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I'm not sure what the specifics are but your completely engaged by 1000. You don't want a stall if your going to be doing any more towing. Something s gonna give under a load.
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On my engine for the cam I'm getting, I can run a stock converter, but it's recommend to bump up to a 2000 stall.
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You got a lightning?!?!? 
I run a 2000 stall in my truck from lentech, its a bit different that the stock one. I think stock is around 1600-1800. It allows a little more slipage on the highway but it locks in at just the right time. Kind of hard to explain but it makes the truck feel a bit more sporty. I know 2400 stall is common on lightnings too. Wouldn't exceed that number tho.
dont go pass 2000 if you do alot of towing too,
I run a 2000 stall in my truck from lentech, its a bit different that the stock one. I think stock is around 1600-1800. It allows a little more slipage on the highway but it locks in at just the right time. Kind of hard to explain but it makes the truck feel a bit more sporty. I know 2400 stall is common on lightnings too. Wouldn't exceed that number tho.
dont go pass 2000 if you do alot of towing too,
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Geez. My phone doesn't update the forum for one day and 7 pages to read in "engine builders"? We need to be careful about those BS boys getting on here and cluttering up the place. From what I gather [MENTION=64669]jferg92[/MENTION]'s 3rd lights are too cold to lock up on 02-04 Lightnings, [MENTION=113]Jbrew[/MENTION]' s sad because [MENTION=52877]4x4dave[/MENTION]'s truck is getting more messages than him, [MENTION=76842]Carcrazygts2[/MENTION]'s rear end is getting sexually harassed, [MENTION=76903]fordmotorsport[/MENTION] is debating whether to buy a MG Midget or move to Florida, & [MENTION=99584]ibd2328[/MENTION]s not gonna need a torsion bar because his front tires will never touch the ground. Did I miss anything? ........besides [MENTION=146035]Jackedup00[/MENTION] & [MENTION=174898]Cmanjr[/MENTION] being, well, [MENTION=146035]Jackedup00[/MENTION] & [MENTION=174898]Cmanjr[/MENTION]? 
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1600-1800 would be best. I have a 1800 and it will flash to 2200-2400. The problem is towing. Its a complete pain in the *** along with the added trans temps. Even with a huge cooler and electric fans it gets hotter than I would like while towing.
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Geez. My phone doesn't update the forum for one day and 7 pages to read in "engine builders"? We need to be careful about those BS boys getting on here and cluttering up the place. From what I gather [MENTION=64669]jferg92[/MENTION]'s 3rd lights are too cold to lock up on 02-04 Lightnings, [MENTION=113]Jbrew[/MENTION]' s sad because [MENTION=52877]4x4dave[/MENTION]'s truck is getting more messages than him, [MENTION=76842]Carcrazygts2[/MENTION]'s rear end is getting sexually harassed, [MENTION=76903]fordmotorsport[/MENTION] is debating whether to buy a MG Midget or move to Florida, & [MENTION=99584]ibd2328[/MENTION]s not gonna need a torsion bar because his front tires will never touch the ground. Did I miss anything? ........besides [MENTION=146035]Jackedup00[/MENTION] & [MENTION=174898]Cmanjr[/MENTION] being, well, [MENTION=146035]Jackedup00[/MENTION] & [MENTION=174898]Cmanjr[/MENTION]?
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