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hammdo · 01-19-2015, 09:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 2012LS3VERT

I see you have the Bosch pump instead of the OEM zl1 intercooler pump, which flows about 25% less. Putting a second Bosch pump in series with the one you have would get you to about 15% more than the stock ZL1 pump. But the single may work for you.

That was the pump that came with the kit. Room is a problem of course ;o)

Certainly worth investigating!

Thanks!

-Don

Unreal · 01-19-2015, 09:54 PM

FYI NGK says no anti-sieze on plugs.

hammdo · 01-19-2015, 09:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fish-man

Giddyup!

Yep! Right from the start too!

-Don

hammdo · 01-19-2015, 09:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Unreal

FYI NGK says no anti-sieze on plugs.

Thanks! Other kits say add it -- I don't put much on them anyway. I don't like to over-do it...

Appreciate it!

-Don

Rhino79 · 01-20-2015, 07:51 AM

Sounds good Don! Nice work!

hammdo · 01-20-2015, 09:34 AM

Thanks for your help! Between you and Andy helping me I think this turned out pretty sweet!

May have to put mufflers on it though -- neighbors may get upset with the rumble ;o)

-Don

hammdo · 01-20-2015, 02:59 PM

OK, I'll post the JDP Tow Hook.

First, with the bumper off, marked the location to the left of the hole you see in the bumper (about 1 1/2 inch to the edge) and used the tow hook to line up the holes. I then used and automatic punch to mark the drill points:

Drilled pilot holes. I 'stepped' up each hole size and use cutting oil -- don't go full hog to the big drill bit -- they'll overheat.

Stepped up:

Final drill up to the 1/2 drill bit size -- installed the bolts and aligned the tow hook to the bottom of the bumper post:

There is room for adjustment up and down as needed. When my new bumper comes in, I'll test the up/down but this should give plenty of room -- but is a shin killer ;o)

-Don

jose1003 · 01-20-2015, 05:08 PM

wow, amazed

hammdo · 01-20-2015, 06:27 PM

Thanks and appreciate the kind words! Still more to do ;o)

-Don

Raven42nd · 01-20-2015, 07:41 PM

Awesome ride and what a great write up. This should be pinned for others.

Sack Rat 2SS · 01-20-2015, 07:42 PM

Great you have it running and you have overkilled this project but I would have done the same thing. When motor is apart you can do many small detail upgrades; and many small ones equal a big upgrade in total.

Only question I have is after buying that beautiful Joe Gibbs breakin oil why you did not put 100 SOFT miles on the motor first, then drain and add your daily oil before the dyne tune with ADM? I realize you did not do a total rebuild but still new cam, lifters, heads, etc would benefit some from Gibbs oil IMHO.

You are going to love your new car. And do I dare ask what could be next???
Amazing photo documentation of your project!!!!

Camero5 · 01-20-2015, 08:44 PM

Great job on your build. I'm jealous!!! When are you going in for the Tune?

hammdo · 01-20-2015, 10:49 PM

Joe Gibbs round 2 br30 again. I did a easy run then some time between 2000 and 3000 RPM run gradually, drain and filled again with br30 to do a drive break in. Then the ls30. This is per drivens recommendations. I agree, that oil is great stuff and would recommend anyone doing this type of job use it...

Thanks!

-Don

hammdo · 01-20-2015, 10:49 PM

Tune is next week...

Thanks!

-Don

01-19-2015, 09:54 PM	#226
Unreal Drives: 2006 Z06 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Gilbert, AZ Posts: 5,712	FYI NGK says no anti-sieze on plugs. __________________ Nick Corvette Z06 -1200ish rwhp

01-20-2015, 02:59 PM	#231
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, I'll post the JDP Tow Hook. First, with the bumper off, marked the location to the left of the hole you see in the bumper (about 1 1/2 inch to the edge) and used the tow hook to line up the holes. I then used and automatic punch to mark the drill points: Drilled pilot holes. I 'stepped' up each hole size and use cutting oil -- don't go full hog to the big drill bit -- they'll overheat. Stepped up: Final drill up to the 1/2 drill bit size -- installed the bolts and aligned the tow hook to the bottom of the bumper post: There is room for adjustment up and down as needed. When my new bumper comes in, I'll test the up/down but this should give plenty of room -- but is a shin killer ;o) -Don Last edited by hammdo; 12-11-2015 at 12:49 PM.

01-20-2015, 05:08 PM	#232
jose1003 Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS Cyber Gray Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: El Paso, Texas Posts: 1,132	wow, amazed __________________

01-20-2015, 07:41 PM	#234
Raven42nd "Let 'em eat crow" Drives: 2014 Spring Edition V6 Conv Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Murfreesboro, TN Posts: 107 View My Garage	Awesome ride and what a great write up. This should be pinned for others. __________________

01-20-2015, 07:42 PM	#235
Sack Rat 2SS Drives: Silver SS/RS, Man 6 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: DFW area, Texas Posts: 884	Great you have it running and you have overkilled this project but I would have done the same thing. When motor is apart you can do many small detail upgrades; and many small ones equal a big upgrade in total. Only question I have is after buying that beautiful Joe Gibbs breakin oil why you did not put 100 SOFT miles on the motor first, then drain and add your daily oil before the dyne tune with ADM? I realize you did not do a total rebuild but still new cam, lifters, heads, etc would benefit some from Gibbs oil IMHO. You are going to love your new car. And do I dare ask what could be next??? Amazing photo documentation of your project!!!! __________________ Silver 2SS/RS Man/6 CTS-V front 6-Piston Calipers, GM 3.91 Rear Gears

01-20-2015, 07:51 AM	#229
Rhino79 Drives: 2010 Camaro SS L99/Auto Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Cabot, AR Posts: 2,827 View My Garage	Sounds good Don! Nice work!

01-20-2015, 09:34 AM	#230
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	Thanks for your help! Between you and Andy helping me I think this turned out pretty sweet! May have to put mufflers on it though -- neighbors may get upset with the rumble ;o) -Don

01-20-2015, 06:27 PM	#233
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	Thanks and appreciate the kind words! Still more to do ;o) -Don

01-20-2015, 08:44 PM	#236
Camero5 Hide! My wife's coming! Drives: 2013 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Las Colinas, TX Posts: 1,442 View My Garage	Great job on your build. I'm jealous!!! When are you going in for the Tune? __________________ 2013 Camaro ZL1 Convertible CRT - 630 RWHP / 620 RWTQ - ADM Performance Built/Tuned - ZL-700 Package - LS9 CAM - Lingenfelter CNC Ported Heads - Stainless Power Headers

01-20-2015, 10:49 PM	#237
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	Joe Gibbs round 2 br30 again. I did a easy run then some time between 2000 and 3000 RPM run gradually, drain and filled again with br30 to do a drive break in. Then the ls30. This is per drivens recommendations. I agree, that oil is great stuff and would recommend anyone doing this type of job use it... Thanks! -Don Last edited by hammdo; 01-21-2015 at 12:56 AM.

01-20-2015, 10:49 PM	#238
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	Tune is next week... Thanks! -Don