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jamesc1123 · 12-01-2010, 06:12 PM

I finally turned the key on my Camaro after installing the G6X3 (and a throttle body and intake manifold ported by ADM Performance). I was probably as nervous as I've ever been, so I was bouncing off the wall when it fired right up (with full oil pressure especially). I did the timing chain and a Melling oil pump while I was at it.

I gave it 20-25 min of idling, giving it throttle to keep it alive. It just wants to die. Any hope of getting it to idle on its own, or am I going to have to wait until it gets tuned?

spacecowby · 12-01-2010, 06:18 PM

Well I can't answer your question but I will say congrats on the install. I wish I had the b*lls/know how to do something like that.

1bacamaro · 12-01-2010, 06:20 PM

SAME HERE! i will be starting mine up tomorrow and man i am really nervous about it. i think it will fire right up but a little nervous still.lol

1bacamaro · 12-01-2010, 06:21 PM

you are going to have to get it tuned for it to idle.

jamesc1123 · 12-01-2010, 06:59 PM

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Originally Posted by 1bacamaro

SAME HERE! i will be starting mine up tomorrow and man i am really nervous about it. i think it will fire right up but a little nervous still.lol

Did you do a new oil pump or timing chain? That's definitely what had me the most nervous. As long as you were careful you'll be good. Congrats and good luck!
Just FYI, I got no pressure just turning the engine over without the coil plugs connected (a few people on ls1tech said they've never seen pressure build just off of the starter turning the engine), but I'm sure it could've helped. As soon as the gauge start-up sweep finished, oil pressure went straight to 40.

stikSS · 12-01-2010, 07:07 PM

I know all about those nerves... i was so relieved when mine fired up and didnt make any weird noises!!... well except the little more valvetrain noise than normal. If you think just driving/reving is nerve wrecking..... wait till they turn it to redline if you're getting a dyno tune!!!

... they turned mine to 7200 rpm today and it stayed together.... lol

2010 SSRS · 12-01-2010, 07:12 PM

congrats on the install

IROCanSS · 12-01-2010, 07:13 PM

I want to install a cam too. I have a good friend who builds motors so I think we may try it. and I'd say you need a tune. thats my problem. if i install the cam at home, the tuning shop is an hour drive away??!?!?! Not sure what to do there?

stikSS · 12-01-2010, 07:22 PM

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Originally Posted by jrhaus76

I want to install a cam too. I have a good friend who builds motors so I think we may try it. and I'd say you need a tune. thats my problem. if i install the cam at home, the tuning shop is an hour drive away??!?!?! Not sure what to do there?

Its so easy its crazy!!... the car will run after ur done. I just tuned mine today and i finished my cam install little over 2 weeks ago. Now, gas mileage is horrible until the tune... my car never got anybetter than 9 mpg before tune and now it got 16 coming back from tune shop.

Capthowdy · 12-01-2010, 07:23 PM

put in a ls9 cam..it idles close to stock and adds 25hp with no tune or problems...if your FI it can add up to 40....

spacecowby · 12-01-2010, 07:42 PM

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Originally Posted by stikSS

wait till they turn it to redline if you're getting a dyno tune!!!

Yes, in my mind I pictured my engine blowing up right there in front of me. The more they approached redline the more I kept thinking "back it down, back it down, OK WTF"

AG454 · 12-01-2010, 07:52 PM

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Originally Posted by jamesc1123

I finally turned the key on my Camaro after installing the G6X3 (and a throttle body and intake manifold ported by ADM Performance). I was probably as nervous as I've ever been, so I was bouncing off the wall when it fired right up (with full oil pressure especially). I did the timing chain and a Melling oil pump while I was at it.

I gave it 20-25 min of idling, giving it throttle to keep it alive. It just wants to die. Any hope of getting it to idle on its own, or am I going to have to wait until it gets tuned?

