Is it safe? part deux

[omillan99]

Hello, I'm not the same OP from part one but I had a question and didn't want to hi-jack the other thread. So my question is, can I install a higher stall (I think it'll be in the 2500 to 2800k range, I'd have to report back on that info) torque converter on a mostly stock engine, 33 in tires, 4.58? gears and drive it a maximum of 5 miles at speeds less than 35 mph? The reason I ask is that I'm about to take the truck to get the flex plate replaced and wanted to take advantage and have the TQ converter replaced also since I'm planning on adding a 282 comp cam but don't want to pay the shop to replace that when I can do that myself. The reason I don't do it myself is that there is no safe place or space in my place of residence to do the swap currently. However, I can do the cam swap there. Please let me know what you all think about the plan I have.

 

[4WDKC]

If you can do all the work to replace the torque convertor why wouldnt you replace your flexplate while your in there?

 

[omillan99]

@4WDKC I'm sorry if I made this unclear so when I take my truck to the shop to get the flex plate replaced, I want to get the torque converter replaced also in preparation for the cam. I would then drive it home with the high stall converter about 5 miles with only 3 stops or so. Then I would do that camshaft swap at my house.

 

[dvdswan]

So you are going to pay a shop 6 hours to replace the flexplate?

 

[omillan99]

So you are going to pay a shop 6 hours to replace the flexplate?

Only because I don't have much space or proper tools to drop the transmission and transfer case.

 

[Frankenchevy]

you can't really run a lopey cam with a tight converter because it'll stall at stops in drive. that's part of the reason for the high stall converter. your stockish cam will be fine with a high stall that short distance.

your biggest consideration is probably keeping atf cool with a high stall converter. id make sure the trans cooler, fluid and trans filter are squared away.

 

[omillan99]

you can't really run a lopey cam with a tight converter because it'll stall at stops in drive. that's part of the reason for the high stall converter. your stockish cam will be fine with a high stall that short distance.

your biggest consideration is probably keeping atf cool with a high stall converter. id make sure the trans cooler, fluid and trans filter are squared away.

So just to make sure I understand correctly if I do get the TQ converter done with my stock cam I should be fine to drive it home, then do the cam swap at home? I understand the TQ converter issue which is I want to get the converter in before I swap the cam in.

 

[Frankenchevy]

So just to make sure I understand correctly if I do get the TQ converter done with my stock cam I should be fine to drive it home, then do the cam swap at home? I understand the TQ converter issue which is I want to get the converter in before I swap the cam in.

This is all just from research I’ve done lately. I am by no means an expert on torque converters.

I did however, call multiple torque converter manufacturers when searching for the right converter for my truck. I recommend the same if you haven’t already.

Most of them have programs they plug you specs into to give you recommendations. Hughes was really friendly and informative.

 

[bucket]

It'll be fine. That's not really that high of a stall rpm and you have the steep gearing to support it.

 

[omillan99]

Perfect thank you for all the info.