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fldrummer · 03-18-2013, 08:30 PM

Well folks, after YEEEEEARS of dreaming/waiting, the moment I thought might never happen is finally about to become a reality. I had been mulling over getting some CNC-ported heads for a while but knew I always wanted to get "blown" and figured I'd do it after paying off the car later this year. However, when Michael (s/n "Z69") mentioned he was selling his Maggie 2300 that he originally planned to put on his '69 Camaro with an LS3 (for a great price), I could not resist. After doing the math, I found I could pay off my SS now with the money I would have used on the heads and skip right to the really fun stuff, with the assistance of my boys at Lashway Motorsports...

First off, all the kit was missing, besides a couple heater hoses and clamps, was a valley pan, which we are still waiting on (should arrive by Wednesday). In the meantime, I'll be having my dual valve springs replaced, since they have almost 25K miles on them now, along with getting the other parts installed that can be done before then.

When all is said and done, I'm hoping for between 550-600 rwhp. Now, before anyone says "that's it?," I gotta give just a little background on my SS here. From day one, it appears mine has always been a "dyno-dud" making, with full bolt-ons and [at the time] E-mail tune from Vector Motorsports, only about what most stock SSs make. BTW, the dyno numbers in my signature are on a Dynojet, which reads about 4% higher than the Mustang Dyno Lashway uses. Maybe I should have broken it in a bit harder than I did when I got it (?), but too late for that now.

We discussed possibly switching to a blower cam and I might, down the road. However, I do like the cam I have now (even though it was designed more for LS3 Corvettes), since it made good gains throughout the entire powerband, has great driveability, and sounds ridiculously good. It has just a little (4 degrees) overlap, so I'm aware it will bleed a little boost, but I'm okay with that; 'not looking to set any records here. We may jump up to a slightly smaller pulley to make up the lost boost, but try to keep it at or under 8 psi. The other issue that may have to be addressed is my 4.10 gears. When I got them, I never thought I'd be getting boosted, but now they may be a bit too much--I guess I'll soon find out though!

I imagine I'll likely end up going back to stock 3.45s or 3.70s and fatter rubber, eventually, as traction will be hard to find.

I'm also still running on a stock driveline (save for bushings) and clutch, which I imagine are also living on borrowed time--another reason I want to keep power at or under 600 rwhp...

Anyway, sorry for writing a book, but I'm pretty excited, obviously. As Josh@Lashway told me (with an almost evil smirk), I have no idea what I'm in for (but can't wait to find out!

).

SUKXOST · 03-18-2013, 08:31 PM

grats man! Great story

TH SS Vert · 03-18-2013, 08:40 PM

Congrats! Have fun! You'll love it!

blufin · 03-18-2013, 08:48 PM

fldrummer · 03-19-2013, 12:31 AM

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Originally Posted by SUKXOST

grats man! Great story

Thanks. Nice build, by the way.

fldrummer · 03-19-2013, 12:34 AM

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Originally Posted by TH SS Vert

Congrats! Have fun! You'll love it!

Thanks. I don't doubt it... except when I look at how much I'll be spending on tires (as if it wasn't enough already!

). If everything holds together, my next purchase might be a beater for DD.

fldrummer · 03-19-2013, 12:37 AM

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Originally Posted by blufin

Did I read your signature right? You got a 1.65 60' with stock tires?! If so, what's your secret?

blufin · 03-19-2013, 11:32 AM

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Originally Posted by fldrummer

Did I read your signature right? You got a 1.65 60' with stock tires?! If so, what's your secret?

That's correct. The same night I also cut a 1.68. There is video of it in the quick 60' thread section. I have learned a pretty good method for slipping the clutch. It took a long time to get there though. Practice, practice, practice.

Sales @ CAI Inc · 03-19-2013, 11:46 AM

A thread filled with positivity, I LOVE IT!!

Congrats and enjoy your new found power!!

MANNYS2SS/RS · 03-19-2013, 01:24 PM

Thats awesome John, CONGRAT'S

fldrummer · 03-20-2013, 02:17 PM

Thanks for the support, guys! A few updates...

Lunatti dual .650-lift springs getting replaced with PRC dual .650-lift springs. The old springs have about 24K miles on them, but still look good. If anyone wants to buy them for spares, let me know...;

Radiator removed for heat exchanger install;

Josh removing the stock fuel pump to be replaced with ZL1 pump...

fldrummer · 03-20-2013, 02:20 PM

The valley pan should arrive this afternoon (knock on wood). If everything goes as planned, install should be complete and tuning started (if not finished) tomorrow.

