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Hylton · 08-03-2009, 08:44 PM

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Originally Posted by ibznu2010

Explain this one then. L99 auto. 0-100. cuts out at 65 mph. in sport mode and all traction & stabilitrac off. Auto shifting. Not paddles.

Are you in first gear?

ibznu2010 · 08-03-2009, 08:45 PM

automatic

*Camaro_Corvette* · 08-03-2009, 08:45 PM

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Originally Posted by oldfart1941

That's what I'm looking for,GM has purposely set the rev limeter low (6600 rpm),for durability reasons the tach reads 9000 rpm's ,they test these engines all day long at this rpm so why not get the rev limiter to at least 7000 rpm's.I'm old school and many times shift by sound,it's not like the tach is in eye level view ,with the catback exhaust I've installed I shift by sound and 7000 is nothing for these engines!!!! I've been pounding GM engines for over 50 years and ain't scattered one yet and if so that's what the hell warranty is for!!!

A HUD would help with that.

2011 model year maybe! Pweeeese!

Hylton · 08-03-2009, 08:47 PM

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Originally Posted by ibznu2010

automatic

So the real issue is that it should have shifted into 2nd but didn't?

H & E Motorsports · 08-03-2009, 08:47 PM

: yikes:

ibznu2010 · 08-03-2009, 08:50 PM

Dude you are talking to Automatic transmission if you are talking to me.

third1 · 08-03-2009, 08:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Hylton

Because if you power shift, you need to be able to bring the revs up past the power band so that the rpm falls to the optimum rpm when you let the clutch out. RPM goes up during power shifting, with regular folks, rpm goes down during shifting. Get what I am saying?

YUP

Hylton · 08-03-2009, 08:52 PM

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Originally Posted by ibznu2010

Dude you are talking to Automatic transmission if you are talking to me.

Dude, I am asking you if your transmission failed to AUTOMATICALLY shift into 2nd.

ibznu2010 · 08-03-2009, 08:53 PM

Sorry. But i think it would be 3rd.

and yes

ibznu2010 · 08-03-2009, 08:56 PM

Talked to gm dealer & they said to keep an eye on it. 1 mode to car but it has been on there for 1 1/2 weeks with no problem. CAI from hennesey

Hylton · 08-03-2009, 08:57 PM

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Originally Posted by ibznu2010

Sorry. But i think it would be 3rd.

and yes

Finally some communication here. Take it in to the dealership. The transmissions control module may be bad or need to be reflashed. Tranny should never "hang" like that.

ibznu2010 · 08-03-2009, 08:58 PM

And thanks but one time issue. What u think?

Hylton · 08-03-2009, 09:02 PM

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Originally Posted by ibznu2010

And thanks but one time issue. What u think?

I think there is a problem with the transmission control module.

ahart04 · 08-03-2009, 09:05 PM

he was talking to the OP

oldfart1941 · 08-04-2009, 08:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Hylton

Because? Old fart knows a thing or two about drag racing that many in this thread do not.

Hey thanks for the support,at least there's somebody out there that knows whats going on,anyway today I talked to one of the premier auto tuners in the northeast,Bob Kennedy from Kennedy Dyno Tune and he understands where I'm coming from because he's old school too. He say's to wait until I get 1500-2000 miles on it and then bring it in and we'll raise the rev limiter to 6800. He has 4 LS3's scheduled for super charger installation, so by time I'm ready he should be well versed!!

Treadstone · 08-04-2009, 08:47 PM

I'll be honest, I hit the rev limiter in my ls3 today too. It red lines so fast.

theholycow · 08-04-2009, 08:58 PM

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Originally Posted by amphi

allow me to turn the speed governor back on when I return to the states.

Why would you want the speed governor put back on when you return to the US?

Moorepheus · 08-04-2009, 09:29 PM

This car is controls by modules/computers. There is no such thing as a one time thing. There is something wrong and it should be checked out. If it happened once, it will happen again.

bolteon593 · 08-04-2009, 10:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hylton

Because if you power shift, you need to be able to bring the revs up past the power band so that the rpm falls to the optimum rpm when you let the clutch out. RPM goes up during power shifting, with regular folks, rpm goes down during shifting. Get what I am saying?

consider me enlightened, makes perfect sense. thanks.

(i'm fearful of what the engine sounds like though under such a test)

O2BQIK · 08-04-2009, 10:50 PM

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Originally Posted by oldfart1941

Hey thanks for the support,at least there's somebody out there that knows whats going on,anyway today I talked to one of the premier auto tuners in the northeast,Bob Kennedy from Kennedy Dyno Tune and he understands where I'm coming from because he's old school too. He say's to wait until I get 1500-2000 miles on it and then bring it in and we'll raise the rev limiter to 6800. He has 4 LS3's scheduled for super charger installation, so by time I'm ready he should be well versed!!

6800 is reasonable. 9000 however is not. I wouldn't touch 7000 either with the stock valvetrain.

To our friend from Germany: on my LS1 '99 SS I disabled the governor with a Hypertech Power Programmer (approx 300USD). I would expect there will be similar gadgets available soon for the 2010 (if there's not already) that can do it.

Darnell · 08-12-2009, 10:43 AM

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Originally Posted by O2BQIK

6800 is reasonable. 9000 however is not. I wouldn't touch 7000 either with the stock valvetrain.

To our friend from Germany: on my LS1 '99 SS I disabled the governor with a Hypertech Power Programmer (approx 300USD). I would expect there will be similar gadgets available soon for the 2010 (if there's not already) that can do it.

Hypertech has already released a programmer for the 2010 Camaro.

