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hammdo · 01-20-2015, 10:54 PM

What's next? Zl1 bumper, and custom ZLE interior goodies...

-Don

hammdo · 01-20-2015, 11:44 PM

Thanks for the kind words. My wife asked me what's next too... ;o)

Overkill? Yep sure did -- but its been 27 years since I've done this to an auto engine. Now the aircraft engines? I was this anal too working on those just a few years ago as I was with my own planes I worked on. Guess the 'crazy anal' stuck around me for some reason. The FAA was VERY PICKY about the work one did on one's own plane -- and you had to REALLY document it too -- pics and all ;o). You should have seen me breaking in the engine after the rebuild -- have to fly it in the air for a few hours within easy access to the runway if it failed, at night, when no one would be hurt if it failed -- that was fun! ... I still remember saying 'Grand Prairie Traffic, Warrior 41507 Left Downwind 1 7 breaking in our new engine....'

-Don

hammdo · 01-21-2015, 01:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Camero5

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

Jealous? YOU have a ZL1 -- I'm jealous! Love the ZL1....

-Don

RankSS · 01-21-2015, 02:18 PM

ZL1 pump speed is controlled by the ECM.

hammdo · 01-21-2015, 02:38 PM

Andy will be installing that and the Fpcm. SS pump is wimpy...

-Don

Camero5 · 01-21-2015, 09:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hammdo

Jealous? YOU have a ZL1 -- I'm jealous! Love the ZL1....

-Don

Hahaha .... I do have a ZL1 but you have all that skill. I'd be doing all kind of work to mine if I had your skills

hammdo · 01-21-2015, 09:51 PM

LOL, still, mine is a wanna be but it sure is fun...
My ZL1 bumper comes Friday...

Thanks!

-Don

Camero5 · 01-21-2015, 09:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hammdo

LOL, still, mine is a wanna be but it sure is fun...

Thanks!

-Don

It's unique and that's all that counts. Won't see another one like yours running around.

hammdo · 01-21-2015, 09:56 PM

Yep, that's true...

-Don

ADM PERFORMANCE · 01-23-2015, 06:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RankSS

ZL1 pump speed is controlled by the ECM.

And FPCM

camaro500 · 01-23-2015, 07:22 AM

Really nice work!

hammdo · 01-23-2015, 11:58 AM

Thank you! I'm doing the ZL1 bumper today and then soft drive it. Can't wait!

-Don

hammdo · 01-23-2015, 08:23 PM

What I followed for cam breakin:

https://tech.drivenracingoil.com/gm-...tech-bulletin/

If not there, here:

http://accelerationtech.com/photos/c...cing%20Oil.pdf

-Don

hammdo · 01-25-2015, 08:09 PM

Well, yesterday and today I did the ZL1 bumper that Gary's Customs did for me -- matches perfectly -- really happy with the workmanship -- came a day later due to a mix-up from the shipping company -- but @ least I got it!

Also, I did an upgrade including the splash shields (fender wells) and brake ducts on both side.

If someone wants a detailed install, I'll be happy to do that. For now, I'll display the new bumper with fog lights and the Z/LE badges!

I tried to install the ZL1 spoiler, but there is body work to do and I'll have to wait on that for now.

Now I had ordered a ZL1 grill, but that did not come in from Gary -- I'll find out what's going on with that -- but -- I do like the current grill with no badge! If he didn't ship it, I may just get my $$ back and keep this grill...

So, with that out of the way....

Bumper ready to install after scavenging parts from the SS bumper with the ZL1 splitter installed:

I installed Ofer's plug n play wire harness for the fog lights...

Bumper on:

Wheels off to do fender bolting:

Brake Ducts:

Drivers:

Passengers:

Bolted up on the splash shield:

Have to get a few more bolts for the splash shield -- 8 total -- with retainers too...

Lights working!:

I do need those stinkn' badges:

Next will be taking it to Andy and letting him perform his magic.

I did take the car around the neighborhood just to test drive it a bit. Nothing over 35 mph and no hard takeoffs. Just to get a few more heat cycles and some actual variation on load.

More to come!

