Secret Chimp
Well-Known Member
I finally have a rebuilt small block 727 for my '67 wagon. The original converter is completely chewed up on the nose and has 126k on it, so I need a new one.
With the 5.2 Magnum I am running right now (stock w/ headers+carb), it stalled around 2000-2100rpm.
I need to use an off-the-shelf converter, as a custom-built one isn't really in my budget (if my understanding is right that they're usually $700-800+).
I am never going to actually race the thing, but I also don't want to pick a converter with a big-block stall rating and stall even lower than the old stocker. I.e. Hughes sells a 2000rpm stall converter, but they say small blocks will stall 300-500rpm lower.
I *would* like to be able to get a little more stall while also getting a tighter around-town behavior than the old converter, if that is possible without going custom. Has anyone put an aftermarket converter in with a similar combo & goals?
With the 5.2 Magnum I am running right now (stock w/ headers+carb), it stalled around 2000-2100rpm.
I need to use an off-the-shelf converter, as a custom-built one isn't really in my budget (if my understanding is right that they're usually $700-800+).
I am never going to actually race the thing, but I also don't want to pick a converter with a big-block stall rating and stall even lower than the old stocker. I.e. Hughes sells a 2000rpm stall converter, but they say small blocks will stall 300-500rpm lower.
I *would* like to be able to get a little more stall while also getting a tighter around-town behavior than the old converter, if that is possible without going custom. Has anyone put an aftermarket converter in with a similar combo & goals?