D/SA LT1 converter recommendations

Matthew Hyde · 08-22-2015, 02:57 AM

Hey everyone, Ive been reading the forum for awhile, and considering testing the waters in D/SA. With that said, ive called almost every converter company ( Ati, Ucc, FTI, Circle D) for a stall recommendation. The trans is a TH350 w/ 2.75 gearset. Ive been told anything from 5000-6500.

Can anyone point me in the right direction?

Thanks, Matthew.

Ed Wright · 08-22-2015, 08:27 AM

I would just call ATI, and take whatever they tell you. They know what the fastest guys are using.

Alan Roehrich · 08-22-2015, 09:05 AM

ATI, it's what I use and what I sell. For over 30 years.

That said, there are some good small companies, who build good products, and support them.

Woodfin · 08-22-2015, 09:17 AM

Matthew,

the characteristics of a converter are the key to best performance. "what stall do you recommend" is only part of the equation. Especially with a footbrake [stocker] leave how the converter allows the engine to easily flash up from low RPM is a key piece of the package. Also key to good reaction times.

As stated above, select a company that has years of experience building converters for stockers. Then give them all the requested information and enjoy the results.

TOSTO RACING · 08-22-2015, 09:41 AM

Hey Matt welcome to class racing there is a lot of good info here to point you in the right direction

and I'll help ya any way I can!

Ed Wright · 08-22-2015, 09:46 AM

I wasted a lot of money on "custom" trick of the week converters, all slowed me down. Keep plugging that first ATI back in.

curtis hieb · 08-26-2015, 03:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Matthew Hyde

Hey everyone, Ive been reading the forum for awhile, and considering testing the waters in D/SA. With that said, ive called almost every converter company ( Ati, Ucc, FTI, Circle D) for a stall recommendation. The trans is a TH350 w/ 2.75 gearset. Ive been told anything from 5000-6500.

Can anyone point me in the right direction?

Thanks, Matthew.

I had a D/SA Firebird LT1 ran best with 6400 stall convertor I also had one that went to 6200 that was good also but the 6400 was fastest.Used 5.13 rear gear and 275 low metric 200

Matthew Hyde · 08-26-2015, 06:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by curtis hieb

I had a D/SA Firebird LT1 ran best with 6400 stall convertor I also had one that went to 6200 that was good also but the 6400 was fastest.Used 5.13 rear gear and 275 low metric 200

PM replied.

08-22-2015, 02:57 AM	#1
Matthew Hyde Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Posts: 7 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	D/SA LT1 converter recommendations Hey everyone, Ive been reading the forum for awhile, and considering testing the waters in D/SA. With that said, ive called almost every converter company ( Ati, Ucc, FTI, Circle D) for a stall recommendation. The trans is a TH350 w/ 2.75 gearset. Ive been told anything from 5000-6500. Can anyone point me in the right direction? Thanks, Matthew.

08-22-2015, 08:27 AM	#2
Ed Wright Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Sand Springs, OK Posts: 8,132 Likes: 896 Liked 390 Times in 170 Posts	Re: D/SA LT1 converter recommendations I would just call ATI, and take whatever they tell you. They know what the fastest guys are using. __________________ Ed Wright 4156 SS/JA

08-22-2015, 09:05 AM	#3
Alan Roehrich Veteran Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Murfreesboro TN Posts: 5,105 Likes: 1,561 Liked 1,788 Times in 408 Posts	Re: D/SA LT1 converter recommendations ATI, it's what I use and what I sell. For over 30 years. That said, there are some good small companies, who build good products, and support them. __________________ Alan Roehrich 212A G/S

08-22-2015, 09:17 AM	#4
Woodfin Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Kilgore TX Posts: 531 Likes: 8 Liked 256 Times in 100 Posts	Re: D/SA LT1 converter recommendations Matthew, the characteristics of a converter are the key to best performance. "what stall do you recommend" is only part of the equation. Especially with a footbrake [stocker] leave how the converter allows the engine to easily flash up from low RPM is a key piece of the package. Also key to good reaction times. As stated above, select a company that has years of experience building converters for stockers. Then give them all the requested information and enjoy the results.

08-22-2015, 09:41 AM	#5
TOSTO RACING Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: DRAGSTRIP Posts: 884 Likes: 882 Liked 639 Times in 182 Posts	Re: D/SA LT1 converter recommendations Hey Matt welcome to class racing there is a lot of good info here to point you in the right direction and I'll help ya any way I can! __________________ 5664 GHI/SA 1985 CAMARO RED H/SA 1985 CAMARO BLUE I/SA

08-22-2015, 09:46 AM	#6
Ed Wright Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Sand Springs, OK Posts: 8,132 Likes: 896 Liked 390 Times in 170 Posts	Re: D/SA LT1 converter recommendations I wasted a lot of money on "custom" trick of the week converters, all slowed me down. Keep plugging that first ATI back in. __________________ Ed Wright 4156 SS/JA

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