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morepowerjoe · 08-30-2023, 10:43 AM

Wow, nice job.

Ashen 6.2 · 08-30-2023, 12:37 PM

That looks really good!

CamaroDreams76 · 08-30-2023, 04:52 PM

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Originally Posted by The_bald_eagle_machine

Installed the new FIC injectors, and did the fuel rail flip. It looks alot better, but kind of a pain in the ass removing the intake manifold to get the rear bolts out. Also cut the rear floor to install the ZL1 fuel pump. I bought a really nice access panel from Allstar performance to add a hinged door. Tune with Jeff's performance and tuning is scheduled for September 5th and the camaro is 100% ready now. Now it's just a waiting game.

Not going to see Howard for the tune?

The_bald_eagle_machine · 08-30-2023, 11:49 PM

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Originally Posted by CamaroDreams76

Not going to see Howard for the tune?

I moved across the state now and live in a small town called Chiefland, FL. Basically north central Florida. I don't have the means to easily tow my car down there for the tune. Jeff's tuning and performance actually came highly recommended by a bunch of Florida guys and his shop is only 1 hour away from me. So I can hook up a trailer to my jeep and drive out there. He has actually tuned several torqstorm supercharged camaros and seems to be very knowledgeable in how the ls3 responds to the power input, so I am very confident in his abilities. He basically told me "this is how much power it's gonna make", if you wanna make ___ hp you're gonna need ___"

The_bald_eagle_machine · 08-30-2023, 11:53 PM

Another future project. I picked up these bad boys for $800 which I think is an absolute steal. Front and rear zl1 calipers, powerstop carbon fiber ceramic brake pads, and powerstop slotted rotors. Having a full set of 4 gives me the opportunity to send them off to get powder coated and change all of my brakes at once. Then I can sell my SS brakes to recoup some of the funds. It's a win-win. The ZL1 rotors are SOOOO expensive compared to SS rotors, so I think this was a killer deal.

Joe.G · 08-30-2023, 11:59 PM

That's a good deal on the brakes, it sucks how the stock ZL1 calipers peel like that. Even my low mileage ones were starting to. And yes pads and rotors are expensive. I have more in new pads and rotors then the calipers.

morepowerjoe · 08-31-2023, 12:27 AM

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Originally Posted by The_bald_eagle_machine

Another future project. I picked up these bad boys for $800 which I think is an absolute steal. Front and rear zl1 calipers, powerstop carbon fiber ceramic brake pads, and powerstop slotted rotors. Having a full set of 4 gives me the opportunity to send them off to get powder coated and change all of my brakes at once. Then I can sell my SS brakes to recoup some of the funds. It's a win-win. The ZL1 rotors are SOOOO expensive compared to SS rotors, so I think this was a killer deal.

I wish I could find a deal like that because that is a good find there.

Eddymel1998 · 08-31-2023, 02:12 PM

Yeah that's an awesome deal, I'm pricing out brake upgrades right now as well and yeah those disks are crazy.

The_bald_eagle_machine · 08-31-2023, 02:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Eddymel1998

Yeah that's an awesome deal, I'm pricing out brake upgrades right now as well and yeah those disks are crazy.

Its my understanding that your SS brake rotors and calipers are a direct replacement for the rears. But you will need new pads, rotors and brake lines for the front 6 piston calipers to work. And the 6 piston calipers are side specific.

Eddymel1998 · 08-31-2023, 03:09 PM

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Originally Posted by The_bald_eagle_machine

Its my understanding that your SS brake rotors and calipers are a direct replacement for the rears. But you will need new pads, rotors and brake lines for the front 6 piston calipers to work. And the 6 piston calipers are side specific.

That's the plan, do front rotors, calipers pads and lines and then also replace rear lines and pads while I'm at it and paint rear caliper while they're off, will try and track down some Z06 brakes if I can and can only find red ones so rears will end up painted red as well, not the cheapest brake option but I'm looking at putting it together with piece here and there. Also will do a brake fluid flush but still weighing whether I want to go DOT3 or DOT4.

Joe.G · 08-31-2023, 03:45 PM

Rears are the same between ZL1,SS and 1LE just color is different. I bought a complete set because I am keeping all my factory parts just encase I want to put it back to stock.

