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  • Edward M.
    Extremely Frequent Poster
    • October 31, 1985
    • 1916

    1956 Torque Converter stall speed

    What is the stall speed for the torque converter in powerglides for 1956 Corvettes and passenger cars?
  • Roy B.
    Expired
    • January 31, 1975
    • 7044

    #2
    Re: 1956 Torque Converter stall speed

    If it's a real Corvette one this is what it looks like , car has less bolts Sorry I cant remember!

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    • Larry M.
      Extremely Frequent Poster
      • December 31, 1991
      • 2688

      #3
      Re: 1956 Torque Converter stall speed

      Originally posted by Edward McComas (9316)
      What is the stall speed for the torque converter in powerglides for 1956 Corvettes and passenger cars?
      Ed:

      The number I have typically seen is around 1500 RPM. Other may have something more specific.

      You can always test and find out. Just need a tach and an open roadway.

      Larry

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      • Edward M.
        Extremely Frequent Poster
        • October 31, 1985
        • 1916

        #4
        Re: 1956 Torque Converter stall speed

        OK, maybe this will make more sense.

        I am looking at replacing the powerglide with a Turbo 350. The 350 comes with a 2200 stall speed converter. That seems like too much.

        What stall speed converter would be appropriate for a stock 56 passenger car engine?

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        • Larry M.
          Extremely Frequent Poster
          • December 31, 1991
          • 2688

          #5
          Re: 1956 Torque Converter stall speed

          I think you will be fine.

          Larry

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          • Edward M.
            Extremely Frequent Poster
            • October 31, 1985
            • 1916

            #6
            Re: 1956 Torque Converter stall speed

            Has anyone ever put a Turbo 350 behind a 265 engine? I was looking at the starter mounting arrangement yesterday. The starter bolts to the powerglide adapter ring.

            It looks to me like that powerglide adapter ring has to come off to put the Turbo 350 in there.

            Thoughts?

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            • Roy B.
              Expired
              • January 31, 1975
              • 7044

              #7
              Re: 1956 Torque Converter stall speed

              Originally posted by Edward McComas (9316)
              Has anyone ever put a Turbo 350 behind a 265 engine? I was looking at the starter mounting arrangement yesterday. The starter bolts to the powerglide adapter ring.

              It looks to me like that powerglide adapter ring has to come off to put the Turbo 350 in there.

              Thoughts?
              The powerglide adapter ring cant work you need a after market ring to use on the 265 engine because you cant mount a starter on the 265

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              • Edward M.
                Extremely Frequent Poster
                • October 31, 1985
                • 1916

                #8
                Re: 1956 Torque Converter stall speed

                Originally posted by Roy Braatz (182)
                The powerglide adapter ring cant work you need a after market ring to use on the 265 engine because you cant mount a starter on the 265
                So who makes an aftermarket adapter ring?

                Come on Roy, point me in the right direction.

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                • Roy B.
                  Expired
                  • January 31, 1975
                  • 7044

                  #9
                  Re: 1956 Torque Converter stall speed

                  Originally posted by Edward McComas (9316)
                  So who makes an aftermarket adapter ring?

                  Come on Roy, point me in the right direction.
                  ME? sorry ! all I can think of is using a 60's starter located on the engine and drill the two holes in the engine flat pad for the bolts

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                  • Edward M.
                    Extremely Frequent Poster
                    • October 31, 1985
                    • 1916

                    #10
                    Re: 1956 Torque Converter stall speed

                    Drilling the block insn't an option, so I guess that means I am stuck with the cast iron powerglide.

                    What did aluminum powerglides do for starter mounting?

                    Spoke too soon....here is a solution.

                    Last edited by Edward M.; September 18, 2009, 10:57 AM.

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                    • Roy B.
                      Expired
                      • January 31, 1975
                      • 7044

                      #11
                      Re: 1956 Torque Converter stall speed

                      Originally posted by Edward McComas (9316)
                      Drilling the block insn't an option, so I guess that means I am stuck with the cast iron powerglide.

                      What did aluminum powerglides do for starter mounting?
                      You got your answer over at the CF

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