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SlowLS1 · 02-27-2025, 10:19 AM

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Originally Posted by morepowerjoe

Congrats sir, very nice build.

Thanks Joe!

SlowLS1 · 02-27-2025, 10:28 AM

Minor update, will try to get some pics updated this weekend.

Built a line lock box that will mount in the center console that works with the cancel button for the cruise control. I am happy with how it turned out.

Designed some "height limiters" for the front when aired out. Trying to prevent the turbos from touching down when aired out.

Bought a pair of low profile QTP cutouts that I will get installed on Monday. Gonna use the Homelink for opening and closing. Still bummed that NoWeeds closed up shop.

Shopping for a hood, and leaning heavily towards the Anderson Composites Type-CP cowl hood. Open to suggestions. Also considering retaining the stock hood and gutting a hood vent to allow the High Ram to peak out.

Got about 200 miles on her so far, and have had ZERO issues so far. Tuning is going well and drivability is great. Clutch is still breaking and and chatters a lot from a dead stop. Once I get the clutch broken in, I will start getting into boost and tuning for that.

I am having PCMofNC do the tune and Dyno and Street tuning is backlogged for about 2 months. I'm on the waitlist. I feel very confident that they will do a great job!

I will detail some of these topics with pics this weekend.

hesster · 02-27-2025, 04:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SlowLS1

Minor update, will try to get some pics updated this weekend.

Built a line lock box that will mount in the center console that works with the cancel button for the cruise control. I am happy with how it turned out.

Designed some "height limiters" for the front when aired out. Trying to prevent the turbos from touching down when aired out.

Bought a pair of low profile QTP cutouts that I will get installed on Monday. Gonna use the Homelink for opening and closing. Still bummed that NoWeeds closed up shop.

Shopping for a hood, and leaning heavily towards the Anderson Composites Type-CP cowl hood. Open to suggestions. Also considering retaining the stock hood and gutting a hood vent to allow the High Ram to peak out.

Got about 200 miles on her so far, and have had ZERO issues so far. Tuning is going well and drivability is great. Clutch is still breaking and and chatters a lot from a dead stop. Once I get the clutch broken in, I will start getting into boost and tuning for that.

I am having PCMofNC do the tune and Dyno and Street tuning is backlogged for about 2 months. I'm on the waitlist. I feel very confident that they will do a great job!

I will detail some of these topics with pics this weekend.

That would be the easiest route "retaining the stock hood and gutting a hood vent" but requires lot's "o" work. A AC bolt on hood may be way more $$ but a whole less work. Given your investment in the build, why shave a buck now?

1JEWLDSSRS · 02-28-2025, 10:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SlowLS1

Minor update, will try to get some pics updated this weekend.

Built a line lock box that will mount in the center console that works with the cancel button for the cruise control. I am happy with how it turned out.

Designed some "height limiters" for the front when aired out. Trying to prevent the turbos from touching down when aired out.

Bought a pair of low profile QTP cutouts that I will get installed on Monday. Gonna use the Homelink for opening and closing. Still bummed that NoWeeds closed up shop.

Shopping for a hood, and leaning heavily towards the Anderson Composites Type-CP cowl hood. Open to suggestions. Also considering retaining the stock hood and gutting a hood vent to allow the High Ram to peak out.

Got about 200 miles on her so far, and have had ZERO issues so far. Tuning is going well and drivability is great. Clutch is still breaking and and chatters a lot from a dead stop. Once I get the clutch broken in, I will start getting into boost and tuning for that.

I am having PCMofNC do the tune and Dyno and Street tuning is backlogged for about 2 months. I'm on the waitlist. I feel very confident that they will do a great job!

I will detail some of these topics with pics this weekend.

1JEWLDSSRS · 02-28-2025, 10:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hesster

That would be the easiest route "retaining the stock hood and gutting a hood vent" but requires lot's "o" work. A AC bolt on hood may be way more $$ but a whole less work. Given your investment in the build, why shave a buck now?

Agreed. Get what you want, and what is going to look great on your build. I looked at a ton of hoods that were cheaper than the MPD I ended up buying. Just waited until I had the bucks for it, then got it. The rest is history. lol.

SlowLS1 · 02-28-2025, 01:49 PM

Well the chopped stock what just a thought to be different, some of them look nice. It wasn't to be cheap lol.

Ordered a hood this morning.

hesster · 03-01-2025, 06:50 AM

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Originally Posted by SlowLS1

Well the chopped stock what just a thought to be different, some of them look nice. It wasn't to be cheap lol.

Ordered a hood this morning.

Awesome. What's a $1K+ more bucks anyway?

acutron42 · 03-01-2025, 03:39 PM

I think you should cut the hood & have two options haha!

