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Forum: 5th Gen Camaro SS LS LT General Discussions 09-17-2021, 10:49 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 5,561
Posted By Texamaro
Thanks everyone for all the suggestions that...

Thanks everyone for all the suggestions that helps me out a lot! I read through everything... twice.
I think my course of action will look like:

1. Replace/upgrade thermostat. Are yall special...
Forum: 5th Gen Camaro SS LS LT General Discussions 09-17-2021, 10:41 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 5,561
Posted By Texamaro
Look like excellent options above. thanks! Very...

Look like excellent options above. thanks!
Very tempted to do radiator asap as well as thermostat. As to the fan switching on earlier I think my tuner is capable so I'm at very least going to ask...
Forum: 5th Gen Camaro SS LS LT General Discussions 09-17-2021, 10:38 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 5,561
Posted By Texamaro
Yup I went ahead and replaced starter and wrapped...

Yup I went ahead and replaced starter and wrapped it so should be golden there!.
As to fix I'll be starting with thermostat but most likely will do radiator and fan settings shortly there after....
Forum: 5th Gen Camaro SS LS LT General Discussions 09-17-2021, 10:37 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 5,561
Posted By Texamaro
Thanks for the explanation. Sorry I don't know...

Thanks for the explanation.
Sorry I don't know about afr at idle. might be able to find it in my HPtuners options next time I plug it in but I had someone do the tune for me.
Mine are not high end....
Forum: 5th Gen Camaro SS LS LT General Discussions 09-17-2021, 10:32 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 5,561
Posted By Texamaro
Thanks! I'm thinking starting thermostat and then...

Thanks! I'm thinking starting thermostat and then fairly shortly here radiator.

All seem like good things to do shortly here but starting with the DIY options.
I did get a new starter and...
Forum: 5th Gen Camaro SS LS LT General Discussions 09-16-2021, 12:55 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 5,561
Posted By Texamaro
Headers putting out too much heat?. Header recommendations?.

Hi guys and gals. So late last year I did a mild cam swap as well as a lot of other engine mods to my 2011 ss with the l99.
I also got a professional tune, upgraded springs, lifters deleted afm,...
Forum: 5th Gen Camaro SS LS LT General Discussions 11-01-2020, 02:59 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 6,119
Posted By Texamaro
Here's some random pics of my build in progress. ...

Here's some random pics of my build in progress.
All done now.
Very happy with everything!.
I began it due to ticking lifters which had some serious wear as you can see in the pictures.
Forum: 5th Gen Camaro SS LS LT General Discussions 11-01-2020, 02:49 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 6,119
Posted By Texamaro
I ditched afm (dod) and personally chose to...

I ditched afm (dod) and personally chose to eliminate vvt.
You could choose to keep it. There's arguments both ways. My installer/mechanic friend recommend I delete it due to him having reliability...
Forum: 5th Gen Camaro SS LS LT General Discussions 10-31-2020, 02:38 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 6,119
Posted By Texamaro
Yes vvt is variable valve timing

Yes vvt is variable valve timing
Forum: 5th Gen Camaro SS LS LT General Discussions 10-31-2020, 02:37 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 6,119
Posted By Texamaro
I just recently did a mild cam swap in the l99....

I just recently did a mild cam swap in the l99. Started with lifters and kept going from there. Ended doing all kinds of stuff but I'd recommend considering deleting (program and physically as...
Forum: 5th Gen Camaro SS LS LT General Discussions 10-29-2020, 01:03 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 5,540
Posted By Texamaro
I believe Neoclassiccl was referring to removing...

I believe Neoclassiccl was referring to removing the airbag assembly from the car not the ring itself. (unless I misunderstood him?).
From my research and fiddling around there really is no good way...
Forum: 5th Gen Camaro SS LS LT General Discussions 10-28-2020, 11:53 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 5,540
Posted By Texamaro
Thanks all!. And @Neoclasiccl I considered it and...

Thanks all!. And @Neoclasiccl I considered it and your way would have been more thorough but due to time, I opted to cover everything with a sheet and mask the wheel. It worked perfectly fine for the...
Forum: 5th Gen Camaro SS LS LT General Discussions 10-28-2020, 05:57 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 5,540
Posted By Texamaro
Thanks guys :) I am very pleased with how it...

Thanks guys :) I am very pleased with how it turned out!.
@rock-it-man yeah probably caused atleast in part by the sun.
I'm also working on lack of backup camera. I installed a double din radio...
Forum: 5th Gen Camaro SS LS LT General Discussions 10-28-2020, 04:48 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 5,540
Posted By Texamaro
Chrome ring steering wheel/airbag fix. 2010-2011

Thought I'd share this with you all. Hopefully it helps someone else out.
When I purchased my used 2011 camaro ss earlier this year the interior was all nearly perfect with the exception of the...
Forum: 5th Gen Camaro SS LS LT General Discussions 10-24-2020, 11:50 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 6,436
Posted By Texamaro
I'm currently working on getting some jpipes....

