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DSX_Camaro · 07-18-2014, 10:33 PM

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Originally Posted by TommyTheCat

yeah i saw that based on your signature, made me wonder what i had.
at what point would you say it's a good idea to switch to those 3:45s? you think you'll be needing bigger gears soon?

Actually he calculated the ideal gear ratio (for the LLT mind you) to be 3.53:1. 3.45 is the closest we have, and if I can math correctly then I think with his current set up he doesn't quite have to shift out of 4th when trapping... 4th tops out around 130? with the stock converter and around 130mph would be low 11 high 10 I think?

More gear is not what our car needs lol. It needs less weight and more power. The transmission is very aggressively geared.

TommyTheCat · 07-18-2014, 10:49 PM

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Originally Posted by DSX_Camaro

Actually he calculated the ideal gear ratio (for the LLT mind you) to be 3.53:1. 3.45 is the closest we have, and if I can math correctly then I think with his current set up he doesn't quite have to shift out of 4th when trapping... 4th tops out around 130? with the stock converter and around 130mph would be low 11 high 10 I think?

More gear is not what our car needs lol. It needs less weight and more power. The transmission is very aggressively geared.

i'd say weight is our number 1 performance issue and paint our number 1 cosmetic.

so lets say around 500 HP at the crank, stock differential and manual trans on an LFX should be OK?

DSX_Camaro · 07-19-2014, 10:51 AM

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Originally Posted by TommyTheCat

i'd say weight is our number 1 performance issue and paint our number 1 cosmetic.

so lets say around 500 HP at the crank, stock differential and manual trans on an LFX should be OK?

Should be golden. Cant_C_Me is running twins on the LLT with the manual and stock everything and he's been fine for over 12k? miles so far.

Can't_C_Me · 07-19-2014, 01:43 PM

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Originally Posted by DSX_Camaro

Should be golden. Cant_C_Me is running twins on the LLT with the manual and stock everything and he's been fine for over 12k? miles so far.

I got my kit installed along with every bolt on (no Porter heads) including suspension over haul when I had 6k on the car. I'm at 47,500 now pushing 501rwhp on stock internals and manual transmission. But I keep the transmission well lubed with synthetic oils, clutch, and diff included. I'm just now feeling the fade of my clutch.

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hunterv6 · 07-19-2014, 02:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Can't_C_Me

I got my kit installed along with every bolt on (no Porter heads) including suspension over haul when I had 6k on the car. I'm at 47,500 now pushing 501rwhp on stock internals and manual transmission. But I keep the transmission well lubed with synthetic oils, clutch, and diff included. I'm just now feeling the fade of my clutch.

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That goods there @23000 and already on 3rd clutch. I think the Ram may hold up. Will find out tonite.

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sycraft · 07-19-2014, 02:33 PM

the RAM is in? how does it feel....

hunterv6 · 07-19-2014, 02:42 PM

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Originally Posted by sycraft

the RAM is in? how does it feel....

Feels great almost like stock with better holding power i can change gears at 7000 rpm with no slippage what so ever best I ever had with the others I couldn't get over 6000rpm without slippage. will be doing more testing tonite on our private road.

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sycraft · 07-19-2014, 10:08 PM

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Originally Posted by GretchenGotGrowl

New rods

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could you give me the specs on the rods, looking to maybe do something...also the piston numbers you used..

Jason@JacFab · 07-20-2014, 03:40 PM

+1 Any chance Wiseco put a part number to the pistons you got from them? I'd like to pick up a set.

I got a quote from R&R a couple months back, it was $1300 for a set of rods.

DSX_Camaro · 07-20-2014, 04:38 PM

+2...

sycraft · 07-20-2014, 05:17 PM

Damn, 1300.... I was hoping for the 600-700 range...

sycraft · 07-20-2014, 06:10 PM

emailer Pauter, will see what they say. Maybe contact Oliver too for rods

GretchenGotGrowl · 07-20-2014, 07:11 PM

I doubt they did a part number on the rods or pistons, but I am sure they can get the specs from the order numbers. I'll ask Aaron for them. The price will be cheaper if you can order a few sets all at once.

Jason@JacFab · 07-20-2014, 08:08 PM

I'm a Wiseco piston dealer, and if you guys are interested I wouldn't mind in trying to put a group buy together. I was planning on sending a couple pistons to them, but if we could get the order info/spec sheet from Derrick that would sure make life easier.

07-19-2014, 02:33 PM	#1014
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07-20-2014, 04:38 PM	#1018
DSX_Camaro Drives: 2013 SW 2LT/RS LFX/AY6 Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 1,741	+2... __________________ K&N CAI, 1LE Strut Tower Brace, Elite Engineering Catch Can and Clean Side Separator, Apex Scoop w/ Washer Relocation Kit, CTS Front Calipers and Rotors, JacFab Ported Intake Manifold, JacFab Intake Manifold Spacer, 80mm Overkill Throttle Body, SS Brake Lines, Ideal Garage Master Cylinder, Monster Twin Disc Clutch, NPP Retrofit w/ Magnaflow Resonated X, ARH Catless Downpipes, JRE Built 3.45 Diff, 1LE Axles, 1LE Hubs, Overkill Tuned, BMR Anti Wheel-hop Kit Stage I, ACS TL1 Hood Insert, ZL1 Spoiler

07-20-2014, 05:17 PM	#1019
sycraft COTW 5/06/2013 Drives: 2017 Corvette Grand Sport-Ho-Vette Join Date: May 2012 Location: Milford, Michigan Posts: 3,201 View My Garage	Damn, 1300.... I was hoping for the 600-700 range... __________________ 2017 Grand Sport, Borla X Pipe.....Enough Said

07-20-2014, 06:10 PM	#1020
sycraft COTW 5/06/2013 Drives: 2017 Corvette Grand Sport-Ho-Vette Join Date: May 2012 Location: Milford, Michigan Posts: 3,201 View My Garage	emailer Pauter, will see what they say. Maybe contact Oliver too for rods __________________ 2017 Grand Sport, Borla X Pipe.....Enough Said

07-20-2014, 07:11 PM	#1021
GretchenGotGrowl Drives: 11 F150 EB/13 Sonic RS/15 Z06 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Little Rock, AR Posts: 7,129 View My Garage	I doubt they did a part number on the rods or pistons, but I am sure they can get the specs from the order numbers. I'll ask Aaron for them. The price will be cheaper if you can order a few sets all at once. __________________ New Ride -- 2015 Z06 2LZ (stock) -- Journal Old Ride -- 2012 Camaro 2LT/RS (647 RWHP & 726 RWTQ) -- Build Thread

07-20-2014, 03:40 PM	#1017
Jason@JacFab Drives: 2016 1LT RS Camaro; 72 Chevelle Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Central Point, OR Posts: 5,688 View My Garage	+1 Any chance Wiseco put a part number to the pistons you got from them? I'd like to pick up a set. I got a quote from R&R a couple months back, it was $1300 for a set of rods.

07-20-2014, 08:08 PM	#1022
Jason@JacFab Drives: 2016 1LT RS Camaro; 72 Chevelle Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Central Point, OR Posts: 5,688 View My Garage	I'm a Wiseco piston dealer, and if you guys are interested I wouldn't mind in trying to put a group buy together. I was planning on sending a couple pistons to them, but if we could get the order info/spec sheet from Derrick that would sure make life easier.