A good tune will make it idle like a kitten... a angry kitten on steroids! Congrats on the install, I was to scared to do it myself, never worked on a LS engine before, but it does not appear to be that hard. You are going to love the G6X3.

1bacamaro · 12-01-2010, 08:11 PM

its really easy but this is my first ls motor cam swap. i made sure my dot on the crank was at 12oclock and cam dot at 6. Front of motor is back together just have to install valve springs tomorrow. should be firing it up by 5 tomorrow. wish me luck.

csjcsj · 12-01-2010, 08:38 PM

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12-01-2010, 06:12 PM	#1
jamesc1123 Drives: CGM 2SS RS w/ white stripes Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Clarksville, TN Posts: 183 View My Garage	Install successful! I finally turned the key on my Camaro after installing the G6X3 (and a throttle body and intake manifold ported by ADM Performance). I was probably as nervous as I've ever been, so I was bouncing off the wall when it fired right up (with full oil pressure especially). I did the timing chain and a Melling oil pump while I was at it. I gave it 20-25 min of idling, giving it throttle to keep it alive. It just wants to die. Any hope of getting it to idle on its own, or am I going to have to wait until it gets tuned?

12-01-2010, 06:18 PM	#2
spacecowby Drives: 2010 black 2SS/RS Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: New York Posts: 634 View My Garage	Well I can't answer your question but I will say congrats on the install. I wish I had the b*lls/know how to do something like that. __________________ Black cars are not hobbies, they are an obsession

12-01-2010, 07:07 PM	#6
stikSS 9691 & 97586 Drives: 2010 SS, 1999 SS, 1993 Z28 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sanford, NC Posts: 2,814 View My Garage	I know all about those nerves... i was so relieved when mine fired up and didnt make any weird noises!!... well except the little more valvetrain noise than normal. If you think just driving/reving is nerve wrecking..... wait till they turn it to redline if you're getting a dyno tune!!! ... they turned mine to 7200 rpm today and it stayed together.... lol __________________ http://www.camarosouth.com camarosouth@hotmail.com

12-01-2010, 07:12 PM	#7
2010 SSRS Drives: 3 V8 Camaros Join Date: May 2009 Location: The Ocean State Posts: 111,187 View My Garage	congrats on the install __________________ Jannetty Racing JRE Street Package

12-01-2010, 07:23 PM	#10
Capthowdy Drives: 2010 2SS RS IOM Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Fort Lauderdale Fl Posts: 1,048	put in a ls9 cam..it idles close to stock and adds 25hp with no tune or problems...if your FI it can add up to 40.... __________________ THE "MENACE"

12-01-2010, 06:20 PM	#3
1bacamaro Drives: 2ss Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: naples florida Posts: 432	SAME HERE! i will be starting mine up tomorrow and man i am really nervous about it. i think it will fire right up but a little nervous still.lol

12-01-2010, 06:21 PM	#4
1bacamaro Drives: 2ss Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: naples florida Posts: 432	you are going to have to get it tuned for it to idle.

12-01-2010, 07:13 PM	#8
IROCanSS Account Suspended Drives: 89 IROC 350 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Back roads, southern Ohio Posts: 12,504 View My Garage	I want to install a cam too. I have a good friend who builds motors so I think we may try it. and I'd say you need a tune. thats my problem. if i install the cam at home, the tuning shop is an hour drive away??!?!?! Not sure what to do there?

12-01-2010, 08:11 PM	#13
1bacamaro Drives: 2ss Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: naples florida Posts: 432	its really easy but this is my first ls motor cam swap. i made sure my dot on the crank was at 12oclock and cam dot at 6. Front of motor is back together just have to install valve springs tomorrow. should be firing it up by 5 tomorrow. wish me luck.

12-01-2010, 08:38 PM	#14
csjcsj Drives: 2010 Camaro SS/RS 6spd Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Jefferson, Ga Posts: 4,399 View My Garage	Videosssssssssss!!!!!!!! __________________

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