c5 is kinda sluggish, part 2
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3.42 vs. 3.15 .... how is it different?
A local vette doctor with many years experience told me that to cure my "not-so-quick" automatic c5 I should probably consider a torque converter / 3.42 / Powerloader combo platter. He recommended that I go with an intake/x-pipe/corsa exhaust upgrade first. Then the tranny stuff.
Since my vette is my daily driver, I'm wondering what the 3.42 gears will feel like. Can anyone describe the way the car drives after getting these gears? I'm wondering if the TC and powerloader might be plenty to go with my 3.15 gears.
Please weigh in with your opinions ...
:yesnod:
[Modified by MrVegas, 7:09 AM 2/25/2002]
[Modified by MrVegas, 7:10 AM 2/25/2002]
Since my vette is my daily driver, I'm wondering what the 3.42 gears will feel like. Can anyone describe the way the car drives after getting these gears? I'm wondering if the TC and powerloader might be plenty to go with my 3.15 gears.
Please weigh in with your opinions ...
:yesnod:
[Modified by MrVegas, 7:09 AM 2/25/2002]
[Modified by MrVegas, 7:10 AM 2/25/2002]
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Re: 3.42 vs. 3.15 .... how is it different? (MrVegas)
ok, if you don't have an intake and exhaust yet, I'd do those 1st......I "power loaded" on top of that and the car was toltally different, a great mod all by itself......get used to that, then look at the gears and converter upgrade :cheers:
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Re: 3.42 vs. 3.15 .... how is it different? (Buckmaster)
Buckmaster ...
How does your Corsa touring exhaust sound compared to the stock exhaust? I don't want an overpowering exhaust sound. Not for a daily driver. Does Corsa have different exhaust packages with differing levels of loudness?
How does your Corsa touring exhaust sound compared to the stock exhaust? I don't want an overpowering exhaust sound. Not for a daily driver. Does Corsa have different exhaust packages with differing levels of loudness?
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Re: 3.42 vs. 3.15 .... how is it different? (MrVegas)
Bassani exhaust is very subtle at idle (a nice rumble) but all-out roars at WOT. I like it!
I think I paid about 850 for it? Maybe 895- I don't recall exactly. Plus less than $100 for install. I did the Bassani X-Pipe and TPIS long-tube headers at the same time and am very pleased with the results.
I agree that the air-box is the absolute first and best mod for the buck. Spend $250-350 (installed) and it'll be the cheapest $$$ per horsepower you spend on your car, period.
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Justin
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I think I paid about 850 for it? Maybe 895- I don't recall exactly. Plus less than $100 for install. I did the Bassani X-Pipe and TPIS long-tube headers at the same time and am very pleased with the results.
I agree that the air-box is the absolute first and best mod for the buck. Spend $250-350 (installed) and it'll be the cheapest $$$ per horsepower you spend on your car, period.
Lates,
Justin
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Re: 3.42 vs. 3.15 .... how is it different? (MrVegas)
A local vette doctor with many years experience told me that to cure my "not-so-quick" automatic c5 I should probably consider a torque converter / 3.42 / Powerloader combo platter. He recommended that I go with an intake/x-pipe/corsa exhaust upgrade first. Then the tranny stuff.
Since my vette is my daily driver, I'm wondering what the 3.42 gears will feel like. Can anyone describe the way the car drives after getting these gears? I'm wondering if the TC and powerloader might be plenty to go with my 3.15 gears.Please weigh in with your opinions ...
:yesnod:
Since my vette is my daily driver, I'm wondering what the 3.42 gears will feel like. Can anyone describe the way the car drives after getting these gears? I'm wondering if the TC and powerloader might be plenty to go with my 3.15 gears.Please weigh in with your opinions ...
:yesnod:
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Re: 3.42 vs. 3.15 .... how is it different? (MrVegas)
I, too, had a sluggish C5. Mine was running the 2.73 gears and I felt that my modded GTP that I traded it in for could give me a run for my money. The intake gave me a little boost, but once I put the powerloader in the car it is awesome now. It feels SOOO much faster. That is what I would do at first. Of course, you know that modding is addictive. I needed more and more. Just ordered my 3.42s, SY3500 and TransGo Shift Kit.
Get the intake and powerloader first. You'll like it!!
Get the intake and powerloader first. You'll like it!!
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Re: 3.42 vs. 3.15 .... how is it different? (Untouchable00)
I think I will go with the intake/exhaust and powerloader first. My only problem with that is the fact that if (when, haha) I decide to go with TC and 3.42 gears later on, I will have to send the powerloader back for re-programming and I heard that takes forever.
p.s.
what is a TransGo Shift kit?
p.s.
what is a TransGo Shift kit?
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Re: 3.42 vs. 3.15 .... how is it different? (MrVegas)
TransGo Shift Kit:
"If you want performance shifts, more firmness, shift control and durability using normal hand tools and without removing the transmission"
It gives you much firmer shifts. I did this because in a converted car, especially with the 3500 stall it feels very smooth, almost like a Caddy ride. Its as if the car has one big gear, so you lose all the neck snapping. You go MUCH FASTER, but you don't feel it. I want to go fast and feel the gears changing.
"If you want performance shifts, more firmness, shift control and durability using normal hand tools and without removing the transmission"
It gives you much firmer shifts. I did this because in a converted car, especially with the 3500 stall it feels very smooth, almost like a Caddy ride. Its as if the car has one big gear, so you lose all the neck snapping. You go MUCH FASTER, but you don't feel it. I want to go fast and feel the gears changing.
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Re: 3.42 vs. 3.15 .... how is it different? (Untouchable00)
TransGo Shift Kit:
"If you want performance shifts, more firmness, shift control and durability using normal hand tools and without removing the transmission"
It gives you much firmer shifts. I did this because in a converted car, especially with the 3500 stall it feels very smooth, almost like a Caddy ride. Its as if the car has one big gear, so you lose all the neck snapping. You go MUCH FASTER, but you don't feel it. I want to go fast and feel the gears changing.
"If you want performance shifts, more firmness, shift control and durability using normal hand tools and without removing the transmission"
It gives you much firmer shifts. I did this because in a converted car, especially with the 3500 stall it feels very smooth, almost like a Caddy ride. Its as if the car has one big gear, so you lose all the neck snapping. You go MUCH FASTER, but you don't feel it. I want to go fast and feel the gears changing.
So. If you already have the powerloader, why would you need the transgo shift kit? Don't they both address the same thing, tightening up the shifts? Just confused because I am also considering the 3.42's, yank 3000, and then getting my powerloader reconfigured.
Am I off base here or missing something? :confused:
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Re: 3.42 vs. 3.15 .... how is it different? (Buckmaster)
What does Steve charge to make the adjustment for the gears and the converter? What kind of turnaround is everyone seeing? I know how long it took to originally get the powerloader so would want to plan plenty ahead if necessary.
Another question: What would happen if I added the gears and the converter but did not update the powerloader? How would the car drive? Any adverse affects?
Another question: What would happen if I added the gears and the converter but did not update the powerloader? How would the car drive? Any adverse affects?
Melting Slicks
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Re: 3.42 vs. 3.15 .... how is it different? (C5Rated)
The converter will loosen up the shifting an exorbitant amount. I am reprogramming the powerloader for the gears/TC/Shift Kit combo. This will even out everything.
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Re: 3.42 vs. 3.15 .... how is it different? (Untouchable00)
And if you decide to get the TransGo afterward you will need to send the powerloader back another time to get it reprogrammed. Just do it all at once. Steve charges $75 for a reprogram.
