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Supercharged SS · 03-27-2011, 08:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 69 Rebel

So is a trans cooler recommended or not, 1st post says its a must the 3rd post says not

Getting my motor stroked 416 ci, ordered a 3000 stall TC from Circle D. Want my trans to last as long as possible.

If you even contemplating it just do it. It cost next to nothing it the grand scheme of things and then you'll know you did all you could on your end.

I myself am almost a year and no cooler and no problems but a higher stall will generate more heat with the additional "slippage".

So suck it up and have it done!!

69 Rebel · 03-27-2011, 08:43 PM

Thx for the info, I guess for the small amount of money it costs, its worth the peace of mind.

DesertG8 · 03-27-2011, 09:25 PM

i run one on mine. i think it was from pcm for less. in florida. especially made for the g8. i am positive they have one for the camaro. at any rate for wot runs always have it unlocked. they are so efficient at 95 percent plus there is no reason to lock them. at partial throttle there is software in hp tuners that locks them. i have a 3600 and yes going up hills, etc. it will rev just a bit more. but nothing dramatic. very streetable.

SC2150 · 03-28-2011, 12:16 PM

ALL stalls greater than stock should have a trans cooler. Heat is what destroys most trans. Even on a stock unit it is a recomended addition, and the cost is minimal.

BowlingSS · 08-02-2011, 02:33 PM

Is there a DIY on installing a trans cooler? I might install one even though I only have a stock TC.

Bill

siriusdish · 08-15-2011, 10:11 PM

very nice read!!!!

bumbletee · 10-09-2011, 11:05 AM

HI Guys, I am getting ready to get TEA stage 2 heads and a custom grind cam, 1 shop wants to put a yank torque convertor and another wants to use a Precision Industries Vigilante torque convertor any pro and cons about either

BowlingSS · 10-09-2011, 03:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bumbletee

HI Guys, I am getting ready to get TEA stage 2 heads and a custom grind cam, 1 shop wants to put a yank torque convertor and another wants to use a Precision Industries Vigilante torque convertor any pro and cons about either

I heard they were both great TC's.

Bill

SC2150 · 10-09-2011, 04:08 PM

They are both good and we used to run both in our LS based drag cars for years before the FTI billet units were released. Since then we have always gotten 1 tenth plus quicker 1/4 mile times in each of ours with the comparable FTI. And yet to have a failure in several championships both NHRA & IHRA.

bumbletee · 10-09-2011, 07:17 PM

Thanks Guys, any more input?

Stic It · 10-13-2011, 05:34 AM

Doing a converter install 2900 CD and need some trans tuning addvise.
I have HPTuners to tune with. Tried the HPT Forum with no luck ! Seems everybody is holding back on helping others out in the forum. Was hopeing for better luck here. Any help from you experts would be nice. Not sure why we do not have more topics for the tuneing of this A6 tranny.
Thanks ahead for any help.

SC2150 · 10-13-2011, 09:53 AM

PM Phil with Tampa Tuning for a ton of info on tuning the A6.

Bumbletee.....ask specifcs and we can answer your questions. What is your goal? What will be the use of the car? NA or FI? Lots of variables.

Tampa Tuning · 10-23-2011, 06:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SC2150

PM Phil with Tampa Tuning for a ton of info on tuning the A6.

Bumbletee.....ask specifcs and we can answer your questions. What is your goal? What will be the use of the car? NA or FI? Lots of variables.

Thanks Tracy.
Reach out for me if you have any questions. Im always around the help
www.TampaTuning.com

Protomanx8 · 04-27-2012, 10:38 PM

Is it true with a high stall that it can throw off your DYNO numbers?

