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olblue75 · 03-01-2025, 10:05 PM

Man that’s kind of a condescending post ^^^ post you don’t know the guys skill levels or his past ownerships of cars. I’ve been modding my car for years cam, heads, headers, multiple shifters, exhausts, differentials (1LE 3.91 to Z28 3.91), aero, body mods and the clutch there’s not a lot that hasn’t been tinkered with over the last 15+ years.
First thing I would do is ditch the shifter and get a MGW one, car should have been built like that from day one!!

Aqua Blue RS/SS · 03-02-2025, 06:03 PM

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Originally Posted by 70T/A400

A good first mistake an owner can make is to modify the car. Anyone can buy a tool set from Harbour Freight and put in a camshaft with new valve springs and lifters or if you have a ZL1 or 1LE with a supercharger, change the supercharger pulley along with injectors and a fuel pump.

But no one calculates valve events to see how much overlap there is. They do not realize how a supercharger can overheat without increased cooling and how the increased horsepower also requires increasing drivetrain components which are out of reach to handle the loads. Transmission bearings cannot be changed from rollers to TDO, straight cut gears cannot be changed to helical, and there are no parts available for a ZL1 differential if you blow one up. A vendor can offer a clutch with higher rated springs but that will do nothing when all that increased pressure is put on straight cut gears. Same with connecting rods and bearings.

Drive it the way you received it. Learn its limits which are pretty high. Enjoy the fact you don't have a pile in your driveway because you thought you are an automotive engineer with an engine dyno.

That’s a stupid post. Plenty of people mod the shit out of their cars and they are still very reliable. I get and respect leaving it stock if that’s what you're into. Not everyone is into that, modding doesn’t = Armageddon.

acutron42 · 03-02-2025, 06:32 PM

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Originally Posted by 70T/A400

A good first mistake an owner can make is to modify the car. Anyone can buy a tool set from Harbour Freight and put in a camshaft with new valve springs and lifters or if you have a ZL1 or 1LE with a supercharger, change the supercharger pulley along with injectors and a fuel pump.

But no one calculates valve events to see how much overlap there is. They do not realize how a supercharger can overheat without increased cooling and how the increased horsepower also requires increasing drivetrain components which are out of reach to handle the loads. Transmission bearings cannot be changed from rollers to TDO, straight cut gears cannot be changed to helical, and there are no parts available for a ZL1 differential if you blow one up. A vendor can offer a clutch with higher rated springs but that will do nothing when all that increased pressure is put on straight cut gears. Same with connecting rods and bearings.

Drive it the way you received it. Learn its limits which are pretty high. Enjoy the fact you don't have a pile in your driveway because you thought you are an automotive engineer with an engine dyno.

No ZL1 parts available? You must still be on dial up.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/19668948759...Bk9SR4zdr5arZQ

1JEWLDSSRS · 03-03-2025, 10:00 AM

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Originally Posted by 70T/A400

A good first mistake an owner can make is to modify the car. Anyone can buy a tool set from Harbour Freight and put in a camshaft with new valve springs and lifters or if you have a ZL1 or 1LE with a supercharger, change the supercharger pulley along with injectors and a fuel pump.

But no one calculates valve events to see how much overlap there is. They do not realize how a supercharger can overheat without increased cooling and how the increased horsepower also requires increasing drivetrain components which are out of reach to handle the loads. Transmission bearings cannot be changed from rollers to TDO, straight cut gears cannot be changed to helical, and there are no parts available for a ZL1 differential if you blow one up. A vendor can offer a clutch with higher rated springs but that will do nothing when all that increased pressure is put on straight cut gears. Same with connecting rods and bearings.

Drive it the way you received it. Learn its limits which are pretty high. Enjoy the fact you don't have a pile in your driveway because you thought you are an automotive engineer with an engine dyno.

Wow, that's a pretty ignorant statement to make! Not EVERYBODY as you stated knows how to do any engine mods to their cars, so they probably are not going to go to Harbour Freight and buy tools for that! Some people are "purists" and like to just leave their cars as is and enjoy it that way, but most of us are gear heads and love to mod the car and make it look, and perform better than it was factory. Everybody does their own thing..

