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*SSE 4 2SS* · 07-31-2011, 09:38 PM

[QUOTE=Dangeruss;3548251]Here's the video guys.

QUOTE]Very Cool Russ,

I hope I dont have to end up with one, but it's a relief to know I have options if I need them in light of recent events...

Darth_Emma · 07-31-2011, 09:44 PM

That looks like fun to drive. I think I might have to put that on my "To Do" list. I'd love to go for a ride in it sometime to see how it feels.

Dangeruss · 07-31-2011, 11:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Darth_Emma

That looks like fun to drive. I think I might have to put that on my "To Do" list. I'd love to go for a ride in it sometime to see how it feels.

Emma...bring that beast of yours down to the Camaro Nationals in October and I'll take you for a spin.

*TAG UR IT* · 08-01-2011, 01:11 AM

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Originally Posted by PQ

I want one. I want one. I want one.

lol....I was just saying the same thing...lol
[QUOTE=SSE 4 2SS;3548309]

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dangeruss

Here's the video guys.

QUOTE]Very Cool Russ,

I hope I dont have to end up with one, but it's a relief to know I have options if I need them in light of recent events...

Truth. Problem resolved.

*Mindz* · 08-01-2011, 01:38 AM

That's an awesome tranny Russ. Looks like fun.

andredmg · 08-01-2011, 08:14 AM

Looks like too much fun now I want one of those too, between you the speedster and Brandi my car will never be done seeng all the cool upgrades you guys keep adding to your whips.

garcmol · 08-01-2011, 08:48 AM

No doubt that shift is instant! What does the converter lock do? Can you still shift when it's locked? I don't understand the "lock"

Darth_Emma · 08-01-2011, 08:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by garcmol

No doubt that shift is instant! What does the converter lock do? Can you still shift when it's locked? I don't understand the "lock"

The locking mechanism rigidly binds the engine to the transmission when their speeds are nearly equal, to avoid slippage and a resulting loss of efficiency.

How'd I do?

garcmol · 08-01-2011, 08:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Darth_Emma

The locking mechanism rigidly binds the engine to the transmission when their speeds are nearly equal, to avoid slippage and a resulting loss of efficiency.

How'd I do?

Okay. But can you still shift while it's locked? I'm guessing if you forgot to "unlock" it and tried to stop it would be similar to forgetting to depress the clutch pedal. Bog down, start bucking and die.?.?.?

Darth_Emma · 08-01-2011, 09:02 AM

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Originally Posted by garcmol

Okay. But can you still shift while it's locked? I'm guessing if you forgot to "unlock" it and tried to stop it would be similar to forgetting to depress the clutch pedal. Bog down, start bucking and die.?.?.?

I am not sure how Russ' new tranny works. Great question.

Dangeruss · 08-01-2011, 09:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Darth_Emma

The locking mechanism rigidly binds the engine to the transmission when their speeds are nearly equal, to avoid slippage and a resulting loss of efficiency.

How'd I do?

Give that girl a prize!

It also helps with gas mileage and keeping the transmission from getting too hot.

Quote:

Originally Posted by garcmol

Okay. But can you still shift while it's locked? I'm guessing if you forgot to "unlock" it and tried to stop it would be similar to forgetting to depress the clutch pedal. Bog down, start bucking and die.?.?.?

You can still downshift with it locked, but if you start going too slow it will let you know. I forgot to turn the switch off a couple of times. It let me know, but way before the car was slow enough to die.

garcmol · 08-01-2011, 09:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Dangeruss

Give that girl a prize!

It also helps with gas mileage and keeping the transmission from getting too hot.

You can still downshift with it locked, but if you start going too slow it will let you know. I forgot to turn the switch off a couple of times. It let me know, but way before the car was slow enough to die.

That answers it. Thanks, and it looks like it would be fun at the dragstrip. No missed shifts! Do you hold the lock button when you race or just bump through the gears?

Dangeruss · 08-01-2011, 10:48 AM

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Originally Posted by garcmol

That answers it. Thanks, and it looks like it would be fun at the dragstrip. No missed shifts! Do you hold the lock button when you race or just bump through the gears?

At the track I'll just bump through the gears. ARD is setting up my nitrous controller to lock the converter automatically. More consistent and much easier for an ameteur like me to use.

Dangeruss · 08-05-2011, 12:06 PM

It has begun. Owen is ordering my forged parts for the LSX 427 build, and is ready to get started on the block. I'll be taking a bunch of pics throughout the process, and can't wait to see what this baby will do when she's done.

I have to say I've been really happy with the way the stock engine has held up. I've got 42K miles on my car now...about 16K since the Whipple went on. I drive the car every day with 600 to the wheels, and 700 at the track on nitrous. It was driven to/from and raced at both C5Fests, and has been through several 1/4 mile runs (including one in the 10s!). GM built a great product here, and having a great builder allowed me to push it to the edge.

In a matter of weeks it'll come out to make room for the big boy. I wonder...would the LS3 will fit in my wife's Traverse?

07-31-2011, 09:38 PM	#869
SSE 4 2SS Boosted Moderator Drives: Bone Stock LS3 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Marion Tx Posts: 15,469	[QUOTE=Dangeruss;3548251]Here's the video guys. QUOTE]Very Cool Russ, I hope I dont have to end up with one, but it's a relief to know I have options if I need them in light of recent events... __________________ If the car feels like it is on rails, you are probably driving too slow. -Ross Bentley Horsepower is how fast you hit the wall. Torque is how far you take the wall with you. “If everything seems under control, you're just not going fast enough.” Mario Andretti If you can turn, you ain't going fast enough...

08-01-2011, 01:38 AM	#873
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08-01-2011, 08:14 AM	#874
andredmg Big Nasty Drives: Chevys lots of em Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Albuquerque NM Posts: 930	Looks like too much fun now I want one of those too, between you the speedster and Brandi my car will never be done seeng all the cool upgrades you guys keep adding to your whips. __________________

08-01-2011, 08:48 AM	#875
garcmol Drives: 10 1LT SIM; 91 B4C sleeper Z Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Ft. Mitchell, Alabama Posts: 7,199	No doubt that shift is instant! What does the converter lock do? Can you still shift when it's locked? I don't understand the "lock" __________________ Pedders Pace Car Package, Injen CAI, Flowmaster AT, AAC Lighting, ZL1 fascia/skirts, RKSport Ram Air hood, vented fenders, painted stripes (Gary's Customz), Honor and Valor badged (Thank you, John)

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Darth_Emma Psssssssssshhhhhhhhhhhhh! Drives: under contruction Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Marysville, Ohio Posts: 12,996 View My Garage	That looks like fun to drive. I think I might have to put that on my "To Do" list. I'd love to go for a ride in it sometime to see how it feels.

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Dangeruss Bayoucitymusclecars.com Drives: Camaro LSX Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Spring, TX Posts: 4,413 View My Garage	It has begun. Owen is ordering my forged parts for the LSX 427 build, and is ready to get started on the block. I'll be taking a bunch of pics throughout the process, and can't wait to see what this baby will do when she's done. I have to say I've been really happy with the way the stock engine has held up. I've got 42K miles on my car now...about 16K since the Whipple went on. I drive the car every day with 600 to the wheels, and 700 at the track on nitrous. It was driven to/from and raced at both C5Fests, and has been through several 1/4 mile runs (including one in the 10s!). GM built a great product here, and having a great builder allowed me to push it to the edge. In a matter of weeks it'll come out to make room for the big boy. I wonder...would the LS3 will fit in my wife's Traverse?