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just need a little advice on which converter to go with motor is 540 close to 600 hp the rear is 3.55 rear tires stand at 27" looking for advice on a good medium converter want to keep it as streetable as posible providing the motor is what it is was thinking about 2500 to 3000 but was wondering if it will be enough dont really want to go much higher than that but dont want to burn up a smaller converter trying to keep this thing on the street but with a lower rpm conv. will stall be enough for the cam. thanks any help is appreciated 
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I think 2500-2700 ought to be good. Any higher is gonna be hard to drive on the street. A lot will depend on the cam, and when it starts making power. What rpm does/will it idle at in gear? A 3000> rpm stall converter is a pain to drive if you plan on driving a lot on the street, and useless if you do any highway driving, unless you're rich, and can afford the fuel!! 
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Vette(s): 1972 conv., sunfire yellow, blk interior, blk vinyl and convertible top. Off frame restoration with American Speed 383 stroker engine producing 500hp plus a 200hp NOS system. MSD ignition. Hooker super competition headers with chambered exhaust.
I have a 2300 stall with 500hp and 373 gears. It will idle at about 850/900 sitting at a stop light. Grandma could drive it. 
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