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monstertodd · 02-07-2012, 12:34 PM

Initial dyno run:

Stay tuned for fine tuning.

monstertodd · 07-28-2012, 11:42 AM

Just some updates:

I moved from San Diego, CA to Tega Cay SC last month. Or more accurately, my GF, my dad, and my uncle moved us from San Diego to Tega Cay! I've been in Afghanistan since April, but am coming home soon.

My car was towed on flatbed by my dad and uncle behind a Uhaul. During the move, the front end of the car sustained some damage.

Thinking about using this opportunity to redo the front end. Thinking "maybe" ZL1 front end conversion?

I've also made the decision to ditch my silver stripes. I'm going to instead go with red hash marks on the fenders and that's it for now.

I also am purchasing a set of lightly used 1000 hp DSS axles. The plan eventually is to purchase a DSS 3.5" aluminum drive shaft, and probably jannety's posi mod. Looking at strengthening up my rear end so I don't have to worry about possible driveline failure due to the added torque from my supercharger.

Still have not touched the tuning at all, but as soon as I get home am planning on getting it properly tuned. Have to get it retuned to 93 octane anyway. Let's see if we can get her up to 550 rwhp. And on that note, I have a ZL1 fuel pump sitting at home waiting to install.

pierre777 · 07-28-2012, 11:55 AM

Sorry for the bumper man , the ZL1 bumper would look way better IMO , Great to have you back on the build.

monstertodd · 07-28-2012, 12:13 PM

Can't wait to get home and do some fixin!

But yeah, life has kept me busy for the last 10 month or so, so haven't been able to do much to the car.

pierre777 · 07-28-2012, 04:39 PM

Great numbers btw ,I did a Maggie with headers cai and tune and I got 492 rwhp and 462 rwtq.

monstertodd · 07-29-2012, 01:21 AM

Well, I had some axles, but I never installed them.

monstertodd · 09-02-2012, 12:11 PM

Just had an MPD1 rear valence installed. I think it really completes the rear end of the car. This is how it should have come from the factory.

Although......I'm a little worried about how it might look with the ZL1 sideskirts and a front splitter.......which is another mod that I want to do.

monstertodd · 11-12-2013, 12:04 PM

Today I decided to remove my sparks restoration SS emblem off of my heritage grill. I decided the stealthy no emblem look was in order. I'm still keeping the rear SS emblem though.

Also the car will be going in the shop soon for some injectors, a boost a pump, and some Megan racing coil overs. REALLY looking forward to getting those coil overs installed as I have about had it with the ride quality of my lowering springs. I have a set of front Pfadt and rear pedders springs that will be going up for sale once I get my coil overs installed. Stay tuned!

DwRed1LTV6 · 11-12-2013, 07:27 PM

Cars looking good

lscamaro · 11-12-2013, 08:35 PM

Could you post your impressions on the Megan coilovers when you get them? I'm looking into them myself.

monstertodd · 11-13-2013, 08:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lscamaro

Could you post your impressions on the Megan coilovers when you get them? I'm looking into them myself.

Will do. Hopefully my expectations aren't too high. I'd like to think that the ride quality is going to be significantly better than my lowering springs.

Denis · 11-13-2013, 09:25 AM

car looks great, love the wheels with the red calipers.

monstertodd · 11-14-2013, 08:09 AM

Car is going to PCM of North Carolina in Mooresville on the 25th of November. Going to start on my first round of winter upgrades.

1. New injectors. This will be in preparation for headers/cam install down the road.

2. MSD boost a pump. Again in preparation of the headers/cam install down the road.

3. 160 degree t-stat. Kelly of PCM recommended this as a cheap way to keep the temps down, and I agree.

4. Install my Megan racing coil overs. Had these sitting in the garage for quite a while now. They were purchased used from a member here on C5 and only have about 2000 miles on them. I really hope this is an improvement of the ride quality over the pfadt/pedders lowering spring combo that I'm currently running. Can anyone comment on going from lowering springs to coil overs on any improvement in ride quality?

5. Dyno tune. The injectors will require a tune. So maybe with the improved fuel flow, and tuning for 93 octane, we will be able to squeeze out a few more HP before the headers and cam install.

vroomapunk · 11-15-2013, 01:47 PM

Nice car man! Excited to see how it turns out with a cam.

You dont already have headers? You are gonna love how it sounds with LTs.

07-28-2012, 11:55 AM	#45
pierre777 HT5 COTW 9/3/2012 Drives: Cyber Bullet Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: lebanon Posts: 4,555 View My Garage	Sorry for the bumper man , the ZL1 bumper would look way better IMO , Great to have you back on the build. __________________

07-28-2012, 04:39 PM	#47
pierre777 HT5 COTW 9/3/2012 Drives: Cyber Bullet Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: lebanon Posts: 4,555 View My Garage	Great numbers btw ,I did a Maggie with headers cai and tune and I got 492 rwhp and 462 rwtq. __________________

07-29-2012, 01:21 AM	#48
monstertodd Drives: 2010 Cyber Grey Metallic 2SS/RS M6 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Tega Cay, South Carolina Posts: 4,032 View My Garage	Well, I had some axles, but I never installed them. Last edited by monstertodd; 11-12-2013 at 03:20 PM.

