laydlow69

i just got a tci ssf 3500-3800 it seems like the car runs like crap now. I really dont know how it should run. Maybe it is rite an i need to get sumthing else with it. rite now i got lid,S3 ported throttle body, Hypertech power progammer 3,throttle body spacer,throttle body bypass,Edelbrock Exhaust
flexs lite trans cooler,pace setters ceramic coat LT header an Off Road y pipe
T C I super street fighter 3500 3800 stall converter, how does it seem slow what did i do wrong please help brand new to LS1

aaron653

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did you install it yourself?...and could you elaborate on it feeling slow?

Hooper

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When I first installed my SSF 3500 stall converter into my car, I noticed the car felt sluggish around the 2-3 shift at low rpms. This was especially noticable when I was pulling away from lights, etc. It felt like the car was falling flat on its face. Using HP Tuners, I tried to tune out this problem (changing shift points, etc) with no luck. Until someone told me about a table in HP Tuners regarding torque reduction. After zeroing out this table the problem disappeared immediately. I don't have my laptop with me right now so I can't tell you the exact name of the table that might be your problem. Perhaps someone else can chime in.

RPM WS6

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I think the post above is referring to Torque Management. Some cars have issues with this after a converter install. Seems to always be worse on the '01/'02 cars, in my experiance.

staringback05

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it is a computer issue usually, when installing a stall you need to have a retune...theres not much else to it

RPM WS6

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A tune isn't always needed after a stall change. My '00 car did just fine with the 100% stock tune and a 3500 stall. Usually the cars that are likey to have issues with a stall & stock tuning are the '01/'02, and even then some of those are fine as well.

It's hit or miss really.

Hooper

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Yes, you are right. As soon as I zeroed out the table my problem went away.

laydlow69

is it hard to do the hp tuner yourself is it the same as dyno tuneing

Hooper

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HP Tuners is very easy to use but probably a lifetime to learn all it can do.

The table that I zeroed out was the Spark Retard vs Torque Reduction table. When I installed the aftermarket stall the PCM thought something was wrong and rolled back the timing. This is what was causing my car to "fall flat on its face". Once I adjusted this table the problem totally disappeared. Hope this helps.

laydlow69

witch one one do i get there are differnet ones i think

Kalgorn

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Get what? HPTuners? You could just find a shop in your area that tunes LS1s and have them tune it out for 50 bucks or whatever they'll charge you to do it. It shouldn't be much. All they do it hook the car up, find the table, tune out the torque management, and done.

If you don't plan to do your own tuning (I hear it's quite a learning experience anyway) then don't spend the money on HPTuners.