[Tapani]

The TC stall speed is adjusted to match the engine characteristics. On most cases the torque multiplication is also increased with a higher stall speed - when the speed difference is great - from stand still.

Further, a higher stall speed greatly increases heat generation - this is not good.

Stall speed is naturally affected by engine torque too.

I had an Outback 4.444 tranny + TC in my low pressure turbo SVX. Stall speed was above 3000 rpm, very frustrating - I lost all the low end grunt in the air - heat to the fluid.

Now with a stock 1996 JDM tranny + TC the stall speed is roughly 2700 rpm, I would still like to lower it to maybe 2400 rpm. Especially in higher gears the TC just churns up heat.

Lower gearing, only FWD and an increased stall speed will all add up - and take the driveabilty in the wrong direction.

Please remember this is just my opinion :-)

Kind regards,

Tapani