Dynamometer Results & Comparisons - stall converters and dyno numbers
mknight759
10-30-2009, 07:44 PM
just curious how many numbers so a stall converter use up i have a ls1 stock bottom 243 heads shortie headers 225/229 .580-.590 pp cam and the stall is a 3200 dynojet said 280hp on 2nd pull then twisted driveshaft in half just seems low i know there only numbers but that sucks
mknight759
11-01-2009, 12:58 PM
anyone i have seen several dyno results with this cam and 241 heads they have been around the 340-360 rwhp range mine should be all over that is my converter bad
Slowhawk
11-01-2009, 07:28 PM
Looks like one of those truck shafts that are rated for 90mph.Had a few of those break before.
Depends on the stall and what gear they ran the vehicle in.If it is a truck I run them in 2nd gear due to driveshafts and tire ratings which could definitely give lower #'s like your seeing.
mknight759
11-01-2009, 07:39 PM
yea the engine is in my s10 it was the stock driveshaft he said he was at around 120 when it came apart the stall is from acc converters 3200rpm i don't like it feels way looser than 3200 probably a pos going to a yank in january not sure what gear he is running it in we will find out this friday when i get him to finish tuneing
Slowhawk
11-02-2009, 06:29 AM
Probly a not efficient converter.