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PalmerGA · 12-18-2012, 04:31 PM

That sounds AWESOME! Great job!

1FAST SS · 12-18-2012, 05:57 PM

Great job on the install

ken53007 · 12-19-2012, 04:10 AM

You did a great job man congratulations car sounds awesome!

WindyCityPilot · 12-19-2012, 08:25 AM

Great job! Sounds awesome! Glad all the hard work paid off in the end.

Kyle.Gilmour · 12-19-2012, 10:41 AM

been seeing the facebook updates... didnt know there was a build thread...

very impressive!

1Camaro2SS · 12-19-2012, 07:10 PM

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Originally Posted by mlee

Very nice work...

I had a 3200 stall with the same trans cooler as you and the temps were around 180 but it didn't take much to drive them up to 200. What speed are you locking your converter at. If on the Highway you should be fine commuting to work.

Thanks mlee, that makes me feel better. I was thinking the 3200 would keep the trans a bit cooler but I guess its about the same as my 3600. My tuner said that it locks up at 60-65mph. I didn't really drive it that fast yet. It would prob be better if it locked up sooner though.

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Originally Posted by **********

very cool, im looking forward to seeing this thing around town.

Thanks man. I look forward to see your ZL-1 again also. How's that cormaro project going? Ready to unveil that baby?

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Originally Posted by Mikes2nd

Did you swap out the L99 intake valves for the LS3's?

Are they sodium filled? Or they were lightweight.

I don't know what the other "head" difference is.

I kept the stock valves. It was my understanding that the valves were the same as the LS3 but I didn't verify that. Either way I was happy with the stock ones for this build. The springs are different for sure but I installed dual springs part of the cam package I went with.

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Originally Posted by Kyle.Gilmour

been seeing the facebook updates... didnt know there was a build thread...

very impressive!

Thanks Kyle! Nowhere as impressive as your build. I think I now have half of the power you have. Lol

I'd like to see that beast, hopefully you will bring it to C5 Fest next year.

1Camaro2SS · 12-19-2012, 07:13 PM

And thanks everyone else for the positive comments. The purpose of this thread was really to demonstrate how relatively simple these engines are. Anyone can do it themselves, its not rocket science but it is a lot of work.

Oneslowz28 · 12-19-2012, 07:52 PM

Thanks man. I look forward to see your ZL-1 again also. How's that cormaro project going? Ready to unveil that baby?

She is road worthy now for the most part just needs a tune and ill probably be seeing the guy that did yours for that in the spring. I still have a looong way to go to get the car to look good. Im worried about function right now and have some loose ends to fix on it before i do the body work. Plus i kinda ran out of money, that damn ZL1 sucked it all up lol. Worth it though.

ToolFan66 · 12-23-2012, 04:14 PM

Great thread, Fantasic work, I haven't done a tear down since 1990 on a small block 350 I put in a 1970 Monte Carlo, lots of fun!!

Great job bud!!

Enjoy!!

was619 · 12-23-2012, 11:21 PM

Awesome thread! and great documentation! Well worth the front page recognition.
I have been following this from the beginning and looking back through has inspired me too look more into getting all the parts for a cam swap.
Do you by chance remember what length push rods you ended up getting after checking the ptv clearance and all?
Cheers!

1Camaro2SS · 12-24-2012, 11:26 AM

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Originally Posted by ToolFan66

Great thread, Fantasic work, I haven't done a tear down since 1990 on a small block 350 I put in a 1970 Monte Carlo, lots of fun!!

Great job bud!!

Enjoy!!

Thank you, from what I hear these engines are much easier to work on these days.

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Originally Posted by was619

Awesome thread! and great documentation! Well worth the front page recognition.
I have been following this from the beginning and looking back through has inspired me too look more into getting all the parts for a cam swap.
Do you by chance remember what length push rods you ended up getting after checking the ptv clearance and all?
Cheers!

Thanks a lot, I was also inspired to do my own work after reading robertway's DIY cam install thread.

I ended up using 7.4" pushrods which gave me ~1 1/4 turns on the rocker bolts before the torque wrench snapped at 22 lbs. This translates into ~50-60 thou preload on the lifters which is in the recommended specs.

Kyle.Gilmour · 12-27-2012, 12:21 PM

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Originally Posted by 1Camaro2SS

Thanks Kyle! Nowhere as impressive as your build. I think I now have half of the power you have. Lol

I'd like to see that beast, hopefully you will bring it to C5 Fest next year.

i sure as heck hope so. cant wait to see you both again.

kdluke · 01-05-2013, 08:40 AM

Spent the last half hour going through your thread. Great job! Excellent job cronicling your build, it was very informative. Thanks!

1Camaro2SS · 01-27-2013, 05:01 PM

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Originally Posted by kdluke

Spent the last half hour going through your thread. Great job! Excellent job cronicling your build, it was very informative. Thanks!

Thanks kdluke, glad it was helpful. Now if Spring can hurry up so I can start driving it. I miss hearing it!

