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Old Jan 29, 2024 | 02:11 PM
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So in the next few months I'll be getting an a&a supercharger for my c6 base what are some things I should upgrade to handle it? Currently plan on new radiator, fuel pump, spark plugs, bigger stall, oil and tranny cooler, better suspension and brake, better tires and considering the hood. How does the 6l80 handle 650whp any advice is appreciated. I do also have a tuner that's very knowledgeable with ls and 6l80 but I don't wanna bug him to much so trying to narrow down my questions
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Old Jan 29, 2024 | 03:15 PM
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Given the amount of labor in changing the torque convertor it would be a good time to upgrade the 6L80
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Originally Posted by glennd
Given the amount of labor in changing the torque convertor it would be a good time to upgrade the 6L80
what would I do to upgrade it?
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Old Jan 29, 2024 | 04:06 PM
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Originally Posted by glennd
Given the amount of labor in changing the torque convertor it would be a good time to upgrade the 6L80

For 650rwhp? lol
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The a and a kit will come with plugs. Id suggest a fuel system depending on you power goals. But again that's user preference on boost pump ( included in kit ) or Fore system etc. Best to talk with Josh or Andy direct and they will lead you the path of success based on your goals.
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Old Jan 29, 2024 | 05:49 PM
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Give us a call to discuss if you haven't already.
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Originally Posted by thehulk
For 650rwhp? lol
yeah what do i do with the transmission tried finding stuff for building it but it's all pretty vague
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I recentl did the same kit. Josh at A&A is very helpful. i would recommend doing the trunion kit on the rocker arms, possibly blower cam, high volume oil pump and double valve springs. I did long tube headers and cat delete also. Mine is 645 bhp on stock lower end and stock trans. Plan on doing converter soon though.
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Old Jan 30, 2024 | 10:05 AM
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Originally Posted by NM C6
I recentl did the same kit. Josh at A&A is very helpful. i would recommend doing the trunion kit on the rocker arms, possibly blower cam, high volume oil pump and double valve springs. I did long tube headers and cat delete also. Mine is 645 bhp on stock lower end and stock trans. Plan on doing converter soon though.
pretty sure I did the trunion kit when they swapped my cam already have a stage 2 btr kooks longtube with catless and varam cai.
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Nice. I didn't see that in your description. I have same set-up. I woul recommend mt et street tires. I was spinning anything under 50mph now it hooks even from a dig.
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Originally Posted by NM C6
Nice. I didn't see that in your description. I have same set-up. I woul recommend mt et street tires. I was spinning anything under 50mph now it hooks even from a dig.
I'm thinking those for that reason 1st is already useless
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Are you doing the installation yourself ?
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Are you doing the installation yourself ?
nah I travel for work year round I got a shop that does amazing work plus id be lying if i said i wouldnt **** it up lol
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Originally Posted by Vetta_loca
yeah what do i do with the transmission tried finding stuff for building it but it's all pretty vague
As long as your transmission is healthy all you'll realistically need is a trans cooler and a proper tune.
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Originally Posted by thehulk
As long as your transmission is healthy all you'll realistically need is a trans cooler and a proper tune.
Agreed, my 100k mile 6l80 held 770 just fine. It showed signs of not liking 800 plus as much. When I pulled the motor I dropped the trans and had it done by Century. I wouldn't bother with the trans below 700.
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