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15rs/ss · 08-17-2016, 07:18 AM

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Originally Posted by DOC52

Thinking I should do 3.91s more and more now. Have ss2 vvt, 1e and now a weld 17" set up with 28" MTs. It's either gears or save for ss4 and cnc'd heads.

I have the ss3 kit I just haven't installed it yet. If i get a 11 sec pass i may not put it in.

rontammy0 · 08-17-2016, 08:11 AM

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Originally Posted by DOC52

Thinking I should do 3.91s more and more now. Have ss2 vvt, 1e and now a weld 17" set up with 28" MTs. It's either gears or save for ss4 and cnc'd heads.

I just did the 391s this spring.....drives great.....real kick in the pants.

DOC52 · 08-20-2016, 04:04 AM

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Originally Posted by rontammy0

I just did the 391s this spring.....drives great.....real kick in the pants.

I may just do it with the bigger cam, why not lol.

rontammy0 · 08-20-2016, 04:30 AM

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Originally Posted by DOC52

I may just do it with the bigger cam, why not lol.

Doooooo ittttttt

flyer08 · 08-20-2016, 11:29 AM

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Originally Posted by DOC52

Thinking I should do 3.91s more and more now. Have ss2 vvt, 1e and now a weld 17" set up with 28" MTs. It's either gears or save for ss4 and cnc'd heads.

Hell ya, do it. My car is working out the tune still but it pulls like a freight train with same setup but different 17" wheels

Davidd_SS · 08-23-2016, 04:50 PM

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Originally Posted by rontammy0

I just did the 391s this spring.....drives great.....real kick in the pants.

Are you running them on the stock converter? looking to do mine next week as well as a gpi ss1 cam

rontammy0 · 08-23-2016, 07:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Davidd_SS

Are you running them on the stock converter? looking to do mine next week as well as a gpi ss1 cam

Yes...stock converter.

Pro Stock John · 08-24-2016, 12:27 PM

Local buddy has 3.91s stock converter, went 12.4@114 I think first try.

Davidd_SS · 08-24-2016, 12:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Pro Stock John

Local buddy has 3.91s stock converter, went 12.4@114 I think first try.

I actually have kevin from gpi's old take out cam, if im not mistaken from the time slips he showed me he went 11.4 with the ss1 and 3.91 gears

Pro Stock John · 08-24-2016, 09:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Davidd_SS

I actually have kevin from gpi's old take out cam, if im not mistaken from the time slips he showed me he went 11.4 with the ss1 and 3.91 gears

I thought his best was:

11.269 @ 117.60

Davidd_SS · 08-25-2016, 12:40 AM

Might have been that, it was some time ago I saw the slips. I know he showed me before and after converter so I don't remember exactly all the details.

GoldCartridgeGamer · 08-30-2016, 11:18 AM

So how do you all like the 1E converter for DD use? I am looking at that now. Wanting a circle D triple disc converter that I can daily on my current setup. Eventually will cam it with a GPI VVT cam.

Ed_grrrrrrr · 02-06-2021, 03:14 AM

Hey guys, gonna comment as well, new to this. But I also have a stock camaro l99 with only 3.91 gears and a TruTrac Posi. One of my lifters went out, so I’m going with ls7 (budget) unless you guys have better suggestions?

So I will be doing a Cam swap mild, any recommendations welcomed. It’s my daily for now I wanna get the best rwhp with stock converter until a little later. Lifter went out so doing a cam swap with lifters etc. but don’t know what Best cam to use with gears also. Converter will go in later but don’t wanna swap out to a bigger cam later, GPI Ss1/2 or Tsp ?? Will stay VVT most likely.

Ashen 6.2 · 02-06-2021, 06:37 AM

If I were in your shoes, I would go with the GPI SS2VVT. While it's recommended to use a converter with that cam, it can be used with the stock converter, but its gonna push/surge when you come to a stop. It will be annoying.. So be prepared for that. If your on the fence about adding a converter later, SS1VVT would be the best choice IMO.

Best option, call GPI/TSP and tell them your plans/budget and get their recommendations. Buy your lifters with the cam and dont go looking for a cheap set, it will cost you later on. If you get a chance, watch this from Ryan at GPI -

08-24-2016, 12:27 PM	#36
Pro Stock John Writer Drives: 2010 SS / 1967 Camaro Join Date: May 2009 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 7,216	Local buddy has 3.91s stock converter, went 12.4@114 I think first try. __________________ 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

08-30-2016, 11:18 AM	#40
GoldCartridgeGamer Drives: 2014 Ford SVT Raptor SuperCrew Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Memphis, TN Posts: 7,527	So how do you all like the 1E converter for DD use? I am looking at that now. Wanting a circle D triple disc converter that I can daily on my current setup. Eventually will cam it with a GPI VVT cam. __________________ Phoenix (sold) 2014 Ford SVT Raptor SuperCrew How to hug your camaro Buy the car that you would most like to get beat in. The other guy will always be faster.

02-06-2021, 03:14 AM	#41
Ed_grrrrrrr Drives: 2014’ Red 2SS/RS A6 Join Date: Oct 2020 Location: Phoenix Az Posts: 2	L99 Cam Swap Suggestion + 3.91 Gears Hey guys, gonna comment as well, new to this. But I also have a stock camaro l99 with only 3.91 gears and a TruTrac Posi. One of my lifters went out, so I’m going with ls7 (budget) unless you guys have better suggestions? So I will be doing a Cam swap mild, any recommendations welcomed. It’s my daily for now I wanna get the best rwhp with stock converter until a little later. Lifter went out so doing a cam swap with lifters etc. but don’t know what Best cam to use with gears also. Converter will go in later but don’t wanna swap out to a bigger cam later, GPI Ss1/2 or Tsp ?? Will stay VVT most likely.

08-25-2016, 12:40 AM	#39
Davidd_SS Drives: LSX FTW Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Florida Posts: 526	Might have been that, it was some time ago I saw the slips. I know he showed me before and after converter so I don't remember exactly all the details.