I'm currently working on getting some jpipes. I'll update once I know how well adding on the jpipes pans out. :)
Forum: 5th Gen Camaro SS LS LT General Discussions 10-21-2020, 06:17 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 6,436
Posted By Texamaro
Talked to Steve and he said we had the option to...

Talked to Steve and he said we had the option to replace whole system (behind cat area) with a solo system with jpipes or to order and install just jpipes and add them to my existing system. Before...
Forum: 5th Gen Camaro SS LS LT General Discussions 10-21-2020, 04:31 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 6,436
Posted By Texamaro
Perfect I'll give them a call. Thanks again guys!...

Perfect I'll give them a call. Thanks again guys! My ears need some relief lol
Forum: 5th Gen Camaro SS LS LT General Discussions 10-20-2020, 10:40 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 6,436
Posted By Texamaro
Awesome. I'll look into it. Thanks guys!.

Awesome. I'll look into it. Thanks guys!.
Forum: 5th Gen Camaro SS LS LT General Discussions 10-20-2020, 05:45 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 6,436
Posted By Texamaro
Exhaust drone at highway speeds. Need recommendations.

Hi everyone I am needing some recommendations to help eliminate drone that seems especially bad around 65-75mph on the highway holding a consistant speed.
I have longtube stainless headers, that go...
Forum: Camaro V8 LS3 / L99 Engine, Exhaust, and Bolt-Ons 09-26-2020, 06:46 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 6,504
Posted By Texamaro
Sorry for the delayed reply guys been out of...

Sorry for the delayed reply guys been out of state with my dad who's currently fighting cancer and I got super side tracked.
Thanks all for the suggestions! Still going through options but need to...
Forum: Camaro V8 LS3 / L99 Engine, Exhaust, and Bolt-Ons 09-26-2020, 06:37 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 7,445
Posted By Texamaro
I did similar to pyroguy above. I deleted dod/afm...

I did similar to pyroguy above. I deleted dod/afm and also ditched vvt. I opted for a Brian tooley stage 2, ls3 lifters, springs, etc and longtube headers. Just really finalizing all tuning but thus...
Forum: Camaro V8 LS3 / L99 Engine, Exhaust, and Bolt-Ons 09-19-2020, 03:49 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 6,504
Posted By Texamaro
Exhaust quietting recommendations? 2011 Camaro SS

Hi all! Im looking for some recommendations on quietting my car down a bit and hopefully eliminating some of the drone going down the highway.
It's a 2011 Camaro SS, cammed, tuned (all that good...
Forum: Tuning / Diagnostics -- engine and transmission 05-30-2020, 11:00 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 5,158
Posted By Texamaro
Good info thanks for the suggestions. I'm...

Good info thanks for the suggestions. I'm definitely not too proud to hire out the tune and you're right hp tuners is mind boggling to say the least. Lol
I was hoping to learn so I could do some...
Forum: Tuning / Diagnostics -- engine and transmission 05-30-2020, 09:35 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 5,158
Posted By Texamaro
Definitely not wanting to endanger my engine for...

Definitely not wanting to endanger my engine for the sake of learning, but again wouldn't mind understanding more of what is going on even if I do not end up using my tune as the end result.
Forum: Tuning / Diagnostics -- engine and transmission 05-30-2020, 09:12 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 5,158
Posted By Texamaro
Very possible. It is quite a bit to try and...

Very possible. It is quite a bit to try and handle for a newbie such as myself.
Forum: Tuning / Diagnostics -- engine and transmission 05-30-2020, 08:42 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 5,158
Posted By Texamaro
L99 Tuning help?. HP tuners, cam swap DOD, VVT delete

Hi everyone.
First off I'm a noob to tuning and may end up getting it dyno-tuned eventually, but wanted to at very least have some understanding of what's happening and where possible make some...
Forum: 5th Gen Camaro SS LS LT General Discussions 05-15-2020, 09:02 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,539
Posted By Texamaro
Awesome thanks for all the replies guys that...

Awesome thanks for all the replies guys that answers that.. Yes I did the full afm dod delete and replaced/installed the valley pan (with flat delete pan).
Now I can zip tie it and rest easy. Haha...
Forum: Camaro V8 LS3 / L99 Engine, Exhaust, and Bolt-Ons 05-15-2020, 07:53 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 6,497
Posted By Texamaro
I have a combination of long tube stainless...

I have a combination of long tube stainless headers and Magnaflow dual center exit pipes and my car sounds perfect imo. Nice rumble can be load when you get after it but no drone going down the...
Forum: 5th Gen Camaro SS LS LT General Discussions 05-15-2020, 07:45 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,539
Posted By Texamaro
Identifying wire/plug in engine bay 2011 ss

I need a little help please guys. I may be stupid (I know there's a really obvious answer I'm missing) but am on the tail end of wrapping up a cam swap/header install/dod/vvt delete and I can't for...
Forum: 5th Gen Camaro SS LS LT General Discussions 12-11-2019, 09:45 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 7,500
Posted By Texamaro
I was able to get a friend of a friend (head...

I was able to get a friend of a friend (head mechanic at local Chevy house) look at it earlier today. He's saying it is a lifter/s and potentially wear on the cam as many people stated above. I...
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