUSTOM TUNE MAKING 355 RWHP WHAT STALL DO YOU RECOMMEND? 6L80 PLAN ON CAMMING IT IN THE FUTURE ASWELL
hi lou i have a 350 stock motor with a xe268h cam with promaxx aluminum heads 65 cc 373 rear end 700r4 trans can you tell me what size torque converter should i use? street car don't want no police citations lol Camshaft Part # 12-242-2 Designation XE268H-10 Duration @ 0.006": 268° / 280° Duration @ 0.050": 224° / 230° Max Lift w/ 1.5RR: .477" / .480" Lobe Separation: 110°
hi guys - thanks for the vid. Im also new to the stall thing - rebuild my 77 camaro, 350 roller, GM hotcam 218/228, 342 rear (might goto 373 later), 200-4r, long tube headers, true duals, eddie intake, - I have the stock stall now but want to liven her up, street toy and maybe some fun strip days - nothing major - would 2800 be too much? what do u recommend? was looking at this: www.tciauto.com/tc/streetfighterr-converter-gm-1981-84-700r4-all-200c-2004r-27-spline-1-703-crank-pilot-lock-uphtml/
I just got my 350 running that i rebuilt i installed a lunati cam 60104 problem is when i put it in gear idle drops crazy only in gear would that be too low or a stall? im thinking it may be a factory converter not sure about that
I have a 3080lb 68 mustang C4 trans, 410 gears, 28in tire, 11.35:1 cr 438Windsor with Comps cam xr292r solid street roller 254, 260@50 duration fuel injected multi port. Comp recommends 3500 Stall or higher. What do you recommend..I am thinking 4500 stall. What do you say. Comp cams says power range of cam is 3200-7200 rpm
I want SWAP OUT MY STOCK CAM IN MY LQ4.. I WANT NICE STREET CAR. NOT TOO CRAZY JUST ENOUGH TO SPANK A COUPLE OF PONYS N SOME MOPARS...lol Wait B4 I 4GET MY LQ4 IS IN MY 87 TOYOTA COROLLA SR5.. WITH 400TURBO TRANS & IM USING 8.8 FORD REAR N 410 GEARS.. WITH A MINISPOOL ..WITH LS6 INTAKE N 92MM THROTTLE BODY
That sounds like a pretty bad car. Give us a call when you get your Cam and have your cam specs and we can help you figure out what stall you will need. Mad Dog Transmissions 770-781-049
Thanks for your input. We are aware that there are a couple other things to consider when choosing a stall for a converter. We have been doing this for 30 years, and have not had any issues suggesting the proper converter stall and set up for their converters. Mad Dog Transmissions 770-781-0949
Hello boss man,If you have any other questions don't hesitate to call. If you prefer, we can call you personally, just e-mail us your phone number. All our transmissions are very strong and reliable, and can be used for everyday driving. Extended warranties are also available. Thank You, "Mad Dog" Lou Mad Dog Transmissions Phone 770-781-0949 Fax 770-781-0969
I have a 3080lb 68 mustang C4 trans, 410 gears, 28in tire, 11.35:1 cr 438Windsor with Comps cam xr292r solid street roller 254, 260@50 duration fuel injected multi port. Comp recommends 3500 Stall or higher. What do you recommend..I am thinking 4500 stall. What do you say. Comp cams says power range of cam is 3200-7200 rpm.
Hello Justin, Please contact us for a professional consultation regarding your needs. We also accept orders over the phone. Be sure to contact us and we will recommend the correct transmission for your application. For your convenience, we accept PayPal and all major credit and debit cards. If you prefer, we can call you personally, just e-mail us your phone number. You can call us and talk to a live person. Up until 10 PM Eastern standard time , Monday through Sunday. Thank You, "Mad Dog" Lou Mad Dog Transmissions Phone 770-781-0949
Hello Justin, Please contact us for a professional consultation regarding your needs. You can call us and talk to a live person. Up until 10 PM Eastern standard time , Monday through Sunday we can take your order over the phone. Thank You, "Mad Dog" Lou Mad Dog Transmissions Phone 770-781-0949
Hello Jonnathan,Yes we do. Please contact us for a professional consultation regarding your needs. You can call us and talk to a live person. Up until 10 PM Eastern standard time , Monday through Sunday we can take your order over the phone. Thank You, "Mad Dog" Lou Mad Dog Transmissions Phone 770-781-0949
Lou, when you had a shop on Florida, around August 2003, I was unfortunate enough to have purchased a "Performance transmission" from you. I moved to Pa shortly thereafter and my transmission went bad on the way up. My vehicle was towed the rest of the way home. The shop who rebuilt it showed me all the JUNK stock parts that you claim were upgraded to performance parts. There wasn't any Kevlar or alto parts installed, only stock Mexico junk. If I was in Florida and this had happened, believe me when I tell you we'd be meeting face to face. So yes, there is the evidence of my claim and you are the scumbag, scumbag.
uh, no, you are still the skumbag. you never purchased anything from me, and I have no affiliation with this biz. I searched performance transmissions and got here. I then saw your factless post. Proving your skumbaggery, you try to accuse me of selling you something. If we met face to face and you made absurd, lying claims about me, you'd get your head pulled out of your akk, slapped about a bit, then reinserted. Get your soul in order, skumbag. You accuse others falsely at the drop of a hat, and that is a major sin. You are dismissed.
mike force you are correct, I did not buy a transmission from you. I didn't realize that by replying, it automatically put you name instead of Lou. I fixed that mistake and put Lou's name. The owner of mad dog. But rest assured, he sells junk!!!
This is just basic nonsense!! The only real way to know what you need is to know MANY different things about your ride!!! Weight, trans type, gears, rear end ratio, tire size, engine power band, torque, horsepower, and of course, what's it's main purpose, etc.!!
@DukeNukem65 No problem my friend if you have any other questions just give us a call. Thank You, "Mad Dog" Lou Mad Dog Transmissions Phone 770-781-0949 Fax 770-781-0969
