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Synner · 05-16-2014, 04:18 PM

Pretty sure this is the first one out there. I'm test fitting line and hardware for pre-14 cars for a performance online retailer. I have what I assume to be all the lines needed but will be confirming that along with any potentially needed hardware.

I hope to be finished this weekend but we shall see how it goes, will probably only have tomorrow to work on it. Gotta core the stupid bushing out before swapping things over and confirm I have enough fluids.

TBone · 05-18-2014, 04:17 PM

T.

Virus · 05-19-2014, 02:25 PM

Not sure what I'm looking at

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CHMSC · 05-19-2014, 02:37 PM

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Diff cover with cooler

Synner · 05-19-2014, 04:23 PM

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It's the Z28 diff cooler. Once you've removed one of those bushings you will forever recognize and instantly begin cursing them. And when it's not connected to a 120 lb differential it's 100x harder to remove. Why no one wants to hold it while I assault it with a reciprocating saw I have no idea.

1977and2010 · 05-19-2014, 09:26 PM

Sweet.

Dropspeed · 05-19-2014, 09:35 PM

Me want, me jelly!!!!

Moreno1 · 05-21-2014, 11:31 AM

nice sox

those the hanes premium?

Synner · 05-21-2014, 04:48 PM

Nothing but the best for my gas pedal foot.

I should have an update on Saturday on the install, one hiccup so far but nothing insurmountable. Work has me doing some long hours so no chance for evening work.

White_SS/RS · 05-21-2014, 11:03 PM

That needs to get on my car, now!!!

1977and2010 · 05-22-2014, 06:41 AM

Looking at that pic again, does the diff gear oil leave the rear end at all or does an external cooler fluid than the diff fluid go into that little radiator inside the cover to cool the diff gear oil? Hope I explained that question right.

White_SS/RS · 05-22-2014, 12:09 PM

It's liquid to liquid cooling. Transmission fluid is pumped through the cover.

Synner · 05-22-2014, 04:48 PM

Yes it uses the trans pump, fluid, and cooler. Seems weird until you realize how much it simplifies the install and parts list. No added pump, no wiring, no thermostat, no check valves, and no puking fluid if you get the diff fluid level wrong. They made it cheap, effective, and consumer-proof.

The only concern would be if your trans Temps are already running hot. The added volume in the system may be enough to offset the thermal increase but I wouldn't know without more digging. The Z28 has an upgraded radiator but did it improve the trans cooling function? I dunno. I've already got an aftermarket radiator and Trans cooler though so it won't matter. But for other ppl doing this upgrade it will be something to consider and monitor Temps closely at first.

Synner · 05-24-2014, 04:26 PM

Almost everything back together. Found out Chevy doesn't include all the hangars for the lines so i need to order some. Why include half? Also, a hole needs to be drilled in the cooling ribs on the differential. Need that bracket as well so that plus the hangars will hopefully be here by next weekend. Only tough part is getting the clip back into the driver side cooling line on the trans. Fighting with it adjacent to that stupid heat shield...its a friggin cheese grater for your knuckles.

The lines are all solid like existing trans cooler lines except for the 2 rubber flex portions near the diff.

The missing hangars go on the heat shield studs. You can also see the rubber flex portion in this pic.

Stock air cooled adjacent to trans fluid cooled.

A couple bolts holding the stock line to the bell housing need these metal tabs removed.

Overall not a complex install. Some people may be worried about drilling the rib on the diff. If you have big hands the front half of the install will be frustrating in the trans tunnel.

This is what the bracket will look like. A screen snapshot from the Z28 walk-around video that was posted a while back.

05-16-2014, 04:18 PM	#1
Synner Drives: cars Join Date: May 2011 Location: Oversneeze Posts: 4,544	Look what I get to test fit Pretty sure this is the first one out there. I'm test fitting line and hardware for pre-14 cars for a performance online retailer. I have what I assume to be all the lines needed but will be confirming that along with any potentially needed hardware. I hope to be finished this weekend but we shall see how it goes, will probably only have tomorrow to work on it. Gotta core the stupid bushing out before swapping things over and confirm I have enough fluids.

