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hammdo · 04-22-2016, 09:05 PM

Right, that is exactly how these are , nice and mellow just driving it, then roar when you rip it. Headers do provide a unique sound...

-Don

hammdo · 04-24-2016, 04:27 PM

Today, perfect day to double check the subframe bushing torque again. I've been checking them since I noticed a squeaking noise driving under 20 MPH some time back. Last 2 times I've checked it they were fine and so was today -- no issues.

While I was at it, I checked the 'toe' on the front again after I did all the work on the hubs, bump-steer kit, and inner tie rods. Very small adjustment needed. I'll take it to get a 4-wheel alignment since I did a lot of suspension upgrades recently -- just to be safe -- nothing appears out, but the performance shop I use is top notch and rather be certain -- this helps me know that what I'm doing is right or wrong with the QuickTrick alignment tool -- so far, it gets me very close!

-Don

hammdo · 04-27-2016, 05:09 PM

Car is finally re-aligned and setup after all the latest suspension mods. Drives oh so nice!
Shop guys love driving it ;o) -- they can't 'hide' the fact if they get 'on it' while test driving.... Great shop Fifth Gear is -- really works with you to get what you need -- lots of gear heads...

Next will be a detailing from ShowroomFX... enjoying the heck out of all the mods. Looking to see what may be next...

-Don

AG1LE · 04-27-2016, 06:24 PM

Thanks for the tip on the discounted Z/28 wheel bearings on eBay - I got a full OEM set that way and saved a little over $500

Magna_Flow · 04-27-2016, 06:28 PM

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Originally Posted by hammdo

Sure! I like it alot...

-Don

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Originally Posted by hammdo

Catless-back...

Your car sounds really mean!! We're happy to hear that you like the new system!

hammdo · 04-27-2016, 06:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Magna_Flow

Your car sounds really mean!! We're happy to hear that you like the new system!

It is awesome and love the sound! Great system...

-Don

hammdo · 04-27-2016, 06:51 PM

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Originally Posted by AG1LE

Thanks for the tip on the discounted Z/28 wheel bearings on eBay - I got a full OEM set that way and saved a little over $500

Woot! They were a perfect setup. Glad to see someone save $... More for other mods!

-Don

hammdo · 04-29-2016, 11:28 PM

Well, found out my JBA sparkplug wires are not holding up. I had 2 start to pop off the coils, and after inspection, found the 'ends' are broken and 'charred'. Ordered the MTI Racing Hotspark wires:

Looks like the sultan of spark coils weaken those ends. Once I get the new wires, I'll show what has happened....

-Don

hammdo · 05-02-2016, 07:39 PM

While waiting for the MTI's, got Steve from ShowroomFX to detail the car again -- looks awesome! Great job -- looks new again!

I know pics or it didn't happen, but, I think I'll spare everyone the overload ;o)...

I'll add pics once I start on the MTI's...

-Don

AG1LE · 05-02-2016, 07:49 PM

Why did you go with the MTI wires over other options?

hammdo · 05-02-2016, 08:49 PM

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Originally Posted by AG1LE

Why did you go with the MTI wires over other options?

I know about the Taylor's vs et. al. wars that appear here on the forum but I've used the MTIs in the past with great success so I went with what I had great experience with really. Never had a problem with them when I used higher sparked coils. I guess I'll see if they still do well. I believe they contract those out... Well see. I do like to experiment...

First time with the JBAs and not pleased with how poorly they held up.

Thanks for asking!

-Don

hammdo · 05-02-2016, 10:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hammdo

While waiting for the MTI's, got Steve from ShowroomFX to detail the car again -- looks awesome! Great job -- looks new again!

I know pics or it didn't happen, but, I think I'll spare everyone the overload ;o)...

I'll add pics once I start on the MTI's...

-Don

I lied -- Steve sent these to me, so I had to show them ;o)...

Steve did an outstanding job!

-Don

hammdo · 05-05-2016, 06:13 PM

OK, did the MTI wires today -- very straight forward, like the way they are setup:

Stainless ends (note the dielectric grease to allow smooth install/removal. KEEP IT OFF the connecting ends):

Here is why I'm replacing the JBAs:

As you can see, these are charred on the ends and the 'retainer' is broken off. I had 3 wires popping off the coils, so, this is why I replaced them.

Here are the MTI's installed -- didn't take long @ all -- made sure everything was clicked on and started 'er up... will take it out later and make sure everything is smooth...

I put the 'socks' back on as while the boots cleared the headers, I wanted to be certain everything was protected...

