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82 GT · 07-11-2003, 10:35 PM

Are you sure you really need a stall speed that high with a stock cam? The amount of stall speed normally depends on the characteristics of the cam. You want a stall speed that will be where the power band of the cam begins. Too much stall can be a bad thing because it will generate excessive heat and your throttle response will feel "mushy"
I'm going to be running a TCI 2500 stall converter with the Comp 274 XE cam.(which was recommended by Comp Cams)
You might want to make some phone calls for more technical assistance on converter selection but I would say you don't need any more than 2000 stall speed with a stock cam.
Make sure you measure the flywheel bolt pattern before you order one. There's two different patterns.
I hope this helps a little bit.

07-11-2003, 10:35 PM	#3
82 GT Import Slayer Join Date: May 1999 Posts: 2,241	Are you sure you really need a stall speed that high with a stock cam? The amount of stall speed normally depends on the characteristics of the cam. You want a stall speed that will be where the power band of the cam begins. Too much stall can be a bad thing because it will generate excessive heat and your throttle response will feel "mushy" I'm going to be running a TCI 2500 stall converter with the Comp 274 XE cam.(which was recommended by Comp Cams) You might want to make some phone calls for more technical assistance on converter selection but I would say you don't need any more than 2000 stall speed with a stock cam. Make sure you measure the flywheel bolt pattern before you order one. There's two different patterns. I hope this helps a little bit. __________________ '82 GT 351W (.060)Comp Cams 274* Extreme Energy cam, ported & polished heads w/ 1.94/1.60 valves 10.3:1 flat top pistons,stealth intake, Mallory dizzy,Holley 750dp carb, BBK shorties,Flowmaster exhaust,C-4 with 3700 stall converter, B&M pro shifter,8.8 rear, 4:10's, subframes, electric fan, powermaster alternator, 4 core radiator.