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This summer, I hope to put it around Watkin's Glen. Unfortunately, I can't seem to get my damned GoPro to sync up with Harry's lap timer properly. lol Quote:
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If you've driven an SS, and a 1LE...If you thought the 1LE was significantly stiffer and difficult to live with, you're going to hate the ride of the Z/28. If, however, you felt like the 1LE was great, and didn't mind a stiff ride because you were too busy enjoying the lack of body roll...they you'll love the Z/28's ride. Spring of 2017. |
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11-12-2015, 09:16 AM | #30 |
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I really like the direction you've taken with your build. At some point, I'd like to add a little more power to my car, raise the redline and useable power to about 7K rpm, and maintain near stock-level drivability. It sounds like this power kit hits all of those points. Anyway, love the write-up, can't wait to see what comes next!
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Drives: 2014 Camaro 2SS 1LE NPP Join Date: Nov 2013
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11-12-2015, 06:34 PM | #33 |
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remember: "a lot" louder is a very subjective description. it also depends heavily on the rest of your exhaust system. my truck, for example, has a stock 5.3 & after i put my headers on, it idles a little louder & really screams at WOT. that's with no cats & 2.5" collectors Ying into a single 3" to a chambered muffler, then dual 2.25" tails ending with 3.5x22" tips (which resonate & deepen the tone a little).
my car, however, has a blown 5.7 with 1 7/8" headers & cats into dual 3" back to the axle & then reduces to 2.5" for stock-ish mufflers. with the cutouts closed, the only difference idling or under load is that it's got a deeper tone. it's barely louder than with the stock exhaust, if at all. just ask IRPQ, GTAHVIT, or any of the Emerald Coast guys. cutouts open... that's a different story
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11-14-2015, 05:04 PM | #34 |
Drives: Track Camaro Join Date: Nov 2015
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Amazing build, Mr. Wyndham!
Question: any particular reason you went with the GM Cam/heads package over a aftermarket/custom cam? Reason I ask is because I plan to cam my 1LE in the near future, but I haven't decided which direction I am going to go in. |
11-14-2015, 05:35 PM | #35 |
Drives: 2022 1SS 1LE A10 BCD WCT+PDR Join Date: Mar 2008
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Great build, subscribed!
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11-16-2015, 08:52 AM | #36 | |
Drives: 2014 Camaro 2SS 1LE NPP Join Date: Nov 2013
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11-16-2015, 01:42 PM | #37 | |
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1) I didn't want to sacrifice daily drivability at all. I drive the thing every day back and forth to work, through the summer, and the snowy months. I'm not into the bucking and heaving associated with a moderate to heavy cam...no matter how slight. 2) I don't like the sound of a real lopey cam. I think it makes the car sound sick and broken. This cam gives the car a real slight hesitation in the idle burble...it sounds alive, not broken, to my ears...it's very very subtle. 3) This kit was designed by the GM engineers who designed the LS3 to begin with. The computer can run the cam without any tune at all and be perfectly within parameters, you just don't get the benefit of a 7100 rpm if you don't recalibrate. But even then, the recalibration is provided by the dealer. I like the "home grown" aspect of the kit, vs aftermarket. There are a lot of ways you can go in terms of cam and engine modifications - but this setup hit all the right notes I was looking for, personally, and came highly endorsed by an engineer friend of mine in the company that's worked with it. |
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11-16-2015, 01:44 PM | #38 |
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Here's a couple other opinions on this style of setup by some folks over on The Block:
After some testing at Spring Mountain Motorsports Park: https://theblock.com/news/spring-mou...do-accessories And SCCA T2 racer, Todd Napieralski, talks Z/28 parts on his car... https://theblock.com/news/shave-seco...rformance-kits |
11-16-2015, 03:39 PM | #39 | |
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is this the package? http://www.jegs.com/i/Chevrolet-Perf...49#moreDetails Last edited by red_riot; 11-16-2015 at 06:17 PM. |
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11-16-2015, 09:18 PM | #40 | |
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This is the deluxe kit. I'm sure there are other sources. https://www.citycratemotors.com/part...6-Deluxe/2464/ |
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11-18-2015, 02:10 PM | #41 |
Drives: Track Camaro Join Date: Nov 2015
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Thanks for the help. I know what i'll be picking up for Christmas.
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11-18-2015, 03:17 PM | #42 |
Drives: 14 SS/ 1LE Join Date: Jun 2013
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Nice build! I'm going to reference your pics/info when i put on a Z28 splitter soon
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