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hammdo · 02-10-2015, 09:20 AM

Thanks! I really appreciate it.

Still more to do as time allows (and money ;o)...

-Don

hammdo · 02-10-2015, 04:42 PM

Well, got a call from Aaron @ GPI, should be shipping the differential out tonight or early tomorrow -- validated all is good and that the posi-mod is in good shape!

Now, I've started the prep for the new axle-back exhaust from Magnaflow (Purchased from Tyler @ JDP):

Following the directions:

Measured 18 3/8" from the hanger end on the passenger's side
Measured 16 3/4" from the hander end on the driver's side

Measured 3 times to validate and then used my Makita to cut (this is 25 years old and still on its first blade -- just awesome):

And the cuts:

A little filing and nice and clean cuts!

Now, when the differential gets here and installed, this baby is ready!

More to come...

-Don

Behic2320 · 02-10-2015, 06:09 PM

Congrats on COTW

hammdo · 02-10-2015, 06:48 PM

Thanks! I was very surprised. There are so many great ones out there too...

-Don

RubyCamaro · 02-10-2015, 08:02 PM

Congrats!

hammdo · 02-10-2015, 08:09 PM

Thanks! It's been quite a ride so far. We RJTs need to stick together! Can't wait to meet folks at the fest...

-Don

cmack · 02-11-2015, 12:38 PM

Don awesome job! I loved just reading this thread.

hammdo · 02-11-2015, 01:21 PM

Thanks! I've really enjoyed doing this type of work again. It seems its never ending ;o)

Once I get the differential back, I'll be upgrading the exhaust (Magnaflows) for the neighbors (straight pipes wake them up @ 6:00 am ;o), Moreno Motorsports upgrade, and then I'll replace the VVT SS1 cam with the BTR Stage 1 Supercharger cam to improve the idle qualities. THEN, I have a special project I'm going to try out and see what it does. Body work will come later in order to install the ZL1 rear spoiler...

Thanks for reading, I do like to 'talk' on paper so to speak ;o)

-Don

jose1003 · 02-11-2015, 03:28 PM

congrats on the camaro of da week,
by far from all COTW, i believe this is the best ive seen

what numbers did you get on dyno

hammdo · 02-11-2015, 04:05 PM

Thanks, but there are so many over the years that are spectacular. I'm just greateful I'm one.

565 RWHP, 510 RWTQ stock pulleys and on 6 PSI boost. Pretty happy with that.

For a DIY, I can't complain at all...

It did 605 RWHP without the correction, (what it actually made on the day)...

-Don

hammdo · 02-12-2015, 12:34 PM

Differential will be here on Friday! I'll be installing this and the new exhaust tomorrow!

Can't wait...

-Don

JDP Sales · 02-12-2015, 12:47 PM

Congrats on COTW, Don!!

Well deserved!

Best regards,

Tyler
888-308-6007

hammdo · 02-12-2015, 01:00 PM

Thanks! Total surprise considering all the wonderful builds out there...

-Don

ZWA SS · 02-12-2015, 06:30 PM

Outstanding build. I have enjoyed reading it and look forward to using some of the ideas you have done.

02-10-2015, 04:42 PM	#324
hammdo 'It's an experiment' Drives: [COTW 2/09/15] '11 GPI LSA SC Z/LE Join Date: May 2014 Location: Dallas TX Posts: 8,709 View My Garage	Well, got a call from Aaron @ GPI, should be shipping the differential out tonight or early tomorrow -- validated all is good and that the posi-mod is in good shape! Now, I've started the prep for the new axle-back exhaust from Magnaflow (Purchased from Tyler @ JDP): Following the directions: Measured 18 3/8" from the hanger end on the passenger's side Measured 16 3/4" from the hander end on the driver's side Measured 3 times to validate and then used my Makita to cut (this is 25 years old and still on its first blade -- just awesome): And the cuts: A little filing and nice and clean cuts! Now, when the differential gets here and installed, this baby is ready! More to come... -Don Last edited by hammdo; 02-10-2015 at 05:23 PM.

