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futrocpd · 06-28-2011, 07:12 PM

looks sweet. surprised you have not been C.O.W

FrankT · 06-29-2011, 09:08 AM

Thanks. I wouldn't feel right about accepting COTW (if it was offered) until the car was finished. Hopefully, I'll have it done in a month or so. I keep getting sidetracked, plus I had to have foot surgery and haven't been able to do much for the last two months.

FrankT · 06-29-2011, 09:34 AM

Changed the mounting location for the Passport QI45 radar detector to under the center of the dash where the center speaker used to be. Center speaker was removed for the new sound system install. Today or tomorrow I'll be reconnecting the battery and setting the amplifier gain and seeing if everything is working. An awful lot was disconnected and/or modified.

HoboDelta · 06-29-2011, 06:07 PM

Hey Frank, quick question
How are you getting that mileage?
I thought the SS got 24 max.

FrankT · 06-30-2011, 10:23 AM

Believe it or not, it's the turbocharger that makes the difference. It's the best of both worlds... high horsepower plus the extra fuel mileage. That's why I like turbochargers. My twin-turbo Challenger SRT-8 picked up additional fuel mileage as well.

FrankT · 06-30-2011, 10:40 AM

A few shots showing the new taillights, painted tailight bezels and backup camera.

FrankT · 06-30-2011, 03:02 PM

Powered up and everything so far seems to work! Taillights and Showstopper mirrors functional as well as the HUD and Metra interface. Kenwood radio powered up OK too. I won't know if the Sirius works until I can back the car out of the shop. I get no satellite signal in this metal building. Got an airbag fault since the seats aren't installed yet, but this was expected. I can clear it later with my TECH 2.

HoboDelta · 06-30-2011, 03:24 PM

I would have thought that a Turbo would drop the mileage.
Guess you learn something new everyday.
How much does a turbo cost?

FrankT · 06-30-2011, 03:32 PM

I think kits run anywhere from 6 to 8 thousand. It also needs to be installed and tuned. Then you need to think about upgrading the fuel system, clutch, halfshafts etc. Not a cheap modification by any means.

HoboDelta · 06-30-2011, 03:35 PM

Definitely not.
Just curious, what do you do for a living?

Sevn86 · 06-30-2011, 05:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HoboDelta

Definitely not.
Just curious, what do you do for a living?

I'm starting to wonder also...lol he has some nice rides listed in his sig.

FrankT · 07-01-2011, 01:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sevn86

I'm starting to wonder also...lol he has some nice rides listed in his sig.

Small business owner/manager for the last seventeen years.

LSX-80MM · 07-03-2011, 09:22 PM

Looking good Frank....Nice mod's as always

Camaro111 · 07-03-2011, 10:37 PM

how did you widen the factory rim??

How much to have the powder coating for the brakes? and who does it?? Want mine done in the Imperial Blue.

06-28-2011, 07:12 PM	#155
futrocpd P90X Drives: 2000 SLP SS VERT Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 773	looks sweet. surprised you have not been C.O.W __________________ 2000 Camaro SS/SLP P90X changed my life. Want to know more, PM me for more info on changing your life for the better

06-29-2011, 09:08 AM	#156
FrankT 400HP used to be enough.. Drives: 2010 2SS rs manual Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Central NC Posts: 772	Thanks. I wouldn't feel right about accepting COTW (if it was offered) until the car was finished. Hopefully, I'll have it done in a month or so. I keep getting sidetracked, plus I had to have foot surgery and haven't been able to do much for the last two months. __________________ Build thread: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=47925

06-29-2011, 09:34 AM	#157
FrankT 400HP used to be enough.. Drives: 2010 2SS rs manual Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Central NC Posts: 772	Changed the mounting location for the Passport QI45 radar detector to under the center of the dash where the center speaker used to be. Center speaker was removed for the new sound system install. Today or tomorrow I'll be reconnecting the battery and setting the amplifier gain and seeing if everything is working. An awful lot was disconnected and/or modified. __________________ Build thread: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=47925

06-30-2011, 10:23 AM	#159
FrankT 400HP used to be enough.. Drives: 2010 2SS rs manual Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Central NC Posts: 772	Believe it or not, it's the turbocharger that makes the difference. It's the best of both worlds... high horsepower plus the extra fuel mileage. That's why I like turbochargers. My twin-turbo Challenger SRT-8 picked up additional fuel mileage as well. __________________ Build thread: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=47925

06-30-2011, 10:40 AM	#160
FrankT 400HP used to be enough.. Drives: 2010 2SS rs manual Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Central NC Posts: 772	A few shots showing the new taillights, painted tailight bezels and backup camera. Attached Images __________________ Build thread: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=47925

06-29-2011, 06:07 PM	#158
HoboDelta Drives: 02 Dodge Dakota Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: CA Posts: 31	Hey Frank, quick question How are you getting that mileage? I thought the SS got 24 max.

06-30-2011, 03:02 PM	#161
FrankT 400HP used to be enough.. Drives: 2010 2SS rs manual Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Central NC Posts: 772	Powered up and everything so far seems to work! Taillights and Showstopper mirrors functional as well as the HUD and Metra interface. Kenwood radio powered up OK too. I won't know if the Sirius works until I can back the car out of the shop. I get no satellite signal in this metal building. Got an airbag fault since the seats aren't installed yet, but this was expected. I can clear it later with my TECH 2. Attached Images __________________ Build thread: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=47925

06-30-2011, 03:24 PM	#162
HoboDelta Drives: 02 Dodge Dakota Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: CA Posts: 31	I would have thought that a Turbo would drop the mileage. Guess you learn something new everyday. How much does a turbo cost?

06-30-2011, 03:32 PM	#163
FrankT 400HP used to be enough.. Drives: 2010 2SS rs manual Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Central NC Posts: 772	I think kits run anywhere from 6 to 8 thousand. It also needs to be installed and tuned. Then you need to think about upgrading the fuel system, clutch, halfshafts etc. Not a cheap modification by any means. __________________ Build thread: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=47925

06-30-2011, 03:35 PM	#164
HoboDelta Drives: 02 Dodge Dakota Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: CA Posts: 31	Definitely not. Just curious, what do you do for a living?

07-03-2011, 09:22 PM	#167
LSX-80MM Ghostly Unknown Drives: Silver Ice 2010 SS/RS A6 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Glen St Mary,Fla. Posts: 483	Looking good Frank....Nice mod's as always __________________ TS416,GMPPLSX-LS3 6 Bolt Heads,Custom 80mmComp Turbo,ID850 Injectors, Lonnies Twin Pump Setup,Level 3 4L80E,DSS,3in Magnaflow Exhaust,CoolingMist Meth,RX Dual Catch Can,InnovateWB,Aeroforce Interceptor,AEM Truboost Controller,matte black CF5 Forgestars.700rwhp/712rwtrq

07-03-2011, 10:37 PM	#168
Camaro111 Drives: 2011 Camaro SS Convertible! Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Detroit, MI Posts: 24	how did you widen the factory rim?? How much to have the powder coating for the brakes? and who does it?? Want mine done in the Imperial Blue.

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