3200 Stall vs 3:91 gears in a 2010 SS - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

Icntdrv55 · 07-16-2013, 04:44 PM

I am looking to upgrade but not sure which is better. I drive my car everyday theres not snow on the ground (just went over 60k miles). I currently have an Intake, full exhaust including LTs and a tune. I do hit the strip occasionally but its just for fun. Im looking more for light to light improvement and not so much top end. I live in Denver so altitude is a factor!!! I am looking for the best bang for my buck.
If I go with a stall, I was thinking a 3200. Whats a good one to get?

Thoughts??????

Bo White · 07-16-2013, 05:18 PM

Go 3200

Camarojt · 07-16-2013, 05:32 PM

Circle D stall and from light to light, 3.91's will feel badass! It's a close toss up for which one to pick? I don't think I can pick 1! Just get BOTH!!

grocerygetter · 07-16-2013, 07:27 PM

I vote both. But Honestly....gears make a fat car move.

2SSRSinBama · 07-16-2013, 10:26 PM

I think 3.91s would be a little extreme for a L99... ESPECIALLY with a 3200 stall, lol

I'm thinking i'd keep the stock gearing with a 3200 or at the lowest, go with the 3.45s out of a 6-speed rear end

trw427ss · 07-16-2013, 10:29 PM

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Originally Posted by 2SSRSinBama

I think 3.91s would be a little extreme for a L99... ESPECIALLY with a 3200 stall, lol

I'm thinking i'd keep the stock gearing with a 3200 or at the lowest, go with the 3.45s out of a 6-speed rear end

axis · 07-16-2013, 10:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 2SSRSinBama

I think 3.91s would be a little extreme for a L99... ESPECIALLY with a 3200 stall, lol

I'm thinking i'd keep the stock gearing with a 3200 or at the lowest, go with the 3.45s out of a 6-speed rear end

3.45's aren't really enough to justify spending the $$ on the install, unless you can do it yourself or know someone. 3.70's would be lowest to consider but the price of the OEM 3.91's make them very attractive. Not extreme at all on a NA car.

Pro Stock John · 07-17-2013, 11:19 AM

I'd do the stall if you drag race a lot.

If you don't drag race hardly at all, I'd be open to gears as an option. You'd have to feather the gas in 1st gear but it would hook up at some point.

Gunslinger09 · 07-17-2013, 11:26 AM

You can do both. Just get with the converters manufacturer and let them tailor the stall speed and STR to the gearset.

Icntdrv55 · 07-17-2013, 03:31 PM

Probably not going to do both now. Dont have the funds. I have to pick one or the other. Remember, I am in Denver, Mile High so I am losing approximately 20% HP just because of the altitude. Not sure if they will make a differance in which one to get.

Also, does anyone know the time to install a converter and the gears?

SC2150 · 07-17-2013, 04:11 PM

We do the converter in 3 hours on a V8. And go 3400-3600 FTI IMHO.

nyrfan · 07-17-2013, 04:14 PM

Sorry for the dumb question but what is a 3200 stall and what does it do?

Sent from my 2SS/RS

kennyo · 07-17-2013, 04:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Icntdrv55

Probably not going to do both now. Dont have the funds. I have to pick one or the other. Remember, I am in Denver, Mile High so I am losing approximately 20% HP just because of the altitude. Not sure if they will make a differance in which one to get.

Also, does anyone know the time to install a converter and the gears?

Wow-I didn't realize the altitude there would affect cars that much.

Icntdrv55 · 07-18-2013, 09:45 AM

Altitude has a huge affect on HP...especially N/A cars!! Roughly 20% loss in HP. Thats why those of us who live up at mile high love to take our cars down to sea level. Totally different animal at sea level!

07-16-2013, 04:44 PM	#1
Icntdrv55 CCOTR Member Drives: Victory Red 2010 2SS/RS A6 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Parker CO Posts: 1,096	3200 Stall vs 3:91 gears in a 2010 SS I am looking to upgrade but not sure which is better. I drive my car everyday theres not snow on the ground (just went over 60k miles). I currently have an Intake, full exhaust including LTs and a tune. I do hit the strip occasionally but its just for fun. Im looking more for light to light improvement and not so much top end. I live in Denver so altitude is a factor!!! I am looking for the best bang for my buck. If I go with a stall, I was thinking a 3200. Whats a good one to get? Thoughts?????? __________________ Camaro Club Of The Rockies (CCOTR) Check us out on Facebook! --------------------------- 2010 Camaro SS/RS Victory Red A6- Vararam Intake, Doug Thorley Tri Y LTs, Magnaflow X-pipe, Flowmaster Super 40's, VMS Tune, Razzi Ground Effects, Herritage Grill, RED headlight and fog light Halos, LED DRLs, Dash and extended Door ABL, engine, grill and rear defusser LED lighting ........ 12.59@112.21 (DA Corrected)

