With how I'm building the engine for the El Camino, it could probably use a higher-stall converter. If I were using the 700R4, I hunt down one off a V6 S-10- but my budget dictates keeping the TH-350 and apparently the converter won't work with it. Were there any vehicles with the TH-350 that used a higher-stalling converter from the factory that I might be able to find in a salvage yard? Thanks!
Given those are cheap as all hell, just go buy a new one. Or I know of a guy up in Cincy that could restall the one you have from your core for cheap money.
I believe the one from a Monza is a higher stall and will bolt right on.
I have one on the shelf, 2800 stall and a rebuilt TH350.
Look up Transtar or Precision torque converters. I used to get reman converters for TH350s for $80 from them and they're great. Higher stall converters were a bit more.
For drivability's sake, you might want to spend a bit more. A well-done higher stall converter makes a big difference on the street.
MMmmmmmVega.....
By now its probably a bit tough to find an early Vega with a th350 in the junkyard, though.
Streetwiseguy wrote: MMmmmmmVega..... By now its probably a bit tough to find an early Vega with a th350 in the junkyard, though.
That's what it was, a Vega!
While looking for a vega in the yards I have been looking for a v8 vega 5spd. Let me know if you fing one.
Also, torque converters from a TH400 will also fit a TH350. Primary difference is TH400 has vacuum kickdown and TH350 has mechanical kickdown.
having never gotten involved in automatics.. what is the benefit of a highstall speed?
mad_machine wrote: having never gotten involved in automatics.. what is the benefit of a highstall speed?
They allow the engine to flash up into the torque curve faster. A properly built converter will multiply torque, allow the engine to spin up to its happy spot, and end up being pretty much direct drive by the time the engine hits its redline. Its one of the reasons why people use automatics for drag racing
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