1JEWLDSSRS · 03-03-2025, 10:01 AM

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Originally Posted by acutron42

No ZL1 parts available? You must still be on dial up.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/19668948759...Bk9SR4zdr5arZQ

Marko76 · 03-03-2025, 05:54 PM

Thanks guys, I appreciate the assist. Just to clarify, I grew up around cars and have turned my fare share of wrenches. I'm not trying to make a 1000hp track only monster. I just like to tinker and add my own customization to my vehicles. 70T/A400 No need to be a d-bag about it. If you can't bring some constructive criticism, then there's no need to comment.

1JEWLDSSRS · 03-03-2025, 06:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Marko76

Thanks guys, I appreciate the assist. Just to clarify, I grew up around cars and have turned my fare share of wrenches. I'm not trying to make a 1000hp track only monster. I just like to tinker and add my own customization to my vehicles. 70T/A400 No need to be a d-bag about it. If you can't bring some constructive criticism, then there's no need to comment.

Well said Marko!! We're here to help each other out, but every once in a while we get a troll come out from under the bridge to try and inflict pain, we just ignore them, and if they get outta hand, reported!! Enjoy your ride, and by all means, do YOUR thing. We're here to help, not hinder...

Marko76 · 03-04-2025, 04:32 PM

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Originally Posted by 1JEWLDSSRS

Well said Marko!! We're here to help each other out, but every once in a while we get a troll come out from under the bridge to try and inflict pain, we just ignore them, and if they get outta hand, reported!! Enjoy your ride, and by all means, do YOUR thing. We're here to help, not hinder...

Cheers 🍻

acutron42 · 03-04-2025, 06:00 PM

Congratulations & enjoy your new ride! As 1JEWLDSSRS stated, we are here to help & learn.

1JEWLDSSRS · 03-05-2025, 09:32 AM

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Originally Posted by acutron42

Congratulations & enjoy your new ride! As 1JEWLDSSRS stated, we are here to help & learn.

03-01-2025, 10:05 PM	#15
olblue75 Drives: 2010 2SS/RS Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Clarksville Tennesse. Posts: 6,137	Man that’s kind of a condescending post ^^^ post you don’t know the guys skill levels or his past ownerships of cars. I’ve been modding my car for years cam, heads, headers, multiple shifters, exhausts, differentials (1LE 3.91 to Z28 3.91), aero, body mods and the clutch there’s not a lot that hasn’t been tinkered with over the last 15+ years. First thing I would do is ditch the shifter and get a MGW one, car should have been built like that from day one!! __________________ Orange Krush II 1LE Front sway bar, Splitter, shocks and struts, Z28 dual mode mufflers, Intake, UCA Bushings, and Toresen 3.91 Diff. 1 piece DSS Drive Shaft, ZL1/C7 Calipers, and 32mm JPSS Rear Bar. ASC race spec splitter and wicker. 6th Gen M017 Wheels. Stainless Works 1 7/8 LTs. DSE and PAFDT Suspension components.

03-04-2025, 06:00 PM	#23
acutron42 Drives: 2013 Camaro 2SS AGM Join Date: Apr 2020 Location: WNY Posts: 917	Congratulations & enjoy your new ride! As 1JEWLDSSRS stated, we are here to help & learn. __________________ 2013 2SS GPI built & tuned 415, spec'd by Andrew Cammer. GPI ported intake/tb/heads, Tooley springs, CHE trunnions, Callies rotating assembly, Diamond pistons, GPI SS3 VVT, ATI 10% ud damper, Circle D 3800, Kooks ceramic coated lt's with green cats, Mishimoto rad & oil cooler, Derale trans cooler, Holley efi rails. DSS driveshaft, trutrac with 3.91's, G-Force renegades, Hendrix solid cradle bushings Bmr: poly diff bushings, Strange adjustable coilovers, sub frame connectors, ZL1 npps, controlled with a vac pump & mac boost control solenoid.

03-03-2025, 05:54 PM	#20
Marko76 Drives: 2015 Camaro 2SS 1LE Join Date: Dec 2019 Location: Mississippi Gulf Coast Posts: 30	Thanks guys, I appreciate the assist. Just to clarify, I grew up around cars and have turned my fare share of wrenches. I'm not trying to make a 1000hp track only monster. I just like to tinker and add my own customization to my vehicles. 70T/A400 No need to be a d-bag about it. If you can't bring some constructive criticism, then there's no need to comment.