Stocker Converter Question?

danny waters sr · 01-04-2009, 06:31 PM

Marc, I was comparing this whole deal to my old old Belair wagon. I ran a 614 in it and all i did was change tires for 1/4 to1/8.When i sold the wagon , Mark Lewis helped the new owner with it ,. They actually replaced the gear with a 557 thinking it would help the 1/4 and hurt the 1/8. Instead it helped both.That car went 1.43 under in Rockingham the same time Lee Tuttle went 1.63 under. I have since bought that motor back and is no were close to those figures. I am lucky to run 25 to 30 under.I now have a new engine that Mark has built for me. I know it will be faster because he built a new engine to replace the old one i bought out of the ol wagon and it was at least 3 to 4 tenths faster in the wagon.I 'm just struggling to get the right combo.The converter in the wagon would foot stall up to 4500. That is why i think this is the problem. I was hoping someone out there has maybe gone through this and kinda shorten my process of elimination. Keep suggestions coming , maybe i will get lucky and stumble on a solution. If there was a problem with the tranny ,would i be able to check something or listen for some sort of noise. ?

danny waters sr · 01-04-2009, 06:35 PM

Jery , I would be more than happy to put a 3 speed in that ol baby. I have been pushing for that very thing in IHRA. You would think after being in tech for over 10 years i would have a little pull.<NOT>lol!!@#!%#@

Mark Lewis · 01-04-2009, 07:07 PM

Danny, I talked to Billy and his falls back to 4900 rpm on the gear change. I would think you would need a 4800 converter.

Mark Lewis · 01-04-2009, 07:08 PM

Does the car roll free?

NORMAN BARNARD · 01-04-2009, 07:15 PM

Danny, give coan a call about your problem, you won't regret it. Just saw your in lagrange, nc. I use to live in the smithfield/selma area just off i-95 and ran a 1966 chev ii (327-350 hp) out of smithfield repair service. Now that was fun times
except for having to run that "cartel" out of clinton/fayetteville area.
Seriously, give coan a call, they've been very helpful for me, and i'm setting on the rio grand with 100 plus degrees in the summer time(and that's in the shade).

danny waters sr · 01-04-2009, 07:29 PM

Mark, Yes it does roll free.Call me as soon as you are able./thanks Norman, my son works at Deacon Jones Pontiac dealer in smithfield as a service writer. Winters have been a lot milder last few years. Look me up at the IHRA National events close to you in Texas. I will be working most of them.

Dave Ribeiro · 01-04-2009, 11:55 PM

Danny,

Call me at 757-810-1832 cell, in next couple of days... I know I can help you... Dave,

01-04-2009, 06:31 PM	#1
danny waters sr VIP Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: lagrange,nc Posts: 2,224 Likes: 1 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Stocker Converter Question? Marc, I was comparing this whole deal to my old old Belair wagon. I ran a 614 in it and all i did was change tires for 1/4 to1/8.When i sold the wagon , Mark Lewis helped the new owner with it ,. They actually replaced the gear with a 557 thinking it would help the 1/4 and hurt the 1/8. Instead it helped both.That car went 1.43 under in Rockingham the same time Lee Tuttle went 1.63 under. I have since bought that motor back and is no were close to those figures. I am lucky to run 25 to 30 under.I now have a new engine that Mark has built for me. I know it will be faster because he built a new engine to replace the old one i bought out of the ol wagon and it was at least 3 to 4 tenths faster in the wagon.I 'm just struggling to get the right combo.The converter in the wagon would foot stall up to 4500. That is why i think this is the problem. I was hoping someone out there has maybe gone through this and kinda shorten my process of elimination. Keep suggestions coming , maybe i will get lucky and stumble on a solution. If there was a problem with the tranny ,would i be able to check something or listen for some sort of noise. ? __________________ Danny Waters, Sr / 73 Duster "340"

01-04-2009, 06:35 PM	#2
danny waters sr VIP Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: lagrange,nc Posts: 2,224 Likes: 1 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Stocker Converter Question? Jery , I would be more than happy to put a 3 speed in that ol baby. I have been pushing for that very thing in IHRA. You would think after being in tech for over 10 years i would have a little pull.<NOT>lol!!@#!%#@ __________________ Danny Waters, Sr / 73 Duster "340"

01-04-2009, 07:07 PM	#3
Mark Lewis Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 346 Likes: 63 Liked 207 Times in 44 Posts	Re: Stocker Converter Question? Danny, I talked to Billy and his falls back to 4900 rpm on the gear change. I would think you would need a 4800 converter.

01-04-2009, 07:08 PM	#4
Mark Lewis Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 346 Likes: 63 Liked 207 Times in 44 Posts	Re: Stocker Converter Question? Does the car roll free?

01-04-2009, 07:15 PM	#5
NORMAN BARNARD Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: EL PASO, TEXAS Posts: 156 Likes: 0 Liked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Re: Stocker Converter Question? Danny, give coan a call about your problem, you won't regret it. Just saw your in lagrange, nc. I use to live in the smithfield/selma area just off i-95 and ran a 1966 chev ii (327-350 hp) out of smithfield repair service. Now that was fun times except for having to run that "cartel" out of clinton/fayetteville area. Seriously, give coan a call, they've been very helpful for me, and i'm setting on the rio grand with 100 plus degrees in the summer time(and that's in the shade).

01-04-2009, 07:29 PM	#6
danny waters sr VIP Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: lagrange,nc Posts: 2,224 Likes: 1 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Stocker Converter Question? Mark, Yes it does roll free.Call me as soon as you are able./thanks Norman, my son works at Deacon Jones Pontiac dealer in smithfield as a service writer. Winters have been a lot milder last few years. Look me up at the IHRA National events close to you in Texas. I will be working most of them. __________________ Danny Waters, Sr / 73 Duster "340"

01-04-2009, 11:55 PM	#7
Dave Ribeiro VIP Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Williamsburg, Va.---USA Posts: 1,827 Likes: 1,612 Liked 56 Times in 27 Posts	Re: Stocker Converter Question? Danny, Call me at 757-810-1832 cell, in next couple of days... I know I can help you... Dave, __________________ Dave Ribeiro 1033 STK

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