Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums - Camaro5.com - 5th Gen Camaro SS LS LT General Discussions https://www.camaro5.com/forums/ General 5th generation Camaro topics not covered by other subforums. en Mon, 27 Apr 2026 05:00:27 GMT vBulletin 60 https://www.camaro5.com/forums/v6/misc/rss.jpg Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums - Camaro5.com - 5th Gen Camaro SS LS LT General Discussions https://www.camaro5.com/forums/ color of negative coil pack wire? https://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=637153&goto=newpost Tue, 21 Apr 2026 03:31:38 GMT I have done some research but i have not found a definitive answer so... When you pull the sleeve back which color is the negative wire that sends the tach signal? I am installing a shift light is why i need to know. TIA NC I have done some research but i have not found a definitive answer so...

When you pull the sleeve back which color is the negative wire that sends the tach signal? I am installing a

shift light is why i need to know.

TIA NC ]]> 5th Gen Camaro SS LS LT General Discussions NDC123 https://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=637153 Piston Slap - Is it a Real Thing? https://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=637143&goto=newpost Mon, 20 Apr 2026 14:31:19 GMT I don't see many (if any) threads dedicated to this subject. I see some comments in various threads but I'm curious about this phenomenon known as 'piston slap.' Everyone from the GM Authority on down talks about it being something associated with our V8's. My car certainly seems to have all the classic symptoms.* But is it something that was made up to mask something more nefarious going on like, mis-machined crankshafts, slowly taking out rod bearings? Posters on other forums talk about having vehicles that did it from day one to 200,000 miles.:noidea:

*lower end and lower frequency knock than that of the clicking of a lifter at startup. But...not a loud knock like a rod bearing. And goes away when up to temp ]]> 5th Gen Camaro SS LS LT General Discussions Moto-Mojo https://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=637143 Camaro White Book https://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=637142&goto=newpost Mon, 20 Apr 2026 13:55:45 GMT One of my favorite reference books is the Camaro White Book. Unfortunately, it only runs 1967-2011 in it's most recent iteration, but is still chocked full of great information, especially if you have an early 5th gen.

I would love to get a hold of the author Mike/Michael Antonick to find out where he sourced some facts for the book because I'd like to build on them if possible for the Aqua Blue Owners group, helping complete the list of ABM Camaros made and hopefully make it easier to recompile a "spasticsquirrel" database for ABM owners. (IYKYK about spastic squirrel.)

Would anybody have any leads, know how to get ahold of Mike or have any ideas where to start? ]]> 5th Gen Camaro SS LS LT General Discussions pyroguy https://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=637142 RPM Hanging and Idle Surging - help needed https://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=637141&goto=newpost Mon, 20 Apr 2026 06:44:13 GMT Hi! I recently installed some new hardware on my Gen 5 Camaro and I am working on the calibration myself to learn the process with hp tuner so I am quite new to tuning. So I added a BTR trinity intake manifold, 103 mm throttle body and a cold air inductions intake, I already made a drivable tune... Hi! I recently installed some new hardware on my Gen 5 Camaro and I am working on the calibration myself to learn the process with hp tuner so I am quite new to tuning.
So I added a BTR trinity intake manifold, 103 mm throttle body and a cold air inductions intake, I already made a drivable tune with a (good) Fuel ratio and Already did some full WOT pulls but I am struggling with two specific idle/airflow issues that I can't seem to flatten out.

Before new upgrades Vehicle Specs:

L99 To LS3 conversion kit GPI
GPI SS2 camshaft
BTR Platinum valve springs, Titanium retainers
GPI Hardened Pushrods 5/16"
Trunion Rockers kit
LS7 Performance lifters
American racing Longtube headers
American racing X-pipe
Oil catch can

(The car was already tuned for these previous upgrades)

New upgrades

BTR Trinity TRA-3-BLK-P105-V2

Thermo spacer 10mm

Granatelli Motor Sports 103mm throttle body GMTBLS3M

Cold Air Inductions Intake System

The current tuning Issues:

Idle Stability/Surge: Especially after startup or after putting it from drive back to neutral when stopped, the idle is very unstable. It dips as low as 500-600 RPM and often surges between 800-1000 RPM. When shifting from Drive to Neutral/Park, the RPM dips significantly and the car almost stalls.

