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infernostripes! · 05-06-2013, 11:20 PM

Hey guys, could anyone tell me what size of TC I should get with a Comp cam 231/247 617/624? I don't really know much about TCs

Also what is you opinion on buying a fairly used TC?

Thanks!

texas_boss · 05-06-2013, 11:45 PM

3000-3200 is what I have with same cam.....

infernostripes! · 05-07-2013, 02:13 AM

Did ARD do the work on your car? haha

Alvin@PCMofNC · 05-07-2013, 08:06 AM

I would say at least a 3200.

Rhino79 · 05-07-2013, 08:11 AM

3200 Minimum. Id go with a 3600-4000 if you are going to race the car at the track. The 3200 will not give you the 60' times you are looking for. I run a Circle D 4000 in my daily driver.

Regardless which converter you choose, be sure to install an external trans cooler.

axis · 05-07-2013, 08:43 AM

It's going to depend on how you use your car. If it's a DD with occasional drag strip appearances, i'd look to something that is very street friendly. Also know that the same stall TC from different vendors can be very different. Talk to shops that know about them and try to drive a few before you make up your mind.

SC2150 · 05-07-2013, 08:45 AM

3400-3600 if going with our triple disc. Takes 1-2 days to build it to match your goals and use. You wont regret it.
Drive like stock until you put your foot in it and allows lumpy cam idle.

VADER SS L99 · 05-07-2013, 09:23 AM

Also need to know that a 3x00 RPM stall from brand A converter company is not the same as from brand B. Its always good to call the converter company that you are buying from and tell them your mods, goals and driving wants so they can give you a recommendation. I would recommend FTI or Circle D.

infernostripes! · 05-07-2013, 06:00 PM

Seems like TCs are more of custom product. Would going used be bad then? I figured i could save about $400-$500 and get a fairly used TC. Kind of working on a budget. I know I could wait till I got the money but its more of id rather spend 3500 on this project then 4000.

VADER SS L99 · 05-07-2013, 06:24 PM

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Originally Posted by infernostripes!

Seems like TCs are more of custom product. Would going used be bad then? I figured i could save about $400-$500 and get a fairly used TC. Kind of working on a budget. I know I could wait till I got the money but its more of id rather spend 3500 on this project then 4000.

If you buy a used one I would get a FTI or Circle D and then send it back to the mfg to have it checked out and restalled for your mods. This will make it like new without the new price tag. It would also mean you could choose whatever used stall because you will be restalling it anyway.

JEFF75645 · 05-07-2013, 07:21 PM

^^^ I bought a used Circle D and sent it back to Circle D and Chris fixed me up. He got with the shop I use and they opened it up and pretty much completely rebuilt it to spec.

I paid $500 for a Circle D multi disk stall and tci flex plate. It cost $325 to rebuild to spec. So $825 for spec'd stall and flex plate.

Bo White · 05-07-2013, 07:27 PM

I agree 3200 would be bare minimum. I personally would run a 3200 on a stock cam lol.

Pro Stock John · 05-08-2013, 09:27 AM

Anyone have a vid of this cam, has to sound pretty sick with that big of a split.

@ OP, if you can try to drive a car with a converter if you've never had a bigger aftermarket one, to see if you like it. A Circle D 3200 can drive very nice, and you'll hardly notice it after a week. Their 3600 would do even better, but you are making a big move from the stock one which is like a 1600/1700.

Ryan, is the one in your car ultimately a 4000, Jim @ Speed thought it might even be a bit bigger (though it would have been looser with stock gearing).

Lethal Racing · 05-08-2013, 09:43 AM

We have used that cam before in LS7's. I would suggest a Yank 3400 for that camshaft or a Vig3200. Feel free to give us a call and I can help answer any questions you may have.

Shawn

05-06-2013, 11:20 PM	#1
infernostripes! Drives: 2010 1ssrs Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Edinburg Texas Posts: 669	TC for Comp cam 231/247 617/624 Hey guys, could anyone tell me what size of TC I should get with a Comp cam 231/247 617/624? I don't really know much about TCs Also what is you opinion on buying a fairly used TC? Thanks! __________________

05-06-2013, 11:45 PM	#2
texas_boss Drives: 2010 RS/2SS Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Houston Posts: 147 View My Garage	3000-3200 is what I have with same cam..... __________________ MODS: COMP CAMS 231/247 113LS, LG LTs and 3" exhaust, Pfadt springs and sways, BMR TA's and bushings, Elite catch can, Holley Coil covers, heater hose re-route and fuel rail swap.....

05-07-2013, 02:13 AM	#3
infernostripes! Drives: 2010 1ssrs Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Edinburg Texas Posts: 669	Did ARD do the work on your car? haha __________________

05-07-2013, 08:43 AM	#6
axis Search Ninja Drives: 2010 Black 2SS/RS A6 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Central Ark Posts: 7,183	It's going to depend on how you use your car. If it's a DD with occasional drag strip appearances, i'd look to something that is very street friendly. Also know that the same stall TC from different vendors can be very different. Talk to shops that know about them and try to drive a few before you make up your mind. __________________ 2010 Black 2SS/RS A6 Halltech CF 102 fed GPI modded intake manifold Bo (knows) White ported TB Kooks LT's/ Dynomax VT Pfadted (springs/sways) Dyno tuned by Rhino and GPI I once parallel parked a train.

