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CAM....ZL1 · 03-29-2012, 08:14 PM

Just kinda wondering, being how I ordered
the auto.....I see where the 24 hr testing
was done with the 6M how would the auto
handle the same abuse ?

Fbod: Do you know if there was any extensive
testing done on the auto...just curious..

2ndCamaro79 · 03-29-2012, 10:29 PM

Thats a good question, as I too will be getting a auto (wife can't drive stick)

ZL1 STEVE · 03-29-2012, 10:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 2ndCamaro79

Thats a good question, as I too will be getting a auto (wife can't drive stick)

I will be getting Manual because wife can't drive stick

insomniac2k2 · 03-29-2012, 10:40 PM

DING DING DING! Same "problem" here. My poor wife cant drive my car. So sad...

Quote:

Originally Posted by ZL1 STEVE

I will be getting Manual because wife can't drive stick

fbodfather · 03-29-2012, 10:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ZL1 STEVE

I will be getting Manual because wife can't drive stick

'

uhhhhhhhhhhhh...............what?

fbodfather · 03-29-2012, 10:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CAM....ZL1

Just kinda wondering, being how I ordered
the auto.....I see where the 24 hr testing
was done with the 6M how would the auto
handle the same abuse ?

Fbod: Do you know if there was any extensive
testing done on the auto...just curious..

All of our powertrains are extensively tested - some of these tests are quite amazing - (like the 24 hour test where we blow snow and water into the face of the vehicle to ensure that there is no water intrusion into the internals of the engine.

What I DO know: I was witness to a 12 hour test with Automatic......

I think I can safely say that I've never led this community in the wrong direction: you are perfectly safe in purchasing an automatic trans.....

2ndCamaro79 · 03-29-2012, 11:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fbodfather

All of our powertrains are extensively tested - some of these tests are quite amazing - (like the 24 hour test where we blow snow and water into the face of the vehicle to ensure that there is no water intrusion into the internals of the engine.

What I DO know: I was witness to a 12 hour test with Automatic......

I think I can safely say that I've never led this community in the wrong direction: you are perfectly safe in purchasing an automatic trans.....

Never had any major problems with my GMs

fiascoes1 · 03-29-2012, 11:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ZL1 STEVE

I will be getting Manual because wife can't drive stick

smart! that was the main reason i bought my ss in manual.

Drake Heminger · 03-30-2012, 04:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fbodfather

All of our powertrains are extensively tested - some of these tests are quite amazing - (like the 24 hour test where we blow snow and water into the face of the vehicle to ensure that there is no water intrusion into the internals of the engine.

What I DO know: I was witness to a 12 hour test with Automatic......

I think I can safely say that I've never led this community in the wrong direction: you are perfectly safe in purchasing an automatic trans.....

Shaniqua<3

tmandoug1 · 03-30-2012, 07:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fbodfather

'

uhhhhhhhhhhhh...............what?

My thoughts exactly!!!!!

*radz28* · 03-30-2012, 08:15 AM

For you auto' guys (and maybe me too) - I ALWAYS install tranny coolers on anything truck or mine or performance-oriented. I had TWO 24K-pound B&M coolers on my '02, and that was before I added the loser converter.

While we know ZL1 has a tranny cooler, and we know that GM takes the durability considerably seriously, I would definately look into adding an additional cooler into the circuit. While I don't know that I believe GM will leave it running too hot, I do know that the tranny fluid also cools the diff' fluid. What I remember was, that at least for 4L60s (and I'm sure that extends to 6L80s and 6L90s) that running around with fluid temps at and above 200* was not a good idea because it was at the threshold of the limits of the tranny fluid. While it's my understanding the current tranny fluid blends are at least partially synthetic, and therefore more tollerant to higher temperatures - I still feel for less than $100, another effective cooler is just added protection. Now - I recognize you still have to have heat in the fluid, however, heat is the primary killer of autos', and if you're worried about 24-hour endurance testing, I bet at least one additional cooler is something that wouldn't hurt.

