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1JEWLDSSRS · 12-26-2024, 11:22 AM

Man that's totally radical sir!! I really love what you did with the intake manifold!! That's CLEAN!! Everything is!!

SlowLS1 · 12-26-2024, 07:07 PM

Thanks Wayne, clean has always been the goal!

SlowLS1 · 12-26-2024, 07:15 PM

Minor update. Got all the auxiliaries wired up. Needed ignition source for Hobbs switch, scavenge pump, water pump, and the flex fuel sensor. I added an auxiliary fuse block to provide a clean solution to this. Since swapped from the 6l80 to the tr6060, I used the TCM ignition 20 amp circuit to run it. No fuse taps, pinned directly from the X3 connector in the main fuse box. Since real estate is limited and don’t want to see any of this, I designed and printed a mount that attaches it to the brake lines. Picture attached. Still a bit of wiring left. I will tidy it up when finished.

Also got all the vacuum done. Hobbs, wastegates, BOV, FPR, and brake booster all routed from the vacuum distribution block mounted on the left side of the Holley high ram. I am happy with how it turned out.

Now to start focusing on accessories…

Thanks,
Brian

SlowLS1 · 12-28-2024, 07:55 PM

Made a homemade pressure bleeder for brakes, it worked great at getting all the air out. Doesn’t have to be pretty to work.

Brake pedal is firm and no leaks whatsoever. I am happy considering it’s all new line.

Also got the clutch bled out. All in all a productive day.

SlowLS1 · 01-11-2025, 07:17 PM

Milestone reached!

First start today. No leaks, and appears that all the wiring mods were OK. ECU is happy. Now to finish up the accessories and start tuning. Then the hard job of getting everything cleaned up and pretty.

Short Video of Idle

Thanks,
Brian

Joe.G · 01-12-2025, 07:08 AM

Congrats sounds strong.

hesster · 01-12-2025, 09:06 AM

There is nothing more nerve wracking than that first start up.
Congrats - your attention to detail is the key.
I use checlkists to ensure I didn't miss anything.\
Looks like you didn't miss anything!

1JEWLDSSRS · 01-12-2025, 12:21 PM

WOW! Daaannnggg man, that's very awesome to say the least!! She's come a long way from where she was months back! And as hesster said, that first startup and idle after ALL that you did, is kinda nerve wracking, but it looks like your attention to detail got it done smoothly. Very impressed!!

Aqua Blue RS/SS · 01-12-2025, 02:39 PM

Damn dude totally bad ass. Acutron sent me the video last night while I was at work. Congrats on the huge step forward.

Ashen 6.2 · 01-13-2025, 04:57 AM

Thats awesome!! Congrats & enjoy that feeling!!

SlowLS1 · 01-13-2025, 01:31 PM

Appreciate it guys! I'm super excited with how well start up went. I was expecting a wire or 2 to be wrong and to chase my tail for a few days being that I rewired the fuse box and ECU completely.

It started right up and idled without issue. 65 psi of oil pressure on start up and everything seemed to be reading properly.

Didn't run it long as it still doesn't have accessories or coolant yet.

For the tune, it's still stock with just the injectors scaled, no adjustments for displacement or larger throttle body yet because I forgot as I was too excited to turn the key.

Brian

SlowLS1 · 01-13-2025, 01:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hesster

There is nothing more nerve wracking than that first start up.
Congrats - your attention to detail is the key.
I use checlkists to ensure I didn't miss anything.\
Looks like you didn't miss anything!

Thank you sir, means a lot coming from you and your talents. Attention to detail is for sure the key to success!

And, I keep a punch list on a spreadsheet to know what I need to do, need to fabricate, and or need to buy. That list is shrinking by the day.

1JEWLDSSRS · 01-14-2025, 11:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SlowLS1

Appreciate it guys! I'm super excited with how well start up went. I was expecting a wire or 2 to be wrong and to chase my tail for a few days being that I rewired the fuse box and ECU completely.

It started right up and idled without issue. 65 psi of oil pressure on start up and everything seemed to be reading properly.

Didn't run it long as it still doesn't have accessories or coolant yet.

For the tune, it's still stock with just the injectors scaled, no adjustments for displacement or larger throttle body yet because I forgot as I was too excited to turn the key.

Brian

More smiles per mile now!!!

X-max-X · 01-15-2025, 07:06 PM

I flagged your video for pornography.

Jokes aside, hell yeah! Glad to see and hear it!

Quote:

Originally Posted by SlowLS1

Milestone reached!

First start today. No leaks, and appears that all the wiring mods were OK. ECU is happy. Now to finish up the accessories and start tuning. Then the hard job of getting everything cleaned up and pretty.

Short Video of Idle

Thanks,
Brian

12-26-2024, 11:22 AM	#281
1JEWLDSSRS Drives: 2011 SS-RS Join Date: May 2011 Location: FLORIDA Posts: 13,340	Man that's totally radical sir!! I really love what you did with the intake manifold!! That's CLEAN!! Everything is!! __________________ 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.

