High Stall Converter

[MM03]

Hey guys, I’ve been thinking about installing a higher stall speed torque converter and transmission cooler on my Marauder. It’s naturally aspirated , has a tune And 4.10 gears. I don’t race it, and living in greater Atlanta there is a lot of traffic. Just wondering from the guys that have done this mod are you happy with it? How would you describe the acceleration off the line? Is it a dramatic as switching from 3.55 to 4.10 gears? Thanks in advance for your help.


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[Joe Walsh]

I wouldn't do it...not unless you drag race often.
My high stall converter would definitely let my engine rev before flashing/'hooking up' at the strip.
I got some great 60 foot times, even for an N/A Marauder.
But...On the street, expecially in traffic it was annoying.
Felt like the engine was a dog and was revving too much to get the car moving away from a light.
Everybody next to you thinks that you want to race.

Having said that...I've got a killer Art Carr stall converter for sale

[parker]

I second that motion. I love the acceleration but it does get a little annoying in traffic. But I don’t live in a big city and it’s not my daily driver so I’m happy with it.

[ByronRACE]

It also makes the lockup features feel weird if you're still in the stall range when lockup is applied. Optimized for WOT drag racing scenarios; not street driving. In my opinion, the stock Marauder converter is about as loose as you can get without being annoying on the street. I've even considered changing it to a crown vic converter.

[stevengerard]

I have 4:10s and a 3500 stall, doesn't bother me at all. I like it.

[fastblackmerc]

I have 4:10s and a 3500 stall, doesn't bother me at all. I like it.

Same here. +1

[sailsmen]

It's all in the tune. I have had a high stall for 175K.

The only time I notice it is backing up I have to give it extra gas.

[jflave]

What there saying, its all in the tune.

[camelgrundle]

What they said^. However if I was NA I don’t think I would have gotten one unless you’re putting it in yourself.

[tbone]

4.10's and 3000 stall + Headers +Eaton = WIN.

[burt ragio]

I would go with Circle D Specialist . Suggest a 258 mm 10 1/4 converter for the Marauder. I larger core than some companies. Go with a 3400 stall speed. Get a tune you will be good.

[Svashtar]

Like a lot of guys here I got a PI 3000 stall in 2004 along with the 4:10’s. Agree it’s not really needed in a daily driver, but with the right tune it’s a fun addition. The times I do want to go all out from a dead stop I’m glad to have it.


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[TooManyFords]

Do it, then get the trans tune setup so it wont lock the converter till third gear.