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pnewt50 · 10-12-2023, 03:50 PM

I have a modded 2010 SS with Stage 3 cam BTR and other accessories. Its an auto with paddle shifters. When started it runs about 1100 RPMs and when it warms up it drops to about 1000. Problem I have is when cold- its hard to keep back- pulls forward and I have to stand on the brake!!! Without going to a tuner, can I lower the idle so I dont run through the garage door!!! Had a similar modded Z06 but not the same problem. New to these newer Camaros- had 67 68 Big blocks and 69 Pro street years ago

acutron42 · 10-12-2023, 04:22 PM

You might need a looser converter. Mine idles @ 950 & barley creeps with the 3800.

FasNuf · 10-12-2023, 04:59 PM

It can really only be handled in the tune. The surging is the stall, but if you lower the idle to about 750, it probably wont do that. I have the BTR3 and it can idle down at 600 if you want it too.

pnewt50 · 10-12-2023, 05:05 PM

probably another good reason to not let my wife drive the car!!!! will try to speak with tuner in Cincy who set it up thanks for the responses

1JEWLDSSRS · 10-13-2023, 10:54 AM

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Originally Posted by acutron42

You might need a looser converter. Mine idles @ 950 & barley creeps with the 3800.

^^ This here. I have a 4500 stall and it idles around 950 or so and is just fine. With these bigger cams you need at least a 3200 or bigger, a stock stall is just way to tight and will cause the surging, and having to stand on the breaks!! Not safe. Your tuner might be able to fix it a little in the tune. Good luck.

pnewt50 · 10-13-2023, 11:21 AM

thanks

pnewt50 · 10-13-2023, 11:43 AM

was told it has a 2200 stall

FasNuf · 10-13-2023, 12:06 PM

So you have the BTR3 NA cam?

1JEWLDSSRS · 10-13-2023, 03:38 PM

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Originally Posted by pnewt50

was told it has a 2200 stall

From what I have read before on here, those big cams need at least a 2800 or higher. I started out with a 3200, it wasn't enough for my power band, so I went 4500 and all is a ton better. But I never had any issues with the brakes. Maybe they didn't connect back the power brake booster correctly. Just a thought.

pnewt50 · 10-15-2023, 09:39 PM

getting it looked at this week. Brakes are fine- just doesnt want to stay stopped- creeps a bit I'll get it handled thanks

10-12-2023, 03:50 PM	#1
pnewt50 Drives: 2010 2SS/RS ABM#200 ZL1 conversion Join Date: Jul 2021 Location: Milan Indiana Posts: 59 View My Garage	Idle adjustment I have a modded 2010 SS with Stage 3 cam BTR and other accessories. Its an auto with paddle shifters. When started it runs about 1100 RPMs and when it warms up it drops to about 1000. Problem I have is when cold- its hard to keep back- pulls forward and I have to stand on the brake!!! Without going to a tuner, can I lower the idle so I dont run through the garage door!!! Had a similar modded Z06 but not the same problem. New to these newer Camaros- had 67 68 Big blocks and 69 Pro street years ago

10-12-2023, 04:22 PM	#2
acutron42 Drives: 2013 Camaro 2SS AGM Join Date: Apr 2020 Location: WNY Posts: 919	You might need a looser converter. Mine idles @ 950 & barley creeps with the 3800. __________________ 2013 2SS GPI built & tuned 415, spec'd by Andrew Cammer. GPI ported intake/tb/heads, Tooley springs, CHE trunnions, Callies rotating assembly, Diamond pistons, GPI SS3 VVT, ATI 10% ud damper, Circle D 3800, Kooks ceramic coated lt's with green cats, Mishimoto rad & oil cooler, Derale trans cooler, Holley efi rails. DSS driveshaft, trutrac with 3.91's, G-Force renegades, Hendrix solid cradle bushings Bmr: poly diff bushings, Strange adjustable coilovers, sub frame connectors, ZL1 npps, controlled with a vac pump & mac boost control solenoid.

10-12-2023, 05:05 PM	#4
pnewt50 Drives: 2010 2SS/RS ABM#200 ZL1 conversion Join Date: Jul 2021 Location: Milan Indiana Posts: 59 View My Garage	idle probably another good reason to not let my wife drive the car!!!! will try to speak with tuner in Cincy who set it up thanks for the responses

10-12-2023, 04:59 PM	#3
FasNuf Drives: 2014 Camaro ZL1 Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: Oregon Posts: 1,702 View My Garage	It can really only be handled in the tune. The surging is the stall, but if you lower the idle to about 750, it probably wont do that. I have the BTR3 and it can idle down at 600 if you want it too.

10-13-2023, 11:21 AM	#6
pnewt50 Drives: 2010 2SS/RS ABM#200 ZL1 conversion Join Date: Jul 2021 Location: Milan Indiana Posts: 59 View My Garage	thanks

10-13-2023, 11:43 AM	#7
pnewt50 Drives: 2010 2SS/RS ABM#200 ZL1 conversion Join Date: Jul 2021 Location: Milan Indiana Posts: 59 View My Garage	was told it has a 2200 stall

10-13-2023, 12:06 PM	#8
FasNuf Drives: 2014 Camaro ZL1 Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: Oregon Posts: 1,702 View My Garage	So you have the BTR3 NA cam?

10-15-2023, 09:39 PM	#10
pnewt50 Drives: 2010 2SS/RS ABM#200 ZL1 conversion Join Date: Jul 2021 Location: Milan Indiana Posts: 59 View My Garage	getting it looked at this week. Brakes are fine- just doesnt want to stay stopped- creeps a bit I'll get it handled thanks