The_bald_eagle_machine · 09-01-2023, 09:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Eddymel1998

That's the plan, do front rotors, calipers pads and lines and then also replace rear lines and pads while I'm at it and paint rear caliper while they're off, will try and track down some Z06 brakes if I can and can only find red ones so rears will end up painted red as well, not the cheapest brake option but I'm looking at putting it together with piece here and there. Also will do a brake fluid flush but still weighing whether I want to go DOT3 or DOT4.

Cheapest 6 piston Brembo calipers I have found to date. Even with the core charge they are the cheapest. They have options for red and silver in rebuilt from Nugeon. $200 per side is pretty good considering the zl1 and corvette options are $400 each new.
https://www.rockauto.com/en/catalog/...b,caliper,1704

The_bald_eagle_machine · 09-05-2023, 09:09 PM

https://youtu.be/wrYnZSZ-d1Y?si=N7TSdvQ3iq-YzOFI

Car made 530rwhp on 10lbs of boost. 12° of timing at 6400 rpms, and 48% duty cycle on the injectors. Jeffs tuning and performance did an amazing job. Definitely recommend. Now it's time to just drive and enjoy the car for awhile, and save up some money for the next mod. Which will be cam and supporting valvetrain upgrades.

Bee · 09-05-2023, 10:07 PM

That's awesome...very nice numbers!

And thanks for sharing that clip. Your car sounds bad @ss!!

08-30-2023, 10:43 AM	#169
morepowerjoe Drives: 2012 Chevrolet Camaro l99 Join Date: Aug 2020 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 2,232	Wow, nice job. __________________ DSS Pistons, Eagle ESP L19 Rods, ARP Head and Main Studs, TSP PRC CNC Ported Heads milled .030, Cometic .040 Head Gaskets, GPI SS3 VVT Camshaft, GM Racing Lifters, CHE Trunnions, Melling 10355HV Oil Pump, Cold Air Inductions CAI, Fast LSXR Intake Manifold, Nick Williams 103 TB, TSP Longtubes, ZL1 Fuel Pump, Mishimoto Radiator and Oil Cooler, 3600 Circle D Converter, Tru Cool 40k Tranny Cooler, Fluid Dynamics Balancer, EBC 3GD Rotors with EBC Bluestuff NDX Pads, Bilstein B6 Shocks / Struts with Eibach ZL1 Drop Springs Build Thread https://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=609817

08-30-2023, 12:37 PM	#170
Ashen 6.2 Drives: 2014 Camaro Z/SS Join Date: May 2014 Location: NW Arkansas Posts: 2,173 View My Garage	That looks really good! __________________ 2014 Camaro SS L99, Ashen Grey w/Black Leather - Build thread - http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=491561 Tuned by Ben @BWTuned, GPI 416 w/GPI S/C Cam, GPI Ported Heads, Holley Dominator ECU, Mag Heartbeat, ZL1 Fuel Pump/DSX Aux Pump, NW 103 TB, FIC 1650's, Alky Meth, Rossler T400 w/t-brake, Circle D Converter, Kooks Headers, Viking Coil Overs & all the BMR Goodies in the rear, Zl1 3.73 Diff, DSS Axles, Wiles Racing Driveshaft, Hendrix Offset Diff Bushings, AFE Solid Subframe Bushings, 875HP/843TQ 5FDP

08-30-2023, 11:53 PM	#173
The_bald_eagle_machine Anthony S Drives: 2011 chevrolet camaro 2ss/rs Join Date: Apr 2021 Location: Chiefland, FL Posts: 1,001	Another future project. I picked up these bad boys for $800 which I think is an absolute steal. Front and rear zl1 calipers, powerstop carbon fiber ceramic brake pads, and powerstop slotted rotors. Having a full set of 4 gives me the opportunity to send them off to get powder coated and change all of my brakes at once. Then I can sell my SS brakes to recoup some of the funds. It's a win-win. The ZL1 rotors are SOOOO expensive compared to SS rotors, so I think this was a killer deal. Attached Images __________________ Follow me on instagram @Cthulu_the_trans_am https://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=600181 2011 Camaro 2SSRS - Sold No longer a 5th gen owner, but still an enthusiast. Ask me about my Front crash bars!

