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Ashen 6.2 · 08-30-2017, 08:12 PM

Oh my!

hammdo · 08-30-2017, 08:50 PM

LOL, that is 'car porn' for sure!

You gotta come down when we fire it up!

I'm sure Ryan will need to test drive it to dial it in ;o)

-Don

AG1LE · 08-30-2017, 09:03 PM

Very interested in seeing the outcome - may need to pay GPI a visit

hammdo · 08-30-2017, 09:07 PM

Yep, great shop. GPI is in the Gwatney Chevrolet Dealership! Very rare to see and, they are great to work with. Aaron, James, Ryan, Mike, Kevin, really the whole crew oozes performance. The lot is full of performance cars 'o)

They also were able to take care of the recalls so I didn't have to mess with it at my local dealer, which makes it very convenient...

Worth the drive up from Dallas...

-Don

hammdo · 08-30-2017, 11:47 PM

Looks like I won't be able to get to NCM with all that is going on but, I'll be doing this instead:

https://www.tracknightinamerica.com/...event_location

http://www.motorsportranch.com/1-7-mile-road-course/

Looks to be a fun time!

-Don

hammdo · 08-31-2017, 11:37 AM

Got a new TB from Bo! Gonna give this baby some air!

Here is a pic of an engine GPI is getting ready to install -- its not mine, but boy, its hot:

-Don

hammdo · 08-31-2017, 04:46 PM

More 'car porn' from GPI as the engine progresses!

You'll note the VVT was NOT added. Discussed this with Aaron, and he said the 416 doesn't need it -- it makes a ton of power and suggested we go without it -- I'm all in with that. Saves money and simplifies my tuning. These guys have built a ton of these, so they should know!

Edit:

Also, the LSA block is not drilled for VVT oil passages so while it’s possible to install VVT decided it was not really worth the complication. Didn’t notice that until Aaron showed me the block and the missing oil passages...

Thus, he said, I didn’t need it. Still the cam is spec’d for this setup —road racing!

The other parts I sent arrived so they'll be able to move along with the heads, rockers, and scraper/windage tray! I also purchased and sent a SacCity billet barbell for them to install -- little things that can help over the long haul...

http://www.saccitycorvette.com/Billet-BarBell.html

-Don

hammdo · 08-31-2017, 05:32 PM

They are cranking on this!

Another pic from Aaron:

Yum!

We continue to discuss options as the build progresses -- its great to be kept in the loop like this!

-Don

ABADZL1 · 08-31-2017, 05:37 PM

Lookin good!

AG1LE · 08-31-2017, 06:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hammdo

The other parts I sent arrived so they'll be able to move along with the heads, rockers, and scraper/windage tray! I also purchased and sent a SacCity billet barbell for them to install -- little things that can help over the long haul...

Did you also get the SacCity billet bypass delete?

hammdo · 08-31-2017, 06:49 PM

No, I asked about that, folks suggested I didn't need it, just the barbell...

-Don

hammdo · 08-31-2017, 07:07 PM

Gen6 deflectors came in!

Track version:

84145204:
https://www.thatgmpartsguy.com/oem-p...PWxheWVyXzc%3D
right and left set

SS stock:

23383584:
https://www.thatgmpartsguy.com/oem-p...PWxheWVyXzU%3D
right side

23383583:
https://www.thatgmpartsguy.com/oem-p...PWxheWVyXzU%3D
left side

Gonna build a setup to allow me to use either setup...

Will be testing this out SOON ;o)

-Don

hammdo · 09-01-2017, 12:17 PM

Picked this up today:

https://zl1addons.com/collections/wi...nt=35355969409

Debated on this but, many folks that have it and love it.

-Don

hammdo · 09-01-2017, 03:41 PM

This is the Improved Racing's Scraper/Windage Tray GPI installed for me:

http://www.improvedracing.com/crank-...kit-p-519.html

EGM-742A

Very nice unit! Looks 'marvelous' on this setup!

