i can brake stall my stock one to 2600 on motor.. and 3100 on 6psi boost

 

Stock weighs about 70 pounds. Billet options range from 35-45 depending on diameter and lock up style. And the stocker is about a 2500 stall, but some can get it up to 3000 with some good power. I suggest our 265mm, 10.5" option for Sean. It will be close to stock, very durable with the billet setup and about half the weight....

Chris

 

Ok so a converter is going to cost me more than I had anticipated. I just did the math and it would take me 20 months to pay off the cost of the converter in MPG savings (this is assuming Ill even get a 2 MPG savings around town with the lighter converter). Realistically the converter will be way better than the stock piece, BUT since I am primarily concerned with MPG I'm not sure that the cost vs MPG savings makes sense at this point. I'll definitely need to think it through.

 

If you're worried about mileage that much get a shitbox car. This is PERFORMANCEtrucks, not too many of us worried about mileage

 

Just cut your stock converter in half.



j/k j/k

 

Yes but I am. And as you can see I have every intention of turboing my truck. I will have the performance aspect without destroying my MPG. To each his own. If you want to put a 13:1 408 under the hood of your truck with a 5k stall, by all means. I on the other hand have different goals in mind. And as I am a member on this site just like everyone else.... lay off me

 

For the record I have a turboed 02 Mustang that I can drive when I want to get 4 MPG

 

I had the stock 80e converter in mine for a while using the 212 cam. Works fine in my opinion. Just put in a hd2 shift kit and circle d 265mm and it made a world of difference. Drives really close to stock on the street and I can foot stall it to 3500 or so in boost on the slicks. Very nice

 

Would you highly recommend I put in a shift kit before installing the tranny? I don't want it to be to rough around town. Not much experience with autos.

 

What are the specs on the 265mm converter? I don't see it on their website.