LT1-LT4 Modifications 1993-97 Gen II Small Block V8

Transmission and Torque Converter Recomendations

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 04-13-2009, 08:45 PM
  #1  
12 Second Club
Thread Starter
iTrader: (2)
 
Psycho_Teddy's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: Macon, MO
Posts: 58
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts

Default Transmission and Torque Converter Recomendations

LT1 Transmission. What transmission and Torque converter would be recomended?

Mods and HP Link
https://ls1tech.com/forums/vehicles-...-north-mo.html
Old 04-13-2009, 09:24 PM
  #2  
12 Second Club
Thread Starter
iTrader: (2)
 
Psycho_Teddy's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: Macon, MO
Posts: 58
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts

Default

Please some help, Im 400 miles from home and my cars at a shop in a town I know nothing about.
Old 04-13-2009, 09:32 PM
  #3  
12 Second Club
iTrader: (35)
 
Schweet97Z's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: Danville PA
Posts: 1,550
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts

Default

FLT or CPT Trans w/ a Yank SS3600
Old 04-13-2009, 10:17 PM
  #4  
11 Second Club
iTrader: (35)
 
StealthFormula's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: Skippack, PA
Posts: 4,798
Received 54 Likes on 50 Posts

Default

Originally Posted by Schweet97Z
FLT or CPT Trans w/ a Yank SS3600
I have to second that. I would go CPT with FLT right there in second. A Yank SS3600 is a very solid bet. If thats a little too much for what your looking for then I'd suggest the SS3200.
Old 04-13-2009, 11:03 PM
  #5  
12 Second Club
Thread Starter
iTrader: (2)
 
Psycho_Teddy's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: Macon, MO
Posts: 58
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts

Default

Is CPT, Carolina Performance Transmissions or Cahall Performance Transmissions?
Old 04-14-2009, 12:26 AM
  #6  
11 Second Club
iTrader: (35)
 
StealthFormula's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: Skippack, PA
Posts: 4,798
Received 54 Likes on 50 Posts

Default

Originally Posted by Psycho_Teddy
Is CPT, Carolina Performance Transmissions or Cahall Performance Transmissions?
Cahall
Old 04-14-2009, 12:38 AM
  #7  
11 Second Club
iTrader: (5)
 
CamaroRacing12's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: Haverhill, Mass
Posts: 3,779
Likes: 0
Received 2 Likes on 2 Posts

Default

exactly what they said. best two 4l60 builders in the world
Old 04-14-2009, 08:27 AM
  #8  
TECH Enthusiast
iTrader: (8)
 
vanilla89's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: dallas tx
Posts: 622
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts

Default

Originally Posted by CamaroRacing12
exactly what they said. best two 4l60 builders in the world
Cpt makes a great trany, I have one in my trans am.. But if money is no problem I would look at Rossler they make the best trans but are not cheep. I have one in my ls1 mustang...

Yank is the "go to" converter around hear and their is nothing wrong with them, I have two. But I'm switching to a Circle-D because I've heard a bunch of great stuff about them.. There's only 3 converters to chose from Yank, Vig or Circle-D...
Old 04-14-2009, 09:53 AM
  #9  
12 Second Club
Thread Starter
iTrader: (2)
 
Psycho_Teddy's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: Macon, MO
Posts: 58
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts

Default

Im not made of money, lol. I just miss driving my car... 18hrs later
Old 04-14-2009, 02:50 PM
  #10  
12 Second Club
Thread Starter
iTrader: (2)
 
Psycho_Teddy's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: Macon, MO
Posts: 58
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts

Default

Anyone have any experience with Marshall Engines and Transmissions?

http://www.marshallengines.com/
Old 04-14-2009, 02:58 PM
  #11  
11 Second Club
iTrader: (5)
 
CamaroRacing12's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: Haverhill, Mass
Posts: 3,779
Likes: 0
Received 2 Likes on 2 Posts

Default

in my expirence its best to do it once and do it right. if u cheap out esp on drivetrain parts u may see urself doing them over a few years down the road.
Old 04-14-2009, 03:03 PM
  #12  
TECH Fanatic
iTrader: (6)
 
marc97taws6's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: DSM
Posts: 1,433
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

What he said.. ^^^ Don't go cheap out the first time...
Old 04-14-2009, 03:07 PM
  #13  
11 Second Club
iTrader: (5)
 
CamaroRacing12's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: Haverhill, Mass
Posts: 3,779
Likes: 0
Received 2 Likes on 2 Posts

Default

marc ur car is gonna be moving out after u get that converter and new tranny in there... im sure ur gonna love it, and im interested in some track times
Old 04-14-2009, 03:17 PM
  #14  
TECH Fanatic
iTrader: (6)
 
marc97taws6's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: DSM
Posts: 1,433
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Yep, your going to be mad at me though.. I'm getting the Performabuilt level 2 w/ the custom shift kit and 30k tranny cooler. I sold some stocks in order to get the money for it.. should get my check this next Tuesday, the 21st

Then getting some M/T 275/40/17 ET Street Radials and then I need some suspension...

All depends on money but so far for suspension, I'm looking at Comp Engineering Rear Shocks, UMI LCA, brackets, some UMI subframe connectors, and a shock tower brace. Hoping to have this baby up and running again soon with those mods done to it.

I hope it moves! I felt a nice difference from the factory 3.23's to the Motive 3.73's and the tune for the 3.73's and shift points changed for the SS3600
Old 04-14-2009, 03:31 PM
  #15  
12 Second Club
Thread Starter
iTrader: (2)
 
Psycho_Teddy's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: Macon, MO
Posts: 58
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts

Default

Im not trying to be cheap. Are you all hinting that Marshall is cheap tho?
Old 04-14-2009, 03:34 PM
  #16  
TECH Fanatic
iTrader: (6)
 
marc97taws6's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: DSM
Posts: 1,433
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

I didn't look up the price.. sorry was just saying.. I've never heard of them..

All I know is guys here LOVE the FLT, Performabuilt, and CPT trannys.. I'm having the same problem you are right now too bud
Old 04-14-2009, 03:44 PM
  #17  
12 Second Club
Thread Starter
iTrader: (2)
 
Psycho_Teddy's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: Macon, MO
Posts: 58
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts

Default

Well Im stranded 400miles from home without a car at all. lol
Old 04-14-2009, 04:55 PM
  #18  
11 Second Club
iTrader: (5)
 
CamaroRacing12's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: Haverhill, Mass
Posts: 3,779
Likes: 0
Received 2 Likes on 2 Posts

Default

yea dude i dn... i've neevr heard of marshall... if ur just looking to get the thing running then do w/e u gotta do i guess...

nice marc. i love ur TA have u ever thought of buying drag wheels instead of running the drag radials full time on ur street wheels? good investment IMO since u can usually find them used for $500 - $800 for a full set
Old 04-14-2009, 05:09 PM
  #19  
TECH Senior Member
iTrader: (36)
 
ss.slp.ls1's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: Orange County, CA
Posts: 8,188
Received 26 Likes on 24 Posts

Default

I recommend a T56 conversion.



Quick Reply: Transmission and Torque Converter Recomendations



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 10:50 AM.