Manual to TH400 swap - Page 2

6spdhyperblue · 10-21-2018, 02:00 PM

it can still make sense to get a 1LE to drag it. You can sell the wheels and the 1LE suspension parts to recoup most of the cost of the 1LE package. Then u still have the seats and the spoiler. The diff and magrideseems like a negative here tho.

Th400 with a manual valve body wouldn’t be too fun on a road course

DFW1LE · 10-21-2018, 02:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Nicul15

it can still make sense to get a 1LE to drag it. You can sell the wheels and the 1LE suspension parts to recoup most of the cost of the 1LE package. Then u still have the seats and the spoiler. The diff and magrideseems like a negative here tho.

Th400 with a manual valve body wouldn’t be too fun on a road course

Why do you think the mag ride and eLSD are a disadvantage for drag racing? There are plenty of fast Camaro's with mag ride, and plenty of fast ZL1 and vettes with eLSD.

SnakeEyeSS · 10-21-2018, 02:29 PM

TH400 are so strong, but such a black hole of powerloss. It's amazing no one has come up with a better option in 50 years.

I have autocrossed a drag prepped car (that could run a consistant 9.20) with a custom built TH400, just for the heck of it. It was extremely slow obviously, but the legit SCCA guys loved it, it was one of the craziest things they had seen from my understanding.

6spdhyperblue · 10-21-2018, 02:51 PM

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Originally Posted by DFW1LE

Why do you think the mag ride and eLSD are a disadvantage for drag racing? There are plenty of fast Camaro's with mag ride, and plenty of fast ZL1 and vettes with eLSD.

Oh I agree, I have magride, not that I’m fast. And a drag program from gmpp would be nice too if there’s improvements to be had, Just thinking in terms of a car taken as far as a th400 id probably want light adjustable drag shocks and more diff options

oldman · 10-24-2018, 08:32 AM

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Originally Posted by SnakeEyeSS

TH400 are so strong, but such a black hole of powerloss. It's amazing no one has come up with a better option in 50 years.

I have autocrossed a drag prepped car (that could run a consistant 9.20) with a custom built TH400, just for the heck of it. It was extremely slow obviously, but the legit SCCA guys loved it, it was one of the craziest things they had seen from my understanding.

Don’t know why the th400 would lose power it is a pretty simple trans, I believe single planatery setup.

oldman · 10-24-2018, 08:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Sixgunsled

So far it really hasn't been as costly as I thought. Can you shed some light on what challenges you guys ran into? As well as what parts you used, i.e. what trans cooler are you guys using?

M6 does have two trans coolers stock, one horizontal, one in the radiator

Sixgunsled · 12-31-2018, 04:13 PM

Well the motor is all back together and ready to mate up to the TH400 so I will know soon how its all gonna work out.

protovack · 01-01-2019, 12:35 AM

Putting a TH400 in a 6th gen camaro 1LE seems insane to me. The Tremec is the heart and soul of the car! It's an absolutely amazing transmission and you're just...tearing it out? Because you want an auto for drag racing? Then why did you get a 1LE?
The car will be crippled on the road. But I'm sure you know all that and you have your reasons. Good luck.

6spdhyperblue · 01-01-2019, 07:07 AM

U act like they’re a limited production run or something haha

Sixgunsled · 01-02-2019, 12:09 PM

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Originally Posted by protovack

Putting a TH400 in a 6th gen camaro 1LE seems insane to me. The Tremec is the heart and soul of the car! It's an absolutely amazing transmission and you're just...tearing it out? Because you want an auto for drag racing? Then why did you get a 1LE?
The car will be crippled on the road. But I'm sure you know all that and you have your reasons. Good luck.

I didn't buy the 1LE because of what it was made for or capable of on a track. I bought it because I just loved the way it looked. The car is definitely not going to be crippled. I know people who have TH400's and still street drive their cars. Thanks

MP3BOOSTED · 01-02-2019, 12:50 PM

@sixgunsled, you selling your trans?

Sixgunsled · 01-02-2019, 05:08 PM

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Originally Posted by MP3BOOSTED

@sixgunsled, you selling your trans?

already sold brother. sorry.

oldman · 01-05-2019, 02:00 AM

What is the computer module for?

Sixgunsled · 01-07-2019, 05:52 PM

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Originally Posted by oldman

What is the computer module for?

