Choosing a stall converter
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Now that I'm started, there's so much to cover that I'm not sure how to proceed without making it confusing. ( I do | Now that I'm started, there's so much to cover that I'm not sure how to proceed without making it confusing. ( I do | ||
have A.D.D.) It all inter-relates. I want to make it fascinating and educational. | have A.D.D.) It all inter-relates. I want to make it fascinating and educational. | ||
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Anyway, back to stall. | Anyway, back to stall. | ||
You can find all sort of descriptions and explanations, but your first interest is in what your stall does for your | You can find all sort of descriptions and explanations, but your first interest is in what your stall does for your | ||
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your responsibility. For this thread we must assume you got the tune right and run enough octane. | your responsibility. For this thread we must assume you got the tune right and run enough octane. | ||
I guess the best way to proceed is to detail 5 different combos I've owned and driven, that really stand out in my | I guess the best way to proceed is to detail 5 different combos I've owned and driven, that really stand out in my | ||
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Trying to keep this in chronological order, the first combo is a '79 Firebird. 150-HP 301 with a slightly leaky | Trying to keep this in chronological order, the first combo is a '79 Firebird. 150-HP 301 with a slightly leaky | ||
Q-Jet hurting MPG but not driveability, backed by a TH350, a 2.73:1 axle, and on new Firestone 215/75R15 tires. I | Q-Jet hurting MPG but not driveability, backed by a TH350, a 2.73:1 axle, and on new Firestone 215/75R15 tires. I |