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GMX521 · 04-26-2012, 01:36 PM

Hey everyone I recently received access to a 3D scanner and I have been scanning and reverse engineering parts for the 2010-2012 Camaro. I use a laser scanner that records XYZ data points from physical parts and converts them into data that I can use to produce 3D CAD models.

I am wondering if there are any racers out there that would be interested in the CAD data of the Camaro BIW or similar parts. I read threads from time to time about people questioning if their mods will fit under the hood and with proper CAD data you can take accurate measurements before you purchase the parts.

Below is a picture of the LS3 that I recently completed with an LS7 type intake.

Let me know your thoughts, thanks.

slick rick · 04-26-2012, 01:38 PM

Fiftydriver · 04-26-2012, 01:46 PM

Any legal issues doing this???

GMX521 · 04-26-2012, 01:56 PM

No, there are no legal issues. I am not using GM's proprietary CAD data, I am creating my own. Of coarse there will be subtle differences from car to car but I believe it would be an overall great resource for the forum and its members.

GMX521 · 04-26-2012, 01:59 PM

Here is the 5th gen manual shifter that I modeled a few months ago. The great thing about it is that I can save my models in 3D PDF format and you can open the files and take measurements straight from the file. It is useful for checking tolerances and seeing if new mods will fit in your engine bay.

zogster · 04-29-2012, 04:56 PM

Cool, we have a 3D scanner where I work to check the parts we make before sending them to the customers.

04-26-2012, 01:36 PM	#1
GMX521 Drives: 1996 Z28 Camaro Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Detroit Posts: 6	Camaro LS3 L99 3D Scan for CAD Hey everyone I recently received access to a 3D scanner and I have been scanning and reverse engineering parts for the 2010-2012 Camaro. I use a laser scanner that records XYZ data points from physical parts and converts them into data that I can use to produce 3D CAD models. I am wondering if there are any racers out there that would be interested in the CAD data of the Camaro BIW or similar parts. I read threads from time to time about people questioning if their mods will fit under the hood and with proper CAD data you can take accurate measurements before you purchase the parts. Below is a picture of the LS3 that I recently completed with an LS7 type intake. Let me know your thoughts, thanks.

04-26-2012, 01:38 PM	#2
slick rick SoCal Mayhem Drives: 2010 Camaro 1SS/RS Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Foothill Ranch, CA Posts: 5,488 View My Garage	__________________

04-26-2012, 01:46 PM	#3
Fiftydriver Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SSRS RJT L99 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Fort Shaw, Montana Posts: 1,242	Any legal issues doing this??? __________________ Fiftydriver 2010 SSRS, RJTC, L99, Maggie 2300 SC, 3.4" pulley, Roto-Fab CAI, Dynatech Supermaxx LT headers, Dynatech High Flow cats, Corsa Cat back exhaust, Dual Elite Engineering catch can, MSD wires and Jannetty custom tune, JRE custom diff w/ posi mod, 3.91 LPE gears, Pfaht trailing arms, Pfaht trailing arm and Diff bushings, drop springs and sport sway bars front and back, Fesler dual guage pillar pod w/ AM Cobalt Boost and A/F guages. More to come!!

04-26-2012, 01:56 PM	#4
GMX521 Drives: 1996 Z28 Camaro Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Detroit Posts: 6	No, there are no legal issues. I am not using GM's proprietary CAD data, I am creating my own. Of coarse there will be subtle differences from car to car but I believe it would be an overall great resource for the forum and its members.

04-26-2012, 01:59 PM	#5
GMX521 Drives: 1996 Z28 Camaro Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Detroit Posts: 6	Here is the 5th gen manual shifter that I modeled a few months ago. The great thing about it is that I can save my models in 3D PDF format and you can open the files and take measurements straight from the file. It is useful for checking tolerances and seeing if new mods will fit in your engine bay.

04-29-2012, 04:56 PM	#6
zogster Drives: 2014 RRM ZL1 M6 Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: IL Posts: 659	Cool, we have a 3D scanner where I work to check the parts we make before sending them to the customers.