Does anyone know the oem stall converter specs on 5th gen elcaminos with 3 and 4 speed automatics?? And would you suggest a higher stall converter on a daily street driven car( 2000 )stall is what im thinking about up grading to..

I got a stall for a 70's model vega. The stall is somewhere around 2300 to 2500 i believe. Works great for the few minutes i drove it.

It is supposed to be 1200 to 1500. Yes a higher would help if you have upgraded your motor like a bigger cam,etc.

thanks for the info guys

An increased stall speed on even a lightly modified motor provides for increased performance. If you go overboard on the stall speed (2500rpm+) you lose all semblance of fuel mileage and you must have a good auxiliary cooler to keep the trans fluid temp in check.

An increased stall speed on even a lightly modified motor provides for increased performance. If you go overboard on the stall speed (2500rpm+) you lose all semblance of fuel mileage and you must have a good auxiliary cooler to keep the trans fluid temp in check.

What do you think about a 2300 to 2500?,or should I just stick with the 1900 to 2100? Just want to keep it simple because it is a daily driver to and from work and everywhere else in between!!

Stay under 2500 rpm and life is good. But ask what the flash stall is on the converter you are buying. All converters have a set stall but when you release the brakes the engine rpm will flash upwards....so a 2500 rpm converter with a 1000 rpm flash will let the car launch at 3500rpm. The more torque an engine makes the higher the flash. Another thing, if you do any towing use a lower stall converter (1800 rpm) or backing up can/will be a real pain.
George

Choosing a stall speed is not an exact science. A 2500rpm converter behind a high torque big block may have well over 3000rpm stall, but behind a mild smallblock it could be under 2000rpm. Pick a reputable company and give them all the info on your engine and listen to their advice

An increased stall speed on even a lightly modified motor provides for increased performance. If you go overboard on the stall speed (2500rpm+) you lose all semblance of fuel mileage and you must have a good auxiliary cooler to keep the trans fluid temp in check.

What do you think about a 2300 to 2500?,or should I just stick with the 1900 to 2100? Just want to keep it simple because it is a daily driver to and from work and everywhere else in between!!

I'm using a TCI Sizzler in my th350 in my '78. It's been perfect for daily driving, and luanchs pretty good with the 3.73's! 8) It can be had from Summit for under $100 (around $90'ish).

sounds damn good for the money!!