UPDATE- Purchased the converter. TCI 6L80/6L90 Bolt-Together Torque Converters - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

Nitroman28 · 11-03-2013, 05:29 PM

Anyone tried one of these? Thinking about ordering one and give it a shot.

Trackman · 11-05-2013, 04:56 PM

I am curious to see results. Please post if you decide to go for it.
I was thinking about the Livernois ZL1 spec'd converter. They seem to fly down the track.

grocerygetter · 11-05-2013, 06:14 PM

CircleD.

Nitroman28 · 11-05-2013, 07:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Trackman

I am curious to see results. Please post if you decide to go for it.
I was thinking about the Livernois ZL1 spec'd converter. They seem to fly down the track.

UPS will be dropping it off Thursday. Should have it at the track next week. I already have a Yank SS but want a triple disk so I can lock it up in 4th.

Nitroman28 · 11-05-2013, 07:17 PM

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Originally Posted by grocerygetter

CircleD.

CircleD and FTI was my first two choices. But I like the fact that I can take it apart and clean it or rebuild, change the stall without having to send it in.

toNspahreP · 11-05-2013, 07:59 PM

bolt togethers are race car parts. dont waste your money for a street ride

Nitroman28 · 11-05-2013, 08:15 PM

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Originally Posted by toNspahreP

bolt togethers are race car parts. dont waste your money for a street ride

Trackman · 11-08-2013, 11:41 AM

Don't forget to post some pics when the big brown truck drops off today.

Nitroman28 · 11-12-2013, 09:18 PM

Ok, Update. I bought the converter and got it Thrusday. Installed it Friday and drove to the track Sat. It was 80 miles to the track so i took it easy. Once I got to the track I noticed the converter seemed a little tight but didn't think much of it. Made my first pass and the trans didn't want to shift from 3rd to 4th. So I went back to the pits and change the shift Mph. Went back up to make another pass did my burn out. Rolled to the line and the car surged forward and died. Started it back up dropped in gear and died again. It was like dumping the clutch. So I limped it back home. Did fine on the highway but couldn't come to a stop or it would stall the car. Took the converter out and you could hear metal rolling around in it.

To sum it up. Made one WOT run and the converter came apart. Guess that's why it's a bolt together. So you can fix it after every run.

Nitroman28 · 11-12-2013, 09:19 PM

It sure was pretty while it lasted.

Trackman · 11-12-2013, 10:31 PM

Have you talked to TCI? I hope they make it right.

Supercharged SS · 11-12-2013, 10:34 PM

Damn, that sucks. Your converters last as long as my motors!!

Nitroman28 · 11-12-2013, 10:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Trackman

Have you talked to TCI? I hope they make it right.

Yea, One thing I need to add. I did call TCI and they wanted to make it right. Told me to send it in so they could see what happened and they would send me a new one out. But I sent it back to Summit for a refund. Pulled the trans twice in 3 days. Not looking to do a forth anytime soon.

Supercharged SS · 11-12-2013, 10:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Nitroman28

Yea, One thing I need to add. I did call TCI and they wanted to make it right. Told me to send it in so they could see what happened and they would send me a new one out. But I sent it back to Summit for a refund. Pulled the trans twice in 3 days. Not looking to do a forth anytime soon.

What are you putting back in for a converter? The Yank?

11-03-2013, 05:29 PM	#1
Nitroman28 Drives: 2010 Camaro SS 416/4L80 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Arkansas Posts: 1,835 View My Garage	UPDATE- Purchased the converter. TCI 6L80/6L90 Bolt-Together Torque Converters Anyone tried one of these? Thinking about ordering one and give it a shot. Last edited by Nitroman28; 11-12-2013 at 09:17 PM.

11-05-2013, 06:14 PM	#3
grocerygetter instigator Drives: 2020 6.2 Trail Boss, 2022 XC90 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: 72034 Posts: 3,979 View My Garage	CircleD. __________________ -John S.

11-12-2013, 09:19 PM	#10
Nitroman28 Drives: 2010 Camaro SS 416/4L80 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Arkansas Posts: 1,835 View My Garage	It sure was pretty while it lasted. Attached Images

11-05-2013, 04:56 PM	#2
Trackman Drives: 67RS Camaro ,Black 2013 ZL1 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Alberta Posts: 1,408	I am curious to see results. Please post if you decide to go for it. I was thinking about the Livernois ZL1 spec'd converter. They seem to fly down the track.

11-05-2013, 07:59 PM	#6
toNspahreP Account Suspended Drives: SS Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: jawja Posts: 128	bolt togethers are race car parts. dont waste your money for a street ride

11-08-2013, 11:41 AM	#8
Trackman Drives: 67RS Camaro ,Black 2013 ZL1 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Alberta Posts: 1,408	Don't forget to post some pics when the big brown truck drops off today.

11-12-2013, 09:18 PM	#9
Nitroman28 Drives: 2010 Camaro SS 416/4L80 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Arkansas Posts: 1,835 View My Garage	Ok, Update. I bought the converter and got it Thrusday. Installed it Friday and drove to the track Sat. It was 80 miles to the track so i took it easy. Once I got to the track I noticed the converter seemed a little tight but didn't think much of it. Made my first pass and the trans didn't want to shift from 3rd to 4th. So I went back to the pits and change the shift Mph. Went back up to make another pass did my burn out. Rolled to the line and the car surged forward and died. Started it back up dropped in gear and died again. It was like dumping the clutch. So I limped it back home. Did fine on the highway but couldn't come to a stop or it would stall the car. Took the converter out and you could hear metal rolling around in it. To sum it up. Made one WOT run and the converter came apart. Guess that's why it's a bolt together. So you can fix it after every run.

11-12-2013, 10:31 PM	#11
Trackman Drives: 67RS Camaro ,Black 2013 ZL1 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Alberta Posts: 1,408	Have you talked to TCI? I hope they make it right.

11-12-2013, 10:34 PM	#12
Supercharged SS Account Suspended Drives: 2010 Camaro Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Sandy Hook, CT Posts: 11,927	Damn, that sucks. Your converters last as long as my motors!!