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Forum: Forced Induction - V8 11-06-2016, 04:54 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,727
Posted By sterlingRPI
Possibly, but I don't think it is quite as easy....

Possibly, but I don't think it is quite as easy. In a NA engine the engine has to go work to suck air into the engine, although this would be much less power because the pressure difference is much...
Forum: Forced Induction - V8 11-06-2016, 04:49 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,727
Posted By sterlingRPI
You make an excellent point! 376ci at 6,000rpm...

You make an excellent point! 376ci at 6,000rpm was giving me 1,300cfm flowrate, which I though was high. If the flowrate is half then the power would be half, 22.2hp.
Forum: Forced Induction - V8 11-06-2016, 12:56 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,727
Posted By sterlingRPI
for sure, bigger engines at higher boost levels...

for sure, bigger engines at higher boost levels will take more power. This example was just a 6.2l engine at 8 psi. It would be interesting to plug in numbers for other applications.
Forum: Forced Induction - V8 11-06-2016, 12:18 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,727
Posted By sterlingRPI
Power to Turn a Supercharger (theoretical)

Introduction: Hi, we all know that a supercharger uses power from the crank to compress air and make more power (a turbo does this with exhaust, which is more efficient, but causes back press). I...
Forum: Mechanical Maintenance: Break-in / Oil & Fluids / Servicing 05-03-2016, 04:47 PM
Replies: 148
Views: 108,184
Posted By sterlingRPI
so did part number 88900401 replace part number...

so did part number 88900401 replace part number 89021677?
Forum: Mechanical Maintenance: Break-in / Oil & Fluids / Servicing 05-01-2016, 10:23 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,817
Posted By sterlingRPI
Thanks for the replies! Do you add the friction...

Thanks for the replies! Do you add the friction modifier to the amsoil or royal purple?

I saw that thread, but the OP had an LT, I am working through the other replies now. Good stuff.
Forum: Mechanical Maintenance: Break-in / Oil & Fluids / Servicing 05-01-2016, 08:11 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,817
Posted By sterlingRPI
Rear Diff Fluid?

I did a search and didn't find much info. What fluid do people recommend for the rear diff of an SS M6? The manual recommends GM 89021677 and a fiction modifier. But I also like the looks of the...
Forum: Wheels and Tires Talk Sponsored by The Tire Rack 02-02-2016, 06:26 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,783
Posted By sterlingRPI
I would need wider wheels to fit 888. OP has a...

I would need wider wheels to fit 888. OP has a zl1 so should be good.

Funny, its like I need three sets of wheels; winter, summer, and track.
Forum: Suspension / Chassis / Brakes 02-02-2016, 08:13 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,009
Posted By sterlingRPI
Would I need to change my lower control arms to...

Would I need to change my lower control arms to make it fit? Did it effect ride comfort?
Forum: Wheels and Tires Talk Sponsored by The Tire Rack 02-02-2016, 07:22 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,971
Posted By sterlingRPI
The DW does look good. And I wouldn't confuse it...

The DW does look good. And I wouldn't confuse it with the DWS, that is an all season tire (yuck lol).

However, I already pulled the trigger on the mickey Thompson street comp. I got such a good...
Forum: 5th Gen Camaro SS LS LT General Discussions 02-01-2016, 12:06 PM
Replies: 1,040
Views: 197,908
Posted By sterlingRPI
I'm in my late twenties and I get the "are you...

I'm in my late twenties and I get the "are you having a quarter life crisis?" a lot.

But its not like that at all. I always wanted a car like this. And I worked very hard at school to get a job...
Forum: Wheels and Tires Talk Sponsored by The Tire Rack 01-21-2016, 01:30 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,971
Posted By sterlingRPI
Thanks for the reply! I also have 20x9s all...

Thanks for the reply! I also have 20x9s all around. I did that with 275 40 pzeros last summer and I thought it helped the cornering a lot at the track. I have only done two HPDE. It looks like I am...
Forum: Wheels and Tires Talk Sponsored by The Tire Rack 01-12-2016, 09:52 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,783
Posted By sterlingRPI
I am in the same boat. I like the nitto tires. I...

I am in the same boat. I like the nitto tires. I see mickey thompson has the et street r and ss. But maybe those are just for drag racing and not road courses??
Forum: Wheels and Tires Talk Sponsored by The Tire Rack 01-12-2016, 09:44 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,423
Posted By sterlingRPI
get the lifetime alignment from firestone

get the lifetime alignment from firestone
Forum: Wheels and Tires Talk Sponsored by The Tire Rack 01-11-2016, 05:32 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 12,238
Posted By sterlingRPI
I have the blizzak dm v1 on a second set of 20x8...