11-12-2013, 07:27 PM	#51
DwRed1LTV6 Drives: '11 VR 2LT HHr Join Date: May 2011 Location: Gateway to the West Posts: 2,721	Cars looking good __________________ 2011 Hhr Formerly known as Silver85IrocZ !!

11-12-2013, 08:35 PM	#52
lscamaro Drives: 2011 CGM Camaro LS A6 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 10,305	Could you post your impressions on the Megan coilovers when you get them? I'm looking into them myself. __________________ Click Picture for Build Thread

02-07-2012, 12:34 PM	#43
monstertodd Drives: 2010 Cyber Grey Metallic 2SS/RS M6 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Tega Cay, South Carolina Posts: 4,032 View My Garage	Initial dyno run: Stay tuned for fine tuning.

07-28-2012, 11:42 AM	#44
monstertodd Drives: 2010 Cyber Grey Metallic 2SS/RS M6 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Tega Cay, South Carolina Posts: 4,032 View My Garage	Just some updates: I moved from San Diego, CA to Tega Cay SC last month. Or more accurately, my GF, my dad, and my uncle moved us from San Diego to Tega Cay! I've been in Afghanistan since April, but am coming home soon. My car was towed on flatbed by my dad and uncle behind a Uhaul. During the move, the front end of the car sustained some damage. Thinking about using this opportunity to redo the front end. Thinking "maybe" ZL1 front end conversion? I've also made the decision to ditch my silver stripes. I'm going to instead go with red hash marks on the fenders and that's it for now. I also am purchasing a set of lightly used 1000 hp DSS axles. The plan eventually is to purchase a DSS 3.5" aluminum drive shaft, and probably jannety's posi mod. Looking at strengthening up my rear end so I don't have to worry about possible driveline failure due to the added torque from my supercharger. Still have not touched the tuning at all, but as soon as I get home am planning on getting it properly tuned. Have to get it retuned to 93 octane anyway. Let's see if we can get her up to 550 rwhp. And on that note, I have a ZL1 fuel pump sitting at home waiting to install.

07-28-2012, 12:13 PM	#46
monstertodd Drives: 2010 Cyber Grey Metallic 2SS/RS M6 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Tega Cay, South Carolina Posts: 4,032 View My Garage	Can't wait to get home and do some fixin! But yeah, life has kept me busy for the last 10 month or so, so haven't been able to do much to the car.

09-02-2012, 12:11 PM	#49
monstertodd Drives: 2010 Cyber Grey Metallic 2SS/RS M6 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Tega Cay, South Carolina Posts: 4,032 View My Garage	Just had an MPD1 rear valence installed. I think it really completes the rear end of the car. This is how it should have come from the factory. Although......I'm a little worried about how it might look with the ZL1 sideskirts and a front splitter.......which is another mod that I want to do.

11-12-2013, 12:04 PM	#50
monstertodd Drives: 2010 Cyber Grey Metallic 2SS/RS M6 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Tega Cay, South Carolina Posts: 4,032 View My Garage	Today I decided to remove my sparks restoration SS emblem off of my heritage grill. I decided the stealthy no emblem look was in order. I'm still keeping the rear SS emblem though. Also the car will be going in the shop soon for some injectors, a boost a pump, and some Megan racing coil overs. REALLY looking forward to getting those coil overs installed as I have about had it with the ride quality of my lowering springs. I have a set of front Pfadt and rear pedders springs that will be going up for sale once I get my coil overs installed. Stay tuned!

11-13-2013, 09:25 AM	#54
Denis Drives: 2010 SS Join Date: May 2012 Location: Yorktown Heights, NY Posts: 7,695 View My Garage	car looks great, love the wheels with the red calipers. __________________

11-14-2013, 08:09 AM	#55
monstertodd Drives: 2010 Cyber Grey Metallic 2SS/RS M6 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Tega Cay, South Carolina Posts: 4,032 View My Garage	Car is going to PCM of North Carolina in Mooresville on the 25th of November. Going to start on my first round of winter upgrades. 1. New injectors. This will be in preparation for headers/cam install down the road. 2. MSD boost a pump. Again in preparation of the headers/cam install down the road. 3. 160 degree t-stat. Kelly of PCM recommended this as a cheap way to keep the temps down, and I agree. 4. Install my Megan racing coil overs. Had these sitting in the garage for quite a while now. They were purchased used from a member here on C5 and only have about 2000 miles on them. I really hope this is an improvement of the ride quality over the pfadt/pedders lowering spring combo that I'm currently running. Can anyone comment on going from lowering springs to coil overs on any improvement in ride quality? 5. Dyno tune. The injectors will require a tune. So maybe with the improved fuel flow, and tuning for 93 octane, we will be able to squeeze out a few more HP before the headers and cam install.

11-15-2013, 01:47 PM	#56
vroomapunk [COTW 5/12/14] Drives: 2012 CRT NF Cammed 2SS/RS For Sale Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: NOLA Posts: 6,115 View My Garage	Nice car man! Excited to see how it turns out with a cam. You dont already have headers? You are gonna love how it sounds with LTs. __________________

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