Torque converter stall size

[Jesse2006duramax]

Hey guy, I'm still pretty new here but I had a question about torque converters, I'm currently rebuilding my transmission and wanted to install a goerend R model which is 2000-2200 stall and the dude i ordered it from ordered be a Y(2500-2700) stall and said that that would be the best fit for my application and all with what I have done to the truck, I need help before I put it in to decide whether to try it or go and get one with a lower stall

 

[Evan@InglewoodTrans]

I think you would of been better off with the R if you still have the 3794 on your signature.

 

[Jesse2006duramax]

Yes it is still the 3794, my next question is if I went up to a Danville Performance 72mm or their 68mm stg2r1 what would be the best stall converter for it?

 

[KRODMAX/KS]

I had the "R" converter with the St2 3794 and later added the 68R1. Mike L just built my 2nd trans with the billet internals and the "K" converter. This change has turned my truck into an animal and a blast to drive ! I would do a little more research before you make your move.

 

[Jesse2006duramax]

That's the reason I made this thread to see what people had to say, the guy who bought it for me said it was the right setup, still not sold I called Mark at Danville and he told me I would either love it or I'd hate it, he also agreed eith my original thought that the "R" was probably the best option. I haven't really had much input anywhere besides Mark and now yours

 

[zakkb787]

If Evan and Mark both say go with the R. Go with the R. Plain and simple. I'd trust them over someone local any day. Especially if you told him get an R and he pretty much ignored that and got what he thought would be best. It's your truck not his.

 

[Mike L.]

Get the K.:thumb:

 

[JRein]

And Mike throws a monkey wrench into the mix. LOL

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[zakkb787]

Dang it Mike.

 

[gmduramax]

Get the K.:thumb:

X2

 

[KRODMAX/KS]

I was always manually shifting because it was doggie and smokey. I was running a stock sized tire and now I am on a 305/50/20, 373 gear. With this "K" set-up, it just seems way more responsive. Not to mention, when you stab the throttle into a little roll... you'd better have that thing pointed in the direction you want to go. It can become a handful in a hurry.

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[Jesse2006duramax]

I believe the "k" is the same as the "y" isn't it? A 2500-2700 stall??? And also Krodmax I have 325/60-20s currently

 

[Chevy1925]

I believe the "k" is the same as the "y" isn't it? A 2500-2700 stall??? And also Krodmax I have 325/60-20s currently

If they were the same, they wouldn't have different letters . Stall is not the only factor to look at for differences

 

[zakkb787]

If they were the same, they wouldn't have different letters . Stall is not the only factor to look at for differences

There are 3 factors to look at correct James?

 

[Jesse2006duramax]

The reason I ask is because on goerends website, for ordering it shows a "k" and not a "y" but farther down it in details it shows a "y" and not a "k" and in both places it shows them as 2500-2700 stall speeds

 

[KRODMAX/KS]

I am not aware of the "Y" but I would suggest your contacting "The Professor/Mike L" and discuss your your application.

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[Mike L.]

The reason I ask is because on goerends website, for ordering it shows a "k" and not a "y" but farther down it in details it shows a "y" and not a "k" and in both places it shows them as 2500-2700 stall speeds

When will you guys learn that stall gets you out of the hole and that's it. After that it means nothing and yet you guys only are concerned with stall.
Coupling is where you need to concern yourselves ( power to the rear wheels asap ) You can have many different converters stalled the same and some of them will nock your socks off and some are total dogs. But after you launch, what happens then?
Most so called builders couldn't pick the correct converter for your truck to save their lives.
Choosing converters properly comes with experience and hundreds of test drives with different trucks and mods.

 

[Jesse2006duramax]

Thanks for filling me in and helping me out with it, I don't have much knowledge about it so anything helps and I appreciate. I just wasn't sure because of how their site was set up and that in one spot it's a "k" and no"y" and the next spot there is a "y" but no "k" therefore I didn't know if they were suppose to be the same or if they were different and their site is messed up, I'll call you and talk to you in the morning if you don't mind mike

 

[firefighter08]

When will you guys learn that stall gets you out of the hole and that's it. After that it means nothing and yet you guys only are concerned with stall.
Coupling is where you need to concern yourselves ( power to the rear wheels asap ) You can have many different converters stalled the same and some of them will nock your socks off and some are total dogs. But after you launch, what happens then?
Most so called builders couldn't pick the correct converter for your truck to save their lives.
Choosing converters properly comes with experience and hundreds of test drives with different trucks and mods.

Josh put an X into mine with a billet stator when he built my trans. The coupling is awesome! Of course I don't run near the power level other guys do.

 

[Mike L.]

Josh put an X into mine with a billet stator when he built my trans. The coupling is awesome! Of course I don't run near the power level other guys do.

The X is a billet stator C converter. Good all around converter.