NiteProwlerSS · 03-02-2025, 05:51 PM

I think you made the right decision on ordering a hood. I'm not a fan of cut hoods. Can't wait to see how it looks. Awesome build btw

SlowLS1 · 03-02-2025, 07:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hesster

Awesome. What's a $1K+ more bucks anyway?

In the grand scheme of things, not much at all!

Quote:

Originally Posted by acutron42

I think you should cut the hood & have two options haha!

I just might lol

Quote:

Originally Posted by NiteProwlerSS

I think you made the right decision on ordering a hood. I'm not a fan of cut hoods. Can't wait to see how it looks. Awesome build btw

Thank you sir. It's been a long road.

SlowLS1 · 03-02-2025, 07:02 PM

Got the line lock installed and working, also got the QTP cutouts wired, going to get welded in tomorrow.

Line lock Enable switch in console, using the cruise control cancel button, Green LED shows the output is on to the solenoid.

SlowLS1 · 03-02-2025, 07:04 PM

With the car being on air, had to come up with a way to keep the turbos from touching asphalt when aired out. I fabbed up these travel limiters. 40mm tall, leaves the turbos about 10mm off the ground.

SlowLS1 · 03-02-2025, 07:06 PM

Just for giggles...

Before and after engine bay. Don't judge me too hard on the current. I need to polish everything up real nice.

acutron42 · 03-02-2025, 08:14 PM

Cook some eggs & bacon on that & then clean it. Season it up first lol!

02-27-2025, 10:28 AM	#324
SlowLS1 Drives: 2010 Camaro SS , 2011 Colorado LS1 Join Date: Jan 2022 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 1,193	Minor update, will try to get some pics updated this weekend. Built a line lock box that will mount in the center console that works with the cancel button for the cruise control. I am happy with how it turned out. Designed some "height limiters" for the front when aired out. Trying to prevent the turbos from touching down when aired out. Bought a pair of low profile QTP cutouts that I will get installed on Monday. Gonna use the Homelink for opening and closing. Still bummed that NoWeeds closed up shop. Shopping for a hood, and leaning heavily towards the Anderson Composites Type-CP cowl hood. Open to suggestions. Also considering retaining the stock hood and gutting a hood vent to allow the High Ram to peak out. Got about 200 miles on her so far, and have had ZERO issues so far. Tuning is going well and drivability is great. Clutch is still breaking and and chatters a lot from a dead stop. Once I get the clutch broken in, I will start getting into boost and tuning for that. I am having PCMofNC do the tune and Dyno and Street tuning is backlogged for about 2 months. I'm on the waitlist. I feel very confident that they will do a great job! I will detail some of these topics with pics this weekend. __________________

02-28-2025, 01:49 PM	#328
SlowLS1 Drives: 2010 Camaro SS , 2011 Colorado LS1 Join Date: Jan 2022 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 1,193	Well the chopped stock what just a thought to be different, some of them look nice. It wasn't to be cheap lol. Ordered a hood this morning. __________________

03-01-2025, 03:39 PM	#330
acutron42 Drives: 2013 Camaro 2SS AGM Join Date: Apr 2020 Location: WNY Posts: 917	I think you should cut the hood & have two options haha! __________________ 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.

03-02-2025, 05:51 PM	#331
NiteProwlerSS Matt Drives: 2012 Camaro SS Join Date: May 2023 Location: KY Posts: 128	I think you made the right decision on ordering a hood. I'm not a fan of cut hoods. Can't wait to see how it looks. Awesome build btw __________________ 2012 Camaro 2SS LS3 M6

03-02-2025, 07:02 PM	#333
SlowLS1 Drives: 2010 Camaro SS , 2011 Colorado LS1 Join Date: Jan 2022 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 1,193	Got the line lock installed and working, also got the QTP cutouts wired, going to get welded in tomorrow. Line lock Enable switch in console, using the cruise control cancel button, Green LED shows the output is on to the solenoid. Attached Images __________________

03-02-2025, 07:04 PM	#334
SlowLS1 Drives: 2010 Camaro SS , 2011 Colorado LS1 Join Date: Jan 2022 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 1,193	With the car being on air, had to come up with a way to keep the turbos from touching asphalt when aired out. I fabbed up these travel limiters. 40mm tall, leaves the turbos about 10mm off the ground. Attached Images __________________

03-02-2025, 07:06 PM	#335
SlowLS1 Drives: 2010 Camaro SS , 2011 Colorado LS1 Join Date: Jan 2022 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 1,193	Just for giggles... Before and after engine bay. Don't judge me too hard on the current. I need to polish everything up real nice. Attached Images __________________

03-02-2025, 08:14 PM	#336
acutron42 Drives: 2013 Camaro 2SS AGM Join Date: Apr 2020 Location: WNY Posts: 917	Cook some eggs & bacon on that & then clean it. Season it up first lol! __________________ 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.