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Forum: Suspension / Brakes / Chassis 07-24-2025, 06:44 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 168
Posted By CamaroCracka
Diff bushings keep the nose of the diff from...

Diff bushings keep the nose of the diff from wanting to twist upward too much during hard acceleration.

Stiffer cradle bushings reduce or eliminate deflection of the rear cradle while cornering...
Forum: Dragstrip and Launch Techniques Discussion 07-24-2025, 06:21 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 275
Posted By CamaroCracka
I find searching Google using the format of...

I find searching Google using the format of "searchtopic:camaro5" frequently brings better results than searching directly from the forum.

Also be sure to tie back your parking brake cables when...
Forum: Suspension / Brakes / Chassis 07-24-2025, 06:17 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 168
Posted By CamaroCracka
You only need diff bushings if you are drag...

You only need diff bushings if you are drag racing. Cradle bushings are probably the single best improvement you can do on the rear suspension. I've run poly and solids and recommend solids if you...
Forum: Suspension / Brakes / Chassis 07-24-2025, 06:13 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 179
Posted By CamaroCracka
I reused the stock TTY bolts on the turbo car...

I reused the stock TTY bolts on the turbo car until one did not want to come out easily, then I put in 10.9s from Screaming Chicken. Vert still has stock bolts. I give them a couple ugadugas with a...
Forum: 5th Gen Camaro SS LS LT General Discussions 07-21-2025, 11:54 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 626
Posted By CamaroCracka
I actually had an Amazon unit fail, and I put the...

I actually had an Amazon unit fail, and I put the original stock guts in it and it's still working like a charm.
Forum: Forced Induction - V8 07-10-2025, 07:53 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 134
Posted By CamaroCracka
What Turbo Manifolds?

What are you guys who have done custom single turbo hot sides using for manifolds.

I'm thinking about reworking my hot side, but it seams all the cast turbo manifolds are set up to put the turbo...
Forum: Camaro ZL1 Forum - ZL1 Specific Topics 07-09-2025, 08:08 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 964
Posted By CamaroCracka
ZL1 are progressive. Fronts are not much stiffer...

ZL1 are progressive. Fronts are not much stiffer than SS, but are half an inch shorter. Rears are a good bit stiffer and also lower about half an inch. I run them on the vert with a 1LE suspension...
Forum: 5th Gen Camaro SS LS LT General Discussions 07-08-2025, 02:51 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,127
Posted By CamaroCracka
I would say a lot of people on the forum probably...

I would say a lot of people on the forum probably know quite a bit about Cleetus McFarland. If you watch YouTube car videos, he comes up a lot. He also has his share of builds and has made his share...
Forum: 5th Gen Camaro SS LS LT General Discussions 07-01-2025, 09:25 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 551
Posted By CamaroCracka
I've replaced a few batteries on these and never...

I've replaced a few batteries on these and never had to update the computer.

Since I'm pretty old school, I hate the variable charging feature of the Gen5. Makes me very nervous on trips. The...
Forum: Camaro V8 LS3 / L99 Engine, Exhaust, and Bolt-Ons 06-30-2025, 05:54 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 652
Posted By CamaroCracka
The smallest restriction in a system determines...

The smallest restriction in a system determines how much it will flow, but 2.5 vs 3 probably won't make a significant difference in your effort.
Forum: 5th Gen Camaro SS LS LT General Discussions 06-30-2025, 05:39 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 680
Posted By CamaroCracka
Just watched the Garage56 story on Prime about...

Just watched the Garage56 story on Prime about the GM/Hendrick effort to run a Nascar Camaro at Le Mans in 2023. Not sure how much of it was hype, but the fans seemed to be digging the Gen6 effort. ...
Forum: 5th Gen Camaro SS LS LT General Discussions 06-30-2025, 05:22 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 627
Posted By CamaroCracka
Are both your fans working. One of my fans likes...

Are both your fans working. One of my fans likes to melt connectors so I put a 60amp connector on it. It is right next to the downpipe.

Turbo car with 160 stat runs 180-190. Vert with stock stat...
Forum: Camaro V8 LS3 / L99 Engine, Exhaust, and Bolt-Ons 06-26-2025, 08:07 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 154
Posted By CamaroCracka
LSA clutch won't work because LSA crank is 8 bolt...

LSA clutch won't work because LSA crank is 8 bolt so LSA flywheel is different than LS flywheel. I believe throwout bearings are the same, but not certain on that. McLeod, Monster etc. are probably a...
Forum: Camaro 1LE Forum 06-26-2025, 07:55 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 18,838
Posted By CamaroCracka
I and a number of others run 305 all the way...

I and a number of others run 305 all the way around. IIRC, there was thread by a guy who ran 315s, but 305 is the limit for the 10 inch front wheels on the 1LE. I've looked at a lot of tires over the...
Forum: 5th Gen Camaro SS LS LT General Discussions 06-26-2025, 07:24 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 680
Posted By CamaroCracka
Yes, you have to sand and prep before wrapping.

