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Aqua Blue RS/SS · 10-21-2022, 08:47 AM

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Originally Posted by LT1Zob

Thank you much. Not sure yet. The tires are 13yrs old, so my set of 18 SS wheels and tires are going on tomorrow (for now). Otherwise, I can pretend it will stay stock, but that won’t happen.

I feel you there. Mine are the same, brand new looking P-Zeros. Original tires, battery, all of it. 4 oil changes on carfax at my local dealer since new. Lol yea I hear you on staying stock. I’m already procuring parts as we speak. I’m going to put 6th Gen ZLE wheels and tires on it.

1JEWLDSSRS · 10-21-2022, 08:48 AM

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Originally Posted by LT1Zob

Thank you everyone. Picked it up today. It’s been a 15hour day, round trip, but well worth it. 100% stock car, 7471 miles, at a price I couldn’t pass up.

Very nice sir!! Enjoy that baby!!

Moto-Mojo · 10-21-2022, 12:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Royal Tiger

L99 is such a good platform. I’m making the power listed in my signature, drove the car 2 hours away, did 17 runs at the drag strip trapping 133+, and drove her home with the air conditioning on. Huge thanks for that drivability is the superb work of Jannetty Racing. Top builders for a reason.

I'm presuming the AFM lifters went away with the JRE build? I use their tune.

Royal Tiger · 10-21-2022, 01:16 PM

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I'm presuming the AFM lifters went away with the JRE build? I use their tune.

Absolutely. Stage 3 cam, new lifters, pushrods, springs, trunions, etc….

LT1Zob · 10-21-2022, 09:55 PM

Thank you everyone for the help and the kind words. After work, swapped the wheels/tires, changed the oil and and rear diff fluid. Went with my tried and trusted Royal Purple 75 90. The factory fill I dumped did not look to me like it was 1 qt. I’ve been reading about people, especially on the early models, complaining about hearing grinding noises from the rear when backing out of the garage or at slow speeds. This car has the same noise. I believe it was not filled enough from the factory. Anyway, I put in new fluid and did a bunch of figure 8s. The noise went away for tonight, but don’t know if it will be cured for good. Hope I don’t have to replace the diff.

Aqua Blue RS/SS · 10-21-2022, 10:11 PM

Both of my cars have made a little noise, more like the clutches in the Posi being slightly bound up when the oil is cold. As soon as they get some heat in them everything works fine with no noise or binding. Maybe I should change my oil too…

LT1Zob · 10-21-2022, 10:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Aqua Blue RS/SS

Both of my cars have made a little noise, more like the clutches in the Posi being slightly bound up when the oil is cold. As soon as they get some heat in them everything works fine with no noise or binding. Maybe I should change my oil too…

I’ll report back if my grind goes away. My main concern is damage beyond repair. The car did not have a hard life, but the low fluid level is worrisome given enough miles (7400 in this case).

myold88 · 10-21-2022, 11:14 PM

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Originally Posted by LT1Zob

Thank you everyone. Picked it up today. It’s been a 15hour day, round trip, but well worth it. 100% stock car, 7471 miles, at a price I couldn’t pass up.

IMO leave the body stock. Stock bodied early 10's are getting rare
Get rid of the ugly bra and leave the chiclets Keep it clean and you
will be supprised at all the looks and thumbs up you get.
I put the Solo Axle Back J/Pipe Exhaust on mine and have never once
heard any AMF noise from the exhaust at any RPM in over 12 years.

Great rare car. Enjoy.

Modernmusclecar · 10-22-2022, 12:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Aqua Blue RS/SS

Both of my cars have made a little noise, more like the clutches in the Posi being slightly bound up when the oil is cold. As soon as they get some heat in them everything works fine with no noise or binding. Maybe I should change my oil too…

Hey bud..my car was making some noise in the diff last year. Kinda like a moaning. Changed out the diff oil and it's dead quit...I recommend.

