[COTW 10/3/11]: My Texas Speed E85 429ci & 4L80E swap - Page 9 - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

DietCoke · 10-21-2011, 06:18 PM

Yeah, those are the GM tube/stick. Same thing, both take slight modification to make them work, but get the job done. Going to work on the battery mount now, will take a few pics of that, want to use all the stock style hardware.

DietCoke · 10-21-2011, 08:05 PM

Braille mounting. I used the stock location/ modified holddown. Sturdy, works great.

First, I trimmed the tire inflator holder foam thingy, in such a way that the battery fit into it. This gives the battery about a 1 inch height boost, so its snug against the hold down rail. It also holds the battery from lateral movement, and the foam will help cushion it against shock.

Here's how it fits in there bare, I added some foam pieces in front of the battery to wedge it in there good.

You can see the cutouts I made around where the battery posts are on the battery. While the positive side is shielded by the plastic cover, better safe then sorry. I trimmed both sides with a grinder, just in case. It's ugly, but its functional. You could certainly do a much neater job if you were so inclined.

And with both battery cables connected, complete. Piece of cake.

DietCoke · 10-23-2011, 09:52 PM

Some shots of the Mast black label stroker windage tray. Fantastic fit, tucks in the oil pan, pickup doesnt haev to be bent or moved at all, tons of clearance even on my big stroke (good to 4.25"), and proper oil control. Worth the $60 and backorder wait.

DietCoke · 10-26-2011, 07:50 PM

Five days left in Circle D contest, help my build along by liking my photo on facebook.

http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fb...type=1&theater

Dangeruss · 10-26-2011, 08:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DietCoke

Five days left in Circle D contest, help my build along by liking my photo on facebook.

http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fb...type=1&theater

No way I'm helping you out...I had to pay for mine!

Kidding...just did it. Good luck!

YOUNGnRECKLESS · 10-27-2011, 11:00 AM

Like your photo for you, good luck!

Can't wait to see this thing when it's all put back together

DietCoke · 10-27-2011, 08:57 PM

This is what I'm waiting on, all coming with the heads in the final package before the engine goes in the car (along with a ported oil pump and YT6670s from Vengeance). Heads got serialized yesterday, just waiting on the exhaust valve/bowls cut and it's done. Delays delays delays, but supposedly they are shipping on Monday.

mikepage0007 · 10-27-2011, 09:51 PM

lookin good..

Ivan @ Southwest Speed · 10-30-2011, 12:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DietCoke

This is what I'm waiting on, all coming with the heads in the final package before the engine goes in the car (along with a ported oil pump and YT6670s from Vengeance). Heads got serialized yesterday, just waiting on the exhaust valve/bowls cut and it's done. Delays delays delays, but supposedly they are shipping on Monday.

Good looking specs right here....ESP that Cam profile!

Ivan

DietCoke · 10-30-2011, 01:35 AM

Go big or go home...

andredmg · 10-30-2011, 02:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DietCoke

Go big or go home...

Yes sir, that cam and heads are nasty Im liking what I see... This beast is gonna make serious horsepower and should sound wicked with the crazy fuel runnin thru it I can hardly wait!!!

DietCoke · 10-31-2011, 07:13 PM

Vengeance Racing came through with some Yella Terra's for me. These things are hella NICE. Now if only Texas Speed would get me the rest... patiently waiting.

DietCoke · 11-03-2011, 09:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Matt@Texas-Speed

The valve seats didn't need to be replaced Diet Coke, The exhaust seat has to be installed after the intake seats because they interclock.

They are shipping today is the good news!

mikepage0007 · 11-03-2011, 06:33 PM

i believe they are same ones i have...one problem i had was after about 200 miles , i started to get a tapping noise...finally ripped down pass side and removed them and installed oem and motor was quiet...for 200 miles..meanwhile could not see anything happening when they were on car...clearance was so close to head..could not see any marks with the naked eye, using a magnifying glass , i found 2-3 that had microscopic marks that were different then the rest,,,deciding to polish all of them in this location , and removed very small edge area with emory cloth..reinstalled 2000 miles ago and noise has never returned...the hit spot was at top area of head where rocker dipped in towards intake...just thought i would throw that out there...in case you come across it down the road

10-21-2011, 06:18 PM	#113
DietCoke Slow Turtle Drives: 2011 1SS Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Manhattan, KS Posts: 1,123	Yeah, those are the GM tube/stick. Same thing, both take slight modification to make them work, but get the job done. Going to work on the battery mount now, will take a few pics of that, want to use all the stock style hardware. __________________ LSXOCET - 404rwhp @ 1600 lbs curb weight... bonkers fast https://www.facebook.com/lsxocet

