Automatic Transmission 2-Speed thru 10-Speed GM Autos | Converters | Shift Kits
Sponsored by:
Sponsored by:

How would a SY3500 feel with a 3.15 rear

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 06-12-2002, 01:18 AM
  #1  
TECH Apprentice
Thread Starter
 
FACE's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2001
Location: Long Island
Posts: 359
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default How would a SY3500 feel with a 3.15 rear

I really like the characteristics of the SY3500. It doesn't hit too hard and is super efficient. Which is perfect for me since I only race once a month, and LOVE spirted parkway driving.
But I'm afraid I'm going to have to raise the RPMs to 3K to get the car moving due to my 3.15's. This may be especially obnoxious since I have a pretty loud exhaust.
So far I have just intake and exhaust bolt ons, and may be doing a cam and/or Nitrous.
So am I really off base for choosing this converter, or should I go with something a little tighter?
Thanks,
Old 06-12-2002, 07:25 PM
  #2  
TECH Senior Member
iTrader: (7)
 
Ragtop 99's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2001
Location: Bethesda, MD
Posts: 9,491
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post

Default Re: How would a SY3500 feel with a 3.15 rear

Typically driving will be 2200 - 2600 rpm, 3K will have you moving pretty quickly. Raising your part throttle shift points would help tighten it up a bit.
Old 06-13-2002, 12:38 AM
  #3  
Banned
 
OBSSSD@work's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2002
Location: Lewisville, Tx.
Posts: 184
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default Re: How would a SY3500 feel with a 3.15 rear

It will be very loose. The Yank 3000 woull be the best choice and give you 95% of the 1/4 mile ET gains.
Old 06-13-2002, 08:01 AM
  #4  
TECH Enthusiast
 
Dave Carney's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2001
Location: Derby, KS
Posts: 688
Likes: 0
Received 2 Likes on 2 Posts

Default Re: How would a SY3500 feel with a 3.15 rear

You'll be fine. If you were closer I'd let you drive my 2.73 gear/SY3500 Formula, it's not bad.




All times are GMT -5. The time now is 06:56 AM.