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Forum: Camaro ZL1 Forum - ZL1 Specific Topics 02-27-2011, 11:54 AM
Replies: 411
Views: 65,250
Posted By MikeW
There are plenty of Chevrolets that cost more...

There are plenty of Chevrolets that cost more than Cadillacs. These would include most of the Corvettes, some of the trucks and SUVs as well.
The reality is that the ZL1 is a high performance...
Forum: Camaro Photos | Spyshots | Video | Media Gallery 12-06-2010, 09:27 PM
Replies: 97
Views: 26,203
Posted By MikeW
I, for one, am tired of hearing Europeans talk...

I, for one, am tired of hearing Europeans talk about how American cars can't corner, don't handle well, etc... You would think they are all driving Porsches or Ferraris around. The truth is, most of...
Forum: Camaro V8 LS3 / L99 Engine, Exhaust, and Bolt-Ons 10-20-2010, 08:51 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 7,680
Posted By MikeW
:D

:D
Forum: Camaro V8 LS3 / L99 Engine, Exhaust, and Bolt-Ons 10-18-2010, 10:39 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 7,680
Posted By MikeW
What is the status of the Vararam unit? Several...

What is the status of the Vararam unit? Several months ago they were filling orders. Then I heard there was some sort of recall????
Forum: Camaro V8 LS3 / L99 Engine, Exhaust, and Bolt-Ons 05-26-2010, 08:09 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 12,259
Posted By MikeW
Very nice!!! We'll have to go for a cruise and...

Very nice!!!
We'll have to go for a cruise and make some noise!:D
Forum: Forced Induction - V8 05-05-2010, 08:32 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,142
Posted By MikeW
I am not an expert by any means, but I have an...

I am not an expert by any means, but I have an understanding.
For gasoline engines the optimum Air Fuel Ratio (AFR) is 14.7 parts air per 1 part fuel. This will cause total combustion of the fuel,...
Forum: 5th Gen Camaro SS LS LT General Discussions 01-06-2010, 10:38 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,021
Posted By MikeW
They are creatures of habit so if they like a...

They are creatures of habit so if they like a location they will keep going back to it until a better location is found. So, identify another similar location (window ledge, shelf, porch step, etc)...
Forum: Chevy Camaro vs... 01-03-2010, 08:42 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 16,788
Posted By MikeW
Here is a link to the 2011 Mustang technical...

Here is a link to the 2011 Mustang technical specs.

media.ford.com/images/10031/2011_Mustang_V6_Specs.pdf

It is for a V6. Est weight is 3750 lbs for a coupe, 4000 lbs for a conv.
Couldn't find...
Forum: Camaro V8 LS3 / L99 Engine, Exhaust, and Bolt-Ons 12-30-2009, 12:49 AM
Replies: 78
Views: 33,792
Posted By MikeW
I finally went and picked up all the stuff I...

I finally went and picked up all the stuff I ordered. The shop doing the install is closed for the holidays but will reopen on Jan 2nd. Still waiting for the converter to get here though.

Here is...
Forum: Member Car Journals 12-28-2009, 06:10 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,626
Posted By MikeW
Nice car! :thumbsup: Glad everything worked...

Nice car! :thumbsup:
Glad everything worked out.
Most common mods are CAI and exhaust with/without a tune.
Start reading the threads. There is a wealth of information on here and a lot of...
Forum: Camaro V8 LS3 / L99 Engine, Exhaust, and Bolt-Ons 12-27-2009, 12:24 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 6,876
Posted By MikeW
A ceramic coating is applied to the LTH to...

A ceramic coating is applied to the LTH to insulate them to retain the heat. Otherwise the heat radiates in the engine compartment raising the ambient air temperature. Most LTH companies offer a...
Forum: Forced Induction - V8 12-27-2009, 06:09 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 16,369
Posted By MikeW
Whichever way you go - don't forget to post the...

Whichever way you go - don't forget to post the dyno results before and after the install. Pictures too! :thumbsup:
Forum: 5th Gen Camaro SS LS LT General Discussions 12-25-2009, 08:57 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 5,326
Posted By MikeW
F--- them. Turn them in. Let them explain it. ...

F--- them. Turn them in.
Let them explain it.
If they can't bother to learn the product they are selling, they deserve to get screwed. They would have done it to you and not blinked an eye.
Forum: General Automotive + Other Cars Discussion 12-25-2009, 08:50 AM
Replies: 85
Views: 11,779
Posted By MikeW
I'm thinking he had his right foot on the gas and...

I'm thinking he had his right foot on the gas and his left foot on the brake AND the clutch, so the clutch wasn't fully engaged, only partially. So the clutch smoked instead of the tires.

Still,...
Forum: General Automotive + Other Cars Discussion 12-23-2009, 06:22 AM
Replies: 346
Views: 110,225
Posted By MikeW
:word: This is a high performance engine for...

