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JusticePete · 10-01-2010, 12:51 PM

Another WOW for the Marine and his Camaro!

Whipple Charged · 10-01-2010, 02:12 PM

Wow that looks incredibly nice!

usmcjlp · 10-01-2010, 02:57 PM

Rusty really does some quality work. The shop is S.M. Motorsports. Their primary business is building custom motorcycles. So he has all the equipment for making custom tubing that you need. He's a gear head, so he'll work on anything.

The resonators were a little too wide for where we needed to fit them. Rusty solved that by cutting a small portion of one resonator and then welding the 2 together. Both lines are still separate, so there is no cross feed. The resulting weld reinforces the x-pipe and takes the strain off of it.

I've been really lucky to find some good folks through this forum.

Roger Ramjet · 10-01-2010, 03:05 PM

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Originally Posted by radz28

That's the craziest exhaust I've seen!

I'm a Form-Follows-Function guy. We wanted the Helmholtz pipes forward so there was room in back for bigger muffs if usmcjlp wanted more quiet.

Z_Rocks · 10-01-2010, 06:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Roger Ramjet

I'm a Form-Follows-Function guy. We wanted the Helmholtz pipes forward so there was room in back for bigger muffs if usmcjlp wanted more quiet.

Hey Roger, you do a nice work!

usmcjlp · 10-01-2010, 07:51 PM

I really need to address traction. I currently have Pedder's coilovers, swaybars, subframe inserts, BMR trailing arms, and BMR adjustable toe rods. I really need a decent wheel and tire package for the street. What do you guys recommend? What other mods would you do to improve traction and launch control?

GMRULZ · 10-02-2010, 09:33 AM

I would run Nitto 20 inch o nthe street since you drive it pretty often the 555 drag radials are decent in the rain unlike any other drag radial. you can put them on stock rims. They will still spin but not like the street tires and like I said have decent wet traction for everyday use. Then I would have a set of 18`s w/ some mickey thompson drag radials for track use. You will need the sidewall and stickier compound for the power you are putting down through a mn6.

Talk to you soon.

Hendrix-Engineering · 10-02-2010, 10:26 AM

You might want to address your drivetrain before you try to get that masive tq curve to stick,you diffently have more than enuff to break a few things

VADER SS L99 · 10-04-2010, 03:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by usmcjlp

I really need to address traction. I currently have Pedder's coilovers, swaybars, subframe inserts, BMR trailing arms, and BMR adjustable toe rods. I really need a decent wheel and tire package for the street. What do you guys recommend? What other mods would you do to improve traction and launch control?

Look at my post #484. And yeah with that much power I would think axles will be a must. Clutch too if you dont already have that.

usmcjlp · 10-04-2010, 11:35 AM

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Originally Posted by VADER SS L99

Look at my post #484. And yeah with that much power I would think axles will be a must. Clutch too if you dont already have that.

Thanks Vader. I will check it out.

SonnyakaPig · 10-04-2010, 02:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Z_Rocks

I have had Headers and 3" exhaust and the loudness is one thing (that gets annoying every time you want to get power), but the worst part was the drone during cursing. It really gets into you after an hour of driving. Do whatever you can to get ride of the drone and make her quiet. You will like your car better, trust me. For my next setup, no more headers and open exhaust.

True that. I can live without the smell of unburnt fuel and the noise that comes EVERY time once you get over 2000 rpms. Just defeaning sound.

John, I hope you are loving your car. It must be so much fun to drive. Especially with all of the cool suspension mods that you have done.

Caliman93230 · 10-04-2010, 05:39 PM

the exhaust looks interesting but I'm concerned with having extra pipe next to my trans/ motor. it gets hot enough as it is already. I maybe thinking about cut outs latter on the road.

usmcjlp · 10-04-2010, 06:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Caliman93230

the exhaust looks interesting but I'm concerned with having extra pipe next to my trans/ motor. it gets hot enough as it is already. I maybe thinking about cut outs latter on the road.

The helmholtz pipes don't get hot. They are for sound only. But even after the vehicle runs for awhile you can grab them with your bare hands.

*TAG UR IT* · 10-05-2010, 11:54 AM

So where's the videos?!?! C'mon, man!

10-01-2010, 07:51 PM	#496
usmcjlp Drives: 2SS/RS LS3 RJT Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 754	I really need to address traction. I currently have Pedder's coilovers, swaybars, subframe inserts, BMR trailing arms, and BMR adjustable toe rods. I really need a decent wheel and tire package for the street. What do you guys recommend? What other mods would you do to improve traction and launch control? Last edited by usmcjlp; 10-01-2010 at 08:06 PM.

10-02-2010, 09:33 AM	#497
GMRULZ Drives: 2010 SS & 2008 C6 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: VA Posts: 1,819	I would run Nitto 20 inch o nthe street since you drive it pretty often the 555 drag radials are decent in the rain unlike any other drag radial. you can put them on stock rims. They will still spin but not like the street tires and like I said have decent wet traction for everyday use. Then I would have a set of 18`s w/ some mickey thompson drag radials for track use. You will need the sidewall and stickier compound for the power you are putting down through a mn6. Talk to you soon. __________________ 2010 SS L99, 536rwhp 10.843@126.72. Whipple Supercharger stock pulley, ARH 1 7/8 longtubes w/ catted xpipe, magnaflow 3" mufflers, ADM Race CAI, 3:70 gears, lightweight wheels and nitto drag radials. Stock internal L99, stock converter. Bolt on best before blower 12.22@113.29 w/ nothing but ARH headers, catted x-pipe, ADM CAI and a tune on stock Pzero`s! Other car 2008 C6 Ls3, z51, A6, Npp Exhaust, best bonestock pass 11.80@118.82, Number 2 on the Corvette Forums Bonestock fastest list..

10-04-2010, 05:39 PM	#502
Caliman93230 Drives: LS3S/C Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: CALI Posts: 1,344	the exhaust looks interesting but I'm concerned with having extra pipe next to my trans/ motor. it gets hot enough as it is already. I maybe thinking about cut outs latter on the road. __________________ MODS whipple 2.9L s/c, ADM race scoop, 600 rwhp 550 wrtq, .

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