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hammdo · 07-16-2014, 08:22 PM

Well, Ryan (who's on vacation) has been on top of this but no word from the vendor (I believe its Texas Speed). Not sure what could possibly be the hold-up, but its a good thing I didn't wait. GPI (and Ryan) class acts for sure. Damn shame this is turning out the way it is.

Hate to say this, but I've had to reconsider how I'll do the cam and heads. Not sure @ the moment what's next but once I've recovered from this, I'll probably start looking and see what I can find locally or do it myself -- I was a tig/mig welder, auto tech, fiberglass/body, and sprint car mechanic for 15 years before 'job injury' took me out.

May use that option. Would save some $$$ -- time however...

-Don

Maxspeed · 07-16-2014, 09:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hammdo

Yes, 5 to 6 hp increase @ the wheels -- less drag on the engine. This product has been around since 2009 and used quite often. Many use it with SC's.

Thanks!

Read what happened to my timing chain after an under pully install with cam

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=254244

hammdo · 07-16-2014, 09:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Maxspeed

Read what happened to my timing chain after an under pully install with cam

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=254244

Hum, very interesting. I have the ATI ordered to replace the under-drive pulley I had on it. BTW, my 2011 SS is the RJT too...

Thanks for your input! It is much appreciated...

-Don

hammdo · 07-16-2014, 09:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Maxspeed

Read what happened to my timing chain after an under pully install with cam

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=254244

BTW, those pics of yours are part of my desktop rotation -- love the looks after the Adams cleanup!

Maxspeed · 07-16-2014, 09:24 PM

After it snapped I read somewhere that under pulleys can cause a harmonic imbalance leading to the chain failure. I out the stock back on after the rebuild. Have 4000 miles on it with no problems

Maxspeed · 07-16-2014, 09:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hammdo

BTW, those pics of yours are part of my desktop rotation -- love the looks after the Adams cleanup!

Thanks! Here are my latest pics with my new mods.

http://www.**********.com/camaro-of-...bob-cavanaugh/

www. camaro news . com /camaro-of-the-month/camaro-of-the-month-july-2014-bob-cavanaugh/

hammdo · 07-16-2014, 09:27 PM

Wow, didn't think about that, but I do know there are a few on C5 that have 10000 + on theirs with no problem. I did decided on the ATI earlier today but you make very valid points. Appreciate the input...

-Don

hammdo · 07-16-2014, 09:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Maxspeed

Thanks! Here are my latest pics with my new mods.

http://www.**********.com/camaro-of-...bob-cavanaugh/

www. camaro news . com

I think the links broken ;o)

Maxspeed · 07-16-2014, 09:41 PM

www. camaro news . com /camaro-of-the-month/camaro-of-the-month-july-2014-bob-cavanaugh/

Copy the link and remove spaces before the /

Maxspeed · 07-16-2014, 09:43 PM

The extra 5-6 HP cost me a few thousand dollars more when I had to rebuild the engine. Fortunately the shop did the work for free but I had to pay parts.

hammdo · 07-16-2014, 09:46 PM

Did you have an ATI or other?

hammdo · 07-16-2014, 09:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Maxspeed

www. camaro news . com /camaro-of-the-month/camaro-of-the-month-july-2014-bob-cavanaugh/

Copy the link and remove spaces before the /

Beauty!

Thanks!

Maxspeed · 07-16-2014, 09:49 PM

Thanks! I had an SLP. Just to be fair, I am not saying that an under pully actually caused this. There has been no determination as to what actually caused it. I am just saying that I read that it can cause it.

hammdo · 07-16-2014, 10:10 PM

Gotcha -- no problem. ATI has a very good rep...

07-16-2014, 09:24 PM	#47
Maxspeed ~COTW 6/30/14~ Drives: 2011 Camaro SS/RS Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Mansfield Mass Posts: 2,906 View My Garage	After it snapped I read somewhere that under pulleys can cause a harmonic imbalance leading to the chain failure. I out the stock back on after the rebuild. Have 4000 miles on it with no problems __________________ Mods: Heritage Grill, Blade Spoiler, Corrado Hoodliner Mural, Premium Engine Boxes, Radiator Shroud, Custom Painted Bowties, Dipstick & Engine Caps, RX Catch Can, Corsa cat back exhaust, CAI black powder coat cold air, Apex cold air intake scoop and Apex washer tank relocate kit, Dynatech SuperMAXX Ceramic Coated LT Headers, High Flow Cats, JRE470 Rough Idle Cam Package, DSS 1,000 RWHP Axels, Slowhawk Mustang Dyno Tune, QTP QTEC 66 Low Profile Cutouts and iTSX. 453 RWHP 427 RWTQ WEB LINKS BUILD TIMING CHAIN FAILURE TRANSITION FROM STOCK TO CAM VID