05-18-2014, 04:17 PM	#2
TBone Negative Camber Junkie Drives: 2010 1SS LS3/6MN ABM 1 of 23 Join Date: May 2009 Location: ChiTown, IL Posts: 1,824	T. __________________ "Horsepower is something that looks great in a Magazine article, but suspension is what actually gets you around the track fast.." Jack Olsen The drag strip is like sniffing glue, it's cheap, it's a decent buzz, it doesn't last long and they are all the same. Road racing is like China White Heroin, the buzz is stronger, the high lasts for hours, it's extremely addictive and they are all different. I can't wait for my next Track fix. DA HAWKS OWN DA CUP!!!!!

05-19-2014, 02:25 PM	#3
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05-19-2014, 09:26 PM	#6
1977and2010 Tampa Gulf Coast Family Drives: 1977 Z28, 2SSRS 2010 M6 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Dunedin FL Posts: 810	Sweet. __________________

05-19-2014, 09:35 PM	#7
Dropspeed 2013 Camaro SS1LECTSVZ28 Drives: 2013 AGM 1SS/1LE Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Suburbs of Detroit, MI Posts: 2,440	Me want, me jelly!!!! __________________ My 1LE Build/Journal : http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=351990

05-21-2014, 11:31 AM	#8
Moreno1 Drives: G5.R Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: SoCal Posts: 2,377	nice sox those the hanes premium?

05-21-2014, 04:48 PM	#9
Synner Drives: cars Join Date: May 2011 Location: Oversneeze Posts: 4,544	Nothing but the best for my gas pedal foot. I should have an update on Saturday on the install, one hiccup so far but nothing insurmountable. Work has me doing some long hours so no chance for evening work.

05-21-2014, 11:03 PM	#10
White_SS/RS Drives: 14 1LE Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Spokane, WA Posts: 1,567	That needs to get on my car, now!!! __________________ LMS Engineering

05-22-2014, 06:41 AM	#11
1977and2010 Tampa Gulf Coast Family Drives: 1977 Z28, 2SSRS 2010 M6 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Dunedin FL Posts: 810	Looking at that pic again, does the diff gear oil leave the rear end at all or does an external cooler fluid than the diff fluid go into that little radiator inside the cover to cool the diff gear oil? Hope I explained that question right. __________________

05-22-2014, 12:09 PM	#12
White_SS/RS Drives: 14 1LE Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Spokane, WA Posts: 1,567	It's liquid to liquid cooling. Transmission fluid is pumped through the cover. __________________ LMS Engineering

05-22-2014, 04:48 PM	#13
Synner Drives: cars Join Date: May 2011 Location: Oversneeze Posts: 4,544	Yes it uses the trans pump, fluid, and cooler. Seems weird until you realize how much it simplifies the install and parts list. No added pump, no wiring, no thermostat, no check valves, and no puking fluid if you get the diff fluid level wrong. They made it cheap, effective, and consumer-proof. The only concern would be if your trans Temps are already running hot. The added volume in the system may be enough to offset the thermal increase but I wouldn't know without more digging. The Z28 has an upgraded radiator but did it improve the trans cooling function? I dunno. I've already got an aftermarket radiator and Trans cooler though so it won't matter. But for other ppl doing this upgrade it will be something to consider and monitor Temps closely at first.

05-24-2014, 04:26 PM	#14
Synner Drives: cars Join Date: May 2011 Location: Oversneeze Posts: 4,544	Almost everything back together. Found out Chevy doesn't include all the hangars for the lines so i need to order some. Why include half? Also, a hole needs to be drilled in the cooling ribs on the differential. Need that bracket as well so that plus the hangars will hopefully be here by next weekend. Only tough part is getting the clip back into the driver side cooling line on the trans. Fighting with it adjacent to that stupid heat shield...its a friggin cheese grater for your knuckles. The lines are all solid like existing trans cooler lines except for the 2 rubber flex portions near the diff. The missing hangars go on the heat shield studs. You can also see the rubber flex portion in this pic. Stock air cooled adjacent to trans fluid cooled. A couple bolts holding the stock line to the bell housing need these metal tabs removed. Overall not a complex install. Some people may be worried about drilling the rib on the diff. If you have big hands the front half of the install will be frustrating in the trans tunnel. This is what the bracket will look like. A screen snapshot from the Z28 walk-around video that was posted a while back.