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Punisher73 · 01-02-2017, 07:48 PM

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Originally Posted by One-Bad-ZL1

Didn't buy squat, but added 10 hp by polishing my valve covers!!!

Before and After shots....

I'm new to all this. How does polishing the valve covers add HP? Is it just lost hp that is recovered, or something else?

PaulSS376 · 01-02-2017, 07:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Punisher73

I'm new to all this. How does polishing the valve covers add HP? Is it just lost hp that is recovered, or something else?

It's supposed to be a joke. He polished the outside of the valve covers to make the engine look better.

Punisher73 · 01-03-2017, 04:12 AM

Ahhh...

I was trying to figure it out and couldn't. I'm more familiar with firearms and there are some factory parts that you can polish/buff and it smooths out the gun. Thought it might be along those lines.

PaulSS376 · 01-03-2017, 04:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Punisher73

Ahhh...

I was trying to figure it out and couldn't. I'm more familiar with firearms and there are some factory parts that you can polish/buff and it smooths out the gun. Thought it might be along those lines.

You can port and polish heads for a little extra hp

One-Bad-ZL1 · 01-03-2017, 05:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Punisher73

Ahhh...

I was trying to figure it out and couldn't. I'm more familiar with firearms and there are some factory parts that you can polish/buff and it smooths out the gun. Thought it might be along those lines.

Pretty darn funny!!!! Thanks for playing.

mjf12080 · 01-04-2017, 06:13 PM

FE6 shocks, sway bars, LCAs, trailing arms, and toe rods. Pedders adjustable end links, Hotchkiss 1inch drop Springs, IOM door panels, seat covers, 1le clean side Seperator....I think that's it lol

Evil-Bee-NH · 01-04-2017, 09:23 PM

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Originally Posted by mjf12080

FE6 shocks, sway bars, LCAs, trailing arms, and toe rods. Pedders adjustable end links, Hotchkiss 1inch drop Springs, IOM door panels, seat covers, 1le clean side Seperator....I think that's it lol

Very nice Mike. You coming to any shows or race events this year we missed you last year.

mjf12080 · 01-05-2017, 11:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Evil-Bee-NH

Very nice Mike. You coming to any shows or race events this year we missed you last year.

Hopefully I get out this year unfortunately my work schedule keeps me from having weekends off so it's hard to get out....I'll have to make time this year though

TRC-SS · 01-05-2017, 01:00 PM

I didn't get my car a single thing.....i put it on the naughty list and sent it away to be stored in some warehouse so i don't have to look at it for a few months!! Thing is pissing me off!

600hp-lpe · 01-11-2017, 03:53 PM

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Originally Posted by TRC-SS

I didn't get my car a single thing.....i put it on the naughty list and sent it away to be stored in some warehouse so i don't have to look at it for a few months!! Thing is pissing me off!

What's wrong w/ your car? is it mis-behaving?

rickyrocket · 01-11-2017, 04:54 PM

It ONLY makes 690 horses.

Slowhawk · 01-11-2017, 05:31 PM

My poor TA is getting abused. At 17psi on the stock, cam only 5.7L and hitting 680rwhp. Trying for 700+ on my dyno. Thing made 380rwhp cam only.

TRC-SS · 01-11-2017, 10:12 PM

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Originally Posted by 600hp-lpe

What's wrong w/ your car? is it mis-behaving?

Its running lean....again. An issue I've been chasing for 2 years...and most likely the cause of my recent motor going BANG...But all should be straightened out for good this spring.

600hp-lpe · 01-12-2017, 09:14 AM

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Originally Posted by TRC-SS

Its running lean....again. An issue I've been chasing for 2 years...and most likely the cause of my recent motor going BANG...But all should be straightened out for good this spring.

Well that sucks - nothing worse than a lean condition.

01-04-2017, 06:13 PM	#48
mjf12080 Drives: 2014 V6 white Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: United States Posts: 183	FE6 shocks, sway bars, LCAs, trailing arms, and toe rods. Pedders adjustable end links, Hotchkiss 1inch drop Springs, IOM door panels, seat covers, 1le clean side Seperator....I think that's it lol __________________ 2014 LFX M6. Engine Mods: 80mm throttle body, Jac Fab Intake Spacer and Ported Manifold, Injen CAI, Apex cathc can, Dyno Tune by Performance Dyno NH. Driveline: 1LE Diff, MGW Short Throw Shifter. Suspension: 1LE front and rear sways. Pedders adjustabale endlinks, 1LE front and rear struts with Hotchkis Sport springs. Appearance: Painted engine cover & fuse box cover, Satin Black SS 20's, full IOM interior, ZL1 spoiler, Matte Black Stripes Sound: Alpine 12in type R, sealed box, 1200 watt mono amp.

01-05-2017, 01:00 PM	#51
TRC-SS 700RWHP-650TQ Drives: 2011 Forged LS3 Supercharged/Cammed Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Shrewsbury Massachusetts Posts: 5,269 View My Garage	I didn't get my car a single thing.....i put it on the naughty list and sent it away to be stored in some warehouse so i don't have to look at it for a few months!! Thing is pissing me off! __________________ View Build HERE>>>>>MY 2011 2SS/RS JOURNAL

01-11-2017, 04:54 PM	#53
rickyrocket Drives: 2015 blk 1 SS Join Date: May 2012 Location: Coventry RI Posts: 1,309	It ONLY makes 690 horses. __________________ 15 1 SS

01-03-2017, 04:12 AM	#45
Punisher73 Drives: 2011 Camaro LS Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Michigan Posts: 20	Ahhh... I was trying to figure it out and couldn't. I'm more familiar with firearms and there are some factory parts that you can polish/buff and it smooths out the gun. Thought it might be along those lines.

01-11-2017, 05:31 PM	#54
Slowhawk Drives: 1999 Trans Am Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Bridgewater,Ma Posts: 2,018	My poor TA is getting abused. At 17psi on the stock, cam only 5.7L and hitting 680rwhp. Trying for 700+ on my dyno. Thing made 380rwhp cam only.