How much stall is to much for a mainly street car

cudajames said

I am considering building a new engine for my car - and with that is cam selection. Which of course leads to with or without a stall converter

The car will mainly be a street rod - probably some autocross and drag racing (rarely - sadly no drag strip close by)

So how much stall is to much for a street rod? 2000? or 2500? (which is the cam i like)

thanks for the education from experience

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Which of course leads to with or without a stall converter
If I understand the question, go with a 2400 rpm stall converter. I have barely any experience with performance engines. I'm learning the hard way (so what's new). Anyway, I've got two vehicles with small blocks, both have similar cams. Purpleshafts, street hemi grinds, thereabouts, so I'm told. One has a stock 1500-1700 rpm converter. It has really sucky performance at idle and off the stop light. The other has a 2400 rpm converter and does just fine for it's street only driving.
Sure there are other variables at play here but, I think it's a valid comparison. Hope this helps.