Prepping for Stall Converter
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Prepping for Stall Converter Have a 99 Z28 with 120k miles. Recently purchased so I dont know the true history other than it has a shift kit installed.
This is what Im considering...
Rebuild kit
http://www.700r4l60e.com/store/produ...&cat=55&page=1
Either a 3600 or 3800 Stall
Trans Cooler
Tune
Ive read about larger pans too. Anything else to consider? Thank you - this will be my first rebuilt tranny and stall converter
focus/goal: street car/daily driver.
- Cam/Head swap later
This is what Im considering...
Rebuild kit
http://www.700r4l60e.com/store/produ...&cat=55&page=1
Either a 3600 or 3800 Stall
Trans Cooler
Tune
Ive read about larger pans too. Anything else to consider? Thank you - this will be my first rebuilt tranny and stall converter
focus/goal: street car/daily driver.
- Cam/Head swap later
Last edited by user_ls1; Sep 15, 2016 at 11:32 PM.
Good stall speed choice. Get a minimum of a B&M 70264 trans cooler. I'd also highly recommend a gauge. I went with Aeroforce OBDII gauge for ease of install and for how many other things it can monitor. Get this... my trans temps ran hotter with stock converter before installing the trans cooler than it does now after trans cooler and SS3600. I installed my 70264 dope style separate from stock cooler(lots of debate about this that depends on your location and usage).
The 36-3800 is a great choice! One of our guys here has a 3600 in his Silverado and he boils 35s like they're free, its awesome! lol
With a 36-3800 stall converter a cooler and a tune will be a must! the pan is not but it wont hurt either budget permitting(you can always add it later on). I think a good freshen up/rebuild, converter, cooler, and a tune you will be very satisfied with the results.
I see heads/cam later on, is the motor stock now? Also are you doing heavy towing?
-Dalton
With a 36-3800 stall converter a cooler and a tune will be a must! the pan is not but it wont hurt either budget permitting(you can always add it later on). I think a good freshen up/rebuild, converter, cooler, and a tune you will be very satisfied with the results.
I see heads/cam later on, is the motor stock now? Also are you doing heavy towing?
-Dalton
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Good stall speed choice. Get a minimum of a B&M 70264 trans cooler. I'd also highly recommend a gauge. I went with Aeroforce OBDII gauge for ease of install and for how many other things it can monitor. Get this... my trans temps ran hotter with stock converter before installing the trans cooler than it does now after trans cooler and SS3600. I installed my 70264 dope style separate from stock cooler(lots of debate about this that depends on your location and usage).
The 36-3800 is a great choice! One of our guys here has a 3600 in his Silverado and he boils 35s like they're free, its awesome! lol
With a 36-3800 stall converter a cooler and a tune will be a must! the pan is not but it wont hurt either budget permitting(you can always add it later on). I think a good freshen up/rebuild, converter, cooler, and a tune you will be very satisfied with the results.
I see heads/cam later on, is the motor stock now? Also are you doing heavy towing?
-Dalton
With a 36-3800 stall converter a cooler and a tune will be a must! the pan is not but it wont hurt either budget permitting(you can always add it later on). I think a good freshen up/rebuild, converter, cooler, and a tune you will be very satisfied with the results.
I see heads/cam later on, is the motor stock now? Also are you doing heavy towing?
-Dalton
I need to find a dependable transmission shop around Orlando. If you could PM me a quote on all of this work - I'll consider FTI. Thank You
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Verdad Gallardo I've read a bad thing or two about chrome pans and cast pans. If you do a pan, just do a truck pan. You will get larger volume and a drain plug. Of course, make sure you use the truck filter too. 