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hammdo · 09-13-2017, 03:35 PM

Ok very close to fire up! Talked with Aaron this morning -
- I'll need to change from LS30 to DT40 for this engine setup during the summer/warmer months. Also talked about a 5" CAI, 102 port and TB helping this blower setup! Not expecting huge HP numbers, but, probably bigger RWTQ numbers...

Ah, it seems it will never end ;o)...

-Don

camaro500 · 09-13-2017, 05:38 PM

I no longer own a Camaro but come back to this forum to check on this thread! Amazing job!

hammdo · 09-13-2017, 06:38 PM

Hey, thanks for that! I do appreciate it -- nice to know folks get something out of it ;o)

Jag -- awesome car for sure -- have fun with it!

-Don

hammdo · 09-14-2017, 11:09 AM

Well, according to Aaron, I'll be 'Busting Bugs' today (heading home ;o). I'll be heading over after 12 central to get a gander at the new monster -- can't wait! From what I understand, should be doing the break-in and dyno this morning!

Waiting for the 'word' ;o)...

-Don

hammdo · 09-14-2017, 06:11 PM

Folks.. Quick post...

746 RWHP 793 RWTQ at 6200 RPM!

Have videos and pics... Will post all when I get back...

WOW is all I can say!

-Don

AG1LE · 09-14-2017, 06:34 PM

Awesome, congrats!

hammdo · 09-14-2017, 06:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AG1LE

Awesome, congrats!

Thanks! Runs like stock.. Smooth idle..

I'll need to do a bit of data logging as it breaks in, but so far, amazing....

Ryan tweak the tune for road racing, we went more conservative with the tune. She has more in her, but right now don't want to push it...

He also tweaked the shift points in the trans... Man that torque comes on strong!

Got the dyno chart and will post that...

-Don

Ashen 6.2 · 09-14-2017, 10:48 PM

Awesome Don! Cant wait to see the pics and the videos.

hammdo · 09-15-2017, 12:58 AM

Videos!

Break in (1):

Break in (2):

Break in (3):

Dyno Run (1):

Dyno Run (2):

Talking with Aaron while waiting:

YEA!

-Don

hammdo · 09-15-2017, 01:48 AM

Daughters Wedding planning and getting this done at the same time...

Crazy..

-Don

hammdo · 09-15-2017, 10:44 AM

A few pics of GPI's shop/location:

Drive up -- and what you're greeted with:

Dyno Bay:

Just a few of the cars the guys deal with:

This vette is getting a bad ass engine (all the way from NJ):

Build Office:

GPI can do a lot of custom jobs and fabrication --

-Don

hammdo · 09-15-2017, 11:00 AM

OK, here is my build as it progressed:

Block ready!

John (who built the engine), Mike, and Tony working to get the old items swapped (L99 is behind Mike
-- who is in the middle):

After a couple of days, here it is in the car!

Forced Inductions Lid Spacer:

Break in!

And Dyno (So rounded 747 RWHP, and 794 RWTQ) @ 13.5 PSI!

So, as we all know, nothing is 100% smooth. The PS Pulley had to be laser aligned for the Turn One, not a big deal, had to get the LS hub for the Lower Balancer, my MSD Boost-a-pump went out, and the aux boost/fuel electronics failed -- we bypassed it to get the aux fuel pump to run for the dynos -- Dave at DSX was awesome helping us diagnose that over the phone -- new and improved one on the way! AC Belt needed to be re-adjusted -- after the dyno pulls ;o). GPI gave it a go over before I left -- what a difference and the idle is so smooth -- sorry no lope here -- and the wife liked that ;o)

I do have 1 small correction to do -- the Idler pulleys need to be switched -- I reviewed the LSA pulley swap kit from Lingenfelter and it shows the larger pulley closer to the upper pulley -- for more belt wrap -- not a big deal, simple to correct.

Car ran excellent -- 400 miles after break-in -- not a single blip! Ran great on E83 (that is the max I found) and just smooth as silk running. I had a pad under the car, no drops of oil anywhere. I check the engine area, same thing -- dry.

I'll probably add a few spring clamps to the re-routed PCV lines -- just because I'm anal ;o) Maybe a few gazillion zip ties so I can keep my GPI given title ;o)...

hammdo · 09-15-2017, 12:32 PM

Video after a total of 400 miles (340 from GPI):

Running very nice, smooth too ;o)

-Don

Ashen 6.2 · 09-15-2017, 08:08 PM

What an awesome build Don! Congrats!

