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Erik@Torq · 10-19-2009, 03:58 PM

Hey guys!

I thought I would share my "little" project with you guys!

So I bought the car 10 days ago at Kendall Chevrolet in South Miami. It is a black on black with all the goodies!

Took the car to my shop and strapped it down on the dyno with only 38 miles on the clock!

Here is graph from that run, the drop in power/tq in the middle of the run is suspected to be bad/old gas or 87 octane. When we tuned it, it had fresh premium in it which made quite a difference.

So after receiving our shipment from SCT of Xcalibrator 3's and we had a few hours at the end of the day we strapped the '10 SS on the rollers to work on our first version of our tune.

These cars are tuned pretty aggressive from the factory and do not take a lot of timing advance. We had to run the car richer in certain areas to combat any spark knock but we are pretty happy with the results. Gains are PEAK of 10rwhp and 12rwtq and throughout the curve close to 15hp/20tq.

I feel there is some more left in the car both mid range and top end but I ran out of time to really work on other stuff. .2MPG was also gained driving to work this morning. Idle quality is increased, launching, and a total transformation in driva-bility.

First on the list after tuning was beginning the black-out process. Windows were tinted 35% on all corners (not windshield), and then my "tinter" did some custom tinting on the side markers, fog lights, reverse lights and brake lights. The lights are fully visible with lights on, it is just a slight smoke effect to them with the lights off. I also added the front and rear black anodized Bow ties, made out of billet aluminum, they completely transformed the car in my eyes.

Some pics of the tint and emblems

This black anodized fuel door has been mounted as well, looks amazing on a black car. Pics of that soon.

Next on the list were the upgraded and much stiffer swaybars, HUGE difference in handling. The under steer that this car suffers from in stock shape has completely disappeared and handles like a champ now. Thank you to Jordan at Pfadt for supplying us with them so quickly!

New rear swaybar, and old swaybar.

Installed!

The we started on the 3" Cat-back from MBRP. As you can see in the pics, the stock exhaust is HUGE, heavy and is pretty restrictive. We have yet to dyno the car with the exhaust on it, but expect to see some numbers today or tomorrow.

Quite a difference!

Half the weight, better noise, better power and way better looks.

Here is nice shot of my new Kooks Custom Headers, 1-7/8" x 3" with 3" catted mid pipes. The car is going to sound crazy and pick up some good power with these beauties!

And last a teaser pic from the Road course at Homestead this weekend, a full report, pics and a nice video are in the works as we speak.

Next items on the game plan:

Springs
Tune with exhaust
Mount CAI
Tune with CAI
Mount Headers
Tune with Headers
Short Shift

After these are done i will be heading back to the track for more testing.

All the above are lying on the shelf and waiting to be mounted. Other items on the list that have been ordered are:

Brembo Slotted Rotors
Hawk HP+ pads
Motul RBF600 Brake fluid
SS brake lines
Livernois L92 Heads
Livernois Stage 1B Cam
Custom Twin Turbo kit

Here is a PS teaser pic of the custom Forged Wheels I have ordered, they are going to look crazy!

Stay tuned for more pics, videos and power numbers!

/Erik@Torq

moto-camaro · 10-19-2009, 04:08 PM

i like the smoke tint on the reverse lights, not so attention-drawing now.
i wanna see what the dyno is like after everything is finished

tones2SS · 10-19-2009, 05:50 PM

Very nice. I like the direction of this car.

Looking good. Maybe a video soon??

tjbusa · 10-19-2009, 05:58 PM

I really like the squared exhaust tips. Nice mods

Erik@Torq · 10-20-2009, 06:50 AM

Thanks guys!

It's coming along well

Here is a short vid from Homestead Speedway, not the best quality in sound though. Enjoy!

Camaro509 · 10-20-2009, 06:56 AM

A man after my own heart, but with a much bigger budget, extremely nice!!!!

Of course, videos would be greatly appreciated as well

Erik@Torq · 10-21-2009, 06:37 PM

These are in the mail as we speak! Car is going to look crazy!

Erik@Torq · 10-22-2009, 10:28 AM

Some pics from this weekends event at Homestead!

In the pits

Blacked out

My GF Helena on her way out on the track

Huge difference with the Pfadt Swaybars!

Brake power is plenty suffiecient

Little Hero camera

BigDaddy · 10-22-2009, 11:04 AM

Very awesome stuff, keep the pics and info coming!

Erik@Torq · 10-23-2009, 08:24 AM

Erik@Torq · 10-28-2009, 11:29 AM

Lowered and with the new wheels on!

Just waiting for my custom wheel caps and black lugnuts (and it needs a wash to...)

Chris@Livernois · 10-28-2009, 04:45 PM

Looks great!

-Rick

futrocpd · 10-28-2009, 04:52 PM

looks really good man

Erik@Torq · 10-29-2009, 02:10 PM

Thanks guys!