12-18-2012, 04:31 PM	#127
PalmerGA Drives: 2013 SIM 1SS/RS L99 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Southwest GA Posts: 8,755 View My Garage	That sounds AWESOME! Great job! __________________ 2013 1SS/RS Coupe L99, Stainless Power Works LT Headers, SCT X4 Custom Tune from RDP, CAI Inc. Air Intake w/ Apex Scoop, VMAX CNC Ported Throttle Body, Solo Axle-Back Exhaust w/ J-pipes, Apex Catch Can, Husky Splash Guards, Heritage Grille, 3D Carbon Rear Spoiler, Oracle Chrome Turn Signal Bulbs, GM Reverse Light Trim Billets, Gorilla Black Locking Lugs, Emblem Pros Retro SS Badges/Custom Retro SS Kickplates/Under-hood Bowtie, 35% window Tint, Nitto Motivo Tires (6-8-18)

12-18-2012, 05:57 PM	#128
1FAST SS Drives: 2011 Camaro SS Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Greeley, CO Posts: 769	Great job on the install __________________ 2011 Camaro SS Synergy Green CAI Cold Air Induction, ADM Race Scoop, Apex Washer Bottle Kit, Vengeance Racing Kaotic Cam, DOD/VVT delete and LS3 conversion, American Racing LT Headers, American Racing Headers Off Road pipes, Borla S-Type Catback, FTI Billet Triple Disk 3600 rpm Torque Converter, DSS Aluminium Drive Shaft, AAC Plasma DRL's, Showstopper LED Sidemarkers,Carbon FIber Bow Ties, 35% Window Tint, Llyod's Floor Mats, JBL MS-8 Sound Processor, 2 Alpine PDX-1.600, Alpine PDX-4.100, JL Audio C5-650, JL Audio C5-650x, Alpine T10 Type R Shallow Mount, Stinger Dry Cell Battery

12-19-2012, 10:41 AM	#131
Kyle.Gilmour Charter Circle Member Drives: 427 LSX- with TWINS Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Back in Michigan!! Do miss ATX and my Tejas friends Posts: 2,745 View My Garage	been seeing the facebook updates... didnt know there was a build thread... very impressive! __________________

12-19-2012, 07:13 PM	#133
1Camaro2SS Drives: 2010 2SS/RS L99 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Grand Rapids, MI Posts: 1,430 View My Garage	And thanks everyone else for the positive comments. The purpose of this thread was really to demonstrate how relatively simple these engines are. Anyone can do it themselves, its not rocket science but it is a lot of work. __________________ 432 RWHP 391 RWTQ 12.37 1/4 mile on stock tires

12-23-2012, 04:14 PM	#135
ToolFan66 Drives: 2011 2SS 6.2L W/RS package Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Colorado Posts: 3,008	Great thread, Fantasic work, I haven't done a tear down since 1990 on a small block 350 I put in a 1970 Monte Carlo, lots of fun!! Great job bud!! Enjoy!! __________________ KooKs LT Headers, Borla S-Type cat back, RotoFab CAI, Bo White PTB, RMCR tune...

12-19-2012, 04:10 AM	#129
ken53007 Drives: 2010 camaro ss Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: acworth ga Posts: 1,721	You did a great job man congratulations car sounds awesome!

12-19-2012, 08:25 AM	#130
WindyCityPilot Drives: 2013 Camaro 1SS/RS Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 67	Great job! Sounds awesome! Glad all the hard work paid off in the end.

12-19-2012, 07:52 PM	#134
Oneslowz28 Account Suspended Drives: 2012 Camaro ZL1 #1265 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: McHenry, IL Posts: 595	Thanks man. I look forward to see your ZL-1 again also. How's that cormaro project going? Ready to unveil that baby? She is road worthy now for the most part just needs a tune and ill probably be seeing the guy that did yours for that in the spring. I still have a looong way to go to get the car to look good. Im worried about function right now and have some loose ends to fix on it before i do the body work. Plus i kinda ran out of money, that damn ZL1 sucked it all up lol. Worth it though.

12-23-2012, 11:21 PM	#136
was619 Billy The Kid Drives: Cyber Grey 2SS/RS Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: North Alabama Posts: 637	Awesome thread! and great documentation! Well worth the front page recognition. I have been following this from the beginning and looking back through has inspired me too look more into getting all the parts for a cam swap. Do you by chance remember what length push rods you ended up getting after checking the ptv clearance and all? Cheers! __________________ CGM 2SS/RS[SIZE="1"] Performance: LT Headers/Stainless Works cat-back, 225/233 Cam, 1LE 3.91 gears, Custom Tune, BMR suspension, MGW Shifter, Stainless brake & clutch lines, Ideal G Master Cylinder, 275s on all 4 corners Aesthetics: ZL1 Spoiler, DIY LED marker lights, AACPlasma DRL, Yellow Calipers, painted factory wheels

01-05-2013, 08:40 AM	#139
kdluke Drives: 2010 SS/RS IOM, 2016 Colorado Z71 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: NJ Posts: 28 View My Garage	Spent the last half hour going through your thread. Great job! Excellent job cronicling your build, it was very informative. Thanks! __________________ Obey Acts 2:38