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Gibby'SS · 06-07-2013, 03:57 PM

Hey Everyone:

So here is my plan for the car over the next few months:

Ordering bare Trick Flow GenX 255 heads through Advanced Induction. They will be installing BTR valve spring kit and Manley valves.

I'll also be ordering a custom VVT cam through Pat G.

I know I will also have to purchase the DOD delete kit, lifters, trunion upgrade or all new rockers, oil pump and timing set. Am I missing anything here?

I'm on the fence with a stall. I was thinking of a cam that will allow me to retain the stock converter. The reason is for streetability. My wife will be driving the car so I have to keep it smooth. I don't have plans for track use I just want to have power throughout the rev range and have that power at any RPM when the peddle is mashed.

If I have to go with a stall I would need something that will keep the drivability near stock. Is this possible? What size should I be looking at? Are there any other items I am leaving out/neglecting with my plan?

Thanks for the input.

62nalide · 06-07-2013, 04:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Gibby'SS

Hey Everyone:

So here is my plan for the car over the next few months:

Ordering bare Trick Flow GenX 255 heads through Advanced Induction. They will be installing BTR valve spring kit and Manley valves.

I'll also be ordering a custom VVT cam through Pat G.

I know I will also have to purchase the DOD delete kit, lifters, trunion upgrade or all new rockers, oil pump and timing set. Am I missing anything here?

I'm on the fence with a stall. I was thinking of a cam that will allow me to retain the stock converter. The reason is for streetability. My wife will be driving the car so I have to keep it smooth. I don't have plans for track use I just want to have power throughout the rev range and have that power at any RPM when the peddle is mashed.

If I have to go with a stall I would need something that will keep the drivability near stock. Is this possible? What size should I be looking at? Are there any other items I am leaving out/neglecting with my plan?

Thanks for the input.

Nice choice AI does superb work! I will be following your build, sounds like a nice lil setup u got planned. I see your in NoVA, OBX area. Who is going to tune it?

62nalide · 06-07-2013, 04:52 PM

And goodluck!

Gibby'SS · 06-07-2013, 05:09 PM

Thanks 62nalide.

That is another dilemma. I am considering having Pat G. remote tune with the help of T and T. There are only a few tuners that have experience with VVT tuning and Pat has had lots of experience with VVT.

The other bonus is no matter what changes I make in the future Pat will update the tune for free.

I'll be sure to provide lots of photos and status updates as I move along.

62nalide · 06-07-2013, 05:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Gibby'SS

Thanks 62nalide.

That is another dilemma. I am considering having Pat G. remote tune with the help of T and T. There are only a few tuners that have experience with VVT tuning and Pat has had lots of experience with VVT.

The other bonus is no matter what changes I make in the future Pat will update the tune for free.

I'll be sure to provide lots of photos and status updates as I move along.

T and T in Maryland? Nice. please do post details!

litle88 · 06-07-2013, 05:46 PM

You have some quality parts for sure.

BUT a cam with a stock converter and all those good parts will be pointless if you ask me bud. The drivability will be fine I'd say with at least a 3400 stall. Just my .2 bud.

Camarojt · 06-07-2013, 06:25 PM

I would put a 3200 single disc and it will still drive very good.

Gibby'SS · 06-07-2013, 07:26 PM

No offense taken to any input. That's what I'm looking for. So would the addition of the stall affect instant throttle response I'm looking for with this setup?

Any brands that are known to work well on the street?

JEFF75645 · 06-07-2013, 07:35 PM

I have a Circle D multi disk 3200 stall. Very happy with it.

Camarojt · 06-07-2013, 08:47 PM

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Originally Posted by JEFF75645

I have a Circle D multi disk 3200 stall. Very happy with it.

Jeff I would have recommended this multi disc converter for him but he said he wouldn't be taking it to the track, so going triple would be a waste. But either is a great choice!

JEFF75645 · 06-07-2013, 09:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Camarojt

Jeff I would have recommended this multi disc converter for him but he said he wouldn't be taking it to the track, so going triple would be a waste. But either is a great choice!

I missed that part.lol

flyer08 · 06-08-2013, 05:18 PM

I have fti3200 and my sister and wife drive it like it was their normal DD. your wife will have more issues without a stall

Camarojt · 06-08-2013, 05:29 PM

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Originally Posted by JEFF75645

I missed that part.lol

Wifey will likey 3200 stall! It'l Have a little kick when she floors it!

JEFF75645 · 06-08-2013, 06:21 PM

Yes it will.

