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Forum: Camaro V8 LS3 / L99 Engine, Exhaust, and Bolt-Ons

07-14-2009, 04:10 PM

Replies: 483

irpq11, L99 Dyno results.

Views: 49,149

Posted By uke

I'm 99% sure the dealer isn't going to do...

I'm 99% sure the dealer isn't going to do anything to fix a overly-rich tune.

You know what must be done now...

Get a tuner to fix that A/F ratio, and get that thing running right. Don't put...

Forum: Camaro V8 LS3 / L99 Engine, Exhaust, and Bolt-Ons

07-07-2009, 06:03 PM

Replies: 131

L99 owners with slow cars going to dealers for fix.

Views: 22,459

Posted By uke

I don't think 1 inch will make that big a...

I don't think 1 inch will make that big a difference, even though you're not figuring in the weight as well.

On your other question, horsepower is a function of torque x rpm, so yes less torque...

Forum: Camaro V8 LS3 / L99 Engine, Exhaust, and Bolt-Ons

07-07-2009, 04:59 PM

Replies: 131

L99 owners with slow cars going to dealers for fix.

Views: 22,459

Posted By uke

Most likely because cars that are set up to run...

Most likely because cars that are set up to run ethanol/alcohol are specifically tuned to do so.

Also, there have been numerous reports of "customer goes to get dyno tune on tank of 10% ethanol...

Forum: Camaro V8 LS3 / L99 Engine, Exhaust, and Bolt-Ons

07-07-2009, 03:37 PM

Replies: 18

Cams and warranty...

Views: 2,906

Posted By uke

Also, if you want to do it right, get a decent...

Also, if you want to do it right, get a decent pair of longtube headers on your car before swapping out a cam.

Otherwise, it's like making your engine breathe through a coffee stirrer. Do it right.

Forum: Camaro V8 LS3 / L99 Engine, Exhaust, and Bolt-Ons

07-07-2009, 03:31 PM

Replies: 18

Cams and warranty...

Views: 2,906

Posted By uke

For reference, below is the entire cam package I...

For reference, below is the entire cam package I got with my car that included everything that needed to be swapped out to support the bigger cam:

Also, if you want the best expertise...

Forum: Camaro V8 LS3 / L99 Engine, Exhaust, and Bolt-Ons

07-07-2009, 03:09 PM

Replies: 131

L99 owners with slow cars going to dealers for fix.

Views: 22,459

Posted By uke

Very possible. If the engine is working harder to...

Very possible. If the engine is working harder to spin the wheels, which is what the dyno records, then it may be losing power that way.

What actual amount is lost is hard to say (I have no...

Forum: Camaro V8 LS3 / L99 Engine, Exhaust, and Bolt-Ons

07-07-2009, 02:54 PM

Replies: 18

Cams and warranty...

Views: 2,906

Posted By uke

Depends on the cam. For any decent size cam,...

Depends on the cam.

For any decent size cam, you will need stronger springs, pushrods, valve locks, and retainers.

Rockers and timing chain can stay stock.

I'm running a 232/236 .600 .600...

Forum: Camaro V8 LS3 / L99 Engine, Exhaust, and Bolt-Ons

07-07-2009, 02:43 PM

Replies: 13

Exhaust sound

Views: 6,125

Posted By uke

Everyone else covered it pretty well, but yeah,...

Everyone else covered it pretty well, but yeah, you're not going to get your Camaro to sound like a Mustang without transplanting a Mustang engine into your Camaro (in which case you should be...

Forum: Camaro V8 LS3 / L99 Engine, Exhaust, and Bolt-Ons

07-07-2009, 01:05 PM

Replies: 131

L99 owners with slow cars going to dealers for fix.

Views: 22,459

Posted By uke

Errr...based on past experiences on this sort of...

Errr...based on past experiences on this sort of issue, both in person and hearing from others, I wouldn't hold your breath on that. Especially if it's only a few cars having the issue. I would...

Forum: Camaro V8 LS3 / L99 Engine, Exhaust, and Bolt-Ons

07-07-2009, 11:42 AM

Replies: 131

L99 owners with slow cars going to dealers for fix.

Views: 22,459

Posted By uke

Hey guys, I got referred to this thread from...

Hey guys, I got referred to this thread from another car forum.

A few things pop into mind when looking at this:

1. What kind of gas are you using? I didn't see it brought up, but you ARE using...

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