08-30-2023, 11:59 PM	#174
Joe.G Drives: 2014 2SS/RS 6SP Ashen Grey Join Date: Aug 2021 Location: NY Posts: 1,776	That's a good deal on the brakes, it sucks how the stock ZL1 calipers peel like that. Even my low mileage ones were starting to. And yes pads and rotors are expensive. I have more in new pads and rotors then the calipers. __________________ GM 3.91/TrueTrac OEM ZL1 Rims, 6 Piston Brakes & Side Skirts.ACST4 Splitter/Deflectors NPP M2W,GM Short Throw,GPI Ported Rod Mod,BO White PTB,CAI/JRE Scoop, GC Aluminum DS,Stainless Works Ceramic LTH/HiFlo Cats, Hotckis 1" Springs & Chassis Max Brace BMR Adjustable Swaybars,Trailing Arms, Adjustable Toe Rod, LCA & Z28 UCA Bushings Hendrix Solid Cradle Bushings Pedders Radius Rod Inserts Strut tower brace, Moroso Catch Can,SCT X4 Dynosteve,Remote Clutch reservoir,Hero Smoked Tail and 3rd Brake Light, Diode Dynamic SL1 Fog Lights AeroForce Dual gauge/Autometer pillar mount.

08-31-2023, 02:12 PM	#176
Eddymel1998 Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS L99 Join Date: Apr 2023 Location: Olympia, WA Posts: 481	Yeah that's an awesome deal, I'm pricing out brake upgrades right now as well and yeah those disks are crazy. __________________ Behind every scratch is a story on what not to do, and my car has a lot of stories.

08-31-2023, 03:45 PM	#179
Joe.G Drives: 2014 2SS/RS 6SP Ashen Grey Join Date: Aug 2021 Location: NY Posts: 1,776	Rears are the same between ZL1,SS and 1LE just color is different. I bought a complete set because I am keeping all my factory parts just encase I want to put it back to stock. __________________ GM 3.91/TrueTrac OEM ZL1 Rims, 6 Piston Brakes & Side Skirts.ACST4 Splitter/Deflectors NPP M2W,GM Short Throw,GPI Ported Rod Mod,BO White PTB,CAI/JRE Scoop, GC Aluminum DS,Stainless Works Ceramic LTH/HiFlo Cats, Hotckis 1" Springs & Chassis Max Brace BMR Adjustable Swaybars,Trailing Arms, Adjustable Toe Rod, LCA & Z28 UCA Bushings Hendrix Solid Cradle Bushings Pedders Radius Rod Inserts Strut tower brace, Moroso Catch Can,SCT X4 Dynosteve,Remote Clutch reservoir,Hero Smoked Tail and 3rd Brake Light, Diode Dynamic SL1 Fog Lights AeroForce Dual gauge/Autometer pillar mount.

09-05-2023, 09:09 PM	#181
The_bald_eagle_machine Anthony S Drives: 2011 chevrolet camaro 2ss/rs Join Date: Apr 2021 Location: Chiefland, FL Posts: 1,001	https://youtu.be/wrYnZSZ-d1Y?si=N7TSdvQ3iq-YzOFI Car made 530rwhp on 10lbs of boost. 12° of timing at 6400 rpms, and 48% duty cycle on the injectors. Jeffs tuning and performance did an amazing job. Definitely recommend. Now it's time to just drive and enjoy the car for awhile, and save up some money for the next mod. Which will be cam and supporting valvetrain upgrades. Attached Images __________________ Follow me on instagram @Cthulu_the_trans_am https://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=600181 2011 Camaro 2SSRS - Sold No longer a 5th gen owner, but still an enthusiast. Ask me about my Front crash bars!

09-05-2023, 10:07 PM	#182
Bee Drives: SS/RS - Rally Yellow Join Date: May 2009 Location: Levittown, PA Posts: 642 View My Garage	That's awesome...very nice numbers! And thanks for sharing that clip. Your car sounds bad @ss!! __________________ Check out my build here. SEPA5 South Eastern Pennsylvania 5th Gen Camaro Club