Issue 2
Hanging RPM: When revving the engine or letting off the throttle while driving, the RPM hangs and returns to the idle target extremely slowly.

I have a lot of logs and files also with fuel ratio wideband full send WOT put the log here atached was not working somethimes the wideband works and other times not.

Below here is the VCM editor file and a log from google drive.

https://drive.google.com/drive/folde...emFPiX4wHuNK6X

Please let met know how to fix this and if you see any weird stuff or have tips also let me know!!! ]]> 5th Gen Camaro SS LS LT General Discussions Dvloo https://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=637141 Painfully slow…again https://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=637120&goto=newpost Sat, 18 Apr 2026 14:08:03 GMT Anyone else having slow-drums today from the forum? May just be on my end but, no problems with all the other sites I go to. Anyone else having slow-drums today from the forum?
May just be on my end but, no problems with all the other sites I go to. ]]> 5th Gen Camaro SS LS LT General Discussions 0stones0 https://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=637120 gm part 22950575 Camaro 2013 SS 1LE front bumper Aero Splitter Kit https://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=637101&goto=newpost Thu, 16 Apr 2026 23:53:00 GMT I need this and ready to buy this is same part on this post https://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?p=8154863 I need this and ready to buy

this is same part on this post

https://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?p=8154863 ]]> 5th Gen Camaro SS LS LT General Discussions dasidava https://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=637101 Side Shot Saturday https://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=637080&goto=newpost Sun, 12 Apr 2026 03:44:59 GMT We have a Front End Friday and Ass End Monday threads lets get a Side Shot thread going. Side shots may just be the sexiest angle of 5th gens We have a Front End Friday and Ass End Monday threads lets get a Side Shot thread going. Side shots may just be the sexiest angle of 5th gens
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]]> 5th Gen Camaro SS LS LT General Discussions NiteProwlerSS https://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=637080 2010 ss front seatbelt buckles https://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=637074&goto=newpost Fri, 10 Apr 2026 22:28:10 GMT New here. I recently bought a 2010 ss. I got it for a great deal with the exception of not having functional front seatbelts. From my research I’ve found that i am in need of the buckles themselves. It seems the previous owner has replaced them with either a v6 model or a 2012 plus model. I am... New here. I recently bought a 2010 ss. I got it for a great deal with the exception of not having functional front seatbelts. From my research I’ve found that i am in need of the buckles themselves. It seems the previous owner has replaced them with either a v6 model or a 2012 plus model. I am finding it really difficult to locate 2010-2011 ss buckles! If anyone here has had to replace these let me know. Tired of watching this car not get driven.. thanks ]]> 5th Gen Camaro SS LS LT General Discussions Tyler05m https://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=637074 Fuel Rail Pressure Monitoring https://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=637064&goto=newpost Thu, 09 Apr 2026 17:05:16 GMT Question for the folks of the forum, For those monitoring fuel rail pressure, what are you using to monitor the PID for boosted setups? I was looking at getting either a Banks gauge or an Aeroforce Interceptor gauge to monitor Fuel rail pressure as well as boost and IATs but seems maybe its not... Question for the folks of the forum,

For those monitoring fuel rail pressure, what are you using to monitor the PID for boosted setups? I was looking at getting either a Banks gauge or an Aeroforce Interceptor gauge to monitor Fuel rail pressure as well as boost and IATs but seems maybe its not possible with monitoring fuel rail pressure without add ons?

Could someone with either gauge, or who is currently monitoring those PIDs verify or provide what the best way is to monitor each of those?

AFR I already have a dedicated gauge but wanted an all in one for the others if possible.