I have the blizzak dm v1 on a second set of 20x8 wheels. Tires are sized 245 50 20. This gives the camaro an extra half inch of ground clearance. It looks more purposeful, like a mad max car almost....
Forum: Wheels and Tires Talk Sponsored by The Tire Rack 01-11-2016, 12:20 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,971
Posted By sterlingRPI
Best Track Day/All Around Summer Tire for 20's

What is the best tire for a track day (road course) that will fit 20x9 wheels and still be good for daily driving? I know what I am asking is a tall order.
I used the pzeros last year, and they...
Forum: Wheels and Tires Talk Sponsored by The Tire Rack 01-11-2016, 08:18 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 12,238
Posted By sterlingRPI
^^I second this^^ The Bridgestone Blizzak...

^^I second this^^

The Bridgestone Blizzak DM V1 has to be the most aggressive snow tire for this Camaro, short of a studded snow tire. It is a truck tire and has really deep tread, which helps...
Forum: Wheels / Tires 11-11-2015, 08:56 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 824
Posted By sterlingRPI
bump. still looking for two 20x8 wheels

bump. still looking for two 20x8 wheels
Forum: Camaro Issues / Problems | Warranty Discussions | TSB and Recalls 11-11-2015, 10:52 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 9,653
Posted By sterlingRPI
I got the notice today. It says I am covered for...

I got the notice today. It says I am covered for 10 years and 120k mi. I scanned it and saved it into my computer so I could recycle the paper and not have it kicking around. I will bring it in for...
Forum: Wheels / Tires 11-03-2015, 10:23 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 824
Posted By sterlingRPI
Wanted: Two 20x8 OEM Wheels

Hi

I am looking for two 20x8 OEM wheels. These are the narrow ones that come on the front of an SS. I know a lot of people get 20x9 on all four corners (like I did) and have the extra 20x8's...
Forum: Dragstrip and Launch Techniques Discussion 09-24-2015, 11:09 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 889
Posted By sterlingRPI
Hitting rev limiter in 3rd gear

Last night was my first time doing a 1/4. I have cai, headers, and stock pzero tires. I had a lot of trouble learning how to launch the thing. I got my best run when I turned all the nannies off and...
Forum: Camaro ZL1 Forum - ZL1 Specific Topics 07-16-2015, 08:20 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 12,127
Posted By sterlingRPI
Unrelated question. But would that undo a dyno...

Unrelated question. But would that undo a dyno tune?
Forum: Road Course/Track and Autocross 07-12-2015, 01:33 PM
Replies: 195
Views: 39,738
Posted By sterlingRPI
Thompson Speedway 1:41:83 My fastest lap...

Thompson Speedway 1:41:83

My fastest lap was really hindered by this slow girl in the green Miata. And then the next lap some Mini dumped its oil everywhere. I was pulling close to 1G in the...
Forum: Road Course/Track and Autocross 07-12-2015, 11:26 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 665
Posted By sterlingRPI
Me at Thompson Speedway

This was my fastest lap at Thompson Speedway yesterday. It was really hindered by this slow girl in the green Miata. And then the next lap some Mini dumped its oil everywhere. And yes, I end up...
Forum: Camaro V8 LS3 / L99 Engine, Exhaust, and Bolt-Ons 07-11-2015, 06:14 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 6,939
Posted By sterlingRPI
Yes, I believe the j pipe is for canceling the...

Yes, I believe the j pipe is for canceling the sound from the four cylinder mode of the l99. The l99 Also has a much larger resonator.
Forum: Suspension / Brakes / Chassis 07-11-2015, 05:22 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 5,929
Posted By sterlingRPI
Again, thanks for everyone's help. I am sorry I...

Again, thanks for everyone's help. I am sorry I my ocd got the best of me.
Forum: Suspension / Brakes / Chassis 07-11-2015, 04:04 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 5,929
Posted By sterlingRPI
So, Im back from track day. And the brakes were...

So, Im back from track day. And the brakes were great! I guess it was a phsycological issue after having a bad experience with boiling brake fluid. It can be pretty scary.

I used the regular...
Forum: Suspension / Brakes / Chassis 07-11-2015, 04:48 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 5,929
Posted By sterlingRPI
I am starting to wonder if it is just normal. I...

I am starting to wonder if it is just normal. I didn't really start to pay attention to it until I boiled the stock fluid at lime rock. Now I have Castrol dot 4.

I will try this master cylinder...
Forum: Suspension / Brakes / Chassis 07-10-2015, 06:37 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 5,929
Posted By sterlingRPI
I only bleed 250ml at a time, and then top off...

I only bleed 250ml at a time, and then top off the reservoir. So the reservoir never gets low, and won't let air in. I kept bleeding, but I didn't see any bubbles come out of the hose attached to the...
Forum: Suspension / Brakes / Chassis 07-10-2015, 06:19 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 5,929
Posted By sterlingRPI
thanks to everyone who replied to help me out. ...

thanks to everyone who replied to help me out.

Unfortunately, I bled and bled and bled some more, but absolutely no air came out. I braked hard and got the abs to activate many times, and then I...
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