6L80 Stage III Upgrade by ARD - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

Dangeruss · 02-01-2011, 05:37 PM

Just had my transmission rebuilt / upgraded at ARD. Some of this stuff I get, and some I don't.

Here's all the info on the ARD Stage III upgrade:

Replace oil pump return spring
Modify pressure regulator valve
Replace pressure regulator valve inner and outer springs

Modify valve body separator plate circuits

TCC release
TCC apply

3-5 Reverse clutch feed
3-5 Reverse clutch feedback

1-2-3-4 Clutch feed
1-2-3-4 Clutch feedback

4-5-6 Clutch feed
4-5-6 Clutch feedback

Tig weld drums (common failure point)

1-2-3-4 Clutch Hub and Shaft Assembly
2-6 and 3-5 Reverse Clutch Hub and Shaft Assembly

Frictions (Clutches)
2-6 Alto Red Eagle Power Pack (50% more surface area)
3-5-Reverse Red Eagle Power Pack (70% more surface area)
4-5-6 Alto Red Eagle Power Pack (50% more surface area)
1-2-3-4 Clutch Pack Replaced with Alto High Energy Clutches
Reverse Clutch Pack Replaced with Alto High Energy Clutches

Replace all seals, gaskets and filter

Here are some pics.

StlRomAniaN · 02-01-2011, 05:50 PM

So what's the extra surface area on the clutch packs do? Will you be able to firm, quicken up your shifts with the upgraded tranny?

Dangeruss · 02-01-2011, 06:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by StlRomAniaN

So what's the extra surface area on the clutch packs do? Will you be able to firm, quicken up your shifts with the upgraded tranny?

Oh yea. Shifting feels much quicker and firmer than before. I'm babying it for a few hundred miles, but I'm excited to see how this will feel when I can get on it.

godfathercrc · 02-01-2011, 07:05 PM

How much . And what is the hp rating on trans. Nice car by the way.

xx_ED_xx · 02-01-2011, 07:27 PM

I like how I look on google image for 6l80 image and get some naked chick spankin another naked chick LOL

Anyhow... That trans is huge

jsharp · 02-01-2011, 10:43 PM

Price?

Dangeruss · 02-02-2011, 01:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by godfathercrc

How much . And what is the hp rating on trans. Nice car by the way.

Thanks. They warranty the tranny for up to 650RWHP. I'd have to ask if they think it can handle more.

Quote:

Originally Posted by jsharp

Price?

You'll have to talk to them about pricing. Contact info is on their site. Ask for Owen and tell him Russ sent you.

http://www.advancedracingdynamics.com/pages/Home.html

JKLNHYD · 02-02-2011, 02:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by xx_ED_xx

I like how I look on google image for 6l80 image and get some naked chick spankin another naked chick LOL

Dangeruss · 02-02-2011, 10:21 AM

Updated first post with pics of the clutch packs and drum welds.

WadeWilson · 02-02-2011, 10:27 AM

Very nice Russ!

godfathercrc · 02-02-2011, 11:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dangeruss

Thanks. They warranty the tranny for up to 650RWHP. I'd have to ask if they think it can handle more.

You'll have to talk to them about pricing. Contact info is on their site. Ask for Owen and tell him Russ sent you.

http://www.advancedracingdynamics.com/pages/Home.html

Thanks for info. Iam going to call them today

StlRomAniaN · 02-02-2011, 01:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dangeruss

Oh yea. Shifting feels much quicker and firmer than before. I'm babying it for a few hundred miles, but I'm excited to see how this will feel when I can get on it.

DCT-like?

*mlee* · 02-02-2011, 02:09 PM

My transmissions was so poorly tuned by ARD it didn't last long so I had this same rebuild done.

It didn't last either...

StlRomAniaN · 02-02-2011, 05:46 PM

Wow, you're making it sound very nice. WAs it DCT-like?

