ClintBeastwood

I got my escalade ESV (suburban sized) to run a 13.9 at 99.6 the other night. Full bolt ons running on a killer e85 tune. I run Silverado aluminum 17s at the track with slightly shorter tires. Took every seat out but the driver seat plus running boards. Lost over 300 lbs not including wheels. My 60' is still a 2.1-2.2. How much can I gain from a 3000-3200 stall?

Ps if you're in the Pittsburgh area hit up jake at domin8tuned. He's the best.

Vortec350ss

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<p>You would see meaningful gains with that converter. &nbsp;Likely as much as .3 off your 60' getting you into the 1.9 range, and dropping more than a half second off the ET.</p>

ClintBeastwood

13.3 is the listed stock 1/4 mile for an SRT jeep...at least that ive seen. That would be crazy to run that fast. How does a converter affect WOT acceleration? Like would it only benefit out of a holeshot or would I see a change roll racing as well?

Vortec350ss

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<p>There is a small benefit to roll racing as well because you no longer will be as concerned about perfectly catching a gear right or feeling like it has fallen on its face after a shift. &nbsp;The converter stretches to a fatter part of the torque curve and gains effiency at higher RPM.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The most simple explanation is this. &nbsp;At your peak TQ the truck wont really pull any harder than it does now in any gear. &nbsp;The converter will allow for more consistent acceleration with no 'soft spots', most notably fixing the soft spot we experience off the line.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>And on the SRT front, that is very impressive, you're right! &nbsp;From a roll you will have a hard time with one though as they trap a few MPH higher, and you likely wont gain enough to keep pace with them from the converter alone. &nbsp;I could see you breaking 100 and very possibly hitting 101, but I think those are closer to the 105 ball park.</p>

ClintBeastwood

yeah id probably still get pulled on but id be able to hang close enough to irritate the owner haha. ive contemplated the ls9 cam swap as well. I bet a converter and cam would have me even maybe slightly better

03chevytruck

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^Agreed. Spec'd cam/converter would realistically get you where you want to be. Won't be a rocket ship but certainly surprise a few unsuspecting victims...

madmann26

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A stall converter will be more efficient than a stock one. A Circle D converter is what you want unless you plan to boost it later.

Vortec350ss

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<p>Don't go with the LS9 cam. It'll be soggy as hell down low and you need that power in your bus. Have a cam spec'd for you</p>

ClintBeastwood

ive been emailing circle d about a converter. they recommend a 3000-3200 stall for me since its a daily and its only like 500 bucks. problem is ill also have to do a tranny cooler because the 6l80s run hot to begin with. and those things are heavy as ****. I will have to make a friend with a lift haha. what do people have luck with for tranny coolers? I can put one of those in before I do anything else

ClintBeastwood

Tick Performance specd the cam in my 72 monte. theyre typically do lsx stuff but my monte is a big block. martin is the best. that opens a whole new can of worms.


keep vvt or not?