OK NEWB QUESTION HERE

[Cyanydem28]

what is a "stall"? i always hear people talkin about it, and it supposidly givin the biggest "bang for the buck" , some one help

[IronOutlaw]

Makes your car rev up higher before moving. Basically like dropping the clutch in a 6 speed.

[Z28pr0jekt]

it is a stall converter

It allows automatic cars to rev up higher while at a stop (helping launching) and also somewhat "slips" in order to keep the engine in its power band

[YZF]

So basically... instead of running WOT from a stop at 2400 rpm.. a stall (depending on the size) allows you to leave at a higher rpm. Putting you more in the powerband to make better power off the line.

[Milk Man]

off the line and threw each gear...depending on how big the stall is.

[Fastbird]

Just watch it if you're going to put a 4K stall and drive around on the street. Not the most friendly there.

[Cyanydem28]

oooo ok

[The Engineer]

Another way to describe stall, it is the torque multiplication factor between the engine and input to the transmission. The higher the stall, the greater the multiplication factor.

WD

[sdmws6]

Here's a nice tutorial of how a torque converter works:
http://www.howstuffworks.com/torque-converter.htm

[James Montigny]

As others have pointed out, the torque converter (or "stall") connects the flexplate to the transmission.
It's a "fluid" connection, it allows the motor to idle even while the rest of the drivetrain is stopped.
(or allows the motor to recover from a transmission shift, causing increased load and a drop in RPM)
It's what allows an automatic transmission to work in a vehicle.

An aftermarket converter is typically designed to allow more "slip" which drastically improves launches in an automatic car at the track.
You give up efficiency up top for a better 60ft time. Generally, that works out well.
See my link below for more info.


Here's a nice tutorial of how a torque converter works:
http://www.howstuffworks.com/torque-converter.htm

More good info, specific to aftermarket stalls (in this case, from Yank)
http://www.converter.cc/tech_talk/


Just watch it if you're going to put a 4K stall and drive around on the street. Not the most friendly there.
Really depends on the STR you decide on. In my case, the stall is certainly not ideal for a grocery getter, but you get used to it.
The most noticeable difference is at very low speeds (Parking lots, parking garages). Something with a tighter STR
would have much better street manners, but it would be no fun at all at the track LOL

In a H/C car, you really need a higher-than-stock stall. Not 4000, but certainly 2600 or better for even a mild setup.

[LT1RUNNER]

Now that you got some understanding what stall speed are you looking for?

[Toronto_LT1]

3200 rpm stall here with 2.1 str and it drives like stock until you get on it.:metal::devil: