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CHRI55 · 01-23-2021, 11:08 AM

Question.. so my transmission shifts fine and I have no problem with it, I more so think it's the converter.. under normal driving and a hard pull it shifts fine.. only when the temp gets up to 180 is it that it wants to bog on pull off from under 5mph or it idles lower then usually.. I THINK the converter has a problem like a cracked in it letting fuel slip thru once it's too operating temp.. I don't think it's trash at all.. is it possible that it could ONLY be the converter and my the trans.. or should I just get a new trans and converter.. kind of on a little budget but if I just HAVE TO get a transmission I will but praying it's just the converter.. I can't even stall it all the way up

Tna for any info

ariZona28 · 01-23-2021, 08:36 PM

Ok, my standard questions: How many miles on trans? Mods, tunes etc? When was the last time fluid and filter were changed? Fluid level OK? Is the car a DD, race car or somewhere in between? This info will help some of the knowledgeable folks (not me) steer you in the proper direction.

LCPLPunk · 01-24-2021, 09:24 AM

What is the fluid level and condition?

CHRI55 · 01-24-2021, 07:58 PM

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Originally Posted by ariZona28

Ok, my standard questions: How many miles on trans? Mods, tunes etc? When was the last time fluid and filter were changed? Fluid level OK? Is the car a DD, race car or somewhere in between? This info will help some of the knowledgeable folks (not me) steer you in the proper direction.

On this trans.. maybe 20k if that many... cammed converter gear... its tuned.. its 1qt over oem.. and itis but not. I just drive it on weekends now

CHRI55 · 01-24-2021, 07:59 PM

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Originally Posted by LCPLPunk

What is the fluid level and condition?

Last I checked. A lil dark but had it changed since

LCPLPunk · 01-25-2021, 12:33 PM

How are you checking the fluid? Like, I need to know exactly how you do it. What temp is the tranny at? Car in neutral?

CHRI55 · 01-27-2021, 07:57 PM

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Originally Posted by LCPLPunk

How are you checking the fluid? Like, I need to know exactly how you do it. What temp is the tranny at? Car in neutral?

Car at operating temp.. I'm neutral. I pull the plug and pump the fluid in till it drip. Put the plug in and pump a extra quart.. I found a used trans out a wrecked 11 ss that was running fine. Might just buy that for cheap and swap it in and get the converter checked out

LCPLPunk · 01-28-2021, 07:20 AM

Wait, why are you putting an extra court in? AND, what is the tranny temp when you check? It should be 180 or so. If you are checking if when the engine is up to temp that doesn't mean the tranny is up to temp.

I would drain out the fluid to be at the level it was before you put an extra quart in and see if you notice any changes.

gtstorey · 01-28-2021, 09:32 AM

There are several places that recommend adding extra transmission fluid to the 6L80. I started doing it when I saw that Circle D Transmissions recommended 3/4 quart over.

https://www.circledtrans.com/files/R...-June-2013.pdf

It eliminated most of my occurrences of shift flare on hard acceleration.

Ashen 6.2 · 01-29-2021, 11:01 AM

Janetty's 6l80 dipstick kit accounts for the extra fluid as well.

https://jannettyracing.com/collectio...it-6l80e-6l90e

01-23-2021, 11:08 AM	#1
CHRI55 Streetkingz_chri55 Drives: 2012 2ss/rs Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: Greenville, ms Posts: 158 View My Garage	Converter or transmission Question.. so my transmission shifts fine and I have no problem with it, I more so think it's the converter.. under normal driving and a hard pull it shifts fine.. only when the temp gets up to 180 is it that it wants to bog on pull off from under 5mph or it idles lower then usually.. I THINK the converter has a problem like a cracked in it letting fuel slip thru once it's too operating temp.. I don't think it's trash at all.. is it possible that it could ONLY be the converter and my the trans.. or should I just get a new trans and converter.. kind of on a little budget but if I just HAVE TO get a transmission I will but praying it's just the converter.. I can't even stall it all the way up Tna for any info

01-23-2021, 08:36 PM	#2
ariZona28 Give speed a chance Drives: 2015 Camaro 2LS, 2015 Camaro Z/28 Join Date: Nov 2019 Location: Mesa, Az Posts: 2,228	Ok, my standard questions: How many miles on trans? Mods, tunes etc? When was the last time fluid and filter were changed? Fluid level OK? Is the car a DD, race car or somewhere in between? This info will help some of the knowledgeable folks (not me) steer you in the proper direction. __________________ 2LS: a TREMENDOUS machine. Z/28: it's a BIT MORE POWERFUL, of course.

