What stall should I be running??? Details inside

[GTOKILLER]

Putting together a new truck, 2000 full size Dodge, std cab long bed, D80 & D60 W/ 456's,  approx. 500hp SBC 630 lift cam 13:1 th400 + 205 brand new uncut 44" boggers.  I have no idea were the power comes on gonna guess 3500 - 4000. Any one running a similar setup? What stall convertor?  Any suggestions would be appreciated. Thanks   

[GTOKILLER]

, 11:1 not 13:1

[4x4xdodgeman]

with what you have said here. go with 208 tcase. you need more gear. for a stall a good 10" converter.

[betterbeaters]

with what you have said here. go with 208 tcase. you need more gear. for a stall a good 10" converter.

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[mudbillyredneck]

is this for your boy...or for you to break ?

If it's for the boy .. 208 and a 10"

if it's for you ... spend alittle more.. regear axles to atleast 5.13 ... then you could go with alittle heavyer t-case ..and really get wild with the converter ...lol !!!

[GTOKILLER]

Thanks for the input!

[GTOKILLER]

So a 208 has a better low ratio Im gonna guess. also stronger or similar the 205 I thought it was gear to gear no chain? Sorry im kinda green to this Ive always used 99+ superduty stuff to play with.

[J.C.]

Cast cases
203 is the old chain cast iron beast 2:1 ratio
205 is the old gear to gear cast iron beast <<< strongest IMO 1.94?:1 ratio
If no tag to ID, 203 has a aluminum tail cone, and has a drain plug in the back. 205 will have a 3 bolt PTO cover instead of plug

Aluminum cases
208 is a chain driven aluminum case. 2.62:1 ratio
241 is a chain driven aluminum case, has a smidge bigger bearings than a 208, 2.72:1 ratio.
208 has a 1 pc tail cone, 241 has a 2 piece tail cone

I've given low lock ratios as hi is 1:1.

Hope this helps!

[Blazin40s]

3500ish stall

[GTOKILLER]

Thanks, that helps a ton!!   Would a 241 be tough enough for my application?? In your opinion.  I had a 241 in my BBC jeep that worked great but was only 430hp & cut 35's not sure what gear ratio had D60 & D80 stk out of a 3500 Cummins. 

[just one more]

you would be surprised at the strength of the 208s and I would imagine the 241s are not far off

[Blazin40s]

I love my 208

[michigan maniac]

I have a 208 in my k5 with Rockwells, just make sure the chain is in good shape and use the torque bar that bolts to the side of the tcase then up to the bell housing

[GTOKILLER]

Sounds good guys , thanks again.

[BlueChevy07]

241s are a little stronger. They have extra planter gears and a better lubrication system.

[GTOKILLER]

So whats a 243c ? I see one in the for sale section.

[J.C.]

243 is the same as a 241, just the pushbutton model. Has an encoder motor on it to change ranges

[GTOKILLER]

Figured so just figured id ask. Thanks!

[Boggen Joe]

Love my 208, I run 500+ hp cut 44s
Got
With a FTI MR converter, stall between 3000- 3500.
Got to see ypur power range for your cam

[GTOKILLER]

Thats the way im leaning 208, intake, & cam match power @3300-6600