6l80 torque converter stall

[ToddSS]

Does anybody know what the stock 6l80 torque converter stall is? It seems to be real tight and was wondering if Yank or PI makes one for this tranny yet

[Gib]

Yank SS3200 is available for the Camaro with the 6L80 tranny.

[DanD]

I have a 3600 yank... the stock is prob. like 1800

[ToddSS]

Originally Posted by Gib

Yank SS3200 is available for the Camaro with the 6L80 tranny.

Thanks!

Originally Posted by DanD

I have a 3600 yank... the stock is prob. like 1800

How do you like it? Is it still streetable?

[camaro1]

i have the yank ss3200, drives way better than the stock converter

[Gentry78]

just yank it lol

the 3200 should still be very streetable, not sure on the 3600 would like to know as well

[radz28]

Yank SS 3800 with 3.23s on my old car and it was great.

[gmag21]

What does the torque converter (stall) actually do for the car? im noob sry

[Scott@Bjorn3D]

Yeah explain this to me also please. If we keep the car want to know what to keep my eye on for the future.

[rodimus prime]

Think of a torque converter like an automatic clutch. The stall speed determines when the converter will essentially lock and slip (right term?)

Say in a stock stalled Camaro you hold the brake and hit the gas. The RPMS will go to about 1700ish before it starts to spin the wheels.

In a 3200 stall converter when you hit the brakes and hit the gas the RPMS will go to about 3000 before breaking the wheels loose.

This is pretty much the automatic way to dump a clutch to launch a car. It basically starts your engine out in the powerband instead of having to climb to 2k, 2.5k ect ect. Making your 60' faster thus making your 1/4 faster.

4th gens easily knocked off .5 seconds with a conservative stall.

[Scott@Bjorn3D]

Ok that makes sence. So what would be better to get it to the speed limit faster, gears in the rear end or the torque convertor. I do not speed but do want to beat what ever comes up next to me to the speed limit.

[SGOS252382]

Originally Posted by Scott@Bjorn3D

Ok that makes sence. So what would be better to get it to the speed limit faster, gears in the rear end or the torque convertor. I do not speed but do want to beat what ever comes up next to me to the speed limit.

Hands down, a higher stall converter is the best mod for getting down the track faster. It puts the engine into its power range much faster. As mentioned, guys can shave .5 second off a 1/4 mile time with a higher stall converter and some sticky tires (no other mods).

But you will need sticky tires. The stock tires will most likey not hold a higher stall converter.

An L99 A6 with a higher stall converter and some sticky tires should be able to run mid 12s in the 1/4 mile under good track condtions.

[rodimus prime]

You will notice a huge difference in a stall or gear depending on how high you want to go.

On a personal preferece I would go with a stall first. I dont know how far into your car you plan on modding, but it helps to know what you want end wise first and build your car according to a plan.

If you just looking for a broadstreet bully, I would say a 3000k stall and 3.73 gears.

I dont know why the put a bigger gear in the auto. Maybe to stop it from beating on the m6 cars at the track?

[Scott@Bjorn3D]

Ok, sounds cool. Been talking to the wife more and she is just tired of me being upset about the car and why the sell talk is coming up. So if I do not mention my frustration to her anymore maybe I can work it out to keep the car if GM gets moving on it.