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Gasoholic · 12-30-2017, 10:42 PM

What better place to be when the weather outside is so freakin cold!
Really like my new heater. Outside its below zero. In my garage its 65 to 70 degres.
Cant wait to fire her up! Gettin there

Olddudesrule · 12-30-2017, 10:59 PM

What's she gonna be when she grows up?

LT1Zob · 12-30-2017, 11:07 PM

That’s awesome brother.

Gasoholic · 12-30-2017, 11:17 PM

418 all forged internals. 11.5 to 1 compression. Livernois stage 2C high lift cam. Livernois L92 power storm race series heads.
Naturally aspirated. I'm hoping to get 600 + crank shaft Hp on 93 octane pump gas.

HDRDTD · 12-31-2017, 06:05 AM

GET'R Done.

STALKER · 12-31-2017, 07:11 AM

Awesome! I love NA builds. Good luck

Matt8892 · 12-31-2017, 09:37 AM

I wish I had a garage that was heated to do things in. And part of me wishes my engine would blow up just so I can go 418 stroker all forged. I know it’s more expensive than supercharged, but something about getting as much freaking power as I can NA really excites me more Than it probbaly should.

Gasoholic · 12-31-2017, 11:43 AM

I wanted to go NA because it seems like everyone is running blowers and turbos these days. The suspension isn't really ready for FI anyway.
After I get this up and running I've got a lot of things I need to up grade in the drive line and reinforcing the suspension. Maybe after that she'll be ready to try some FI.
I have another LS3 block and who knows down the road.
If I could win the lotto it would sure make this stuff easier.

Jayjellyfish212 · 12-31-2017, 12:07 PM

I like it... subscribed and waiting to see more as you progress!

Olddudesrule · 12-31-2017, 01:30 PM

That's an awesome build! I know what you mean about suspension being ready. Even after a short drive after the install of my LSA, I notice the added weight on the front end. Glad I installed the adjustable CO's first....

Livernois Motorsports · 01-04-2018, 01:48 PM

Looking great!

Gasoholic · 01-05-2018, 10:43 AM

New clutch arrived. I went with the Lingenfelter ZR1 twin disk and steel flywheel kit.
It comes with new actuator and a spacer that allows it to fit the gen 5 camaro.
This set up was highly recommended to me for ease of fit, drive ability, and clamping strength.
I decided to just keep with the stock bleeder. The remote bleeder would probably be convenient but I don't really need it. Crawling underneath to bleed it isn't that difficult.
I have a set of the prothane motor mounts coming should be here next week.
I'll have the clutch mounted today.
Cleaning the engine bay and polishing aluminum parts so as soon as the mounts get here she's ready to start going back together.
Next thing on my mind is what I'm going to do with the IRS.
The OE drive shaft needs a new carrier. I don't have enough funds to completely upgrade the IRS like I would like to.
I'm thinking at this time, rather than put a new carrier on the OE shaft, I might go with a one piece aluminum drive shaft. Next question is CV joints or U-joints? Ahh decisions decisions

BandRcAMARO · 01-05-2018, 01:41 PM

Are you doing this build yourself Gasoholic?

Gasoholic · 01-05-2018, 07:04 PM

Livernois did the heads and block. I'm putting everything else together.
Once I get it running I'm going to have Livernois do the tuning.

12-30-2017, 10:42 PM	#1
Gasoholic Drives: o Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: under a rock Posts: 220	Starting to make progress What better place to be when the weather outside is so freakin cold! Really like my new heater. Outside its below zero. In my garage its 65 to 70 degres. Cant wait to fire her up! Gettin there Attached Images

12-30-2017, 10:59 PM	#2
Olddudesrule Resident nomad Drives: 2014 Summit White 1SS/1LE Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Gilbert, AZ Posts: 1,766	What's she gonna be when she grows up? __________________ Sold: 2007 Z06 2002 Viper GTS/ACR 2003 Z06 1965 FFR Cobra 2012 Nissan 370Z ADM LSA Stage II, Roto-Fab CAI, Kooks LTH/HFC's, Phastek CC, ported TB, Mishimoto radiator and oil cooler, BC Racing ER Series CO's, JPSS 32mm Black Magic rear bar, JPSS front inserts, R1 Concepts Premier slotted rotors/Goodrich SS lines, Schroth ASM harness, MGW flatstick, Brey-Krause HB, Tuned by NicD, at Cordes Performance Racing.