02-01-2011, 05:37 PM	#1
Dangeruss Bayoucitymusclecars.com Drives: Camaro LSX Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Spring, TX Posts: 4,413 View My Garage	6L80 Stage III Upgrade by ARD Just had my transmission rebuilt / upgraded at ARD. Some of this stuff I get, and some I don't. Here's all the info on the ARD Stage III upgrade: Replace oil pump return spring Modify pressure regulator valve Replace pressure regulator valve inner and outer springs Modify valve body separator plate circuits TCC release TCC apply 3-5 Reverse clutch feed 3-5 Reverse clutch feedback 1-2-3-4 Clutch feed 1-2-3-4 Clutch feedback 4-5-6 Clutch feed 4-5-6 Clutch feedback Tig weld drums (common failure point) 1-2-3-4 Clutch Hub and Shaft Assembly 2-6 and 3-5 Reverse Clutch Hub and Shaft Assembly Frictions (Clutches) 2-6 Alto Red Eagle Power Pack (50% more surface area) 3-5-Reverse Red Eagle Power Pack (70% more surface area) 4-5-6 Alto Red Eagle Power Pack (50% more surface area) 1-2-3-4 Clutch Pack Replaced with Alto High Energy Clutches Reverse Clutch Pack Replaced with Alto High Energy Clutches Replace all seals, gaskets and filter Here are some pics. Attached Images Last edited by Dangeruss; 02-02-2011 at 10:20 AM.

02-01-2011, 05:50 PM	#2
StlRomAniaN Drives: IOM 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: St. Louis Posts: 1,783 View My Garage	So what's the extra surface area on the clutch packs do? Will you be able to firm, quicken up your shifts with the upgraded tranny? __________________

02-01-2011, 07:05 PM	#4
godfathercrc Drives: 2010 Chevy Camaro SS Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Indiana Posts: 244 View My Garage	trans How much . And what is the hp rating on trans. Nice car by the way.

02-01-2011, 10:43 PM	#6
jsharp NOW CAMMED & SUPERCHARGED Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Black w/ IOM Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Ar Posts: 2,336	Price? __________________ Livernois Motorsports: Maggie 2300 7psi, Livernois 2C cam/L99 to LS3 Conversion, Ported TB, Rotofab w/adm race scoop, adm trans cooler,Kooks headers no cats, Kooks 3" exhaust. METCO breather. Precision 2400 Vigilante TC. Eibach Lowering Springs & Swaybars. BMR Trailing arms, BMR Rear Cradle Bushings, BMR Toe Rods, BMR Differential bushings. Vossen CV3 20's w/ 305 Mickey Thompson @25psi. Zl1 front bumper. OE Zl1 Hood and matte black insert. 556RWHP/500RWTQ L99

02-02-2011, 02:09 PM	#13
mlee CamaroFans.com Drives: ZLE & ZR2 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Conroe, TX Posts: 37,996 View My Garage	My transmissions was so poorly tuned by ARD it didn't last long so I had this same rebuild done. It didn't last either... __________________

02-01-2011, 07:27 PM	#5
xx_ED_xx Drives: 04 Silverado Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Floriduh! Posts: 1,113	I like how I look on google image for 6l80 image and get some naked chick spankin another naked chick LOL Anyhow... That trans is huge

02-02-2011, 10:21 AM	#9
Dangeruss Bayoucitymusclecars.com Drives: Camaro LSX Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Spring, TX Posts: 4,413 View My Garage	Updated first post with pics of the clutch packs and drum welds.

02-02-2011, 10:27 AM	#10
WadeWilson How U Doin? Drives: 2014 CTS-V Coupe Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Californication Posts: 24,154 View My Garage	Very nice Russ!

02-02-2011, 05:46 PM	#14
StlRomAniaN Drives: IOM 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: St. Louis Posts: 1,783 View My Garage	Wow, you're making it sound very nice. WAs it DCT-like? __________________

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