05-07-2013, 09:23 AM	#8
VADER SS L99 Drives: 2013 A6 GT 5.0 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Edmond, OK Posts: 2,909	Also need to know that a 3x00 RPM stall from brand A converter company is not the same as from brand B. Its always good to call the converter company that you are buying from and tell them your mods, goals and driving wants so they can give you a recommendation. I would recommend FTI or Circle D. __________________ BLK/BLK 1SS/RS Ordered 11-01-2009 Took delivery 12-22-2009. Heads/cam/converter/bolt ons. SOLD Feb 2015 to fund 6th gen LT1 SS with 8L90E.

05-07-2013, 08:06 AM	#4
Alvin@PCMofNC Drives: 2010 IOM RSS Join Date: May 2009 Location: Mooresville Posts: 363	I would say at least a 3200.

05-07-2013, 08:11 AM	#5
Rhino79 Drives: 2010 Camaro SS L99/Auto Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Cabot, AR Posts: 2,827 View My Garage	3200 Minimum. Id go with a 3600-4000 if you are going to race the car at the track. The 3200 will not give you the 60' times you are looking for. I run a Circle D 4000 in my daily driver. Regardless which converter you choose, be sure to install an external trans cooler.

05-07-2013, 08:45 AM	#7
SC2150 Account Suspended Drives: 2012 Camaro RS, RX supercharged Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Bradenton, FL Posts: 6,063	3400-3600 if going with our triple disc. Takes 1-2 days to build it to match your goals and use. You wont regret it. Drive like stock until you put your foot in it and allows lumpy cam idle.

05-07-2013, 06:00 PM	#9
infernostripes! Drives: 2010 1ssrs Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Edinburg Texas Posts: 669	Seems like TCs are more of custom product. Would going used be bad then? I figured i could save about $400-$500 and get a fairly used TC. Kind of working on a budget. I know I could wait till I got the money but its more of id rather spend 3500 on this project then 4000. __________________

05-07-2013, 07:21 PM	#11
JEFF75645 Drives: his wife crazy buying mods Join Date: May 2012 Location: Gilmer, TX Posts: 1,342 View My Garage	^^^ I bought a used Circle D and sent it back to Circle D and Chris fixed me up. He got with the shop I use and they opened it up and pretty much completely rebuilt it to spec. I paid $500 for a Circle D multi disk stall and tci flex plate. It cost $325 to rebuild to spec. So $825 for spec'd stall and flex plate. __________________ Gone But Not Forgotten Last edited by JEFF75645; 05-07-2013 at 07:36 PM.

05-07-2013, 07:27 PM	#12
Bo White Drives: 2015 Summit White 2SS 1LE Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Vance Alabama Posts: 8,019	I agree 3200 would be bare minimum. I personally would run a 3200 on a stock cam lol. __________________ Retired wanna be cylinder head porter 2015 2SS 1LE Clutch reservoir, Vararam DRX, ported TB, TSP 2" headers, MGW shifter Totalled: 2010 1SS Wilkes Performance/Eagle 416 shortblock, TSP custom valvetrain, PRC 260 heads, Edelbrock Pro Flo 102, th400 swap, 8" PTC 5500 stall= 535/435 at the wheels tuned Gen 3 Performance and Dyno 10.97 @ 124 full weight in 3100 DA CamaroFest X

05-08-2013, 09:27 AM	#13
Pro Stock John Writer Drives: 2010 SS / 1967 Camaro Join Date: May 2009 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 7,216	Anyone have a vid of this cam, has to sound pretty sick with that big of a split. @ OP, if you can try to drive a car with a converter if you've never had a bigger aftermarket one, to see if you like it. A Circle D 3200 can drive very nice, and you'll hardly notice it after a week. Their 3600 would do even better, but you are making a big move from the stock one which is like a 1600/1700. Ryan, is the one in your car ultimately a 4000, Jim @ Speed thought it might even be a bit bigger (though it would have been looser with stock gearing). __________________ PROJECT HEAVY CHEVY Camaro Now: Mods for the Masses Part I \| Part II 13.15@106 1.95 \| 100% Stock 12.37@112 1.85 \| + Kooks Headers/Cats + 20" 555R + CAI + BW TB + UDP + Tune 12.06@113 1.70 \| + CD 3200 + 18" NT05R + RCR Intake + NE OTR + GPI Tune 11.84@115 1.59 \| + 3.91s + Race Star 17x7 Fronts 10.90@125 1.47 \| + GPI VVT Cam + BW Ported Heads + CD 3800

05-08-2013, 09:43 AM	#14
Lethal Racing Drives: LSx Performance Specialist Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Lafayette, LA Posts: 517	We have used that cam before in LS7's. I would suggest a Yank 3400 for that camshaft or a Vig3200. Feel free to give us a call and I can help answer any questions you may have. Shawn