Torque Converter

[blazen71]

Just saw the pic in your original post. Looks like you've made progress since I saw it last.

[Turbov6Bryan]

If you keep the VCT active there should be no need for an ultra high RPM stall converter since low end torque is controlled by cam timing....just saying!!

Good Luck...sounds like a FUN project!!

With that intake manifold he has, it wont make crap for power under 4000 rpm, it will need a 4-5000 stall.
Most fast guys just lock the cams and do not use VCT because the engine is past the rpm need for torque.

Plus he has aftermarket cams, i would seriously think about a very high stall.

Most likely the power band is now 4800-7500....
If you install a higher stall than needed, then the performance will suffer because the stall speed is higher than the power band. I would do some research.
I would think the sweet spot on the motor is 6500-7500.. maybe higher. This video, the car drops down 2000 rpm with each shift, if he had a higher stall it would only drop down 1000 rpm and the car would probably be a full second faster. Probably 100 horse difference between 5500 and 7500. If kept in the sweet spot, you go faster. https://youtu.be/UcOz4KBof0M

[Merc390]

Just saw the pic in your original post. Looks like you've made progress since I saw it last.

Slow and steady but she is coming along.

-Kyle

[Merc390]

With that intake manifold he has, it wont make crap for power under 4000 rpm, it will need a 4-5000 stall.
Most fast guys just lock the cams and do not use VCT because the engine is past the rpm need for torque.

Plus he has aftermarket cams, i would seriously think about a very high stall.

Most likely the power band is now 4800-7500....
If you install a higher stall than needed, then the performance will suffer because the stall speed is higher than the power band. I would do some research.
I would think the sweet spot on the motor is 6500-7500.. maybe higher. This video, the car drops down 2000 rpm with each shift, if he had a higher stall it would only drop down 1000 rpm and the car would probably be a full second faster. Probably 100 horse difference between 5500 and 7500. If kept in the sweet spot, you go faster. https://youtu.be/UcOz4KBof0M

I have the MMR VCT Lock out kit just in case. But I have been in contact with circle d and he was saying guys running a set up like mine, but in a mustang, like a 4000 stall so I think I will try that out and go from there.

-Kyle