-Don

01-20-2015, 10:54 PM	#239
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	What's next? Zl1 bumper, and custom ZLE interior goodies... -Don Last edited by hammdo; 01-21-2015 at 12:57 AM.

01-20-2015, 11:44 PM	#240
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 the kind words. My wife asked me what's next too... ;o) Overkill? Yep sure did -- but its been 27 years since I've done this to an auto engine. Now the aircraft engines? I was this anal too working on those just a few years ago as I was with my own planes I worked on. Guess the 'crazy anal' stuck around me for some reason. The FAA was VERY PICKY about the work one did on one's own plane -- and you had to REALLY document it too -- pics and all ;o). You should have seen me breaking in the engine after the rebuild -- have to fly it in the air for a few hours within easy access to the runway if it failed, at night, when no one would be hurt if it failed -- that was fun! ... I still remember saying 'Grand Prairie Traffic, Warrior 41507 Left Downwind 1 7 breaking in our new engine....' -Don Last edited by hammdo; 01-21-2015 at 01:16 AM.

01-21-2015, 02:18 PM	#242
RankSS Drives: 2010 Camaro SS Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Saskatoon SK Can. Eh Posts: 365	ZL1 pump speed is controlled by the ECM. __________________ 2010 Camaro SS RS, Maggie with 3.4" pulley, 60# injectors, ADM dual fuel pumps, ADM Stage 2 Cam with Brian Tooley springs and pushrods, black CAI intake, Stainless Works long tube headers w/gutted cats, ZL1 Diff w/offset bushings, Pfadt lowering springs, Pfadt sway bars, Pfadt solid sub frame mounts, BMR trailing arms and toe rods, Hurst short throw shifter, Painted on Hugger Orange stripes, Forgestar F14 Piano Black wheels, Nitto NT05 rubber.

01-23-2015, 07:22 AM	#249
camaro500 Drives: 2017 Jaguar F Type R Tuned 498awhp Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Canada Posts: 871 View My Garage	Really nice work! __________________ 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

01-23-2015, 08:23 PM	#251
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	What I followed for cam breakin: https://tech.drivenracingoil.com/gm-...tech-bulletin/ If not there, here: http://accelerationtech.com/photos/c...cing%20Oil.pdf -Don Last edited by hammdo; 06-21-2019 at 08:48 PM.

01-21-2015, 02:38 PM	#243
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	Andy will be installing that and the Fpcm. SS pump is wimpy... -Don

01-21-2015, 09:51 PM	#245
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, still, mine is a wanna be but it sure is fun... My ZL1 bumper comes Friday... Thanks! -Don

01-21-2015, 09:56 PM	#247
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, that's true... -Don

01-23-2015, 11:58 AM	#250
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	Thank you! I'm doing the ZL1 bumper today and then soft drive it. Can't wait! -Don

01-25-2015, 08:09 PM	#252
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, yesterday and today I did the ZL1 bumper that Gary's Customs did for me -- matches perfectly -- really happy with the workmanship -- came a day later due to a mix-up from the shipping company -- but @ least I got it! Also, I did an upgrade including the splash shields (fender wells) and brake ducts on both side. If someone wants a detailed install, I'll be happy to do that. For now, I'll display the new bumper with fog lights and the Z/LE badges! I tried to install the ZL1 spoiler, but there is body work to do and I'll have to wait on that for now. Now I had ordered a ZL1 grill, but that did not come in from Gary -- I'll find out what's going on with that -- but -- I do like the current grill with no badge! If he didn't ship it, I may just get my $$ back and keep this grill... So, with that out of the way.... Bumper ready to install after scavenging parts from the SS bumper with the ZL1 splitter installed: I installed Ofer's plug n play wire harness for the fog lights... Bumper on: Wheels off to do fender bolting: Brake Ducts: Drivers: Passengers: Bolted up on the splash shield: Have to get a few more bolts for the splash shield -- 8 total -- with retainers too... Lights working!: I do need those stinkn' badges: Next will be taking it to Andy and letting him perform his magic. I did take the car around the neighborhood just to test drive it a bit. Nothing over 35 mph and no hard takeoffs. Just to get a few more heat cycles and some actual variation on load. More to come! -Don Last edited by hammdo; 12-11-2015 at 08:49 PM.