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Old 04-17-2022, 11:47 AM   #1
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2013 1LE Road Race/Drag Race/Street Race Build

While I’ve had the car for a bit, I figured better late than never to start a build thread. I’ve been around the forums for a while (LS1tech, LS1GTO, G8board, etc), so you can see some other builds there if interested. This will be documenting my 2013 1SS 1LE. Please give me some time to post everything, but I will get various stuff up along with pictures sooner than later.

I’m the fourth(!) owner of this one. Original owner was from up here in Pittsburgh area and didn’t put a lot of miles on it. They added a Rotofab and Kooks with cats. It then was purchased by someone in Texas who added a BTR Stage 4 cam and supporting mods making 450rwhp on a Mustang dyno. They street raced to crap out of it, and you can see videos of their ownership by searching the YouTube channel for “itsahellcat”. It was then purchased by a college friend who only put a couple thousand miles on it before I flew down to Texas to bring it back to Pittsburgh area.

The goal for the car is just a solid all-around performer that can be driven at 10/10ths on any type of track and still driven home. Follow along and feel free to laugh, insult, or whatever other emotion one might experience reading this
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Old 04-17-2022, 11:49 AM   #2
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Old 05-06-2022, 08:20 PM   #3
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Almost done… will update soon…
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Old 05-17-2022, 08:30 PM   #4
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Why the gold tape just around the MAF Sensor?
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Old 05-17-2022, 11:43 PM   #5
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Old 05-18-2022, 06:19 AM   #6
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Why the gold tape just around the MAF Sensor?
Looks like it is also lining the entire bottom of the intake tube. Probably to keep the ambient heat from the upper radiator hose from directly heating up the intake air temps.
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Old 05-18-2022, 06:44 AM   #7
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Subbed! Looking forward to seeing this build come back together and be better than ever!
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Old 05-18-2022, 02:56 PM   #8
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Looks like it is also lining the entire bottom of the intake tube. Probably to keep the ambient heat from the upper radiator hose from directly heating up the intake air temps.
Nailed it. It seemed to have worked as IATs have been good according to the tuner.

I will be updating soon. 490hp/440tq… and a bumper ripped off…
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Old 05-18-2022, 07:36 PM   #9
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Ok cool on the gold tape where’s the best place to get it?
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Old 05-18-2022, 08:13 PM   #10
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I got it from Amazon, but most parts places like Summit have it. Just search for DEI or Design Engineering gold tape. I just got a 12x12 sheet.
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Old 05-24-2022, 05:53 PM   #11
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Hey Demon, I remember you from the GTO forums. Looking forward to the build info. Best of luck and hope you haul some ass.....
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Old 08-04-2022, 10:22 AM   #12
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I have admittedly dropped the ball actually making this a good build thread. Major fail on my part lol

I have, however, made a for sale listing as I’m ordering a new 1LE. You can see it here:

https://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=608079
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Old 08-04-2022, 12:19 PM   #13
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Sad to see it go, excited to see a new one take it's place!
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Old 08-04-2022, 03:19 PM   #14
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Definitely enjoyed all the info you shared with your '13.The question is with that nice, shiny new 6th Gen will you be afraid of the wall?
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