MANNYS2SS/RS · 03-20-2013, 03:15 PM

Looking great

Ron_Robinson1 · 03-20-2013, 03:33 PM

Awesome work man, but did u guys cut the floor out to get to the fuel pump? How will u deal that back up. Or maybe I'm just looking at it wrong

03-18-2013, 08:30 PM	#1
fldrummer "Black Ace" Drives: Supercharged 2010 SS, 2016 Golf R Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Ft. Lauderdale, FL Posts: 1,350	Finally getting boosted! Well folks, after YEEEEEARS of dreaming/waiting, the moment I thought might never happen is finally about to become a reality. I had been mulling over getting some CNC-ported heads for a while but knew I always wanted to get "blown" and figured I'd do it after paying off the car later this year. However, when Michael (s/n "Z69") mentioned he was selling his Maggie 2300 that he originally planned to put on his '69 Camaro with an LS3 (for a great price), I could not resist. After doing the math, I found I could pay off my SS now with the money I would have used on the heads and skip right to the really fun stuff, with the assistance of my boys at Lashway Motorsports... First off, all the kit was missing, besides a couple heater hoses and clamps, was a valley pan, which we are still waiting on (should arrive by Wednesday). In the meantime, I'll be having my dual valve springs replaced, since they have almost 25K miles on them now, along with getting the other parts installed that can be done before then. When all is said and done, I'm hoping for between 550-600 rwhp. Now, before anyone says "that's it?," I gotta give just a little background on my SS here. From day one, it appears mine has always been a "dyno-dud" making, with full bolt-ons and [at the time] E-mail tune from Vector Motorsports, only about what most stock SSs make. BTW, the dyno numbers in my signature are on a Dynojet, which reads about 4% higher than the Mustang Dyno Lashway uses. Maybe I should have broken it in a bit harder than I did when I got it (?), but too late for that now. We discussed possibly switching to a blower cam and I might, down the road. However, I do like the cam I have now (even though it was designed more for LS3 Corvettes), since it made good gains throughout the entire powerband, has great driveability, and sounds ridiculously good. It has just a little (4 degrees) overlap, so I'm aware it will bleed a little boost, but I'm okay with that; 'not looking to set any records here. We may jump up to a slightly smaller pulley to make up the lost boost, but try to keep it at or under 8 psi. The other issue that may have to be addressed is my 4.10 gears. When I got them, I never thought I'd be getting boosted, but now they may be a bit too much--I guess I'll soon find out though! I imagine I'll likely end up going back to stock 3.45s or 3.70s and fatter rubber, eventually, as traction will be hard to find. I'm also still running on a stock driveline (save for bushings) and clutch, which I imagine are also living on borrowed time--another reason I want to keep power at or under 600 rwhp... Anyway, sorry for writing a book, but I'm pretty excited, obviously. As Josh@Lashway told me (with an almost evil smirk), I have no idea what I'm in for (but can't wait to find out! ). __________________ 2010 2SS/RS M6 "Black Ace" - Delivered 6/4/2009 Mods: Forged 416 LS3, Maggie TVS 2300 SC (~11 psi), custom cam (232/247, .630/.630, 118 LSA), 90-lb. injectors, ZL1 fuel pump & ADM controller, Alky Control meth kit, Monster LT1-SC twin-disk clutch, ZL1 drivetrain conversion w/ DSS 1000-HP axles & 1-pc. driveshaft, CAI Inc. intake w/ ADM scoop, XS Power full exhaust (1 7/8" LT headers with 3" off-road pipes), VMAX CNC-ported TB, LSR adjustable sway bars, LPE rear end-links, BMR 1" drop, BMR polyurethane bushings; UMI trailing arms & toe rods. Built & tuned by Kraftworks. 755 rwhp/708 rwtq

03-18-2013, 08:31 PM	#2
SUKXOST Do you even lift, bro? Drives: 2013 1LE Camaro Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Sumter, SC Posts: 3,159 View My Garage	grats man! Great story __________________ My 1LE (645WHP/597WTQ) build/journal Thread: 1st ever 1LE COTW http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=255461

03-18-2013, 08:40 PM	#3
TH SS Vert Drives: 2013 Camaro SS Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Terre Haute, IN Posts: 50	Congrats! Have fun! You'll love it! __________________ 2013 Camaro 2SS coupe/6-sp manual/Inferno Orange Metallic/NPP exhaust. IPS entry level twin turbo kit 681 rwhp/665 rwtq 10 lbs of boost

