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bhillakaiceberg · 03-27-2018, 11:31 AM

I installed TSP Ported Heads and a GPI SS1 in my buddy's 5th gen about a year ago. That cam got some torque! We have not dynoed it.

He still has stock converter and I have driven it multiple times. Drives great, no surging or anything.

He has over 135K miles and his trans went out, so he we are about to throw in a CD 2C.

frankwjr · 03-27-2018, 12:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Dylan1214

Well here she is..434

I don't think it supposed to be leveling off so early, what do you guys think? Kinda looks like GOGOs graph minus the crazy up and downs

why was the pull stopped at that RPM? I would have thought at least 6800...just to see how the HP curve drops....good info to set ur shift points...

nice job! peace..

Dylan1214 · 04-01-2018, 01:32 AM

I'm struggling to understand converters and I cant find much info, Whats the difference between 2c,3c,4c? Whats the difference between muti and single? what should I go with 2800-4000? and what MM do I need? Thanks in advance, I'm a complete noob when it comes to transmissions/Converters

Ashen 6.2 · 04-01-2018, 08:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Dylan1214

I'm struggling to understand converters and I cant find much info, Whats the difference between 2c,3c,4c? Whats the difference between muti and single? what should I go with 2800-4000? and what MM do I need? Thanks in advance, I'm a complete noob when it comes to transmissions/Converters

I would get a recommendation from Ryan @ GPI on the converter. I bought my Circle D from them when buying the cam kit. I have a 245mm pro series single disc 3600 stall in my car with the SS2 cam. Based on what I have read here I wouldn't go any lower than that RPM. If you plan to boost or shoot nitrous it would probably be best to go with a multi disc converter.

The numbers & letters represent Circle D's model numbers. Here is a link to their FAQ's - http://www.circledspecialties.com/fr...sked-questions

TheFlyingBananaSS · 04-01-2018, 09:47 AM

I am wondering why a stall converter is recommended with the ss2. I've seen a ss2 running the stock converter and the owner claims the cars manners are fine. I didn't notice any surging as he drove away.

Ashen 6.2 · 04-01-2018, 11:01 AM

The SS2 can be used with a stock converter and plenty of folks are doing so. Its not needed but recommended.

LCPLPunk · 04-01-2018, 01:09 PM

From what I've heard from the more experienced members on here,

Stall before gears
Stall before cam

03-27-2018, 11:31 AM	#43
bhillakaiceberg Drives: 2011 2SS/RS & 2017 1SS Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Maryland Posts: 1,960	I installed TSP Ported Heads and a GPI SS1 in my buddy's 5th gen about a year ago. That cam got some torque! We have not dynoed it. He still has stock converter and I have driven it multiple times. Drives great, no surging or anything. He has over 135K miles and his trans went out, so he we are about to throw in a CD 2C. __________________ *2011 Chevrolet Camaro 2SS/RS L99* (1 of 782) 10.78 @125mph ALL MOTOR SBE Built/Tuned by Me 2017 Chevrolet Camaro 1SS Auto 9.29 @144.57mph ALL MOTOR SBE #TEAMGPI Gwatney Performance Innovation

04-01-2018, 01:32 AM	#45
Dylan1214 Drives: 2014 Camaro SS L99 Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: GrandRapids,Michigan Posts: 225 View My Garage	I'm struggling to understand converters and I cant find much info, Whats the difference between 2c,3c,4c? Whats the difference between muti and single? what should I go with 2800-4000? and what MM do I need? Thanks in advance, I'm a complete noob when it comes to transmissions/Converters __________________ MODS: GPI MAX Package ported and milled heads+(229/250,111 LSA),Johnson 2110 Lifters,BTR .660 Springs,CHE Trunnions,C5R chain,DSX Flex Fuel kit,LSA Injectors,ZL1 Fuel Pump,MAMO Ported MSD Intake manifold,BOWhite ported Throttle body,25% UDP,CAI Intake,Intake Scoop,Kooks 1 7/8 headers,Borla attak catback,Elite catch can,BMR Motor mounts,CircleD 5C 4000-4200 Torque converter,ADM trans cooler,Jannetty Trans dipstick,DSS Aluminum Driveshaft,3.91 Gears,Eaton TrueTrac,JRE Billet caps,BMR Trailing arms,BMR Toe rods,BMR rear sway bar,Pegasus Solid sub frame bushings,DSS 1,000HP Axles

04-01-2018, 09:47 AM	#47
TheFlyingBananaSS Evil Genius of Chevrolet Drives: 2017 Z06, 2019 XTS, 2013 SS Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: New York Posts: 3,262	I am wondering why a stall converter is recommended with the ss2. I've seen a ss2 running the stock converter and the owner claims the cars manners are fine. I didn't notice any surging as he drove away. __________________ GPI SS2 VVT cam, ECS Novi 1500 supercharger, Corsa Extreme, Detroit Speed and BMR suspension, Circle D triple disc, Melling oil pump, LS2 chain tensioner, ATI 10% UD, DSX E85 kit, High Energy coils, BTR springs, LS2 Lifter trays, Titanium retainers, hardened push rods, FIC 1000 injectors, ZL1 pump, Mighty Mouse catch can, AEM gauges, Tial BOV, Richmond 3.91 gears, Custom gauge bezels, Speed Engineering headers, Stainless Works HF cats, DSX Aux pump, 710rwhp on E85.

04-01-2018, 11:01 AM	#48
Ashen 6.2 Drives: 2014 Camaro Z/SS Join Date: May 2014 Location: NW Arkansas Posts: 2,147 View My Garage	The SS2 can be used with a stock converter and plenty of folks are doing so. Its not needed but recommended. __________________ 2014 Camaro SS L99, Ashen Grey w/Black Leather - Build thread - http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=491561 GPI 416 w/Custom GPI Cam, GPI Ported Heads & Tuned by Ben, Holley Dominator ECU, Mag Heartbeat, ZL1 Fuel Pump/DSX Aux Pump, NW 103 TB, FIC 1650's, Alky Meth, Rossler T400 w/t-brake, Circle D Converter, Kooks Headers, Viking Coil Overs & all the BMR Goodies in the rear, Zl1 3.23 Diff, DSS Axles, Wiles Racing Driveshaft, Hendrix Offset Diff Bushings, AFE Solid Subframe Bushings, 875HP/843TQ 5FDP

04-01-2018, 01:09 PM	#49
LCPLPunk USA-1 Drives: 2010 Camaro SS L99 Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Near DC Posts: 1,893 View My Garage	From what I've heard from the more experienced members on here, Stall before gears Stall before cam __________________ "A Camaro in the garage is safe, but that's not what Camaros are built for..." R2C CAI / Apex Scoop / VMAX Ported TB / Speed Engineering LTHs / X-pipe / GPI port/rod-mod intake manifold / Circle D 3200 278mm Converter / 3.91 gears / DynoSteve tuned / 1LE Shocks/Struts/Toe Links / ZL1 Rear Sway Bar / Z/28 Trailing arms / Prothane Radius Arm & Subframe Bushings / BMR UCA Bracket, Steering rack bushing / B&M Tranny Cooler / RX Catch Can / Jannetty Tranny Dipstick / 2012+ Heater Hose / 2013+ Rearview Mirror / Fuel rail flip / Drake shifter / Oil Cooler Delete