Yes, you have to sand and prep before wrapping.
Forum: 5th Gen Camaro SS LS LT General Discussions 06-26-2025, 07:23 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 680
Posted By CamaroCracka
Turbo car. Duplicolor is not great, but the turbo...

Turbo car. Duplicolor is not great, but the turbo car has it's share of dings and tons of paint chips, so I was just trying to make it look respectable.

Vert is SIM and that is more difficult to...
Forum: 5th Gen Camaro SS LS LT General Discussions 06-24-2025, 04:17 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 680
Posted By CamaroCracka
I repainted mine with Duplicolor. First try it...

I repainted mine with Duplicolor. First try it wrinkled up. I wiped it all off feathered the edges, primered it and it worked much better the second time. You have to be looking closely to notice...
Forum: Suspension / Brakes / Chassis 06-09-2025, 07:13 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 619
Posted By CamaroCracka
Didn't know they existed when I put the brakes...

Didn't know they existed when I put the brakes in, heck until this post. I tried regular Motul with 4 piston brakes and it did not work, so I went straight to SRF because that is what a lot of the...
Forum: V8 and V6 Transmissions / Driveline (6L80 / 6L50 / TR6060 / AY6) 06-09-2025, 07:02 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 18,764
Posted By CamaroCracka
I read a lot about it and from what I could...

I read a lot about it and from what I could gather, it was only early 2010s that had the improperly heat treated shaft. Since it was a defect in creating the part that was corrected, no new part...
Forum: Forced Induction - V8 06-09-2025, 06:51 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 266
Posted By CamaroCracka
I have 3.73s with a turbo and it smokes the tires...

I have 3.73s with a turbo and it smokes the tires in second on the street. Any more gearing would be useless. I run a 325/30/20 Sport Cup2 on the street. PD blower would be even worse for traction....
Forum: Suspension / Brakes / Chassis 06-06-2025, 05:51 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 619
Posted By CamaroCracka
For the track, Castrol SRF. Pricey, but works...

For the track, Castrol SRF. Pricey, but works great, even better than then Motul.
Forum: 5th Gen Camaro SS LS LT General Discussions 06-03-2025, 08:50 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 464
Posted By CamaroCracka
Be Careful Using GMPartsGiant

I was trying to get a warranty replacement on a power steering pump I purchased from them online. In order to warranty the part, they require a diagnostic report from the dealer at my cost. Well,...
Forum: 5th Gen Camaro SS LS LT General Discussions 05-24-2025, 05:53 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 493
Posted By CamaroCracka
You can run 305s all the way around with a ZL1...

You can run 305s all the way around with a ZL1 wheel. Have it on the vert. I think the 285 square setup with stock 9" wheels has been done, but I've never tried it myself.



I contacted...
Forum: Suspension / Brakes / Chassis 05-21-2025, 07:09 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 268
Posted By CamaroCracka
You can definitely drop the cradle down a few...

You can definitely drop the cradle down a few inches without disconnecting. The first time I did cradle bushings, I completely removed the cradle, but I don't remember if I unhooked the connector...
Forum: Suspension / Brakes / Chassis 05-21-2025, 07:03 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 937
Posted By CamaroCracka
Perhaps, the vert is a 2011 and the turbo car is...

Perhaps, the vert is a 2011 and the turbo car is a 2010.
Forum: Suspension / Brakes / Chassis 05-21-2025, 07:27 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 937
Posted By CamaroCracka
The 1LE, ZL1 and Z28 bars are all supposed to be...

The 1LE, ZL1 and Z28 bars are all supposed to be solid. I have seen many people say the SS bars are solid, but I cut apart a front and rear bar from my vert and they were both hollow.
Forum: V8 and V6 Transmissions / Driveline (6L80 / 6L50 / TR6060 / AY6) 05-21-2025, 06:44 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 626
Posted By CamaroCracka
DSS had historically done pretty good by...

DSS had historically done pretty good by customers even after warranty expires. Hope they fix your stuff.
Forum: Suspension / Brakes / Chassis 05-18-2025, 10:37 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 937
Posted By CamaroCracka
1LE bars are 27/28. ZL1 25/28. Both the 1LE and...

1LE bars are 27/28. ZL1 25/28. Both the 1LE and the ZL1 use the same rear bar. Z28 are only 25/26.
Forum: Suspension / Brakes / Chassis 05-18-2025, 08:49 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 937
Posted By CamaroCracka
I got my Z28 setup from an SCCA racer who helped...

I got my Z28 setup from an SCCA racer who helped develop the DSSVs on the Gen5 with GM and GM had him move the mounts on the front shocks down 1 inch and only a half in inch in the back. He said the...
Forum: 5th Gen Camaro SS LS LT General Discussions 05-18-2025, 08:31 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 289
Posted By CamaroCracka
Most parts are discontinued these days, but...

Most parts are discontinued these days, but people are still parting out cars. I've seen full convertible tops in good condition for about 1000USD.

Hawks Performance and AZ Cycle Parts are two...
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