12-30-2017, 11:07 PM	#3
LT1Zob Drives: 23 LT1 / 19 Z06 / after 6 5th gens Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: MI Posts: 1,984 View My Garage	That’s awesome brother. __________________ "Make yourself sheep and the wolves will eat you"

12-31-2017, 07:11 AM	#6
STALKER Drives: 2023 Camaro ZL1 1LE Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Middletown, DE Posts: 341	Awesome! I love NA builds. Good luck __________________ 2014 Camaro SS Spring Edition LSX440ci LSX Block, MAST 305 Black Labels, Exceldyne Valves, Diamond Pistons, Callies Crank & Rods, Cam Motion Cam, Johnson 2116LSR Lifters, Comp XDA Pushrods, Jesel Rockers, Mamo MSD, NW 102, Roto-Fab CAI, FAST 65# Injectors, ZL1 Fuel Pump, Kooks 2" Headers, Corsa Sport 3" Catback, Z28 Shifter, ZR1 Clutch, Katech LW Flywheel, 1LE 3.91 Diff, LPW Diff Cover, BMR - 1.4" Springs, LCA's, Trailing Arms, Toe Rods, Sway Bars, End Links, Diff Bushings, and Tunnel Brace, Z28/1LE Strut Tower Brace, Improved Racing Oil Cooler 2023 Camaro ZL1 / 1LE Stock

12-31-2017, 12:07 PM	#9
Jayjellyfish212 Drives: 2014 1LE Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Upstate NY Posts: 2,050 View My Garage	I like it... subscribed and waiting to see more as you progress! __________________ Car mods: never enough!

12-30-2017, 11:17 PM	#4
Gasoholic Drives: o Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: under a rock Posts: 220	418 all forged internals. 11.5 to 1 compression. Livernois stage 2C high lift cam. Livernois L92 power storm race series heads. Naturally aspirated. I'm hoping to get 600 + crank shaft Hp on 93 octane pump gas.

12-31-2017, 06:05 AM	#5
HDRDTD Drives: 2013 Triple Black ZL1 Vert M6 ECF Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Trenton, Michigan Posts: 7,047	GET'R Done.

12-31-2017, 09:37 AM	#7
Matt8892 Drives: 2010 2ss RS. White (RIP) 2012 LS3 Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Central Jersey Posts: 484	I wish I had a garage that was heated to do things in. And part of me wishes my engine would blow up just so I can go 418 stroker all forged. I know it’s more expensive than supercharged, but something about getting as much freaking power as I can NA really excites me more Than it probbaly should.

12-31-2017, 11:43 AM	#8
Gasoholic Drives: o Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: under a rock Posts: 220	I wanted to go NA because it seems like everyone is running blowers and turbos these days. The suspension isn't really ready for FI anyway. After I get this up and running I've got a lot of things I need to up grade in the drive line and reinforcing the suspension. Maybe after that she'll be ready to try some FI. I have another LS3 block and who knows down the road. If I could win the lotto it would sure make this stuff easier.

12-31-2017, 01:30 PM	#10
Olddudesrule Resident nomad Drives: 2014 Summit White 1SS/1LE Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Gilbert, AZ Posts: 1,766	That's an awesome build! I know what you mean about suspension being ready. Even after a short drive after the install of my LSA, I notice the added weight on the front end. Glad I installed the adjustable CO's first.... __________________ Sold: 2007 Z06 2002 Viper GTS/ACR 2003 Z06 1965 FFR Cobra 2012 Nissan 370Z ADM LSA Stage II, Roto-Fab CAI, Kooks LTH/HFC's, Phastek CC, ported TB, Mishimoto radiator and oil cooler, BC Racing ER Series CO's, JPSS 32mm Black Magic rear bar, JPSS front inserts, R1 Concepts Premier slotted rotors/Goodrich SS lines, Schroth ASM harness, MGW flatstick, Brey-Krause HB, Tuned by NicD, at Cordes Performance Racing.

01-04-2018, 01:48 PM	#11
Livernois Motorsports Drives: 2010 Camaro 454 LSX (SOLD) Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Dearborn Heights, MI Posts: 792	Looking great!

01-05-2018, 10:43 AM	#12
Gasoholic Drives: o Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: under a rock Posts: 220	New clutch arrived. I went with the Lingenfelter ZR1 twin disk and steel flywheel kit. It comes with new actuator and a spacer that allows it to fit the gen 5 camaro. This set up was highly recommended to me for ease of fit, drive ability, and clamping strength. I decided to just keep with the stock bleeder. The remote bleeder would probably be convenient but I don't really need it. Crawling underneath to bleed it isn't that difficult. I have a set of the prothane motor mounts coming should be here next week. I'll have the clutch mounted today. Cleaning the engine bay and polishing aluminum parts so as soon as the mounts get here she's ready to start going back together. Next thing on my mind is what I'm going to do with the IRS. The OE drive shaft needs a new carrier. I don't have enough funds to completely upgrade the IRS like I would like to. I'm thinking at this time, rather than put a new carrier on the OE shaft, I might go with a one piece aluminum drive shaft. Next question is CV joints or U-joints? Ahh decisions decisions

01-05-2018, 01:41 PM	#13
BandRcAMARO Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Michigan Posts: 229 View My Garage	Are you doing this build yourself Gasoholic?

01-05-2018, 07:04 PM	#14
Gasoholic Drives: o Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: under a rock Posts: 220	Livernois did the heads and block. I'm putting everything else together. Once I get it running I'm going to have Livernois do the tuning.