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Padre · 11-02-2011, 11:00 AM

Thanks guys! Some have questioned why the GT-9. Well, here are my feelings:

1) Decent NA cam for now. I am hoping for +50HP for now, which should get me close to the 11.6's. I'm not ready for a roll cage yet, so that's fine.

2) Good idle. Aggressive sound without the oldschool lope. I'm still daily driving this car, so the 121 LSA should be nice.

3) I am going FI in the early Spring. ProCharger D1-SC.

4) In my research, a big split is good for centrifugals. The narrower split is best for roots.

5) Plus, the big split will help on the top end. I'm really hoping that once I go FI, we can really ring this sucker out for top end for some impressive trap speeds. I haven't worked all the numbers yet, but 125-130mph would be sweet.

6) I also like the fact that Lingenfelter publishes the specs (yes, it's an older cam on LSK lobes). I like knowing and understanding everything that goes in the car, not a tuner who says "trust me". I understand why others keep their specs unrevealed, but I like those who publish them - better suited for my type of build and style.

Padre

Padre · 11-02-2011, 07:46 PM

Opend up! This is from John at Atlanta Performance and Fabrication.

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John@APF · 11-05-2011, 09:08 PM

Got an idle clip, Dyno numbers coming on monday. The GT9 cam idles like stock but hopefully packs a punch, especially once that D1 goes on

Padre · 11-05-2011, 09:12 PM

Most excellent.

Padre

*mlee* · 11-05-2011, 09:23 PM

Awesome... can't wait to see you put down some nice track numbers...

...you're going to love the top end now...

Padre · 11-06-2011, 09:00 AM

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Originally Posted by mlee

Awesome... can't wait to see you put down some nice track numbers...

...you're going to love the top end now...

Thanks! That's my hope. First thing on the dyno tomorrow will be to rev it to 6800 and see what happens. Should have no problem with the .675 Comp Duals.

Padre

HufferSS · 11-06-2011, 10:02 AM

Nice. Does Steele close for the winter like Commerce or is it still running?

lexlueger · 11-06-2011, 10:09 AM

Nice ride!! I damn near fell out of my seat when I heard buju B playing in the videos!

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Padre · 11-06-2011, 10:52 AM

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Originally Posted by HufferSS

Nice. Does Steele close for the winter like Commerce or is it still running?

Yeah, still open but it should close soon, but it's not announced. They open up again in February - I know I raced there this last February.
http://www.alabamainternationaldragway.com/

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Nice ride!! I damn near fell out of my seat when I heard buju B playing in the videos!

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SUX2BU · 11-06-2011, 11:56 AM

Awww, I was hoping you would dip into the 11's before the cam went in.

Padre · 11-06-2011, 01:58 PM

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Originally Posted by SUX2BU

Awww, I was hoping you would dip into the 11's before the cam went in.

Yeah, I got tired of waiting and hoping.

Now it's your and Camarowguy's responsibility.

Padre

94guy · 11-06-2011, 04:35 PM

are your dyno#'s from before the cam swap done on the apf dyno?

Padre · 11-06-2011, 06:14 PM

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Originally Posted by 94guy

are your dyno#'s from before the cam swap done on the apf dyno?

Yes. Bolt-ons, gears, TC, UDP but not the EWP. Also with the 18" rims and drag radials. = 376/391.

Tomorrow we dyno it with the stock 20"/275 rims/tires. I don't expect a big loss with the larger rims, but I can always put on my 18's if need be.

Padre

*mlee* · 11-06-2011, 06:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Padre

Yes. Bolt-ons, gears, TC, UDP but not the EWP. Also with the 18" rims and drag radials. = 376/391.

Tomorrow we dyno it with the stock 20"/275 rims/tires. I don't expect a big loss with the larger rims, but I can always put on my 18's if need be.

Padre

Stock rims/tires seem to be the best for the dyno... the DRs don't grip as well on the rollers

