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InFiD3ViL · 07-10-2023, 11:59 PM

I didn't do anything to my car today. Matter of fact, I haven't driven it in a month since I sent my intake manifold to GPI for porting/rod-mod. The current wait time if you send your own in is 6-8 weeks, so I have close to another month before I get it. I should have spent the extra coin and just bought one outright lol.

I am going through withdrawals...

tartagliazl1 · 07-11-2023, 05:58 AM

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Originally Posted by InFiD3ViL

I didn't do anything to my car today. Matter of fact, I haven't driven it in a month since I sent my intake manifold to GPI for porting/rod-mod. The current wait time if you send your own in is 6-8 weeks, so I have close to another month before I get it. I should have spent the extra coin and just bought one outright lol.

I am going through withdrawals...

i know how you feel. I'm in the middle of doing the stage 2 FI Interchiller install and have been waiting on parts for a week know. 10 days with the car on stands.

1JEWLDSSRS · 07-11-2023, 03:52 PM

Had to replace my starter, again today. Second one. The original lasted 8 years with the LT's on there, the second one I got from Summit and I'm thinking is was a reman unit, it only lasted 4 years. This new one was an OEM brand new one from GM. While we had the car up on the lifts, I went ahead and finally got my extra ground cable attached to the bell housing and frame, along with the extra one I had already done in the trunk. We also wrapped the starter with a DEI heat wrap. I have to say now when the car is hot and I shut her off, wait a minute or two and start her back up, she starts off really quick now!! Just listening to how the starter spins and how quickly she fires up now, she NEVER even started that quick when she was brand new with NO mods done yet!! I'm impressed. I did it two or three times just to make sure I wasn't dreaming.. lol.

MSgt O · 07-11-2023, 08:28 PM

Wayne did you use a high torque starter?

Moto-Mojo · 07-11-2023, 09:21 PM

I let it sit and rot in the garage with 35K miles after 8 years, yet another day. Is this really the best thread we got here now?

witenite · 07-11-2023, 10:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Moto-Mojo

I let it sit and rot in the garage with 35K miles after 8 years, yet another day. Is this really the best thread we got here now?

Drive it and start new thread! With pics.

joekono · 07-12-2023, 12:03 AM

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Originally Posted by 1JEWLDSSRS

Had to replace my starter, again today. Second one. The original lasted 8 years with the LT's on there, the second one I got from Summit and I'm thinking is was a reman unit, it only lasted 4 years. This new one was an OEM brand new one from GM. While we had the car up on the lifts, I went ahead and finally got my extra ground cable attached to the bell housing and frame, along with the extra one I had already done in the trunk. We also wrapped the starter with a DEI heat wrap. I have to say now when the car is hot and I shut her off, wait a minute or two and start her back up, she starts off really quick now!! Just listening to how the starter spins and how quickly she fires up now, she NEVER even started that quick when she was brand new with NO mods done yet!! I'm impressed. I did it two or three times just to make sure I wasn't dreaming.. lol.

You kinda answered my question, although I'm not having issues, I installed the battery ground(easy to do) but It looks like I'll have to get under the car for the other ground for the bell housing and frame(I wish the video Gen5DIY put out was better for that though).

ariZona28 · 07-12-2023, 02:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Moto-Mojo

I let it sit and rot in the garage with 35K miles after 8 years, yet another day. Is this really the best thread we got here now?

I'd say it's a close 2nd. My favorite is the Random Photo thread. I like showing off pics of my Camaros as well as seeing other people's rides.

Bluebagger06 · 07-12-2023, 09:00 AM

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Originally Posted by 1JEWLDSSRS

Had to replace my starter, again today. Second one. The original lasted 8 years with the LT's on there, the second one I got from Summit and I'm thinking is was a reman unit, it only lasted 4 years. This new one was an OEM brand new one from GM. While we had the car up on the lifts, I went ahead and finally got my extra ground cable attached to the bell housing and frame, along with the extra one I had already done in the trunk. We also wrapped the starter with a DEI heat wrap. I have to say now when the car is hot and I shut her off, wait a minute or two and start her back up, she starts off really quick now!! Just listening to how the starter spins and how quickly she fires up now, she NEVER even started that quick when she was brand new with NO mods done yet!! I'm impressed. I did it two or three times just to make sure I wasn't dreaming.. lol.

Yeah i thinking i need to wrap mine as well, it turns over real slow if i stop for gas or something and its hot..

Also ,Whats with all the ground straps? I guess i missed something on this issue.

xstuntman · 07-12-2023, 10:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Moto-Mojo

Is this really the best thread we got here now?

Somebody need a hug today?

Mine routinely sits two to three months then I drive it and fall in love all over again.

Removed the rear seal under the hood last night and am anxious to try it out.