01-24-2021, 09:24 AM	#3
LCPLPunk USA-1 Drives: 2010 Camaro SS L99 Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Near DC Posts: 1,893 View My Garage	What is the fluid level and condition? __________________ "A Camaro in the garage is safe, but that's not what Camaros are built for..." R2C CAI / Apex Scoop / VMAX Ported TB / Speed Engineering LTHs / X-pipe / GPI port/rod-mod intake manifold / Circle D 3200 278mm Converter / 3.91 gears / DynoSteve tuned / 1LE Shocks/Struts/Toe Links / ZL1 Rear Sway Bar / Z/28 Trailing arms / Prothane Radius Arm & Subframe Bushings / BMR UCA Bracket, Steering rack bushing / B&M Tranny Cooler / RX Catch Can / Jannetty Tranny Dipstick / 2012+ Heater Hose / 2013+ Rearview Mirror / Fuel rail flip / Drake shifter / Oil Cooler Delete

01-25-2021, 12:33 PM	#6
LCPLPunk USA-1 Drives: 2010 Camaro SS L99 Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Near DC Posts: 1,893 View My Garage	How are you checking the fluid? Like, I need to know exactly how you do it. What temp is the tranny at? Car in neutral? __________________ "A Camaro in the garage is safe, but that's not what Camaros are built for..." R2C CAI / Apex Scoop / VMAX Ported TB / Speed Engineering LTHs / X-pipe / GPI port/rod-mod intake manifold / Circle D 3200 278mm Converter / 3.91 gears / DynoSteve tuned / 1LE Shocks/Struts/Toe Links / ZL1 Rear Sway Bar / Z/28 Trailing arms / Prothane Radius Arm & Subframe Bushings / BMR UCA Bracket, Steering rack bushing / B&M Tranny Cooler / RX Catch Can / Jannetty Tranny Dipstick / 2012+ Heater Hose / 2013+ Rearview Mirror / Fuel rail flip / Drake shifter / Oil Cooler Delete

01-28-2021, 07:20 AM	#8
LCPLPunk USA-1 Drives: 2010 Camaro SS L99 Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Near DC Posts: 1,893 View My Garage	Wait, why are you putting an extra court in? AND, what is the tranny temp when you check? It should be 180 or so. If you are checking if when the engine is up to temp that doesn't mean the tranny is up to temp. I would drain out the fluid to be at the level it was before you put an extra quart in and see if you notice any changes. __________________ "A Camaro in the garage is safe, but that's not what Camaros are built for..." R2C CAI / Apex Scoop / VMAX Ported TB / Speed Engineering LTHs / X-pipe / GPI port/rod-mod intake manifold / Circle D 3200 278mm Converter / 3.91 gears / DynoSteve tuned / 1LE Shocks/Struts/Toe Links / ZL1 Rear Sway Bar / Z/28 Trailing arms / Prothane Radius Arm & Subframe Bushings / BMR UCA Bracket, Steering rack bushing / B&M Tranny Cooler / RX Catch Can / Jannetty Tranny Dipstick / 2012+ Heater Hose / 2013+ Rearview Mirror / Fuel rail flip / Drake shifter / Oil Cooler Delete

01-28-2021, 09:32 AM	#9
gtstorey Drives: 2010 Camaro SS2,L99, LSA SC Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Huntsville, AL Posts: 2,155	There are several places that recommend adding extra transmission fluid to the 6L80. I started doing it when I saw that Circle D Transmissions recommended 3/4 quart over. https://www.circledtrans.com/files/R...-June-2013.pdf It eliminated most of my occurrences of shift flare on hard acceleration.

01-29-2021, 11:01 AM	#10
Ashen 6.2 Drives: 2014 Camaro Z/SS Join Date: May 2014 Location: NW Arkansas Posts: 1,996 View My Garage	Janetty's 6l80 dipstick kit accounts for the extra fluid as well. https://jannettyracing.com/collectio...it-6l80e-6l90e __________________ 2014 Camaro SS L99, Ashen Grey w/Black Leather - Build thread - http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=491561 Mods - GPI 416 w/Custom Grind Cam, Ported Heads & Tuned by Ben, Holley Dominator ECU, Mag Heartbeat, ZL1 Fuel Pump & DSX Aux Pump, NW 103 TB, FIC 1650's, Alky Meth, Circle D 3600 Triple Disc, Kooks Headers, Viking Coil Overs & all the BMR Goodies in the rear, Zl1 3.23 Diff, DSS Axles, Gulfcoast Driveshaft, Hendrix Offset Diff Bushings, AFE Solid Subframe Bushings, 875HP/843TQ 5FDP