so, who is running the Texas Speed 220R? What stall TC are you running? Ive heard i can run the stock one fine, but ive also heard i wouldnt want to run one under 3600 rpm, and every other stall in between. Id like to keep my stock towing capacity, but that would involve a 2600 or lower locking TC. What do you guys think? Im so lost, ive googled how to select stall RPMs for a new TC, ive googled the setup im planning on running to see what other people are running, ive had no luck.

Thanks guys, youve been great. if you would like any more specifics, post up or PM me with what ya wanna know and ill get back to you tomorrow.

kretty

 

Circle d 3-3200

 

Why so high if the effective range starts at 1200 with the cam? i guess thats where i get confused.

 

That's just most ppl are running with the tsp 220

 

And there tow friendly

 

How much weight are you still wanting to tow or what do you tow normally?

You can tow fine with a circle d 278mm 3000rpm converter, just get a large trans cooler such as the tru-cool 40k or heck even a summit racing large cooler would work. The 278mm converters are not aggressive at all and still pretty tame.

As for the converter a 3600rpm is not required, but that would be the OPTIMAL choice if you take it to the track for example and want to be in the power range where the tsp220 starts to make its power. The tsp220 doesn't really start to make power until 3400 rpm or so in a 5.3l. Also in a truck the tsp220 cam keeps making power to about 6600rpms or so.


As for the power band on the TSP website for the 220/220, take that with a grain of salt. The cam keeps making power well over 6200rpm like stated above. I believe, Originally the tsp220r was speced for a LS1 engine in a Fbody camaro which as you know weigh a lot less than a truck.

Get a 3000rpm converter at least. At the very minimum if you want full towing capabilities then a 2800rpm..

 

I ran mine with stock converter for a little while, yes its doable but you would be leaving ALOT on the table.
I now run a 3200 and yes it works good but I really wish I went with a 3600.
the circle D tows really well and with the TC40k it keeps temps down
I shift at 6500 and it is still pulling but like mentioned power doesnt come in till around 3400

 

We most often recommend a 3200 for that sized cam. It will work alright with a 2800, but the bigger the better. Yank makes a nice truck style converter, or you can look into thier SS series if you are looking for more performance.

 

I tow a car trailer atleast once a month. It's a road warrior (1100 lbs without a car on it). I don't know, is like some streetable performance but still be able to hit the track/highway and have some fun.

 

Circle-D 278mm 3200. You can still tow up to 4k pounds with it. I'm sure if you have a good trans cooler you can tow more.