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Dirtmod66 · 12-01-2019, 09:52 AM

Wanting to get a stage 3 cam and a new converter; I've already have new 3.91 and tru-trac.
How would car do on a 2000 mile trip? Not worried about gas mileage. Is that too long a trip on engine and trans for a straight drive? ( non-stop)(24-28hrs)....

please no speculations!!!

Black_SS10 · 12-01-2019, 10:28 AM

As long as everything is installed correctly, it will be no problem.

1fast · 12-01-2019, 11:11 AM

Good parts and top notch converter no issues at all.

Clarkstar · 12-01-2019, 12:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Black_SS10

As long as everything is installed correctly, it will be no problem.

This^^^

Bandit63 · 12-01-2019, 06:45 PM

I have that set up and would not be afraid to drive it anywhere

InFiD3ViL · 12-01-2019, 07:29 PM

I guess the only downside to long mileage trips like that would be that you would be that much closer to having to change your valve springs. ie, 25k miles service interval

But if that was a huge worry, why drive the car at all? amirite? AMIRITE?!?

Roader · 12-01-2019, 10:48 PM

I did little over 2k mile round trip with a tsp 2 cam and 3200 stall with no issues. Wife was able to cruise along at 90mph no issue as well

Bo White · 12-02-2019, 12:53 AM

Ive got 30k miles on my springs with a th400 swap and 4.10s
I might change them next summer. I might not lol.

Chris49066SS · 12-02-2019, 09:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Bo White

Ive got 30k miles on my springs with a th400 swap and 4.10s
I might change them next summer. I might not lol.

I saw your new PB, Bo, congrats! We always seem to be neck and neck. Nice work sir

Any videos on the new pass?

WHAMMO · 12-03-2019, 10:39 AM

I have tsp 231 236 640' and done many 14h-22h road trip (roundway) and it's all good. Very low fuel consumption too. Ls are the goods.

Athletics101 · 12-04-2019, 08:54 AM

Stock motors and transmissions have cams and torque converters too. There should be no problems if temps and fluid pressures are in check.

Chris49066SS · 12-04-2019, 09:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Athletics101

Stock motors and transmissions have cams and torque converters too. There should be no problems if temps and fluid pressures are in check.

Stock torque converters don't slip and produce the same heat that larger converters do though. And again, it depends on the converter that the OP chooses, but a proper converter for a Stage 3 cam really oughta have a good tranny cooler to keep the temps down. It will be ok for the drive, but its better to invest a couple $$$ on a nice cooler so you're not messing anything up that doesn't need to be. I run the ADM cooler and tranny temps never get above 180, with a Circle D 5C converter

Dirtmod66 · 12-05-2019, 09:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Chris49066SS

Stock torque converters don't slip and produce the same heat that larger converters do though. And again, it depends on the converter that the OP chooses, but a proper converter for a Stage 3 cam really oughta have a good tranny cooler to keep the temps down. It will be ok for the drive, but its better to invest a couple $$$ on a nice cooler so you're not messing anything up that doesn't need to be. I run the ADM cooler and tranny temps never get above 180, with a Circle D 5C converter

Thanks-

I plan on putting a really good trans cooler on it (Fluidyne), I used them in my other race cars and never had a problem with one.. I will be doing the speed limit on I40. LOL

Chris49066SS · 12-05-2019, 09:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Dirtmod66

Thanks-

I plan on putting a really good trans cooler on it (Fluidyne), I used them in my other race cars and never had a problem with one.. I will be doing the speed limit on I40. LOL

Yeah man, better safer than sorry

12-01-2019, 09:52 AM	#1
Dirtmod66 Drives: 2010 Camaro SS Join Date: May 2018 Location: Central Virginia Posts: 86	Cam question about mileage Wanting to get a stage 3 cam and a new converter; I've already have new 3.91 and tru-trac. How would car do on a 2000 mile trip? Not worried about gas mileage. Is that too long a trip on engine and trans for a straight drive? ( non-stop)(24-28hrs).... please no speculations!!!