Any help or guidance would be appreciated. ]]> 5th Gen Camaro SS LS LT General Discussions MR.Sarge https://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=637064 is CFD still making flanges? https://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=637055&goto=newpost Wed, 08 Apr 2026 09:28:59 GMT Hey guys I sent him a message, wasnt sure if he was still doing this, does anyone know him? Hey guys I sent him a message, wasnt sure if he was still doing this, does anyone know him? ]]> 5th Gen Camaro SS LS LT General Discussions TXhogghunter https://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=637055 2010 SS Shakes https://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=637052&goto=newpost Wed, 08 Apr 2026 02:22:32 GMT My 2010 SS has about 23k miles on it. Bought a set of 4 Apex wheels. New tires in the front all balanced. At around 80+ it shakes the steering wheel. Car is garaged and not daily driven. Never wrecked either. [ Alignment looks good, brakes are good and no shaking on braking. Car has stage 2 supporting mods and a 1le low mile diff with 3.91 Any one have any suggestions on what I should look at. I am setting this car up for autocross. Have Bmr poly bushings on the diff and Bmr trailing arms with poly bushings. What am I missing?
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]]> 5th Gen Camaro SS LS LT General Discussions zupesterLT1 https://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=637052 2010 MT SS gears - ring gear missing teeth https://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=637014&goto=newpost Sat, 04 Apr 2026 00:10:18 GMT Broke an axel few years ago at drag strip, started bouncing on me. Haven't had any issues for at least 4 years or more. Then this last year at the Camaro Rally my rear end started thumping.

Ring gear teeth missing

Not sure if i should even try to reuse this case / center section

Was trying tu find a junkyard rear differential and just bolt it in. But it looks like everyone buys these for their auto trans for an upgrade.

Opinions on reusing my differential with new gears? Maybe 3.91. Or should I just buy the junkyard AT 3.27 complete unit. Just looking to get back functional, don't plan on going back to the track at all.
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]]> 5th Gen Camaro SS LS LT General Discussions Jodean https://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=637014 Caliper bolts https://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=637011&goto=newpost Fri, 03 Apr 2026 20:06:17 GMT Quick question, are brake caliper bolts on SS one time use only? Thanks Quick question, are brake caliper bolts on SS one time use only? Thanks ]]> 5th Gen Camaro SS LS LT General Discussions rdavis https://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=637011 Strange Rust-like Dust on AC Pulley? https://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=636981&goto=newpost Mon, 30 Mar 2026 13:27:15 GMT I noticed this red/brown dust on the AC compressor and AC belt. AC works fine with no unusual noises. The car is a 2015 2SS RS with all original belts and hoses. Doesn't seem like a degrading, black serpentine belt would create reddish dust? :noidea:

The engine bay is otherwise pristine and never been driven in the rain...(50K miles)
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]]> 5th Gen Camaro SS LS LT General Discussions Moto-Mojo https://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=636981 Need your thoughts on pistons/ valves https://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=636978&goto=newpost Mon, 30 Mar 2026 01:27:09 GMT Hey, I was getting the camaro ready for the upcoming summer and noticed a broken exhaust bolt. Was able to extract broken bolt. Replaced both exhaust manifold gaskets. Endoscoped inside exhaust ports and spark plugs ports. All the valves on the passenger side seemed fine but noticed some black... Hey, I was getting the camaro ready for the upcoming summer and noticed a broken exhaust bolt. Was able to extract broken bolt. Replaced both exhaust manifold gaskets. Endoscoped inside exhaust ports and spark plugs ports. All the valves on the passenger side seemed fine but noticed some black soot(?) in the head around cylinder 7 valve. Cylinder 7 piston kinda looks oily to me with a ridge ring maybe.
I'm not a mechanic but my thoughts were..
- exhaust valve not sealing
- piston oil ring not sealing
- injectors clogged causing bad combustion
I've already planned to pull fuel injectors and clean with pulsing cleaner. I was gonna do a compression test and leak down test. If I have to pull the heads to lap the valves, I might just get the ported. I don't have the resources to work on the bottom end.
2010 camaro SS 6 speed manual 52000 miles
Thank for any incite.
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