1JEWLDSSRS · 07-12-2023, 11:46 AM

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Originally Posted by MSgt O

Wayne did you use a high torque starter?

No sir! Stock GM OEM one my Chevy tech ordered for me. Part number 19418859. What's amazing about it is when you start her up now, it sounds like I have a high torque in there! Even when she is hot!

https://gm.oempartsonline.com/oem-pa...All%20Products

1JEWLDSSRS · 07-12-2023, 11:54 AM

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Originally Posted by joekono

You kinda answered my question, although I'm not having issues, I installed the battery ground(easy to do) but It looks like I'll have to get under the car for the other ground for the bell housing and frame(I wish the video Gen5DIY put out was better for that though).

Yeah when I did the extra battery ground, the only thing that one did was increase the "cold start and warm start". When she was hot and I stopped for gas, or to get a cold drink and came back out, she just had a VERY hard time wanting to start, and sometimes just didn't want to start. Part of it is I think the starter was not happy, and hasn't been for a while, hence replacing it and doing the bellhousing ground and wrap all at once to alleviate any future problems, and hopefully the starter will last longer this time since it is nwe, protected from the heat, and most of all, getting the voltage it needs to work properly!!

1JEWLDSSRS · 07-12-2023, 12:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Bluebagger06

Yeah i thinking i need to wrap mine as well, it turns over real slow if i stop for gas or something and its hot..

Also ,Whats with all the ground straps? I guess i missed something on this issue.

Bluebagger06, I think this is the thread that started it all, but there may be one older, but I found this one with a ton of replies.

https://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=504199

Bluebagger06 · 07-12-2023, 05:23 PM

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Originally Posted by 1JEWLDSSRS

Bluebagger06, I think this is the thread that started it all, but there may be one older, but I found this one with a ton of replies.

https://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=504199

Ok Thank you , I will order one and try it!

07-10-2023, 11:59 PM	#26615
InFiD3ViL Drives: 2010 CGM 2SS/RS LS3 Swapped A6 Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Spring Hill, FL Posts: 4,735	I didn't do anything to my car today. Matter of fact, I haven't driven it in a month since I sent my intake manifold to GPI for porting/rod-mod. The current wait time if you send your own in is 6-8 weeks, so I have close to another month before I get it. I should have spent the extra coin and just bought one outright lol. I am going through withdrawals... __________________ 2010 CGM Camaro 2SS LS3 Swapped A6 - GPI LS3 SS1 .647/.638, (224/237, 112 +4, 7º overlap) on CamMotion 8620 core, BTR Platinum .660" Dual Spring kit w/titanium retainers, CHE bronze trunnion upgrade, stock heads milled @ .015, Melling HV 10296 oil pump, TSP 1-7/8" long tube headers (W/Catless Off-road Pipes), Corsa Xtreme 3" Catback, GPI Ported/Rod Mod Intake, Stage 2 Ported Throttle Body, Vararam OTR CAI, Mike Norris Gen 2 catch can + GM 1LE clean side separator, 160º thermostat - Megan Racing adjustable coilovers (lowered 1.75"), MRR M017 10/11" wheels-Tuned by Ryan @ GPI

07-11-2023, 03:52 PM	#26617
1JEWLDSSRS Drives: 2011 SS-RS Join Date: May 2011 Location: FLORIDA Posts: 13,816	Had to replace my starter, again today. Second one. The original lasted 8 years with the LT's on there, the second one I got from Summit and I'm thinking is was a reman unit, it only lasted 4 years. This new one was an OEM brand new one from GM. While we had the car up on the lifts, I went ahead and finally got my extra ground cable attached to the bell housing and frame, along with the extra one I had already done in the trunk. We also wrapped the starter with a DEI heat wrap. I have to say now when the car is hot and I shut her off, wait a minute or two and start her back up, she starts off really quick now!! Just listening to how the starter spins and how quickly she fires up now, she NEVER even started that quick when she was brand new with NO mods done yet!! I'm impressed. I did it two or three times just to make sure I wasn't dreaming.. lol. __________________ TSP STAGE 3 CAM,231/246 @112 LSA 614/641 LIFT, CIRCLE D 5C-4200-4500 CONVERTER,LOD INTAKE.CORSA EXHAUST. DSS 1 PC DS. PEGASUS SOLID CRADLE MOUNTS. 486RWHP/475RWTQ.LOTS MORE.

07-11-2023, 09:21 PM	#26619
Moto-Mojo Fast Cars and Old Guitars Drives: 2015 2SS RS (L99, baby!) Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: N. CA Posts: 4,209	I let it sit and rot in the garage with 35K miles after 8 years, yet another day. Is this really the best thread we got here now? __________________ “I don’t want to belong to any club that would have me as a member.” - Groucho Marx

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