10-21-2011, 08:05 PM	#114
DietCoke Slow Turtle Drives: 2011 1SS Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Manhattan, KS Posts: 1,123	Braille mounting. I used the stock location/ modified holddown. Sturdy, works great. First, I trimmed the tire inflator holder foam thingy, in such a way that the battery fit into it. This gives the battery about a 1 inch height boost, so its snug against the hold down rail. It also holds the battery from lateral movement, and the foam will help cushion it against shock. Here's how it fits in there bare, I added some foam pieces in front of the battery to wedge it in there good. You can see the cutouts I made around where the battery posts are on the battery. While the positive side is shielded by the plastic cover, better safe then sorry. I trimmed both sides with a grinder, just in case. It's ugly, but its functional. You could certainly do a much neater job if you were so inclined. And with both battery cables connected, complete. Piece of cake. __________________ LSXOCET - 404rwhp @ 1600 lbs curb weight... bonkers fast https://www.facebook.com/lsxocet

10-23-2011, 09:52 PM	#115
DietCoke Slow Turtle Drives: 2011 1SS Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Manhattan, KS Posts: 1,123	Some shots of the Mast black label stroker windage tray. Fantastic fit, tucks in the oil pan, pickup doesnt haev to be bent or moved at all, tons of clearance even on my big stroke (good to 4.25"), and proper oil control. Worth the $60 and backorder wait. __________________ LSXOCET - 404rwhp @ 1600 lbs curb weight... bonkers fast https://www.facebook.com/lsxocet

10-26-2011, 07:50 PM	#116
DietCoke Slow Turtle Drives: 2011 1SS Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Manhattan, KS Posts: 1,123	Five days left in Circle D contest, help my build along by liking my photo on facebook. http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fb...type=1&theater __________________ LSXOCET - 404rwhp @ 1600 lbs curb weight... bonkers fast https://www.facebook.com/lsxocet

10-27-2011, 11:00 AM	#118
YOUNGnRECKLESS Building the Beast Drives: 2010 VR LS3 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Queens, New York Posts: 1,398 View My Garage	Like your photo for you, good luck! Can't wait to see this thing when it's all put back together __________________

10-27-2011, 08:57 PM	#119
DietCoke Slow Turtle Drives: 2011 1SS Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Manhattan, KS Posts: 1,123	This is what I'm waiting on, all coming with the heads in the final package before the engine goes in the car (along with a ported oil pump and YT6670s from Vengeance). Heads got serialized yesterday, just waiting on the exhaust valve/bowls cut and it's done. Delays delays delays, but supposedly they are shipping on Monday. __________________ LSXOCET - 404rwhp @ 1600 lbs curb weight... bonkers fast https://www.facebook.com/lsxocet

10-27-2011, 09:51 PM	#120
mikepage0007 Drives: 2010 camaro Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: port st lucie ,florida Posts: 4,273	lookin good.. __________________

10-30-2011, 01:35 AM	#122
DietCoke Slow Turtle Drives: 2011 1SS Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Manhattan, KS Posts: 1,123	Go big or go home... __________________ LSXOCET - 404rwhp @ 1600 lbs curb weight... bonkers fast https://www.facebook.com/lsxocet

10-31-2011, 07:13 PM	#124
DietCoke Slow Turtle Drives: 2011 1SS Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Manhattan, KS Posts: 1,123	Vengeance Racing came through with some Yella Terra's for me. These things are hella NICE. Now if only Texas Speed would get me the rest... patiently waiting. __________________ LSXOCET - 404rwhp @ 1600 lbs curb weight... bonkers fast https://www.facebook.com/lsxocet

11-03-2011, 06:33 PM	#126
mikepage0007 Drives: 2010 camaro Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: port st lucie ,florida Posts: 4,273	i believe they are same ones i have...one problem i had was after about 200 miles , i started to get a tapping noise...finally ripped down pass side and removed them and installed oem and motor was quiet...for 200 miles..meanwhile could not see anything happening when they were on car...clearance was so close to head..could not see any marks with the naked eye, using a magnifying glass , i found 2-3 that had microscopic marks that were different then the rest,,,deciding to polish all of them in this location , and removed very small edge area with emory cloth..reinstalled 2000 miles ago and noise has never returned...the hit spot was at top area of head where rocker dipped in towards intake...just thought i would throw that out there...in case you come across it down the road __________________

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