12-26-2024, 07:07 PM	#282
SlowLS1 Drives: 2010 Camaro SS , 2011 Colorado LS1 Join Date: Jan 2022 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 1,193	Thanks Wayne, clean has always been the goal! __________________

12-26-2024, 07:15 PM	#283
SlowLS1 Drives: 2010 Camaro SS , 2011 Colorado LS1 Join Date: Jan 2022 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 1,193	Minor update. Got all the auxiliaries wired up. Needed ignition source for Hobbs switch, scavenge pump, water pump, and the flex fuel sensor. I added an auxiliary fuse block to provide a clean solution to this. Since swapped from the 6l80 to the tr6060, I used the TCM ignition 20 amp circuit to run it. No fuse taps, pinned directly from the X3 connector in the main fuse box. Since real estate is limited and don’t want to see any of this, I designed and printed a mount that attaches it to the brake lines. Picture attached. Still a bit of wiring left. I will tidy it up when finished. Also got all the vacuum done. Hobbs, wastegates, BOV, FPR, and brake booster all routed from the vacuum distribution block mounted on the left side of the Holley high ram. I am happy with how it turned out. Now to start focusing on accessories… Thanks, Brian Attached Images __________________

12-28-2024, 07:55 PM	#284
SlowLS1 Drives: 2010 Camaro SS , 2011 Colorado LS1 Join Date: Jan 2022 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 1,193	Made a homemade pressure bleeder for brakes, it worked great at getting all the air out. Doesn’t have to be pretty to work. Brake pedal is firm and no leaks whatsoever. I am happy considering it’s all new line. Also got the clutch bled out. All in all a productive day. Attached Images __________________

01-11-2025, 07:17 PM	#285
SlowLS1 Drives: 2010 Camaro SS , 2011 Colorado LS1 Join Date: Jan 2022 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 1,193	Milestone reached! First start today. No leaks, and appears that all the wiring mods were OK. ECU is happy. Now to finish up the accessories and start tuning. Then the hard job of getting everything cleaned up and pretty. Short Video of Idle Thanks, Brian Attached Images __________________

01-12-2025, 07:08 AM	#286
Joe.G Drives: 2014 2SS/RS 6SP Ashen Grey Join Date: Aug 2021 Location: NY Posts: 1,564	Congrats sounds strong. __________________ GM 3.91/TrueTrac OEM ZL1 Rims, 6 Piston Brakes & Side Skirts.ACST4 Splitter/Deflectors NPP M2W,GM Short Throw,GPI Ported Rod Mod,BO White PTB,CAI/JRE Scoop, GC Aluminum DS,Stainless Works Ceramic LTH/HiFlo Cats, Hotckis 1" Springs & Chassis Max Brace BMR Adjustable Swaybars,Trailing Arms, Adjustable Toe Rod, LCA & Z28 UCA Bushings Hendrix Solid Cradle Bushings Pedders Radius Rod Inserts Strut tower brace, Moroso Catch Can,SCT X4 Dynosteve,Remote Clutch reservoir,Hero Smoked Tail and 3rd Brake Light, Diode Dynamic SL1 Fog Lights AeroForce Dual gauge/Autometer pillar mount.

01-12-2025, 09:06 AM	#287
hesster Drives: '10 T/A Conv, '10 2SS, '77 SE T/A Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Michigan Posts: 858 View My Garage	There is nothing more nerve wracking than that first start up. Congrats - your attention to detail is the key. I use checlkists to ensure I didn't miss anything.\ Looks like you didn't miss anything! Attached Images Last edited by hesster; 01-12-2025 at 10:44 AM.

01-12-2025, 12:21 PM	#288
1JEWLDSSRS Drives: 2011 SS-RS Join Date: May 2011 Location: FLORIDA Posts: 13,340	WOW! Daaannnggg man, that's very awesome to say the least!! She's come a long way from where she was months back! And as hesster said, that first startup and idle after ALL that you did, is kinda nerve wracking, but it looks like your attention to detail got it done smoothly. Very impressed!! __________________ 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.

01-12-2025, 02:39 PM	#289
Aqua Blue RS/SS Drives: ABM #93 Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: Lotaburger Posts: 3,129	Damn dude totally bad ass. Acutron sent me the video last night while I was at work. Congrats on the huge step forward. __________________ 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.

01-13-2025, 04:57 AM	#290
Ashen 6.2 Drives: 2014 Camaro Z/SS Join Date: May 2014 Location: NW Arkansas Posts: 2,137 View My Garage	Thats awesome!! Congrats & enjoy that feeling!! __________________ 2014 Camaro SS L99, Ashen Grey w/Black Leather - Build thread - http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=491561 GPI 416 w/Custom GPI Cam, GPI Ported Heads & Tuned by Ben, Holley Dominator ECU, Mag Heartbeat, ZL1 Fuel Pump/DSX Aux Pump, NW 103 TB, FIC 1650's, Alky Meth, Rossler T400 w/t-brake, Circle D Converter, Kooks Headers, Viking Coil Overs & all the BMR Goodies in the rear, Zl1 3.23 Diff, DSS Axles, Wiles Racing Driveshaft, Hendrix Offset Diff Bushings, AFE Solid Subframe Bushings, 875HP/843TQ 5FDP

01-13-2025, 01:31 PM	#291
SlowLS1 Drives: 2010 Camaro SS , 2011 Colorado LS1 Join Date: Jan 2022 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 1,193	Appreciate it guys! I'm super excited with how well start up went. I was expecting a wire or 2 to be wrong and to chase my tail for a few days being that I rewired the fuse box and ECU completely. It started right up and idled without issue. 65 psi of oil pressure on start up and everything seemed to be reading properly. Didn't run it long as it still doesn't have accessories or coolant yet. For the tune, it's still stock with just the injectors scaled, no adjustments for displacement or larger throttle body yet because I forgot as I was too excited to turn the key. Brian __________________