12-01-2019, 10:28 AM	#2
Black_SS10 SomeguyK Drives: 2010 Black 2SS/RS Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: FL Posts: 1,947	As long as everything is installed correctly, it will be no problem. __________________ TMS 427, Dart iron Block, Forged assembly, Frankenstien heads, AGP TT 62/62 BB turbo's, AGP/Fore triple fuel system, Tilton clutch, Holley 1 7/8 shorties, Technostalgia tail lights,Oracle, Aeroforce, MGW shifter,Flowmaster, Pegasus subframe bushings,BMR trailing & toe arms,Z28 UCA bushings,Zl1 rear sway bar,Prothane,BMR,Goodridge brake lines,Ridetech HQ coilovers,3.91,Trutrac,billet caps,DSS axles,HE offest,built TR6060,1LE diffuser,Havoc spoiler,SSclones,20in MRR 017, Pirelli P Zero, Nitto NT555RII More to come.

12-01-2019, 11:11 AM	#3
1fast 8.60 @ 157 @ 4200lbs Drives: 2010 Gen 5 Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Warrenton, va Posts: 299 View My Garage	Parts Good parts and top notch converter no issues at all. __________________ 2010 camaro twin turbo 8.60 @ 157 full weight 4200

12-01-2019, 06:45 PM	#5
Bandit63 Drives: 2011 Camaro SS Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Paducah Ky Posts: 257	I have that set up and would not be afraid to drive it anywhere __________________ MRR M228 Wheels, Circle D 3200 Stall, 3.91 Gear, Texas Speed VVT 3.2 Cam, CHE Rocker Arm Bushings, Texas Speed Headers, No Cats

12-01-2019, 07:29 PM	#6
InFiD3ViL Drives: 2010 CGM 2SS/RS LS3 Swapped A6 Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Spring Hill, FL Posts: 4,574	I guess the only downside to long mileage trips like that would be that you would be that much closer to having to change your valve springs. ie, 25k miles service interval But if that was a huge worry, why drive the car at all? amirite? AMIRITE?!? __________________ 2010 CGM Camaro 2SS LS3 Swapped A6 - GPI LS3 SS1 .647/.638, (224/237, 112 +4, 7º overlap) on CamMotion 8620 core, BTR Platinum .660" Dual Spring kit w/titanium retainers, CHE bronze trunnion upgrade, stock heads milled @ .015, Melling HV 10296 oil pump, TSP 1-7/8" long tube headers (W/Catless Off-road Pipes), Corsa Xtreme 3" Catback, GPI Ported/Rod Mod Intake, Stage 2 Ported Throttle Body, Vararam OTR CAI, Mike Norris Gen 2 catch can + GM 1LE clean side separator, 160º thermostat - Megan Racing adjustable coilovers (lowered 1.75"), MRR M017 10/11" wheels-Tuned by Ryan @ GPI

12-01-2019, 10:48 PM	#7
Roader Drives: Camaro Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: Alabama Posts: 673	I did little over 2k mile round trip with a tsp 2 cam and 3200 stall with no issues. Wife was able to cruise along at 90mph no issue as well

12-02-2019, 12:53 AM	#8
Bo White Drives: 2015 Summit White 2SS 1LE Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Vance Alabama Posts: 8,019	Ive got 30k miles on my springs with a th400 swap and 4.10s I might change them next summer. I might not lol.

12-03-2019, 10:39 AM	#10
WHAMMO Drives: 13' 1LE Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Canada Posts: 2,640	I have tsp 231 236 640' and done many 14h-22h road trip (roundway) and it's all good. Very low fuel consumption too. Ls are the goods. __________________ 13' 1LE Old setup: TSP 231-236/Tick 660/.105 PR, UDP, SW LT 2'' & HFC, stock NPP & H pipe, VR-DRX CAI, air scoop, Goertz1 manifold, 102mm BBK, 26" Toyo DRs, Forgestars R17x10 & F18x8, rear seat delete, remote Pat G tune Autocal, 7400 limiter, Spec Mini Twin. 91oct. 11.90@122.3, 0-60ft 2.0 / 11.99@123.6, 0-60ft 2.1 DA+819 ...519RWHP SAE Solid roller SBE LS3, FED, LLSR, 91oct, 605rwhp N/A. Tuned by Pat G. Build by me.

12-04-2019, 08:54 AM	#11
Athletics101 Drives: 5th Gen L99 Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Lake Havasu City Posts: 244	Stock motors and transmissions have cams and torque converters too. There should be no problems if temps and fluid pressures are in check. __________________ LSA conversion 2.5 upper 10% lower, L99 converted to LS3. TSP 229/244 cam, TSP LS3 ported and milled heads milled .015,Kooks LT’s no cats, Roto Fab, Borla arak cat back. 3200 stall,Forgestar F14 18’s and drag radials, pedders coil overs, BMR trailing arms & adjustable toe rods, mildly stripped Interior 685/613 on E 610/571 on 91