Aaron did play a joke on me - he sent me a video of it not 'working' right... Trying to get my 'dander' up - I owe him for that one ;o)

-Don

08-30-2017, 08:12 PM	#1485
Ashen 6.2 Drives: 2014 Camaro Z/SS Join Date: May 2014 Location: NW Arkansas Posts: 2,162 View My Garage	Oh my! __________________ 2014 Camaro SS L99, Ashen Grey w/Black Leather - Build thread - http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=491561 GPI 416 w/GPI S/C Cam, GPI Ported Heads & Tuned by Ben, Holley Dominator ECU, Mag Heartbeat, ZL1 Fuel Pump/DSX Aux Pump, NW 103 TB, FIC 1650's, Alky Meth, Rossler T400 w/t-brake, Circle D Converter, Kooks Headers, Viking Coil Overs & all the BMR Goodies in the rear, Zl1 3.23 Diff, DSS Axles, Wiles Racing Driveshaft, Hendrix Offset Diff Bushings, AFE Solid Subframe Bushings, 875HP/843TQ 5FDP

08-30-2017, 08:50 PM	#1486
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	LOL, that is 'car porn' for sure! You gotta come down when we fire it up! I'm sure Ryan will need to test drive it to dial it in ;o) -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

08-30-2017, 09:07 PM	#1488
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	Yep, great shop. GPI is in the Gwatney Chevrolet Dealership! Very rare to see and, they are great to work with. Aaron, James, Ryan, Mike, Kevin, really the whole crew oozes performance. The lot is full of performance cars 'o) They also were able to take care of the recalls so I didn't have to mess with it at my local dealer, which makes it very convenient... Worth the drive up from Dallas... -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

08-30-2017, 11:47 PM	#1489
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	Looks like I won't be able to get to NCM with all that is going on but, I'll be doing this instead: https://www.tracknightinamerica.com/...event_location http://www.motorsportranch.com/1-7-mile-road-course/ Looks to be a fun time! -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

08-31-2017, 11:37 AM	#1490
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	Got a new TB from Bo! Gonna give this baby some air! Here is a pic of an engine GPI is getting ready to install -- its not mine, but boy, its hot: -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

08-30-2017, 09:03 PM	#1487
AG1LE Drives: '14 1LE Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: NJ Posts: 2,438	Very interested in seeing the outcome - may need to pay GPI a visit

08-31-2017, 04:46 PM	#1491
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	GPI LSA Build Continues! More 'car porn' from GPI as the engine progresses! *You'll note the VVT was NOT added. Discussed this with Aaron, and he said the 416 doesn't need it -- it makes a ton of power and suggested we go without it -- I'm all in with that. Saves money and simplifies my tuning. These guys have built a ton of these, so they should know! Edit: Also, the LSA block is not drilled for VVT oil passages so while it’s possible to install VVT decided it was not really worth the complication. Didn’t notice that until Aaron showed me the block and the missing oil passages... Thus, he said, I didn’t need it. Still the cam is spec’d for this setup —road racing! The other parts I sent arrived so they'll be able to move along with the heads, rockers, and scraper/windage tray! I also purchased and sent a SacCity billet barbell for them to install -- little things that can help over the long haul... http://www.saccitycorvette.com/Billet-BarBell.html -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; 11-25-2018 at 10:49 PM.

08-31-2017, 05:32 PM	#1492
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	GPI LSA Build Continues! They are cranking on this! Another pic from Aaron: Yum! We continue to discuss options as the build progresses -- its great to be kept in the loop like this! -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

08-31-2017, 05:37 PM	#1493
ABADZL1 ZL1 Pilot Drives: 2013 ZL1 Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: TN Posts: 1,673 View My Garage	Lookin good! __________________

08-31-2017, 06:49 PM	#1495
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	No, I asked about that, folks suggested I didn't need it, just the barbell... -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

08-31-2017, 07:07 PM	#1496
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	Gen6 deflectors came in! Track version: 84145204: https://www.thatgmpartsguy.com/oem-p...PWxheWVyXzc%3D right and left set SS stock: 23383584: https://www.thatgmpartsguy.com/oem-p...PWxheWVyXzU%3D right side 23383583: https://www.thatgmpartsguy.com/oem-p...PWxheWVyXzU%3D left side Gonna build a setup to allow me to use either setup... Will be testing this out SOON ;o) -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

09-01-2017, 12:17 PM	#1497
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	Picked this up today: https://zl1addons.com/collections/wi...nt=35355969409 Debated on this but, many folks that have it and love it. -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

09-01-2017, 03:41 PM	#1498
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	GPI LSA Build Continues! This is the Improved Racing's Scraper/Windage Tray GPI installed for me: http://www.improvedracing.com/crank-...kit-p-519.html EGM-742A Very nice unit! Looks 'marvelous' on this setup! Aaron did play a joke on me - he sent me a video of it not 'working' right... Trying to get my 'dander' up - I owe him for that one ;o) -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