03-27-2011, 08:43 PM	#30
69 Rebel Drives: 2010 IBM 2SS/RS Auto Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Laval, Canada Posts: 1,542	Thx for the info, I guess for the small amount of money it costs, its worth the peace of mind. __________________ Version I Jannetty Racing 550 RWHP Street Brawler Package, Powered by TVS2300 Maggie http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=100385 Version II 416ci stroker/4L80e 701rwhp 750rwtq build and tuned by SPI-Performance

08-02-2011, 02:33 PM	#33
BowlingSS Camaro Owner Since 1987 Drives: 2011 2SS/RS L99 RJT Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Lawrenceville, GA Posts: 2,185	Is there a DIY on installing a trans cooler? I might install one even though I only have a stock TC. Bill __________________ 2011 Camaro 2SS/RS L99 RJT CAI, Inc. Cold Air Induction;ADM Scoop Rx Catch Can;Rx Breather;Roto-Fab Washer Container VMax Ported RJT Throttle Body XSPower Headers and XSPower 3" Exhaust System Elite Engineering Tunnel Brace, Gorilla Wheel Lock System; Bear Rotors, Hawk HPS Tinted Windows 35%;EFILive Tune

08-15-2011, 10:11 PM	#34
siriusdish Drives: 2010 Camaro L99 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Erie PA Posts: 1,226	very nice read!!!! __________________ 2010 L99 vararam intake, Vmax TB,Vmax Intake,TSP VVT 3 Cam,TSP underdrive pulley,Yank 3600,TM Cooler,ARH 2", High Flow cats, X-pipe, GM Pro mufflers, RX Catch Can,160 stat, BMR Trailing,toe,Cradle insert, Diff. Bushings, End links, Spohn-LCA's (Touring)Wheel spacer's. 422 rwhp Mustang Dyno http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AaFNAhCL7Os

10-13-2011, 05:34 AM	#39
Stic It SIP Drives: 2011 1SS, L99, A6 , Silver Ice Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Pearland, Texas Posts: 205	Doing a converter install 2900 CD and need some trans tuning addvise. I have HPTuners to tune with. Tried the HPT Forum with no luck ! Seems everybody is holding back on helping others out in the forum. Was hopeing for better luck here. Any help from you experts would be nice. Not sure why we do not have more topics for the tuneing of this A6 tranny. Thanks ahead for any help. __________________ "My Birthday gift from my wife on 10/19/2010 "

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03-27-2011, 09:25 PM	#31
DesertG8 Drives: Pontiac G8 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Tucson Posts: 15	i run one on mine. i think it was from pcm for less. in florida. especially made for the g8. i am positive they have one for the camaro. at any rate for wot runs always have it unlocked. they are so efficient at 95 percent plus there is no reason to lock them. at partial throttle there is software in hp tuners that locks them. i have a 3600 and yes going up hills, etc. it will rev just a bit more. but nothing dramatic. very streetable.

03-28-2011, 12:16 PM	#32
SC2150 Account Suspended Drives: 2012 Camaro RS, RX supercharged Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Bradenton, FL Posts: 6,063	ALL stalls greater than stock should have a trans cooler. Heat is what destroys most trans. Even on a stock unit it is a recomended addition, and the cost is minimal.

10-09-2011, 11:05 AM	#35
bumbletee Drives: 2010 camaro 2ss Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: kinston, nc Posts: 25	HI Guys, I am getting ready to get TEA stage 2 heads and a custom grind cam, 1 shop wants to put a yank torque convertor and another wants to use a Precision Industries Vigilante torque convertor any pro and cons about either

10-09-2011, 04:08 PM	#37
SC2150 Account Suspended Drives: 2012 Camaro RS, RX supercharged Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Bradenton, FL Posts: 6,063	They are both good and we used to run both in our LS based drag cars for years before the FTI billet units were released. Since then we have always gotten 1 tenth plus quicker 1/4 mile times in each of ours with the comparable FTI. And yet to have a failure in several championships both NHRA & IHRA.

10-09-2011, 07:17 PM	#38
bumbletee Drives: 2010 camaro 2ss Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: kinston, nc Posts: 25	Thanks Guys, any more input?

10-13-2011, 09:53 AM	#40
SC2150 Account Suspended Drives: 2012 Camaro RS, RX supercharged Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Bradenton, FL Posts: 6,063	PM Phil with Tampa Tuning for a ton of info on tuning the A6. Bumbletee.....ask specifcs and we can answer your questions. What is your goal? What will be the use of the car? NA or FI? Lots of variables.

04-27-2012, 10:38 PM	#42
Protomanx8 Drives: 2010 Camaro SS A6 ABM Join Date: May 2011 Location: NOVA Posts: 200	Is it true with a high stall that it can throw off your DYNO numbers?