gear or converter

Geerhead55 · 04-13-2012, 12:22 AM

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Originally Posted by slwryde

like you

WTF does that mean, Greg? This guys trying to help you and you bash him. Your motor is light on compression,, your camshaft is on the small side for a stroker small block, your converter is a little tight, and you come on here asking for help and you blow somebody off when they respond to your question. So much for getting any help here, I'm thinking.
Good luck with your project which ever way you decide to go.
Danny Durham

slwryde · 04-13-2012, 08:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Geerhead55

WTF does that mean, Greg? This guys trying to help you and you bash him. Your motor is light on compression,, your camshaft is on the small side for a stroker small block, your converter is a little tight, and you come on here asking for help and you blow somebody off when they respond to your question. So much for getting any help here, I'm thinking.
Good luck with your project which ever way you decide to go.
Danny Durham

It means take the time to explain yourself...like you did. Your input is helpful. You think the camshaft is small for a stroker small block. 1320 said it had to much duration. Also you think the converter is to tight.
Another guy said a three speed might be best.

The engine makes good power and torque despite the low compression. Its easier to change gears and converters than camshafts and compression.

So which would benefit most gears or the converter?

Phillip marvetz · 04-13-2012, 11:55 AM

Lower 1st gear would be my choice. What RPM are you running thru the traps and is it where you want it to be?

slwryde · 04-13-2012, 12:34 PM

I am turning 6900 rpm. I could probably afford to turn it a little higher say 7500 rpm.

Steve Hayward · 04-13-2012, 01:42 PM

Aside from addressing larger tasks in that combo......... It would cost nothing to borrow some smaller carbs and see if that helps............

Phillip marvetz · 04-16-2012, 03:35 AM

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Originally Posted by slwryde

I am turning 6900 rpm. I could probably afford to turn it a little higher say 7500 rpm.

You could go another 1000 on the stall rpm. Changing to a lower 1st will mask that a bit also. The carb is to small for a 414 cu engine tuning 7000rpm also.

04-13-2012, 11:55 AM	#3
Phillip marvetz Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Lynden ,WA Posts: 820 Likes: 0 Liked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Re: gear or converter Lower 1st gear would be my choice. What RPM are you running thru the traps and is it where you want it to be? __________________ 2009 V/SA Record Holder

04-13-2012, 12:34 PM	#4
slwryde Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Posts: 15 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: gear or converter I am turning 6900 rpm. I could probably afford to turn it a little higher say 7500 rpm.

04-13-2012, 01:42 PM	#5
Steve Hayward Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Canada Posts: 39 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: gear or converter Aside from addressing larger tasks in that combo......... It would cost nothing to borrow some smaller carbs and see if that helps............