09-13-2017, 03:35 PM	#1541
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	Ok very close to fire up! Talked with Aaron this morning - - I'll need to change from LS30 to DT40 for this engine setup during the summer/warmer months. Also talked about a 5" CAI, 102 port and TB helping this blower setup! Not expecting huge HP numbers, but, probably bigger RWTQ numbers... Ah, it seems it will never end ;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 Last edited by hammdo; 09-13-2017 at 05:20 PM.

09-13-2017, 05:38 PM	#1542
camaro500 Drives: 2017 Jaguar F Type R Tuned 498awhp Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Canada Posts: 871 View My Garage	I no longer own a Camaro but come back to this forum to check on this thread! Amazing job! __________________ JRE cammed w.full bolt ons 444rwhp/422rwtq SOLD 2017 Jaguar F Type R ''Life moves pretty fast. If you don't stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it.'' - F. Bueller

09-13-2017, 06:38 PM	#1543
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	Hey, thanks for that! I do appreciate it -- nice to know folks get something out of it ;o) Jag -- awesome car for sure -- have fun with 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

09-14-2017, 11:09 AM	#1544
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, according to Aaron, I'll be 'Busting Bugs' today (heading home ;o). I'll be heading over after 12 central to get a gander at the new monster -- can't wait! From what I understand, should be doing the break-in and dyno this morning! Waiting for the 'word' ;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

09-14-2017, 06:11 PM	#1545
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	Folks.. Quick post... 746 RWHP 793 RWTQ at 6200 RPM! Have videos and pics... Will post all when I get back... WOW is all I can say! -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

09-14-2017, 06:34 PM	#1546
AG1LE Drives: '14 1LE Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: NJ Posts: 2,438	Awesome, congrats!

09-14-2017, 10:48 PM	#1548
Ashen 6.2 Drives: 2014 Camaro Z/SS Join Date: May 2014 Location: NW Arkansas Posts: 2,162 View My Garage	Awesome Don! Cant wait to see the pics and the videos. __________________ 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

09-15-2017, 01:48 AM	#1550
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	Daughters Wedding planning and getting this done at the same time... Crazy.. -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

09-15-2017, 10:44 AM	#1551
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's Shop A few pics of GPI's shop/location: Drive up -- and what you're greeted with: Dyno Bay: Just a few of the cars the guys deal with: This vette is getting a bad ass engine (all the way from NJ): Build Office: GPI can do a lot of custom jobs and fabrication -- -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; 09-15-2017 at 01:34 PM.

09-15-2017, 11:00 AM	#1552
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 Team Getting Her Ready! OK, here is my build as it progressed: Block ready! John (who built the engine), Mike, and Tony working to get the old items swapped (L99 is behind Mike -- who is in the middle): After a couple of days, here it is in the car! Forced Inductions Lid Spacer: Break in! And Dyno (So rounded 747 RWHP, and 794 RWTQ) @ 13.5 PSI! So, as we all know, nothing is 100% smooth. The PS Pulley had to be laser aligned for the Turn One, not a big deal, had to get the LS hub for the Lower Balancer, my MSD Boost-a-pump went out, and the aux boost/fuel electronics failed -- we bypassed it to get the aux fuel pump to run for the dynos -- Dave at DSX was awesome helping us diagnose that over the phone -- new and improved one on the way! AC Belt needed to be re-adjusted -- after the dyno pulls ;o). GPI gave it a go over before I left -- what a difference and the idle is so smooth -- sorry no lope here -- and the wife liked that ;o) I do have 1 small correction to do -- the Idler pulleys need to be switched -- I reviewed the LSA pulley swap kit from Lingenfelter and it shows the larger pulley closer to the upper pulley -- for more belt wrap -- not a big deal, simple to correct. Car ran excellent -- 400 miles after break-in -- not a single blip! Ran great on E83 (that is the max I found) and just smooth as silk running. I had a pad under the car, no drops of oil anywhere. I check the engine area, same thing -- dry. I'll probably add a few spring clamps to the re-routed PCV lines -- just because I'm anal ;o) Maybe a few gazillion zip ties so I can keep my GPI given title ;o)... __________________ 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; 09-15-2017 at 11:41 AM.

09-15-2017, 08:08 PM	#1554
Ashen 6.2 Drives: 2014 Camaro Z/SS Join Date: May 2014 Location: NW Arkansas Posts: 2,162 View My Garage	What an awesome build Don! Congrats! __________________ 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