Now this is what I call custom

10-19-2009, 03:58 PM	#1
Erik@Torq Drives: '10 SS + '04 Z16 Z06 S/C Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Miramar, FL Posts: 1,196	Project Cammedmaro Hey guys! I thought I would share my "little" project with you guys! So I bought the car 10 days ago at Kendall Chevrolet in South Miami. It is a black on black with all the goodies! Took the car to my shop and strapped it down on the dyno with only 38 miles on the clock! Here is graph from that run, the drop in power/tq in the middle of the run is suspected to be bad/old gas or 87 octane. When we tuned it, it had fresh premium in it which made quite a difference. So after receiving our shipment from SCT of Xcalibrator 3's and we had a few hours at the end of the day we strapped the '10 SS on the rollers to work on our first version of our tune. These cars are tuned pretty aggressive from the factory and do not take a lot of timing advance. We had to run the car richer in certain areas to combat any spark knock but we are pretty happy with the results. Gains are PEAK of 10rwhp and 12rwtq and throughout the curve close to 15hp/20tq. I feel there is some more left in the car both mid range and top end but I ran out of time to really work on other stuff. .2MPG was also gained driving to work this morning. Idle quality is increased, launching, and a total transformation in driva-bility. First on the list after tuning was beginning the black-out process. Windows were tinted 35% on all corners (not windshield), and then my "tinter" did some custom tinting on the side markers, fog lights, reverse lights and brake lights. The lights are fully visible with lights on, it is just a slight smoke effect to them with the lights off. I also added the front and rear black anodized Bow ties, made out of billet aluminum, they completely transformed the car in my eyes. Some pics of the tint and emblems This black anodized fuel door has been mounted as well, looks amazing on a black car. Pics of that soon. Next on the list were the upgraded and much stiffer swaybars, HUGE difference in handling. The under steer that this car suffers from in stock shape has completely disappeared and handles like a champ now. Thank you to Jordan at Pfadt for supplying us with them so quickly! New rear swaybar, and old swaybar. Installed! The we started on the 3" Cat-back from MBRP. As you can see in the pics, the stock exhaust is HUGE, heavy and is pretty restrictive. We have yet to dyno the car with the exhaust on it, but expect to see some numbers today or tomorrow. Quite a difference! Half the weight, better noise, better power and way better looks. Here is nice shot of my new Kooks Custom Headers, 1-7/8" x 3" with 3" catted mid pipes. The car is going to sound crazy and pick up some good power with these beauties! And last a teaser pic from the Road course at Homestead this weekend, a full report, pics and a nice video are in the works as we speak. Next items on the game plan: Springs Tune with exhaust Mount CAI Tune with CAI Mount Headers Tune with Headers Short Shift After these are done i will be heading back to the track for more testing. All the above are lying on the shelf and waiting to be mounted. Other items on the list that have been ordered are: Brembo Slotted Rotors Hawk HP+ pads Motul RBF600 Brake fluid SS brake lines Livernois L92 Heads Livernois Stage 1B Cam Custom Twin Turbo kit Here is a PS teaser pic of the custom Forged Wheels I have ordered, they are going to look crazy! Stay tuned for more pics, videos and power numbers! /Erik@Torq

10-19-2009, 04:08 PM	#2
moto-camaro CEO of the Internet Drives: the Roflcopter Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Halifax, NS Posts: 1,282 View My Garage	i like the smoke tint on the reverse lights, not so attention-drawing now. i wanna see what the dyno is like after everything is finished __________________

10-19-2009, 05:58 PM	#4
tjbusa Serious Sleeper Drives: 2010 CGM 2SS/RS M6 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Lexington,SC Posts: 3,129	I really like the squared exhaust tips. Nice mods __________________ ************************************* Drive-by Fact of Life: After Monday and Tuesday even the calendar reads... W T F *************************************

10-20-2009, 06:56 AM	#6
Camaro509 Drives: 2010 2SS/RS Black Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Kansas Posts: 1,085	A man after my own heart, but with a much bigger budget, extremely nice!!!! Of course, videos would be greatly appreciated as well __________________ Understeer, Oversteer, Wheel Alignment (Camber etc), Torque, Horsepower, Camaro Fold for team 11108 to help find a cure! Folding@home Stanford's Research DC Program.

10-28-2009, 04:52 PM	#13
futrocpd P90X Drives: 2000 SLP SS VERT Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 773	looks really good man __________________ 2000 Camaro SS/SLP P90X changed my life. Want to know more, PM me for more info on changing your life for the better

10-19-2009, 05:50 PM	#3
tones2SS Drives: '13 Roush S3 '16 Ram Sport 4X4 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 3,100	Very nice. I like the direction of this car. Looking good. Maybe a video soon??

10-21-2009, 06:37 PM	#7
Erik@Torq Drives: '10 SS + '04 Z16 Z06 S/C Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Miramar, FL Posts: 1,196	These are in the mail as we speak! Car is going to look crazy!

10-22-2009, 10:28 AM	#8
Erik@Torq Drives: '10 SS + '04 Z16 Z06 S/C Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Miramar, FL Posts: 1,196	Some pics from this weekends event at Homestead! In the pits Blacked out My GF Helena on her way out on the track Huge difference with the Pfadt Swaybars! Brake power is plenty suffiecient Little Hero camera

10-22-2009, 11:04 AM	#9
BigDaddy Drives: 2010 Camaro SS/RS Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Knoxville, TN Posts: 126	Very awesome stuff, keep the pics and info coming!

10-23-2009, 08:24 AM	#10
Erik@Torq Drives: '10 SS + '04 Z16 Z06 S/C Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Miramar, FL Posts: 1,196

10-28-2009, 11:29 AM	#11
Erik@Torq Drives: '10 SS + '04 Z16 Z06 S/C Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Miramar, FL Posts: 1,196	Lowered and with the new wheels on! Just waiting for my custom wheel caps and black lugnuts (and it needs a wash to...)

10-28-2009, 04:45 PM	#12
Chris@Livernois Drives: 2010 Camaro Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Dearborn Heights, MI Posts: 829	Looks great! -Rick

10-29-2009, 02:10 PM	#14
Erik@Torq Drives: '10 SS + '04 Z16 Z06 S/C Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Miramar, FL Posts: 1,196	Thanks guys! Now this is what I call custom

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