Notices
GM Drivetrain & Suspension Chassis | Transmission| Driveshaft | Gears/Rear End/Differential | Traction Aids

torque converter size

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 02-12-2013, 06:11 PM
  #1  
TECH Regular
Thread Starter
iTrader: (16)
 
ou812sm's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: new bedford mass.
Posts: 430
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default torque converter size

What effects does the size of the torque converter have say for example 245 vs258 if it has the same stall speed
Old 02-12-2013, 06:18 PM
  #2  
I have a gauge for that
iTrader: (42)
 
Atomic's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: Huntsville, AL
Posts: 16,252
Received 374 Likes on 255 Posts
Default

In general, the smaller the torque converter, the more rpm it needs to be efficient. For example, a 11" is good for around a 6000rpm max shift, a 10" 6500rpm, 9" 7000rpm, 8" 7500rpm, etc. The numbers I used arent set it stone, but its true in general.
Old 02-12-2013, 06:34 PM
  #3  
TECH Fanatic
iTrader: (1)
 
darnie's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2010
Posts: 1,282
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

i went from a 11in 3200 single disk down to a 10 1/4 multi disk 3000 stall. i havent hooked up the new one yet but hope its a good difference
Old 02-12-2013, 06:36 PM
  #4  
TECH Regular
Thread Starter
iTrader: (16)
 
ou812sm's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: new bedford mass.
Posts: 430
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

So how would that apply in real world driving
Old 02-12-2013, 06:58 PM
  #5  
On The Tree
iTrader: (5)
 
11z71's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: boston
Posts: 144
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

It's my understanding that the bigger the converter, the tighter it's gonna drive, meaning it's gonna feel closer to stock under normal driving conditions and the smaller the converter, the looser it's gonna feel under normal driving conditions. I could be off on this aswell.
Old 02-12-2013, 07:13 PM
  #6  
TECH Regular
Thread Starter
iTrader: (16)
 
ou812sm's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: new bedford mass.
Posts: 430
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

So how will a 245mm 3000 stall compare to 265mm 3000 stall compare. Vs stock
Old 02-12-2013, 07:31 PM
  #7  
On The Tree
iTrader: (5)
 
11z71's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: boston
Posts: 144
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

The 245mm should have a looser feel to it meaning that driving around town and accelerating from a stop, your rpm's will flash up higher to get moving. A 265mm would feel a little tighter meaning less flash up to get moving. I don't think your actual stall speed affects driveability.
Old 02-12-2013, 08:02 PM
  #8  
TECH Fanatic
iTrader: (1)
 
darnie's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2010
Posts: 1,282
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

idk much about it eather, i know the 3200 was BA to drive around could pass with like 1/4 throttle on the highway
Old 02-13-2013, 12:27 AM
  #9  
TECH Fanatic
iTrader: (4)
 
pewterliftedz's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: Houston
Posts: 1,691
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

In theory a 245mm and 265mm converter both with 3000 rpm stall will flash to the same rpm.. The main difference is street driveability. A 245mm converter will require more throttle to get the truck moving, but will flash to the desired rpm faster.. In a car platform this doesn't matter as much because of the weight of the car. In a truck I'm sure it could get annoying.

Get it?
Old 02-13-2013, 06:48 PM
  #10  
TECH Resident
iTrader: (3)
 
sleeperlqx's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2009
Posts: 814
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by pewterliftedz
In theory a 245mm and 265mm converter both with 3000 rpm stall will flash to the same rpm.. The main difference is street driveability. A 245mm converter will require more throttle to get the truck moving, but will flash to the desired rpm faster.. In a car platform this doesn't matter as much because of the weight of the car. In a truck I'm sure it could get annoying.

Get it?
im with this guy, but I run a 9.5 " stall in my Tahoe... thats like the smallest you can get. Yes its looser, and likes to unlock alot to flash. but IMO it will flash real quick and get going. its a 4000 rpm, and it was built extra tight being the weight of a suv. So take it as it is. If I was do get another stall, prob go up on diameter just a lil bit.


Quick Reply: torque converter size



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 06:06 AM.