Modernmusclecar · 10-22-2022, 12:07 AM

The 5th gen screams muscle car..good choice OP
https://www.camaro5.com/forums/attac...1&d=1666415218

Aqua Blue RS/SS · 10-22-2022, 02:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Modernmusclecar

Hey bud..my car was making some noise in the diff last year. Kinda like a moaning. Changed out the diff oil and it's dead quit...I recommend.

Thanks man, definitely gonna add that to list of stuff to do this winter. I’m sure it is the factory fill and getting closer to 14 years old now, even though it’s got stupid low miles.

LT1Zob · 10-22-2022, 05:12 PM

Washed it finally, then went for a spin. 70 degree day, rare in MI this time of year. So far, I’m loving it.

0stones0 · 10-22-2022, 05:24 PM

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Originally Posted by LT1Zob

Washed it finally, then went for a spin. 70 degree day, rare in MI this time of year. So far, I’m loving it.

Same over here in WI. 76 today. That’ll end on Monday and back to a high of 50ish. Grab ‘em while ya can!

LT1Zob · 10-22-2022, 05:45 PM

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Same over here in WI. 76 today. That’ll end on Monday and back to a high of 50ish. Grab ‘em while ya can!

Yes Sir. For us northerners, this is amazing. Can’t wait, I’ll be moving south in about 3 year. At least that’s the hope. But family dictates all of that ultimately.

10-21-2022, 09:55 PM	#19
LT1Zob Drives: 23 LT1 / 19 Z06 / after 6 5th gens Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: MI Posts: 2,023 View My Garage	Thank you everyone for the help and the kind words. After work, swapped the wheels/tires, changed the oil and and rear diff fluid. Went with my tried and trusted Royal Purple 75 90. The factory fill I dumped did not look to me like it was 1 qt. I’ve been reading about people, especially on the early models, complaining about hearing grinding noises from the rear when backing out of the garage or at slow speeds. This car has the same noise. I believe it was not filled enough from the factory. Anyway, I put in new fluid and did a bunch of figure 8s. The noise went away for tonight, but don’t know if it will be cured for good. Hope I don’t have to replace the diff. __________________ "Make yourself sheep and the wolves will eat you"

10-21-2022, 10:11 PM	#20
Aqua Blue RS/SS Drives: ABM #93 Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: Lotaburger Posts: 3,190	Both of my cars have made a little noise, more like the clutches in the Posi being slightly bound up when the oil is cold. As soon as they get some heat in them everything works fine with no noise or binding. Maybe I should change my oil too… __________________ ABM #2399 2SS/RS:SOLD ABM #93 2SS/RS Black Rally stripes, Titanium Interior 4,000 miles: GM GFX side skirts and diffuser waiting on paint, GM dovetail, GM heritage, RPI ZL1 style splitter. ‘87 IROC-Z Iroc blue. all original unmolested with 50K miles.

10-22-2022, 12:07 AM	#24
Modernmusclecar Drives: 2011 Camaro SS Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: Parts unknown Posts: 848	The 5th gen screams muscle car..good choice OP https://www.camaro5.com/forums/attac...1&d=1666415218 Attached Images __________________ EPS CUSTOM GRIND CAM....K@N CAI....VMAX PTB.....FRANKENSTEIN STAGE 2 HEADS ...1 7/8 STAINLESS POWER CATTED LONGTUBE HEADERS...CORSA XTREME 3 INCH CATBACK.....CIRCLE D 3800 Pro Series stall...391 gears.....Ported/modded GPI intake .Forgestar drag pack with Mickey Thompson ET street drag radials AGP PERFORMANCE DYNO TUNED. 463 WHP 428 FTLBS TORQUE.

10-22-2022, 05:12 PM	#26
LT1Zob Drives: 23 LT1 / 19 Z06 / after 6 5th gens Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: MI Posts: 2,023 View My Garage	Washed it finally, then went for a spin. 70 degree day, rare in MI this time of year. So far, I’m loving it. Attached Images __________________ "Make yourself sheep and the wolves will eat you"