kkritsilas
Well-Known Member
with no changes at all, Bruce would have had a far better response at take off with the new 3.21:1 gears vs. the old 2.2:1, even with the 318 the car came with. Now add in a 360 with bolt-ons and the increased displacement and higher torque )even factory stock), and it will only get better. I don't think that a new higher stall coverter is needed, if the old one in is good shape. He has already taken care of the 360 balance issues with the B&M flex plate. I know this isn't what he asked about, but I would go with the standard converter (again, assuming it is in good shape). This quite honestly, seems fine for street car/cruiser. He may at some point want a harder launch, or even decide to increase the 360's power, in which case this should be reviewed; but at this point, with his stated goals, I don't see much benefit to a higher stall convertor.