:word:

This is a high performance engine for sure. But it is designed and built to go 100k+miles. Unlike a NASCAR engine or an NHRA engine.
Forum: Camaro V8 LS3 / L99 Engine, Exhaust, and Bolt-Ons 12-22-2009, 02:24 PM
Replies: 781
Views: 557,850
Posted By MikeW
It looks like your AFR is 15. That is too lean...

It looks like your AFR is 15. That is too lean from everything that I have read, except at very low speeds where you are not making much hp.
Forum: Camaro V8 LS3 / L99 Engine, Exhaust, and Bolt-Ons 12-20-2009, 05:01 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 33,792
Posted By MikeW
Sounds like a nice build. :w00t: Definitely...

Sounds like a nice build. :w00t:
Definitely interested in seeing the before/after.
What kind/size of torque converter did you get?
Forum: Camaro V8 LS3 / L99 Engine, Exhaust, and Bolt-Ons 12-20-2009, 04:51 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,130
Posted By MikeW
It gets loud when you accelerate. The harder...

It gets loud when you accelerate.
The harder you step on it the louder it gets.
Scares the unsuspecting and will get you noticed for sure! :D
Other than that it is quiet. I can cruise at 70 mph...
Forum: Camaro V8 LS3 / L99 Engine, Exhaust, and Bolt-Ons 12-20-2009, 10:20 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,636
Posted By MikeW
Looks good! :thumbup: What kind of exhaust are...

Looks good! :thumbup:
What kind of exhaust are you going to get?
Dyno numbers before and after any mods are always nice to have for benchmarking to see what you got for the $$$.
Forum: Camaro V8 LS3 / L99 Engine, Exhaust, and Bolt-Ons 12-20-2009, 05:24 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 9,609
Posted By MikeW
:fighting0030: Love a good debate :fighting0030:

:fighting0030: Love a good debate :fighting0030:
Forum: Camaro V8 LS3 / L99 Engine, Exhaust, and Bolt-Ons 12-19-2009, 08:53 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,130
Posted By MikeW
I have Kooks LTH/cats and Corsa on my L99. AFM...

I have Kooks LTH/cats and Corsa on my L99.
AFM is still fully active and it doesn't bother me.
But I am in the minority from what I have read on this site.
Forum: USA - California 12-18-2009, 09:03 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,208
Posted By MikeW
After, of course! :laugh:

After, of course! :laugh:
Forum: 5th Gen Camaro SS LS LT General Discussions 12-18-2009, 08:35 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,162
Posted By MikeW
:word: One good thing about the cold...

:word:


One good thing about the cold weather is the air is oxygen rich and the car makes more power. So if its not snowing/sleeting/raining you can have a little more fun than usual
Forum: Camaro Photos | Spyshots | Video | Media Gallery 12-18-2009, 08:09 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 20,969
Posted By MikeW
Outstanding! The best flames I have ever...

Outstanding!
The best flames I have ever seen.:clap:
Forum: Camaro V8 LS3 / L99 Engine, Exhaust, and Bolt-Ons 12-16-2009, 05:01 PM
Replies: 781
Views: 557,850
Posted By MikeW
Very nice!! :thumbsup:

Very nice!! :thumbsup:
Forum: Camaro V8 LS3 / L99 Engine, Exhaust, and Bolt-Ons 12-13-2009, 07:01 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,835
Posted By MikeW
:word: FYI: My L99 with LTH/Hi FLo Cats,...

:word:

FYI:
My L99 with LTH/Hi FLo Cats, Corsa catback and a tune was at 355rwhp and 365rwtq without a CAI.
Forum: Camaro V8 LS3 / L99 Engine, Exhaust, and Bolt-Ons 12-13-2009, 08:10 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,453
Posted By MikeW
The Borla looks like the Corsa I have on mine....

The Borla looks like the Corsa I have on mine. Two separate pieces of tube that are welded together at a junction point to get an "X" after having an opening cut into them at that point.

The...
Forum: V8 and V6 Transmissions / Driveline (6L80 / 6L50 / TR6060 / AY6) 12-10-2009, 08:59 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 6,810
Posted By MikeW
If the trans is being overheated the trans fluid...

If the trans is being overheated the trans fluid would show it. Also you should smell it as well. The fluid will darken in color and it will have a burnt smell to it.
Forum: Camaro V8 LS3 / L99 Engine, Exhaust, and Bolt-Ons 12-06-2009, 03:22 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,178
Posted By MikeW
I thought the pre-ignition sensors in the car as...

I thought the pre-ignition sensors in the car as well as the O2 sensor in the exhaust would fully protect from an over lean condition? :iono:
My understanding is that the O2 sensor is continually...
Forum: Audio, Video, Bluetooth, Navigation, Radar, Electronics Forum 12-06-2009, 08:30 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 2,072
Posted By MikeW
Winkelmann has developed a portable, field...

Winkelmann has developed a portable, field operatable handheld NLJD system, which is an advanced detector using the Harmonic Radar principle to aid the security professionals in the search of...
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