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SlowSS · 02-19-2012, 07:18 PM

Looking good bud! Hey does the toilet mod really work? I of course have the thud bump sound....also had the popping sound but moved the springs isolators (ones actually on the springs) up and it completely went away.

572HP · 02-19-2012, 08:12 PM

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Originally Posted by SlowSS

Looking good bud! Hey does the toilet mod really work? I of course have the thud bump sound....also had the popping sound but moved the springs isolators (ones actually on the springs) up and it completely went away.

I didn't have any issues...I did the mod for complete cosmetic reasons. Less than $10 mod...you can't beat it. Added an extra 25hp too.

hightower · 02-19-2012, 08:43 PM

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Originally Posted by 572HP

Added an extra 25hp too.

I'm headed to Walmart/Lowes now.

SlowSS · 02-19-2012, 09:14 PM

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Originally Posted by 572HP

I didn't have any issues...I did the mod for complete cosmetic reasons. Less than $10 mod...you can't beat it. Added an extra 25hp too.

Well I guess that will be my horse power mod this year

572HP · 03-23-2012, 02:33 PM

Today I received my custom-built intercooler tank. The intercooler tank that comes with the whipple leaves a little to be desired. Ok, a lot to be desired.

I asked the builder to put hard-fittings on this tank so that I knew that the fittings would look good. I didn't want brass, and I didn't want to take the time to find the right anodized aluminum fittings.

I was also planning to get this thing anodized black. After checking with one local company, it didn't seem cost effective. Maybe if you were doing many of these tanks at once. Instead, I plan on powder coating it black.

Here are some pics...and I also sat it in the callaway, since my convertible's engine bay is all in pieces.

garcmol · 03-23-2012, 02:37 PM

Nice. Not over the top. Looks very tasteful in there!

And it's hard to believe you still have the Callaway. I figured it would have been sold by now.

572HP · 03-23-2012, 02:50 PM

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Originally Posted by garcmol

Nice. Not over the top. Looks very tasteful in there!

And it's hard to believe you still have the Callaway. I figured it would have been sold by now.

Yeah...haven't really tried. Haven't listed it anywhere but on here. My wife doesn't want me to sell it.

Can't_C_Me · 03-24-2012, 07:18 AM

Looking good Joe!

HufferSS · 03-24-2012, 08:42 AM

That intercooler tank looks infinitely better than the stock Whipple tank. I have no idea why Whipple doesn't offer an upgraded tank. I know I would have bought it. They have it in such a prominent location and it's fugly.

572HP · 03-24-2012, 10:23 AM

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Originally Posted by HufferSS

That intercooler tank looks infinitely better than the stock Whipple tank. I have no idea why Whipple doesn't offer an upgraded tank. I know I would have bought it. They have it in such a prominent location and it's fugly.

You're right Bill. I had a couple of conversations with a couple of guys at whipple. They both mentioned that they make a custom aluminum tank for the corvettes. I almost was going to order a magnuson tank because I hate the whipple one so much. The only hurdle I have left is to get both hoses out from the back of the whipple to the driver's side. I pulled my whipple back off to figure it out, and I just have to set it back on there to see if I have enough clearance. Or I may see about running the passenger side hose to the passenger side connector on the heat exchanger up in front of the radiator. I've got some work to do.

572HP · 04-25-2012, 07:36 PM

Here are some new photos from tonight. Engine compartment is complete (for this year anyway.) Thanks Nathan for starting this thread: Project Cleaning the Clutter in Our Engine Bay

dianeokie · 04-25-2012, 10:24 PM

Definitely a lot (LOT), did I say a lot, of work put into your car. Looks good!

hightower · 04-25-2012, 10:39 PM

Looks great Joe!

The sidemarker delete looks incredible! So flush and clean!

Red Halos look mean!

And that engine bay really shows the hard work you've put into it. It's a sight for sore eyes from looking at a stock camaro engine bay!

Again, great work Joe!

Guzman · 04-26-2012, 12:16 AM

Holy crap ! Nice!!!

02-19-2012, 07:18 PM	#155
SlowSS Drives: 2013 Camaro 2SS/RS 1LE Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Commerce, GA Posts: 3,873	Looking good bud! Hey does the toilet mod really work? I of course have the thud bump sound....also had the popping sound but moved the springs isolators (ones actually on the springs) up and it completely went away. __________________ My Build Thread!