06-07-2013, 03:57 PM	#1
Gibby'SS Drives: 2011 Camaro SS Convertible Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: N. Virginia/OBX Posts: 113 View My Garage	Head and VVT Cam Package Hey Everyone: So here is my plan for the car over the next few months: Ordering bare Trick Flow GenX 255 heads through Advanced Induction. They will be installing BTR valve spring kit and Manley valves. I'll also be ordering a custom VVT cam through Pat G. I know I will also have to purchase the DOD delete kit, lifters, trunion upgrade or all new rockers, oil pump and timing set. Am I missing anything here? I'm on the fence with a stall. I was thinking of a cam that will allow me to retain the stock converter. The reason is for streetability. My wife will be driving the car so I have to keep it smooth. I don't have plans for track use I just want to have power throughout the rev range and have that power at any RPM when the peddle is mashed. If I have to go with a stall I would need something that will keep the drivability near stock. Is this possible? What size should I be looking at? Are there any other items I am leaving out/neglecting with my plan? Thanks for the input. __________________ [COLOR="Blue"]CAI Intake, Kooks 1 7/8" LT headers and full exhaust, Vmax Ported Throttle Body, TFS Gen X 255 heads, custom VVT cam by Pat Guerra, RX Catch Can, Pedderized suspension, ghosted side markers, Technostalgia tail lights, Big Worm spears, Forgestar f14 in gunmetal, Nitto Invo 275/315 455HP/422TQ.

06-07-2013, 04:52 PM	#3
62nalide Drives: 2013 SS Join Date: May 2013 Location: DFW Posts: 4,102	And goodluck! __________________ https://frankensteined.net/ Martin@Frankensteined.net

06-07-2013, 05:09 PM	#4
Gibby'SS Drives: 2011 Camaro SS Convertible Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: N. Virginia/OBX Posts: 113 View My Garage	Thanks 62nalide. That is another dilemma. I am considering having Pat G. remote tune with the help of T and T. There are only a few tuners that have experience with VVT tuning and Pat has had lots of experience with VVT. The other bonus is no matter what changes I make in the future Pat will update the tune for free. I'll be sure to provide lots of photos and status updates as I move along. __________________ [COLOR="Blue"]CAI Intake, Kooks 1 7/8" LT headers and full exhaust, Vmax Ported Throttle Body, TFS Gen X 255 heads, custom VVT cam by Pat Guerra, RX Catch Can, Pedderized suspension, ghosted side markers, Technostalgia tail lights, Big Worm spears, Forgestar f14 in gunmetal, Nitto Invo 275/315 455HP/422TQ.

06-07-2013, 05:46 PM	#6
litle88 V8 Lounge member #2 Drives: 2001 Ws6 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Burbank,IL Posts: 6,373	You have some quality parts for sure. BUT a cam with a stock converter and all those good parts will be pointless if you ask me bud. The drivability will be fine I'd say with at least a 3400 stall. Just my .2 bud. __________________ 2001 ws6, 40k miles, Ls3 416 stroker, short block built by PER the rest by me. LPE Ls3 heads milled to 12-1 comp, FAST 102, NW 102, kooks 2", dual DMH cutouts, Magnaflow C/B, BTR cam + springs. Full UMI suspension.

06-07-2013, 07:26 PM	#8
Gibby'SS Drives: 2011 Camaro SS Convertible Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: N. Virginia/OBX Posts: 113 View My Garage	No offense taken to any input. That's what I'm looking for. So would the addition of the stall affect instant throttle response I'm looking for with this setup? Any brands that are known to work well on the street? __________________ [COLOR="Blue"]CAI Intake, Kooks 1 7/8" LT headers and full exhaust, Vmax Ported Throttle Body, TFS Gen X 255 heads, custom VVT cam by Pat Guerra, RX Catch Can, Pedderized suspension, ghosted side markers, Technostalgia tail lights, Big Worm spears, Forgestar f14 in gunmetal, Nitto Invo 275/315 455HP/422TQ.

06-07-2013, 06:25 PM	#7
Camarojt Drives: 2011camaro SS Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Allen, Tx Posts: 2,202	I would put a 3200 single disc and it will still drive very good.

06-07-2013, 07:35 PM	#9
JEFF75645 Drives: his wife crazy buying mods Join Date: May 2012 Location: Gilmer, TX Posts: 1,342 View My Garage	I have a Circle D multi disk 3200 stall. Very happy with it. __________________ Gone But Not Forgotten

06-08-2013, 05:18 PM	#12
flyer08 Account Suspended Drives: 2010 2SS/RS Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 3,418	I have fti3200 and my sister and wife drive it like it was their normal DD. your wife will have more issues without a stall

06-08-2013, 06:21 PM	#14
JEFF75645 Drives: his wife crazy buying mods Join Date: May 2012 Location: Gilmer, TX Posts: 1,342 View My Garage	Yes it will. __________________ Gone But Not Forgotten