Stall Converter Question

[SShanks]

I wanted to pick everyone's brain about what to do about a TC. I drive a '05 SS with AWD and I'm leaning towards a bigger stall. I've read a lot on here about the size of the TC affecting the trans temp. I was thinking about going with about a 10.5 Circle D with about a 3000 stall. The tranny has a shift kit and I was wondering if that size stall would fall in the grey area of performance and longevity. I guess I'm assuming a higher stall will put more strain on the trany on top of it being AWD. Is this assumption wrong? I would really like to go with a higher stall but I know how weak these 65e's can be.

[farmtruc]

Our trucks need larger transmission coolers regardless of modifications. So definitely upgrade if you haven't already. One large trans cooler should be fine for that converter.
3000 isn't too loose and should perform well.

[SShanks]

Our trucks need larger transmission coolers regardless of modifications. So definitely upgrade if you haven't already. One large trans cooler should be fine for that converter.
3000 isn't too loose and should perform well.

Thanks for the info Allen. I'll for sure add a bigger cooler before the TC goes in.

[jmgak47]

So even with a 2600 stall in my daily should I be running a 40K cooler? or am I fine with the factory cooler?

[kerrige]

So even with a 2600 stall in my daily should I be running a 40K cooler? or am I fine with the factory cooler?

Yes you should get a bigger cooler. A 40k is a great option factory isn't enough in my stock truck.

[jmgak47]

Have one on order. Thx, wasn't sure but always better safe then sorry.