07-16-2013, 05:18 PM	#2
Bo White Drives: 2015 Summit White 2SS 1LE Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Vance Alabama Posts: 8,019	Go 3200 __________________ Retired wanna be cylinder head porter 2015 2SS 1LE Clutch reservoir, Vararam DRX, ported TB, TSP 2" headers, MGW shifter Totalled: 2010 1SS Wilkes Performance/Eagle 416 shortblock, TSP custom valvetrain, PRC 260 heads, Edelbrock Pro Flo 102, th400 swap, 8" PTC 5500 stall= 535/435 at the wheels tuned Gen 3 Performance and Dyno 10.97 @ 124 full weight in 3100 DA CamaroFest X

07-16-2013, 07:27 PM	#4
grocerygetter instigator Drives: 2020 6.2 Trail Boss, 2022 XC90 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: 72034 Posts: 3,979 View My Garage	I vote both. But Honestly....gears make a fat car move. __________________ -John S.

07-16-2013, 10:26 PM	#5
2SSRSinBama Drives: 2010 2SS/RS Camaro CGM Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: "The Shoals" Alabama Posts: 767	I think 3.91s would be a little extreme for a L99... ESPECIALLY with a 3200 stall, lol I'm thinking i'd keep the stock gearing with a 3200 or at the lowest, go with the 3.45s out of a 6-speed rear end __________________ 2010 Camaro SS L99... has a few mods

07-17-2013, 11:19 AM	#8
Pro Stock John Writer Drives: 2010 SS / 1967 Camaro Join Date: May 2009 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 7,216	I'd do the stall if you drag race a lot. If you don't drag race hardly at all, I'd be open to gears as an option. You'd have to feather the gas in 1st gear but it would hook up at some point. __________________ 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

07-16-2013, 05:32 PM	#3
Camarojt Drives: 2011camaro SS Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Allen, Tx Posts: 2,202	Circle D stall and from light to light, 3.91's will feel badass! It's a close toss up for which one to pick? I don't think I can pick 1! Just get BOTH!!

07-17-2013, 11:26 AM	#9
Gunslinger09 Drives: 2010 Camaro SS Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Tampa Fl Posts: 149	You can do both. Just get with the converters manufacturer and let them tailor the stall speed and STR to the gearset. __________________ 2010 Camaro SS Black/IOM

07-17-2013, 03:31 PM	#10
Icntdrv55 CCOTR Member Drives: Victory Red 2010 2SS/RS A6 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Parker CO Posts: 1,096	Probably not going to do both now. Dont have the funds. I have to pick one or the other. Remember, I am in Denver, Mile High so I am losing approximately 20% HP just because of the altitude. Not sure if they will make a differance in which one to get. Also, does anyone know the time to install a converter and the gears? __________________ Camaro Club Of The Rockies (CCOTR) Check us out on Facebook! --------------------------- 2010 Camaro SS/RS Victory Red A6- Vararam Intake, Doug Thorley Tri Y LTs, Magnaflow X-pipe, Flowmaster Super 40's, VMS Tune, Razzi Ground Effects, Herritage Grill, RED headlight and fog light Halos, LED DRLs, Dash and extended Door ABL, engine, grill and rear defusser LED lighting ........ 12.59@112.21 (DA Corrected)

07-17-2013, 04:11 PM	#11
SC2150 Account Suspended Drives: 2012 Camaro RS, RX supercharged Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Bradenton, FL Posts: 6,063	We do the converter in 3 hours on a V8. And go 3400-3600 FTI IMHO.

07-17-2013, 04:14 PM	#12
nyrfan Let's go Rangers! Drives: 13' AGM 2SS/RS L99 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 10,742 View My Garage	Sorry for the dumb question but what is a 3200 stall and what does it do? Sent from my 2SS/RS __________________ Soprano 4/1/00-6/14/11, Gone but NEVER forgotten! FSP tuned: 377/389

07-18-2013, 09:45 AM	#14
Icntdrv55 CCOTR Member Drives: Victory Red 2010 2SS/RS A6 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Parker CO Posts: 1,096	Altitude has a huge affect on HP...especially N/A cars!! Roughly 20% loss in HP. Thats why those of us who live up at mile high love to take our cars down to sea level. Totally different animal at sea level! __________________ Camaro Club Of The Rockies (CCOTR) Check us out on Facebook! --------------------------- 2010 Camaro SS/RS Victory Red A6- Vararam Intake, Doug Thorley Tri Y LTs, Magnaflow X-pipe, Flowmaster Super 40's, VMS Tune, Razzi Ground Effects, Herritage Grill, RED headlight and fog light Halos, LED DRLs, Dash and extended Door ABL, engine, grill and rear defusser LED lighting ........ 12.59@112.21 (DA Corrected)