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Forum: Camaro V8 LS3 / L99 Engine, Exhaust, and Bolt-Ons 08-13-2020, 09:38 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 7,290
Posted By marklsx
I daily drive mine with a BTR Stage 3, lots of...

I daily drive mine with a BTR Stage 3, lots of highway miles. I installed the cam in the fall of 2017, probably around 85k miles at the time. Now I'm at about 150k miles. I change the springs and...
Forum: Camaro V8 LS3 / L99 Engine, Exhaust, and Bolt-Ons 04-11-2020, 10:05 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,381
Posted By marklsx
The BTR install tool worked well for me.

The BTR install tool worked well for me.
Forum: Camaro V8 LS3 / L99 Engine, Exhaust, and Bolt-Ons 11-20-2019, 09:35 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 6,776
Posted By marklsx
This is not exactly what you are looking for but...

This is not exactly what you are looking for but it might help.



I made up a PCV line for my Z28 CAI a while back - I think I used this post for good info:...
Forum: Camaro V8 LS3 / L99 Engine, Exhaust, and Bolt-Ons 11-12-2019, 08:31 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,733
Posted By marklsx
Well, if you are going to replace springs and...

Well, if you are going to replace springs and pushrods you might think about swapping the cam. You can usually get all of the parts you need in a bundle with the new cam. I would also replace the...
Forum: Camaro V8 LS3 / L99 Engine, Exhaust, and Bolt-Ons 10-15-2019, 08:53 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,662
Posted By marklsx
I've had the Mishimoto 169 degree thermostat in...

I've had the Mishimoto 169 degree thermostat in for about 50k miles, no problems. Did you check your coolant level in the radiator and overflow tank?
Forum: Camaro V8 LS3 / L99 Engine, Exhaust, and Bolt-Ons 06-01-2019, 10:08 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,886
Posted By marklsx
I had similiar thinking about upgrading the...

I had similiar thinking about upgrading the heads. I went with the GMPP CNC'd heads. I think they may be the least expensive LS3 CNC'd head. I got them from BTR so they even installed their spring...
Forum: Camaro V8 LS3 / L99 Engine, Exhaust, and Bolt-Ons 05-31-2019, 09:51 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,834
Posted By marklsx
The resonators help to remove the odd drone...

The resonators help to remove the odd drone caused by the AFM. If you are keeping the AFM you might want to keep the resonator. I say remove AFM and put in any exhaust you like. Also remove the...
Forum: Camaro V8 LS3 / L99 Engine, Exhaust, and Bolt-Ons 05-17-2019, 08:56 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,441
Posted By marklsx
Did you buy the car new?

Did you buy the car new?
Forum: Camaro V8 LS3 / L99 Engine, Exhaust, and Bolt-Ons 05-06-2019, 09:05 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,490
Posted By marklsx
There was a thread a long time ago on ls1tech...

There was a thread a long time ago on ls1tech where a ported head had too much material removed & resulted in a crack, caused oil to leak. I don't think that happens very often.



Short of...
Forum: 5th Gen Camaro SS LS LT General Discussions 04-29-2019, 09:10 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 5,366
Posted By marklsx
I think the brake ducts should feed to the center...

I think the brake ducts should feed to the center of the rotor, that's how the air flow naturally happens. The vanes built into the rotor move air sort of like a centrifugal supercharger does - in...
Forum: 5th Gen Camaro SS LS LT General Discussions 04-19-2019, 09:19 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 4,971
Posted By marklsx
Best 1st mod is to lose the skip shift!

Best 1st mod is to lose the skip shift!
Forum: 5th Gen Camaro SS LS LT General Discussions 01-18-2019, 09:11 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,876
Posted By marklsx
That car looks like it's going to kick someone's...

That car looks like it's going to kick someone's ass. Beautiful ride!
Forum: Camaro V8 LS3 / L99 Engine, Exhaust, and Bolt-Ons 12-28-2018, 09:13 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,988
Posted By marklsx
I used the rope method too, no problems.

I used the rope method too, no problems.
Forum: Camaro V8 LS3 / L99 Engine, Exhaust, and Bolt-Ons 12-23-2018, 09:37 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,565
Posted By marklsx
If you have had cold weather recently it is...

If you have had cold weather recently it is probably normal. Once it gets cold I see the mustard color in my catch can and on the bottom of my oil fill cap.
Forum: Camaro V8 LS3 / L99 Engine, Exhaust, and Bolt-Ons 12-17-2018, 10:13 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 503
Posted By marklsx
I've seen a number of threads on that issue, here...

