Supercharging an Automatic.....big PITA??? - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

Big C CamaroSS · 11-19-2012, 06:27 PM

I'm asking because I want to cover all the bases. I just found a 2012 cyber gray Camaro 2SS convertible on autotrader.ca. I've always wanted a convertible and this would be a fun weekend car!! I have a red Maggie that will be going on my Camaro in the spring. I have a 2010 2SS 6spd manual that I know is a straight forward install. What else would I need? I won't be running 1/4 mile or beating the shit out of it. Will the stock tranny hold up? I would be all over this IF it was a manual

.

Unreal · 11-19-2012, 07:19 PM

Should be fine. Friend has been pushing 10psi through a l99 auto, no other mods. Makes 680rwhp and beat on all the time. No issues at all.

Clinc · 11-19-2012, 07:28 PM

Have close to 1k rwhp through my auto and after 2k miles it started to slip between 3-4 gear.. I think these trannys are under rated. However I am swapping it out for a 4L80..

I will add I run the piss out of it every time it leaves the garage!

MARINE1991 · 11-19-2012, 07:35 PM

Yea I think you are right you should sell it to me...

2010 SSRS · 11-19-2012, 11:27 PM

it will be fine, do it

WheelmanSS · 11-19-2012, 11:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 2010 SSRS

it will be fine, do it

Great advice.

2010 SSRS · 11-19-2012, 11:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WheelmanSS

Great advice.

Thanks Man

Protomanx8 · 11-20-2012, 08:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Clinc

Have close to 1k rwhp through my auto and after 2k miles it started to slip between 3-4 gear.. I think these trannys are under rated. However I am swapping it out for a 4L80..

I will add I run the piss out of it every time it leaves the garage!

Yeah you probably wana stay under 700 rwhp on a stock tranny. You shouldn't be surprised 1000rwhp is tearing it up

I'm about to SC my auto . It will run fine just my advice keep it under 700 rwhp

East Coast Supercharging · 11-20-2012, 08:43 AM

We have supercharged countless auto's, you will be fine. Feel free to give us a call if you would like to discuss options etc.

Big C CamaroSS · 11-20-2012, 10:47 AM

Thanks everyone for the advice/opinions. I think I'm more concerned about getting a bad convertible top than having a S/C L99.

cam62 · 11-20-2012, 10:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Big C CamaroSS

I think I'm more concerned about getting a bad convertible top than having a S/C L99.

Very valid concern. Be sure to check it thoroughly!

VADER SS L99 · 11-20-2012, 11:27 AM

You will be beyond the safe limits of the stock motor before you reach the limit of the trans. This is the strongest overdrive auto GM has ever put in a Camaro besides the ZL1. A good trans tune and tranny cooler should be all that is needed. With a good trans tune, converter and cooler the stock 6L80E has gone high 9's low 10's. I have been very impressed with how well this trans has lived with alot of power. My 4L60E in my 4th gen gave up with only bolt ons. A good trans tune is key to making the 6L80E live. It is very under rated indeed.

Big C CamaroSS · 11-20-2012, 12:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by VADER SS L99

You will be beyond the safe limits of the stock motor before you reach the limit of the trans. This is the strongest overdrive auto GM has ever put in a Camaro besides the ZL1. A good trans tune and tranny cooler should be all that is needed. With a good trans tune, converter and cooler the stock 6L80E has gone high 9's low 10's. I have been very impressed with how well this trans has lived with alot of power. My 4L60E in my 4th gen gave up with only bolt ons. A good trans tune is key to making the 6L80E live. It is very under rated indeed.

AWESOME! Nice to hear that the tranny's are standing up to more power than I'll ever want. I emailed the dealership and said I wanted to know the build date before I went any further. Never thought I would consider trading my 2010 SS, but I've always wanted a convertible.

Indyblue98 · 11-20-2012, 12:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Unreal

Should be fine. Friend has been pushing 10psi through a l99 auto, no other mods. Makes 680rwhp and beat on all the time. No issues at all.

Turbo ?

With a Whipple @9psi plus long tubes and rotofab intake is only making 505 to the wheels

Several vendors claimed the Whipple alone would put out around 530 , but when I contacted Whipple directly I was told 460 is closer to the # for stock L99.

11-19-2012, 06:27 PM	#1
Big C CamaroSS Drives: Black Camaro 2SS/RS 1LE Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Belleville, Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,145	Supercharging an Automatic.....big PITA??? I'm asking because I want to cover all the bases. I just found a 2012 cyber gray Camaro 2SS convertible on autotrader.ca. I've always wanted a convertible and this would be a fun weekend car!! I have a red Maggie that will be going on my Camaro in the spring. I have a 2010 2SS 6spd manual that I know is a straight forward install. What else would I need? I won't be running 1/4 mile or beating the shit out of it. Will the stock tranny hold up? I would be all over this IF it was a manual .

11-19-2012, 07:19 PM	#2
Unreal Drives: 2006 Z06 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Gilbert, AZ Posts: 5,712	Should be fine. Friend has been pushing 10psi through a l99 auto, no other mods. Makes 680rwhp and beat on all the time. No issues at all. __________________ Nick Corvette Z06 -1200ish rwhp

11-19-2012, 11:27 PM	#5
2010 SSRS Drives: 3 V8 Camaros Join Date: May 2009 Location: The Ocean State Posts: 111,186 View My Garage	it will be fine, do it __________________ Jannetty Racing JRE Street Package

11-20-2012, 11:27 AM	#12
VADER SS L99 Drives: 2013 A6 GT 5.0 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Edmond, OK Posts: 2,909	You will be beyond the safe limits of the stock motor before you reach the limit of the trans. This is the strongest overdrive auto GM has ever put in a Camaro besides the ZL1. A good trans tune and tranny cooler should be all that is needed. With a good trans tune, converter and cooler the stock 6L80E has gone high 9's low 10's. I have been very impressed with how well this trans has lived with alot of power. My 4L60E in my 4th gen gave up with only bolt ons. A good trans tune is key to making the 6L80E live. It is very under rated indeed. __________________ 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.

11-19-2012, 07:28 PM	#3
Clinc Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Olathe, ks Posts: 203	Have close to 1k rwhp through my auto and after 2k miles it started to slip between 3-4 gear.. I think these trannys are under rated. However I am swapping it out for a 4L80.. I will add I run the piss out of it every time it leaves the garage!

11-19-2012, 07:35 PM	#4
MARINE1991 Drives: COTW 8/29/11 2010 CAMARO Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: HOMELESS Posts: 10,010 View My Garage	Yea I think you are right you should sell it to me...

11-20-2012, 08:43 AM	#9
East Coast Supercharging Drives: 8 second C5 Drag Car, C6 Road racer Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Cream Ridge, NJ 609-752-0321 Posts: 778	We have supercharged countless auto's, you will be fine. Feel free to give us a call if you would like to discuss options etc.

11-20-2012, 10:47 AM	#10
Big C CamaroSS Drives: Black Camaro 2SS/RS 1LE Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Belleville, Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,145	Thanks everyone for the advice/opinions. I think I'm more concerned about getting a bad convertible top than having a S/C L99.