03-23-2012, 02:33 PM	#159
572HP ACE5 (Atlanta Group) Drives: "Black Ice" Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Suwanee, GA Posts: 1,702	Intercooler Tank Today I received my custom-built intercooler tank. The intercooler tank that comes with the whipple leaves a little to be desired. Ok, a lot to be desired. I asked the builder to put hard-fittings on this tank so that I knew that the fittings would look good. I didn't want brass, and I didn't want to take the time to find the right anodized aluminum fittings. I was also planning to get this thing anodized black. After checking with one local company, it didn't seem cost effective. Maybe if you were doing many of these tanks at once. Instead, I plan on powder coating it black. Here are some pics...and I also sat it in the callaway, since my convertible's engine bay is all in pieces. Attached Images __________________ Custom Two-Tone Paint, Whipple, Pedders, NightOwl RGB Halos & Other Lighting [COTW 5/2/11] 2011 Two-Tone White/Black SS/RS Convertible See our Atlanta Social Group or home page: ACE5.org

03-23-2012, 02:37 PM	#160
garcmol Drives: 10 1LT SIM; 91 B4C sleeper Z Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Ft. Mitchell, Alabama Posts: 7,199	Nice. Not over the top. Looks very tasteful in there! And it's hard to believe you still have the Callaway. I figured it would have been sold by now. __________________ Pedders Pace Car Package, Injen CAI, Flowmaster AT, AAC Lighting, ZL1 fascia/skirts, RKSport Ram Air hood, vented fenders, painted stripes (Gary's Customz), Honor and Valor badged (Thank you, John)

03-24-2012, 07:18 AM	#162
Can't_C_Me Don't Sleep on My V6 Drives: 2016 C7 1LT Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Oxford, GA Posts: 3,596 View My Garage	Looking good Joe! __________________

03-24-2012, 08:42 AM	#163
HufferSS I Wanna Go Faster!! Drives: 2011 2SS Synergy Green M6 Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: SC Posts: 3,323	That intercooler tank looks infinitely better than the stock Whipple tank. I have no idea why Whipple doesn't offer an upgraded tank. I know I would have bought it. They have it in such a prominent location and it's fugly. __________________ Built by Vengeance Racing 9.31@154.81 mph Procharger F1-X RPM Level 7 4L80e + Coan Converter Hendrix 9" Rear Axle + 3.50 Gear ARH 2" LTs+3.5" Exhaust Fore Fuel System, Bogarts + Hoosier Slicks Pfadt Drag Pack Suspension My Build Thread \| Best Pass To Date

04-25-2012, 07:36 PM	#165
572HP ACE5 (Atlanta Group) Drives: "Black Ice" Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Suwanee, GA Posts: 1,702	New Photos Here are some new photos from tonight. Engine compartment is complete (for this year anyway.) Thanks Nathan for starting this thread: Project Cleaning the Clutter in Our Engine Bay Attached Images __________________ Custom Two-Tone Paint, Whipple, Pedders, NightOwl RGB Halos & Other Lighting [COTW 5/2/11] 2011 Two-Tone White/Black SS/RS Convertible See our Atlanta Social Group or home page: ACE5.org

04-25-2012, 10:24 PM	#166
dianeokie Going places Drives: 2011 2LT/RS Victory Red Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 4,897 View My Garage	Definitely a lot (LOT), did I say a lot, of work put into your car. Looks good! __________________ "just stay with traffic, you'll be fine". = famous last words

04-25-2012, 10:39 PM	#167
hightower LS3 Black Widow Drives: 2012 45th 2SS LS3 and 1968 Mustang Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Madison, GA Posts: 4,557	Looks great Joe! The sidemarker delete looks incredible! So flush and clean! Red Halos look mean! And that engine bay really shows the hard work you've put into it. It's a sight for sore eyes from looking at a stock camaro engine bay! Again, great work Joe! __________________ My Camaro Story

04-26-2012, 12:16 AM	#168
Guzman Drives: 2011 Callaway Camaro 2SS 'vert Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Red Oak / Nashville, NC Posts: 111 View My Garage	Holy crap ! Nice!!! __________________ My Build Thread

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