I've seen a number of threads on that issue, here is one:
https://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=446107


To search this site from google enter something like this:
'oil cooler leak o...
Forum: 5th Gen Camaro SS LS LT General Discussions 12-08-2018, 09:25 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,915
Posted By marklsx
I believe it is M10X1.5X25.

I believe it is M10X1.5X25.
Forum: 5th Gen Camaro SS LS LT General Discussions 12-04-2018, 08:51 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 13,130
Posted By marklsx
Thanks!

Thanks!
Forum: Camaro V8 LS3 / L99 Engine, Exhaust, and Bolt-Ons 11-30-2018, 09:41 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,796
Posted By marklsx
Sealing the intake rockers isn't a big job, time...

Sealing the intake rockers isn't a big job, time or money wise. That said, I used teflon tape which is frowned upon. :bonk: Next time I will use a more popular sealant.

If you google 'how to...
Forum: Camaro V8 LS3 / L99 Engine, Exhaust, and Bolt-Ons 11-30-2018, 08:50 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,796
Posted By marklsx
Nice car!

Nice car!
Forum: Camaro V8 LS3 / L99 Engine, Exhaust, and Bolt-Ons 11-29-2018, 09:16 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,796
Posted By marklsx
A quart every 1000 to 1200 miles is a lot. I...

A quart every 1000 to 1200 miles is a lot. I don't drive my car hard but I do put on about 600 miles a week. No oil consumption issues.
Forum: Camaro V8 LS3 / L99 Engine, Exhaust, and Bolt-Ons 11-27-2018, 09:22 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,705
Posted By marklsx
You could swap the #4 injector with another...

You could swap the #4 injector with another cylinder and see if the problem follows it. Then you know if you need to get a new one.
Forum: Camaro V8 LS3 / L99 Engine, Exhaust, and Bolt-Ons 11-26-2018, 10:16 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,796
Posted By marklsx
That's a lot of oil. Did you seal the intake...

That's a lot of oil. Did you seal the intake rocker bolts? Or maybe check the valve seals.
Forum: Camaro V8 LS3 / L99 Engine, Exhaust, and Bolt-Ons 11-26-2018, 10:07 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,471
Posted By marklsx
Have you considered swapping the oil pump for a...

Have you considered swapping the oil pump for a melling high volume high pressure unit. I think the intended use is higher mileage engines. I have one and the pressure runs about 3.9 bar cold,...
Forum: Suspension / Brakes / Chassis 11-21-2018, 08:02 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 8,923
Posted By marklsx
The image above is from the 2010-2011 Service...

The image above is from the 2010-2011 Service Manual.
Forum: Camaro V8 LS3 / L99 Engine, Exhaust, and Bolt-Ons 11-08-2018, 08:54 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,231
Posted By marklsx
Good advice, will do. Thanks!

Good advice, will do. Thanks!
Forum: Camaro V8 LS3 / L99 Engine, Exhaust, and Bolt-Ons 11-07-2018, 08:18 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,231
Posted By marklsx
Thanks!

Thanks!
Forum: Camaro V8 LS3 / L99 Engine, Exhaust, and Bolt-Ons 11-05-2018, 08:29 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,231
Posted By marklsx
BTR Stage 3: 1 year, ~25k miles

This is just a status update on my cam/heads install. I put my BTR Stage 3 in last fall. Had a great time driving it ~25k miles over the past year. My long commute sucks and my car makes it...
Forum: Suspension / Brakes / Chassis 10-30-2018, 09:50 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,859
Posted By marklsx
Did the pads come with backing plates? The...

Did the pads come with backing plates? The brembo fronts have a built in plate and the rears had separate plates that sort of clipped on. I think the purpose is anti-squeal. I greased them.


...
Forum: Camaro V8 LS3 / L99 Engine, Exhaust, and Bolt-Ons 10-30-2018, 09:28 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 8,344
Posted By marklsx
I have cam surge at lower RPMs with my BTR Stage...

I have cam surge at lower RPMs with my BTR Stage 3. You get used to it though, I don't mind it at all.
Forum: Camaro V8 LS3 / L99 Engine, Exhaust, and Bolt-Ons 10-28-2018, 09:07 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,778
Posted By marklsx
Where exactly did it drop into the pan? If you...

Where exactly did it drop into the pan? If you dropped it in from the front cover area I doubt it went far in there.

I would try to use an inspection camera to see where it is. I got this cheap...
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