02-10-2015, 06:09 PM	#325
Behic2320 SoCal HT5 COTW 4/21/13 Drives: 2011 SS/RS Blown & Cammed LS3 Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Sandy Eggo Posts: 3,047	Congrats on COTW __________________

02-10-2015, 08:02 PM	#327
RubyCamaro Jan Drives: 2010 Camaro 1LT Red Jewel tintcoat Join Date: May 2010 Location: Springfield, TN Posts: 16,241 View My Garage	Congrats! __________________

02-11-2015, 01:21 PM	#330
hammdo 'It's an experiment' Drives: [COTW 2/09/15] '11 GPI LSA SC Z/LE Join Date: May 2014 Location: Dallas TX Posts: 8,709 View My Garage	Thanks! I've really enjoyed doing this type of work again. It seems its never ending ;o) Once I get the differential back, I'll be upgrading the exhaust (Magnaflows) for the neighbors (straight pipes wake them up @ 6:00 am ;o), Moreno Motorsports upgrade, and then I'll replace the VVT SS1 cam with the BTR Stage 1 Supercharger cam to improve the idle qualities. THEN, I have a special project I'm going to try out and see what it does. Body work will come later in order to install the ZL1 rear spoiler... Thanks for reading, I do like to 'talk' on paper so to speak ;o) -Don Last edited by hammdo; 02-11-2015 at 01:36 PM.

02-11-2015, 03:28 PM	#331
jose1003 Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS Cyber Gray Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: El Paso, Texas Posts: 1,132	congrats on the camaro of da week, by far from all COTW, i believe this is the best ive seen what numbers did you get on dyno __________________

02-10-2015, 09:20 AM	#323
hammdo 'It's an experiment' Drives: [COTW 2/09/15] '11 GPI LSA SC Z/LE Join Date: May 2014 Location: Dallas TX Posts: 8,709 View My Garage	Thanks! I really appreciate it. Still more to do as time allows (and money ;o)... -Don

02-10-2015, 06:48 PM	#326
hammdo 'It's an experiment' Drives: [COTW 2/09/15] '11 GPI LSA SC Z/LE Join Date: May 2014 Location: Dallas TX Posts: 8,709 View My Garage	Thanks! I was very surprised. There are so many great ones out there too... -Don

02-10-2015, 08:09 PM	#328
hammdo 'It's an experiment' Drives: [COTW 2/09/15] '11 GPI LSA SC Z/LE Join Date: May 2014 Location: Dallas TX Posts: 8,709 View My Garage	Thanks! It's been quite a ride so far. We RJTs need to stick together! Can't wait to meet folks at the fest... -Don

02-11-2015, 12:38 PM	#329
cmack Drives: 2011 Camaro SS Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Texas Posts: 196 View My Garage	Don awesome job! I loved just reading this thread.

02-11-2015, 04:05 PM	#332
hammdo 'It's an experiment' Drives: [COTW 2/09/15] '11 GPI LSA SC Z/LE Join Date: May 2014 Location: Dallas TX Posts: 8,709 View My Garage	Thanks, but there are so many over the years that are spectacular. I'm just greateful I'm one. 565 RWHP, 510 RWTQ stock pulleys and on 6 PSI boost. Pretty happy with that. For a DIY, I can't complain at all... It did 605 RWHP without the correction, (what it actually made on the day)... -Don Last edited by hammdo; 02-11-2015 at 10:24 PM.

02-12-2015, 12:34 PM	#333
hammdo 'It's an experiment' Drives: [COTW 2/09/15] '11 GPI LSA SC Z/LE Join Date: May 2014 Location: Dallas TX Posts: 8,709 View My Garage	Differential will be here on Friday! I'll be installing this and the new exhaust tomorrow! Can't wait... -Don

02-12-2015, 12:47 PM	#334
JDP Sales Drives: Chevys at the limit Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: SLC, UT Posts: 9,621	Congrats on COTW, Don!! Well deserved! Best regards, Tyler 888-308-6007

02-12-2015, 01:00 PM	#335
hammdo 'It's an experiment' Drives: [COTW 2/09/15] '11 GPI LSA SC Z/LE Join Date: May 2014 Location: Dallas TX Posts: 8,709 View My Garage	Thanks! Total surprise considering all the wonderful builds out there... -Don

02-12-2015, 06:30 PM	#336
ZWA SS BowtieBelle's SS Drives: 2010 Camaro SS Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Perry, ok Posts: 1,075	Outstanding build. I have enjoyed reading it and look forward to using some of the ideas you have done. __________________ My Z/SS http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=286858 .