11-02-2011, 11:00 AM	#281
Padre Only drives on Sundays Drives: '16 2SS A8 NPP MRC NGray Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Dalton, GA Posts: 2,500 View My Garage	Thanks guys! Some have questioned why the GT-9. Well, here are my feelings: 1) Decent NA cam for now. I am hoping for +50HP for now, which should get me close to the 11.6's. I'm not ready for a roll cage yet, so that's fine. 2) Good idle. Aggressive sound without the oldschool lope. I'm still daily driving this car, so the 121 LSA should be nice. 3) I am going FI in the early Spring. ProCharger D1-SC. 4) In my research, a big split is good for centrifugals. The narrower split is best for roots. 5) Plus, the big split will help on the top end. I'm really hoping that once I go FI, we can really ring this sucker out for top end for some impressive trap speeds. I haven't worked all the numbers yet, but 125-130mph would be sweet. 6) I also like the fact that Lingenfelter publishes the specs (yes, it's an older cam on LSK lobes). I like knowing and understanding everything that goes in the car, not a tuner who says "trust me". I understand why others keep their specs unrevealed, but I like those who publish them - better suited for my type of build and style. Padre __________________ OLD HOTNESS: The "Heretic": '11 2SS/RS L99 A6 Black/Inferno. Build Journal, Videos D1SC GT9 JBA-LT = 720/680 \| 10.330 @ 133.61, 1.546 sixty... Camaro King at ECS V, Darlington. NEW HOTNESS: '16 2SS A8 NPP MRC. Bone Stock, 1/8th: 8.051 @ 89.44, 1.919

11-02-2011, 07:46 PM	#282
Padre Only drives on Sundays Drives: '16 2SS A8 NPP MRC NGray Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Dalton, GA Posts: 2,500 View My Garage	Opend up! This is from John at Atlanta Performance and Fabrication. Padre __________________ OLD HOTNESS: The "Heretic": '11 2SS/RS L99 A6 Black/Inferno. Build Journal, Videos D1SC GT9 JBA-LT = 720/680 \| 10.330 @ 133.61, 1.546 sixty... Camaro King at ECS V, Darlington. NEW HOTNESS: '16 2SS A8 NPP MRC. Bone Stock, 1/8th: 8.051 @ 89.44, 1.919

11-05-2011, 09:12 PM	#284
Padre Only drives on Sundays Drives: '16 2SS A8 NPP MRC NGray Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Dalton, GA Posts: 2,500 View My Garage	Most excellent. Padre __________________ OLD HOTNESS: The "Heretic": '11 2SS/RS L99 A6 Black/Inferno. Build Journal, Videos D1SC GT9 JBA-LT = 720/680 \| 10.330 @ 133.61, 1.546 sixty... Camaro King at ECS V, Darlington. NEW HOTNESS: '16 2SS A8 NPP MRC. Bone Stock, 1/8th: 8.051 @ 89.44, 1.919

11-05-2011, 09:23 PM	#285
mlee CamaroFans.com Drives: ZLE & ZR2 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Conroe, TX Posts: 38,004 View My Garage	Awesome... can't wait to see you put down some nice track numbers... ...you're going to love the top end now... __________________

11-06-2011, 10:09 AM	#288
lexlueger Drives: V10 BMW M5, Supercharged 2SS/RS Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Charlotte NC /Brooklyn NY Posts: 2,305	Nice ride!! I damn near fell out of my seat when I heard buju B playing in the videos!. __________________ MAST 416 STROKER: STAGE 3 TVS 2300 CUSTOM CAM TPIS 102 TB IW 8 RIB PULLEY W/ OD COG REARS NX EXPRESS/NANO KIT KDI HEAT EXCHANGER/ROTOFAB RESERVOIR CIRCLE D 2800 TC/FLEX PLATE/ADM TRANS COOLER DSS DRIVESHAFT/1400 HP AXLES EATON TRUETRAC -LPE 3.27 GEARS DYNATECH HEADERS/MAGNAFLOW EXHAUST SQUASH RETURN STYLE FS ID 850's E85/ FLEXFUEL BMR/EIBACH SUSPENSION KILL MODE, ON.

11-05-2011, 09:08 PM	#283
John@APF Drives: Very Slow... Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Canton, Ga Posts: 85	Got an idle clip, Dyno numbers coming on monday. The GT9 cam idles like stock but hopefully packs a punch, especially once that D1 goes on <iframe width="1280" height="720" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/J26HRewM0Go?hd=1" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe> Edit, obviously I have no idea how to embed a video, meh

11-06-2011, 10:02 AM	#287
HufferSS I Wanna Go Faster!! Drives: 2011 2SS Synergy Green M6 Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: SC Posts: 3,323	Nice. Does Steele close for the winter like Commerce or is it still running?

11-06-2011, 11:56 AM	#290
SUX2BU Quit being a pu$$y Drives: FAST Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Sachse TX (DFW) Posts: 5,825 View My Garage	Awww, I was hoping you would dip into the 11's before the cam went in. __________________ <----- Click HERE to see ALL of my mods/write ups

11-06-2011, 04:35 PM	#292
94guy Drives: 99 Camaro; 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: louisiana Posts: 1,985	are your dyno#'s from before the cam swap done on the apf dyno?

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