It's almost never bad to be safe. I still believe that GM's got the cooling correct on ZL1, but with something like this, I like to add a little more safety factor

JMVHO

htron50 · 03-30-2012, 08:28 AM

I had a thyroid problem once and HEATED seats too. So, the cooler, although it was styrofoam, did the trick!

HDRDTD · 03-30-2012, 08:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fbodfather

All of our powertrains are extensively tested - some of these tests are quite amazing - (like the 24 hour test where we blow snow and water into the face of the vehicle to ensure that there is no water intrusion into the internals of the engine.

What I DO know: I was witness to a 12 hour test with Automatic......

I think I can safely say that I've never led this community in the wrong direction: you are perfectly safe in purchasing an automatic trans.....

Was that 12-hour test done on Woodward????

Perhaps done while cruising with the Det5thgen group?

meb885 · 03-30-2012, 07:08 PM

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Originally Posted by HDRDTD

Was that 12-hour test done on Woodward????

Perhaps done while cruising with the Det5thgen group?

Bro Zeke will never be the same

03-29-2012, 08:14 PM	#1
CAM....ZL1 Drives: 2012 ZL1 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: BENTON, IL. Posts: 1,068 View My Garage	24 hour track endurance test.....PLEASE READ.....HELP ME FBOD... Just kinda wondering, being how I ordered the auto.....I see where the 24 hr testing was done with the 6M how would the auto handle the same abuse ? Fbod: Do you know if there was any extensive testing done on the auto...just curious.. Last edited by CAM....ZL1; 03-29-2012 at 09:12 PM.

03-30-2012, 08:15 AM	#11
radz28 Petro-sexual Drives: Ultra-Grin Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Crazy Coast Posts: 15,180 View My Garage	For you auto' guys (and maybe me too) - I ALWAYS install tranny coolers on anything truck or mine or performance-oriented. I had TWO 24K-pound B&M coolers on my '02, and that was before I added the loser converter. While we know ZL1 has a tranny cooler, and we know that GM takes the durability considerably seriously, I would definately look into adding an additional cooler into the circuit. While I don't know that I believe GM will leave it running too hot, I do know that the tranny fluid also cools the diff' fluid. What I remember was, that at least for 4L60s (and I'm sure that extends to 6L80s and 6L90s) that running around with fluid temps at and above 200* was not a good idea because it was at the threshold of the limits of the tranny fluid. While it's my understanding the current tranny fluid blends are at least partially synthetic, and therefore more tollerant to higher temperatures - I still feel for less than $100, another effective cooler is just added protection. Now - I recognize you still have to have heat in the fluid, however, heat is the primary killer of autos', and if you're worried about 24-hour endurance testing, I bet at least one additional cooler is something that wouldn't hurt. It's almost never bad to be safe. I still believe that GM's got the cooling correct on ZL1, but with something like this, I like to add a little more safety factor JMVHO __________________ '20 ZL1 Black "Fury" A10, PDR, Exposed CF Extractor Magnuson Magnum DI TVS2650R // RFBG // Soler 103 // TooHighPSI Port Injection // THPSI Billet Lid // FF // Katech Drop-In // PLM Heat Exchanger // ZLE Cradle bushings // BMR Chassis-Suspension Stuff // aFe Bars // Diode Dynamics LEDs // ACS Composites Guards // CF Dash // Aeroforce // tint // other stuffs

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03-29-2012, 10:29 PM	#2
2ndCamaro79 Drives: 2014 V-Sport/ 2015 Escalade Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Virginia Posts: 939	Thats a good question, as I too will be getting a auto (wife can't drive stick)

03-30-2012, 08:28 AM	#12
htron50 Drives: 2017 ZL1 Status "Thank You!" Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: SC Posts: 2,498	I had a thyroid problem once and HEATED seats too. So, the cooler, although it was styrofoam, did the trick!