SSValet

I am posting this for informational and assistance reasons so anyone else looking for this combo or parts can use my guinea pig experience.
I have a 2000 SS with MMS stage IIx heads, their 224v3 cam and all the usual bolt-ons on the motor.
I run a nine-inch w/ 3.70's, just changed from 4.11's so I can trap better with the new tranny.
My T-56 is being swapped for Yank's 4L70 conversion kit and tranny(new steel driveshaft with 1350 yokes, crossmember,and adapter/reinforcement plate.
The converter I went with, under Mike's guidance, is the PYE 4000 with their 6-bolt flexplate.
I also chose a reverse manual valve body action.
My shifter is a B&M Pro ratchet shifter, and I also got the B&M Supercooler(24,000 GVW) based on some advice from guys on here.
We are also installing a TNT wet kit set for 100hp jets.
The install will begin on this Sat. morn. early, and with any luck we will be done that night with everything.
I will update this thread as we go and hopefully everything will go smoothly.
Try not to flame this, I am not bragging in any sense.
I've grown accustom to the informative threads you guys have on this site and I feel this will help some more people down the road.
Jan. 26th is the next track day here, so hopefully I will have some pics of my car like this: <img src="graemlins/camaro.gif" border="0" alt="[Chevrolet]" />
My best time to date with ambient temp at 80', elev. at 2200 ft., and previous drivetrain setup was a 12.126@114.3 w/ a 1.73 60ft.
Not sure what corrected would be, but hoping to improve across the board.
Any ideas or things I'll need to know please post up, it would be appreciated.
Wish us luck.
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WILWAXU

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Let us know how it goes!

Patrick G

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Sounds like a well-thought-out combination. You should be flying soon. Good luck. Please report back.

SSValet

Well, I should be getting used to projects taking longer than everyone says, but I'm not. <img src="gr_sad.gif" border="0">
The tranny is in, it was close spacing.
The converter bolts were a time-consuming deal, seeing as how their access is incredibly limited.
The existing flex plate/flywheel bolts were also too long.
This is real important to anyone that does this, you will need to cut off roughly 1/4 in. to 5/16 of the flexplate bolts.
The dowels were a PITA to remove, we just put the new ones in the freezer for easier install.
The driveshaft u-joint they sent was the wrong one also, so I had to get a new one pressed in.
The crossmember is very cool and fits nicely, however my G2 Torque arm does not fit on any of the mounting holes. I am getting a new one anyway, it's just a pain.
The cooler was very troublesome.
I guess I should've realized that B&M kits have only enough parts for existing automatics and not manuals.
So after a couple of trips to hardware stores and auto parts stores, the cooler is finally in.
The hose connections off the tranny were extremely tight against the tunnel, so there was some modifications, (cuts), made.
I ended up mounting it right in the front passenger side corner.
The whole front of the cooler is exposed and appears that it will get good efficient air flow.
It's mounted to paneling holes and I have augmented the rest of the panel, it's actually pretty clean.
TNT kit went on and looks great, actually pretty intimidating.
Once the console goes back in , the wiring for the nitrous will be done.
What's left?
Attach the plate we cut to mount the shifter on.
Modify the console.
Remove existng hydraulics.
Torque arm issue.
Hook the sensors up to the tranny.
Run it. <img src="gr_grin.gif" border="0">
I'll keep you posted.

SSValet

Waiting, waiting, is all I'm doing, damn holidays. <img src="gr_grin.gif" border="0">
Hydraulics are out, front plastics around cooler are cut and modified.
Still have to plug in sensors, mount plate and shifter and torque arm.
I should be good to go by the weekend
It sucks when I work at nights and my friends all work in the day. Less gets done, but it will work.