07-16-2014, 09:41 PM	#51
Maxspeed ~COTW 6/30/14~ Drives: 2011 Camaro SS/RS Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Mansfield Mass Posts: 2,906 View My Garage	www. camaro news . com /camaro-of-the-month/camaro-of-the-month-july-2014-bob-cavanaugh/ Copy the link and remove spaces before the / __________________ Mods: Heritage Grill, Blade Spoiler, Corrado Hoodliner Mural, Premium Engine Boxes, Radiator Shroud, Custom Painted Bowties, Dipstick & Engine Caps, RX Catch Can, Corsa cat back exhaust, CAI black powder coat cold air, Apex cold air intake scoop and Apex washer tank relocate kit, Dynatech SuperMAXX Ceramic Coated LT Headers, High Flow Cats, JRE470 Rough Idle Cam Package, DSS 1,000 RWHP Axels, Slowhawk Mustang Dyno Tune, QTP QTEC 66 Low Profile Cutouts and iTSX. 453 RWHP 427 RWTQ WEB LINKS BUILD TIMING CHAIN FAILURE TRANSITION FROM STOCK TO CAM VID

07-16-2014, 09:43 PM	#52
Maxspeed ~COTW 6/30/14~ Drives: 2011 Camaro SS/RS Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Mansfield Mass Posts: 2,906 View My Garage	The extra 5-6 HP cost me a few thousand dollars more when I had to rebuild the engine. Fortunately the shop did the work for free but I had to pay parts. __________________ Mods: Heritage Grill, Blade Spoiler, Corrado Hoodliner Mural, Premium Engine Boxes, Radiator Shroud, Custom Painted Bowties, Dipstick & Engine Caps, RX Catch Can, Corsa cat back exhaust, CAI black powder coat cold air, Apex cold air intake scoop and Apex washer tank relocate kit, Dynatech SuperMAXX Ceramic Coated LT Headers, High Flow Cats, JRE470 Rough Idle Cam Package, DSS 1,000 RWHP Axels, Slowhawk Mustang Dyno Tune, QTP QTEC 66 Low Profile Cutouts and iTSX. 453 RWHP 427 RWTQ WEB LINKS BUILD TIMING CHAIN FAILURE TRANSITION FROM STOCK TO CAM VID

07-16-2014, 09:49 PM	#55
Maxspeed ~COTW 6/30/14~ Drives: 2011 Camaro SS/RS Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Mansfield Mass Posts: 2,906 View My Garage	Thanks! I had an SLP. Just to be fair, I am not saying that an under pully actually caused this. There has been no determination as to what actually caused it. I am just saying that I read that it can cause it. __________________ Mods: Heritage Grill, Blade Spoiler, Corrado Hoodliner Mural, Premium Engine Boxes, Radiator Shroud, Custom Painted Bowties, Dipstick & Engine Caps, RX Catch Can, Corsa cat back exhaust, CAI black powder coat cold air, Apex cold air intake scoop and Apex washer tank relocate kit, Dynatech SuperMAXX Ceramic Coated LT Headers, High Flow Cats, JRE470 Rough Idle Cam Package, DSS 1,000 RWHP Axels, Slowhawk Mustang Dyno Tune, QTP QTEC 66 Low Profile Cutouts and iTSX. 453 RWHP 427 RWTQ WEB LINKS BUILD TIMING CHAIN FAILURE TRANSITION FROM STOCK TO CAM VID

07-16-2014, 08:22 PM	#43
hammdo 'It's an experiment' Drives: [COTW 2/09/15] '11 GPI LSA SC Z/LE Join Date: May 2014 Location: Dallas TX Posts: 8,709 View My Garage	Well, Ryan (who's on vacation) has been on top of this but no word from the vendor (I believe its Texas Speed). Not sure what could possibly be the hold-up, but its a good thing I didn't wait. GPI (and Ryan) class acts for sure. Damn shame this is turning out the way it is. Hate to say this, but I've had to reconsider how I'll do the cam and heads. Not sure @ the moment what's next but once I've recovered from this, I'll probably start looking and see what I can find locally or do it myself -- I was a tig/mig welder, auto tech, fiberglass/body, and sprint car mechanic for 15 years before 'job injury' took me out. May use that option. Would save some $$$ -- time however... -Don

07-16-2014, 09:27 PM	#49
hammdo 'It's an experiment' Drives: [COTW 2/09/15] '11 GPI LSA SC Z/LE Join Date: May 2014 Location: Dallas TX Posts: 8,709 View My Garage	Wow, didn't think about that, but I do know there are a few on C5 that have 10000 + on theirs with no problem. I did decided on the ATI earlier today but you make very valid points. Appreciate the input... -Don

07-16-2014, 09:46 PM	#53
hammdo 'It's an experiment' Drives: [COTW 2/09/15] '11 GPI LSA SC Z/LE Join Date: May 2014 Location: Dallas TX Posts: 8,709 View My Garage	Did you have an ATI or other?

07-16-2014, 10:10 PM	#56
hammdo 'It's an experiment' Drives: [COTW 2/09/15] '11 GPI LSA SC Z/LE Join Date: May 2014 Location: Dallas TX Posts: 8,709 View My Garage	Gotcha -- no problem. ATI has a very good rep...