-Don

hammdo · 05-06-2016, 01:16 AM

Took it out tonight and these wire have smoothed out the idle for sure. I'm betting a couple of these wires were going bad, will ck with an ohm meter.

Surprised at how the JBA wires didn't hold up...

I'll see how the MTIs do now...

-Don

04-22-2016, 09:05 PM	#645
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	Right, that is exactly how these are , nice and mellow just driving it, then roar when you rip it. Headers do provide a unique sound... -Don __________________ 747 RWHP 794 RWTQ "Horsepower sells cars, torque wins races." - Enzo Ferrari See My Build: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=385577

04-24-2016, 04:27 PM	#646
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	Today, perfect day to double check the subframe bushing torque again. I've been checking them since I noticed a squeaking noise driving under 20 MPH some time back. Last 2 times I've checked it they were fine and so was today -- no issues. While I was at it, I checked the 'toe' on the front again after I did all the work on the hubs, bump-steer kit, and inner tie rods. Very small adjustment needed. I'll take it to get a 4-wheel alignment since I did a lot of suspension upgrades recently -- just to be safe -- nothing appears out, but the performance shop I use is top notch and rather be certain -- this helps me know that what I'm doing is right or wrong with the QuickTrick alignment tool -- so far, it gets me very close! -Don __________________ 747 RWHP 794 RWTQ "Horsepower sells cars, torque wins races." - Enzo Ferrari See My Build: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=385577

04-27-2016, 05:09 PM	#647
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	Car is finally re-aligned and setup after all the latest suspension mods. Drives oh so nice! Shop guys love driving it ;o) -- they can't 'hide' the fact if they get 'on it' while test driving.... Great shop Fifth Gear is -- really works with you to get what you need -- lots of gear heads... Next will be a detailing from ShowroomFX... enjoying the heck out of all the mods. Looking to see what may be next... -Don __________________ 747 RWHP 794 RWTQ "Horsepower sells cars, torque wins races." - Enzo Ferrari See My Build: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=385577

04-29-2016, 11:28 PM	#652
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, found out my JBA sparkplug wires are not holding up. I had 2 start to pop off the coils, and after inspection, found the 'ends' are broken and 'charred'. Ordered the MTI Racing Hotspark wires: Looks like the sultan of spark coils weaken those ends. Once I get the new wires, I'll show what has happened.... -Don __________________ 747 RWHP 794 RWTQ "Horsepower sells cars, torque wins races." - Enzo Ferrari See My Build: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=385577 Last edited by hammdo; 05-05-2016 at 06:14 PM.

05-02-2016, 07:39 PM	#653
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	While waiting for the MTI's, got Steve from ShowroomFX to detail the car again -- looks awesome! Great job -- looks new again! I know pics or it didn't happen, but, I think I'll spare everyone the overload ;o)... I'll add pics once I start on the MTI's... -Don __________________ 747 RWHP 794 RWTQ "Horsepower sells cars, torque wins races." - Enzo Ferrari See My Build: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=385577

04-27-2016, 06:24 PM	#648
AG1LE Drives: '14 1LE Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: NJ Posts: 2,438	Thanks for the tip on the discounted Z/28 wheel bearings on eBay - I got a full OEM set that way and saved a little over $500

05-02-2016, 07:49 PM	#654
AG1LE Drives: '14 1LE Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: NJ Posts: 2,438	Why did you go with the MTI wires over other options?

05-05-2016, 06:13 PM	#657
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	MTI Racing Hotspark Wires OK, did the MTI wires today -- very straight forward, like the way they are setup: Stainless ends (note the dielectric grease to allow smooth install/removal. KEEP IT OFF the connecting ends): Here is why I'm replacing the JBAs: As you can see, these are charred on the ends and the 'retainer' is broken off. I had 3 wires popping off the coils, so, this is why I replaced them. Here are the MTI's installed -- didn't take long @ all -- made sure everything was clicked on and started 'er up... will take it out later and make sure everything is smooth... I put the 'socks' back on as while the boots cleared the headers, I wanted to be certain everything was protected... -Don __________________ 747 RWHP 794 RWTQ "Horsepower sells cars, torque wins races." - Enzo Ferrari See My Build: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=385577

05-06-2016, 01:16 AM	#658
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	Took it out tonight and these wire have smoothed out the idle for sure. I'm betting a couple of these wires were going bad, will ck with an ohm meter. Surprised at how the JBA wires didn't hold up... I'll see how the MTIs do now... -Don __________________ 747 RWHP 794 RWTQ "Horsepower sells cars, torque wins races." - Enzo Ferrari See My Build: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=385577