03-18-2013, 08:48 PM	#4
blufin Drives: Fire Engine Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: WPB, Florida Posts: 1,415	__________________ 12.618 @ 110.75 Bone Stock 1/4 mile 8.165 @ 86.52 Bone Stock 1/8 mile 11.189 @ 124.44 on a 1.73 60' TVS2300 3.4 pulley, JRE tuned, Kooks LT headers and HF cats, MBRP catback exhaust, CAI intake, ADM scoop. Stock wheels/tires. Sold

03-19-2013, 01:24 PM	#10
MANNYS2SS/RS Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS,LS3 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: South Florida Posts: 1,237	Thats awesome John, CONGRAT'S __________________ LS-3, ProCharger D1SC 665. rwhp /562. rwtq @ 9.3 psi

03-19-2013, 11:46 AM	#9
Sales @ CAI Inc Drives: 2010 SS/RS Supercharged 427 Build Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Michigan Posts: 5,503	A thread filled with positivity, I LOVE IT!! Congrats and enjoy your new found power!!

03-20-2013, 02:17 PM	#11
fldrummer "Black Ace" Drives: Supercharged 2010 SS, 2016 Golf R Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Ft. Lauderdale, FL Posts: 1,350	Thanks for the support, guys! A few updates... Lunatti dual .650-lift springs getting replaced with PRC dual .650-lift springs. The old springs have about 24K miles on them, but still look good. If anyone wants to buy them for spares, let me know...; Radiator removed for heat exchanger install; Josh removing the stock fuel pump to be replaced with ZL1 pump... Attached Images __________________ 2010 2SS/RS M6 "Black Ace" - Delivered 6/4/2009 Mods: Forged 416 LS3, Maggie TVS 2300 SC (~11 psi), custom cam (232/247, .630/.630, 118 LSA), 90-lb. injectors, ZL1 fuel pump & ADM controller, Alky Control meth kit, Monster LT1-SC twin-disk clutch, ZL1 drivetrain conversion w/ DSS 1000-HP axles & 1-pc. driveshaft, CAI Inc. intake w/ ADM scoop, XS Power full exhaust (1 7/8" LT headers with 3" off-road pipes), VMAX CNC-ported TB, LSR adjustable sway bars, LPE rear end-links, BMR 1" drop, BMR polyurethane bushings; UMI trailing arms & toe rods. Built & tuned by Kraftworks. 755 rwhp/708 rwtq Last edited by fldrummer; 03-25-2013 at 09:29 PM.

03-20-2013, 02:20 PM	#12
fldrummer "Black Ace" Drives: Supercharged 2010 SS, 2016 Golf R Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Ft. Lauderdale, FL Posts: 1,350	The valley pan should arrive this afternoon (knock on wood). If everything goes as planned, install should be complete and tuning started (if not finished) tomorrow. __________________ 2010 2SS/RS M6 "Black Ace" - Delivered 6/4/2009 Mods: Forged 416 LS3, Maggie TVS 2300 SC (~11 psi), custom cam (232/247, .630/.630, 118 LSA), 90-lb. injectors, ZL1 fuel pump & ADM controller, Alky Control meth kit, Monster LT1-SC twin-disk clutch, ZL1 drivetrain conversion w/ DSS 1000-HP axles & 1-pc. driveshaft, CAI Inc. intake w/ ADM scoop, XS Power full exhaust (1 7/8" LT headers with 3" off-road pipes), VMAX CNC-ported TB, LSR adjustable sway bars, LPE rear end-links, BMR 1" drop, BMR polyurethane bushings; UMI trailing arms & toe rods. Built & tuned by Kraftworks. 755 rwhp/708 rwtq

03-20-2013, 03:15 PM	#13
MANNYS2SS/RS Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS,LS3 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: South Florida Posts: 1,237	Looking great __________________ LS-3, ProCharger D1SC 665. rwhp /562. rwtq @ 9.3 psi

03-20-2013, 03:33 PM	#14
Ron_Robinson1 Drives: A Static line to a pack tray & ZL1 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Centeral NY Posts: 2,277	Awesome work man, but did u guys cut the floor out to get to the fuel pump? How will u deal that back up. Or maybe I'm just looking at it wrong __________________ 2017 ZL1 A10: 8.84 @ 156 PB 2017 ZL1 A10: Previously FBO 756/761 (9.6 @ 143 1/4) SOLD-2013 ZL1 M6:BTR,LTs,IDs,ATI,RotoFab10.84@129 SOLD-2011 SS M6: Blower, Cam, Alky, LTs.