Which Hughes Torque Converter for this Setup?

[CapeKubota]

Installing a 440 in a 1969 Dodge Charger R/T, auto with 3.55 gears. The 440 is stock bore, 904 heads ported and polished, Keith Black Aluminum pistons, stock rods, Comp Cams XE268H-10X (Duration 268/280, Lift .477/.480), Edelbrock Performer 440 dual intake and Holley 750 Carb. The engine builder suggested at least a 2600 rpm stall torque converter. I have it nailed down to either the Hughes 24-25 (2500 stall) or the Hughes 24-30 (3000 stall). I realize there are better torque converters out there, but they are not in my budget.

Out of those two torque converters, which would you choose for a street/strip car (mostly street)? Would the 3000 be too much stall and how would it affect street driving?

Hughes Performance 24-25 Hughes Performance Street Master Torque Converters | Summit Racing
Hughes Performance 24-30 Hughes Performance Pro-Street 30 Series Torque Converters | Summit Racing

 

[Orange71SE]

Installing a 440 in a 1969 Dodge Charger R/T, auto with 3.55 gears. The 440 is stock bore, 904 heads ported and polished, Keith Black Aluminum pistons, stock rods, Comp Cams XE268H-10X (Duration 268/280, Lift .477/.480), Edelbrock Performer 440 dual intake and Holley 750 Carb. The engine builder suggested at least a 2600 rpm stall torque converter. I have it nailed down to either the Hughes 24-25 (2500 stall) or the Hughes 24-30 (3000 stall). I realize there are better torque converters out there, but they are not in my budget.

Out of those two torque converters, which would you choose for a street/strip car (mostly street)? Would the 3000 be too much stall and how would it affect street driving?

Hughes Performance 24-25 Hughes Performance Street Master Torque Converters | Summit Racing
Hughes Performance 24-30 Hughes Performance Pro-Street 30 Series Torque Converters | Summit Racing

I have a similar built engine in my car, with a bit hotter cam. Same rear gear ratio, i went with a 2000 stall converter. When i foot brake the car i can get it to stall to about 2700-2800rpm. I used to have a 3k stall but it was a bit aggressive for the street. Awesome for the strip tho.

 

[33 IMP]

My personal choice of those two would be the 3000, 100%. But then I have a 5000 and 3.91s in my car.
Why not ask Hughes which they recommend?

 

[gtxdana]

Installing a 440 in a 1969 Dodge Charger R/T, auto with 3.55 gears. The 440 is stock bore, 904 heads ported and polished, Keith Black Aluminum pistons, stock rods, Comp Cams XE268H-10X (Duration 268/280, Lift .477/.480), Edelbrock Performer 440 dual intake and Holley 750 Carb. The engine builder suggested at least a 2600 rpm stall torque converter. I have it nailed down to either the Hughes 24-25 (2500 stall) or the Hughes 24-30 (3000 stall). I realize there are better torque converters out there, but they are not in my budget.

Out of those two torque converters, which would you choose for a street/strip car (mostly street)? Would the 3000 be too much stall and how would it affect street driving?

Hughes Performance 24-25 Hughes Performance Street Master Torque Converters | Summit Racing
Hughes Performance 24-30 Hughes Performance Pro-Street 30 Series Torque Converters | Summit Racing

That cam will make a decent amount of low RPM torque. A heavy car with 3.55 gears won't need any more than a 2500 stall converter for the street. For more track use, a 3000 stall converter would be a good choice.

Among other things, it also depends on how efficient the converter is. A 3000 stall may slip a lot around town putting a bunch of heat in the transmission fluid. Comp recommends an 1800 converter with that cam. I'm building a 440-6 with a bit more aggressive Comp hydraulic roller XR274-10. Comp recommended a 2000 stall converter and I'm going to use a Hughes 24-20HD converter.

 

[BSB67]

Do you have a converter now, if so, try it first. If it’s not what you want, you’ll have great info for selecting the right converter.