I'm guessing you are talking about the module that plugs into the clutch sensor on the car. In our cars the clutch sensor is tied into the fuel tables and power delivery, ect. so we need a module to plug into there that basically tricks the stock computer into thinking that the stock transmission is still in the car in order for the car to run properly with any aftermarket transmission like a TH400 or a powerglide, ect. But if you have an automatic you dont need the module.

10-21-2018, 02:00 PM	#15
6spdhyperblue Drives: 6th gen Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: US Posts: 3,670	it can still make sense to get a 1LE to drag it. You can sell the wheels and the 1LE suspension parts to recoup most of the cost of the 1LE package. Then u still have the seats and the spoiler. The diff and magrideseems like a negative here tho. Th400 with a manual valve body wouldn’t be too fun on a road course __________________ ‘22 2SS 1LE M6 Summit White - RF, Flexfuel, LT2 intake, 95mm tb, ATI udp, VT ramair, full 28” dragpack - 11.68@122 ‘16 1SS M6 LT2 intake + boltons on DR 11.0@126+ (Sold)

10-21-2018, 02:29 PM	#17
SnakeEyeSS Drives: Camaro 2SS & ZL1 Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 856	TH400 are so strong, but such a black hole of powerloss. It's amazing no one has come up with a better option in 50 years. I have autocrossed a drag prepped car (that could run a consistant 9.20) with a custom built TH400, just for the heck of it. It was extremely slow obviously, but the legit SCCA guys loved it, it was one of the craziest things they had seen from my understanding. __________________ 2017 Camaro 2SS A8 Bright Yellow NPP MRC 2023 Camaro ZL1 A10 Radiant Red

12-31-2018, 04:13 PM	#21
Sixgunsled Drives: 2017 camaro SS 1LE Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: North Carolina Posts: 159	Well the motor is all back together and ready to mate up to the TH400 so I will know soon how its all gonna work out. __________________ 2017 1000+hp Camaro SS 88/96 single turbo manual to TH400 swap 15" conversion Port injection 22K+ followers on Instagram @Sixgunsled 6.4K subscribers YouTube: Sixgunsled

01-01-2019, 07:07 AM	#23
6spdhyperblue Drives: 6th gen Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: US Posts: 3,670	U act like they’re a limited production run or something haha __________________ ‘22 2SS 1LE M6 Summit White - RF, Flexfuel, LT2 intake, 95mm tb, ATI udp, VT ramair, full 28” dragpack - 11.68@122 ‘16 1SS M6 LT2 intake + boltons on DR 11.0@126+ (Sold)

01-02-2019, 12:50 PM	#25
MP3BOOSTED Drives: 2017 Camaro SS 1LE (F1A-94 FBO H/C) Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: San Antonio Texas Posts: 843	@sixgunsled, you selling your trans? __________________ Performance Mods: F1A-94, DSX Flex Fuel Kit, MSD Spark Plug Wires, KOOK 2" off road headers, MBRP Race catback exhaust, Pray Performance Custom Boost Cam, Rocker Arm Trunion Upgrade Kit, 7.850" Hardened Chromemoly Length Pushrods and Johnson Racing 2110R Lifters, TSP CNC'd Heads, Ported MSD intake manifold, 103mm Katech Throttle body, Forged Pistons/Rods, RPM Meth kit, DSX Aux Fuel system, AEM Failsafe and banks gauge, LT4 HPFP, LT4 injectors, BMR motor mounts, Hurst Short Throw, Manley SS exhaust valves Videos of my car? Check here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNi...Qy1OL4NVGlPogw

01-01-2019, 12:35 AM	#22
protovack Drives: 2019 2LT 2.0T M6 Riverside Blue Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: WA Posts: 847	Putting a TH400 in a 6th gen camaro 1LE seems insane to me. The Tremec is the heart and soul of the car! It's an absolutely amazing transmission and you're just...tearing it out? Because you want an auto for drag racing? Then why did you get a 1LE? The car will be crippled on the road. But I'm sure you know all that and you have your reasons. Good luck.

01-05-2019, 02:00 AM	#27
oldman Drives: SS 6 speed of course Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Hilo, HI Posts: 4,316	What is the computer module for? __________________ Forged short block, large duration sub .600 lift Cam Motion cam, 7200 RPM fuel cut, Pray Ported Heads, 3.85 pulley D1X, stage II intercooler, DSX secondary low side, DSX E85 sensor, Lingenfelter big bore 2.0 pump, ported front cats, 60608 Borla, LT4 injectors, ZL1 1LE driveshaft and Katech ported TB, ported MSD intake, BTR valvetrain, ARP studs, ProFlow valves, PS4 tires.

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