96rss/ls6 · 08-12-2009, 02:42 PM

If your planning on hitting 7k then you better plan on investing in some good double valvesprings. Gm has been a little light on the springs in the past. A cam wouldnt be bad either because as someone stated earlier these engines loose power at about 6500 which is what the cam is designed for. If you plan to overrev this engine you will need a cam. And I used overrev for a reason, because for the cam thats placed in the car stock thats too much rpm. And as far as shifting in the power band, look at a dyno graph if you shift at the redline it will drop to the stock powerband. I have ran engines you shift at 9000 rpm and I have ran engines you shift at 13,000, but the common denominator is that they were built to do this. I hope you understand what im saying here. I have a lot of respect for hylton and I agree with the shifting in the powerband, but I think anything over about 200 more rpm will just be abuse.

Hylton · 08-12-2009, 02:47 PM

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Originally Posted by 96rss/ls6

If your planning on hitting 7k then you better plan on investing in some good double valvesprings. Gm has been a little light on the springs in the past. A cam wouldnt be bad either because as someone stated earlier these engines loose power at about 6500 which is what the cam is designed for. If you plan to overrev this engine you will need a cam. And I used overrev for a reason, because for the cam thats place in the car stock thats too much rpm. And as far as shifting in the power band, look at a dyno graph if you shift at the redline it will drop to the stock powerband. I have ran engines you shift at 9000 rpm and I have ran engines you shift at 13,000, but the common denominator is that they were built to do this. I hope you understand what im saying here. I have a lot of respect for hylton and I agree with the shifting in the powerband, but I think anything over about 200 more rpm will just be abuse.

I'm not really the garage queen type of guy - know what I mean? I'm trying to think of another Camaro of mine that I don't beat the shit out of and this one will not be any different. You can get into the 12's with this car but it means you need to drive it like you stole it. I'm dying to get the stock SS 1320 title....

96rss/ls6 · 08-12-2009, 02:58 PM

I understand. Im the same way with the driving. Every camaro ive had has devoured the limiter on numerous occasions. And I agree this car will do easy 12's as we've seen. Its an amazing car! My favorite gen so far! 1320 , good luck with that

BBQTriAngle · 08-12-2009, 03:03 PM

listen to the engine and shift accordingly

08-03-2009, 08:47 PM	#30
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08-03-2009, 09:05 PM	#39
ahart04 most bang for your buck Drives: 2010 2SS/RS CGM/BLK RALLYS Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Austin Posts: 653	he was talking to the OP __________________ 2G1FT1EW8A9142133 Delivered to me 09/22/09!

08-04-2009, 08:47 PM	#41
Treadstone Drives: Z51 BABY! Join Date: May 2009 Location: LSFREE~!!!!! Posts: 783	I'll be honest, I hit the rev limiter in my ls3 today too. It red lines so fast. __________________

08-12-2009, 02:42 PM	#47
96rss/ls6 Inferno is the only color Drives: 96 ls6 camaro, iom 2ss/rss / Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: greer south carolina Posts: 240 View My Garage	If your planning on hitting 7k then you better plan on investing in some good double valvesprings. Gm has been a little light on the springs in the past. A cam wouldnt be bad either because as someone stated earlier these engines loose power at about 6500 which is what the cam is designed for. If you plan to overrev this engine you will need a cam. And I used overrev for a reason, because for the cam thats placed in the car stock thats too much rpm. And as far as shifting in the power band, look at a dyno graph if you shift at the redline it will drop to the stock powerband. I have ran engines you shift at 9000 rpm and I have ran engines you shift at 13,000, but the common denominator is that they were built to do this. I hope you understand what im saying here. I have a lot of respect for hylton and I agree with the shifting in the powerband, but I think anything over about 200 more rpm will just be abuse. __________________

08-12-2009, 02:58 PM	#49
96rss/ls6 Inferno is the only color Drives: 96 ls6 camaro, iom 2ss/rss / Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: greer south carolina Posts: 240 View My Garage	I understand. Im the same way with the driving. Every camaro ive had has devoured the limiter on numerous occasions. And I agree this car will do easy 12's as we've seen. Its an amazing car! My favorite gen so far! 1320 , good luck with that __________________

08-03-2009, 08:45 PM	#27
ibznu2010 Drives: 2010 blk 2SS RS polished wheel Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sylvester Georgia Posts: 158	automatic

08-03-2009, 08:50 PM	#31
ibznu2010 Drives: 2010 blk 2SS RS polished wheel Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sylvester Georgia Posts: 158	Dude you are talking to Automatic transmission if you are talking to me.

08-03-2009, 08:53 PM	#34
ibznu2010 Drives: 2010 blk 2SS RS polished wheel Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sylvester Georgia Posts: 158	Sorry. But i think it would be 3rd. and yes

08-03-2009, 08:56 PM	#35
ibznu2010 Drives: 2010 blk 2SS RS polished wheel Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sylvester Georgia Posts: 158	Talked to gm dealer & they said to keep an eye on it. 1 mode to car but it has been on there for 1 1/2 weeks with no problem. CAI from hennesey

08-03-2009, 08:58 PM	#37
ibznu2010 Drives: 2010 blk 2SS RS polished wheel Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sylvester Georgia Posts: 158	And thanks but one time issue. What u think?

08-04-2009, 09:29 PM	#43
Moorepheus Drives: 2013 Dodge Charge R/T Plus AWD Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Niagara Falls, NY Posts: 1,291 View My Garage	This car is controls by modules/computers. There is no such thing as a one time thing. There is something wrong and it should be checked out. If it happened once, it will happen again.

08-12-2009, 03:03 PM	#50
BBQTriAngle Drives: 2010 IBM SS/RS Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: NJ Posts: 87	listen to the engine and shift accordingly

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