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jonnyb · 06-01-2012, 02:23 PM

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Originally Posted by StentS

Thanks Jonny It was a lot of fun.... now I'm trying to figure out how to swing the cam....

Well to tell the truth I just e-mailed Jordan and asked for a quote on the cam and powder coated whipple.

StentS · 06-01-2012, 02:36 PM

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Originally Posted by jonnyb

Well to tell the truth I just e-mailed Jordan and asked for a quote on the cam and powder coated whipple.

Grrr I am jealous.... Let me know what he comes up with and what the cam specs/manufacturer are/is

I am gonna have to wait for a while big bucks just doing what I did already and I know i saved a ton doing it myself...
I will be doing my own cam/valve springs/kit and S/C myself also.. If i can ever afford it lol

hightower · 06-28-2012, 07:06 AM

Can't wait to see this beast at C5fest!

Vince, I really hope to see you do a cam and SC install. A fellow in our club did his own SC install and it worked out wonderfully! He saved thousands on labor too, just as you did installing all the above parts!

P.S.: Have you considered doing lowering springs and sway bars?

StentS · 06-28-2012, 09:15 AM

I really didn't want to lower the car. I like the stance as is. Just changing all the bushings, toe rods and trailing arms has made a huge difference in the way the car handles all the mountain roads here. I will get around to sub-frame connecters and lower control arms later on, but for now, I am really pleased with the car.
They make a kit to add camber/caster adjustments to the front end and that is probably my next mod. The car cant be adjusted now as is. They put bosses in for camber but didnt slot the area for the eccentric. Same for caster. The threaded section is there, but no adjusting bolt. That same kit also includes larger (heavier) bolts with more adjustment for the rear end. The stock eccentrics in the rear are limited at best....
The S/C and cam will be next year, although I may just go with a N/A cam and under-drive pulley this year just to get it around 480rwhp.
I may not be able to get to Fest this year as my son just came back home broke after 14 years of marriage. He needs me more now than Fest does..... Maybe next year...

hightower · 06-28-2012, 01:18 PM

I didn't know the bushings, toe rods, and trailing arms would make that big of a difference! Glad to hear it though.

And I hear you on not making it to C5fest. Family always comes first, even over the camaro.

StentS · 06-28-2012, 01:24 PM

I used all BMR on mine but this video should show you the difference the bushings make.... They have thier toe rods and lower control arms in this video... and I did all of the rear bushing... differential, upper control arm, outer rear trailing arms, sub frame (cradle), toe rods and lower rear trailing arms and I did them all by myself (literally) in my garage....

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature...&v=6yOz--DIuIc

blade_ss · 06-28-2012, 11:07 PM

great build thread!!! Cant wait to see what else is in store. How is the ride with the bushings, I've heard both good and bad.

StentS · 06-29-2012, 09:03 AM

The bushings made it ride a little bit stiffer, but nothing like I was told it was going to be. I just took it on a 1500 mile round trip on all kinds of roads. The ride was fine and the noise from the rear that everyone told me would happen was nonexistent. No whining or howling from the gears. The difference in the way it handles was well worth any ride quality I may have given up. Given the choice, I would do the same mods again in a heartbeat.....

rexkwando17 · 06-29-2012, 09:34 AM

Really nice thread, I guess I shouldn't take for granted that Summit Racing is 2 miles from my house!

*GTAHVIT* · 06-29-2012, 09:38 AM

Nice build. I think a PTB is going to move it's way up on my list.

JDP Motorsports · 07-16-2012, 08:48 PM

Nice job!

Kind regards,

Jordan Priestley
888.308.6007

StentS · 07-16-2012, 10:42 PM

Thanks Jordan....

I will be seeing you soon for a few items still on my list

Vince

JDP Motorsports · 07-16-2012, 11:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by StentS

Thanks Jordan....

I will be seeing you soon for a few items still on my list

Vince

Sounds great. Please feel free to call, email or PM me anytime with questions.

Kind regards,

Jordan Priestley
888.308.6007

Stingray · 01-30-2013, 02:24 PM

Very nice thread and build with cool pics...

06-28-2012, 07:06 AM	#45
hightower LS3 Black Widow Drives: 2012 45th 2SS LS3 and 1968 Mustang Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Madison, GA Posts: 4,557	Can't wait to see this beast at C5fest! Vince, I really hope to see you do a cam and SC install. A fellow in our club did his own SC install and it worked out wonderfully! He saved thousands on labor too, just as you did installing all the above parts! P.S.: Have you considered doing lowering springs and sway bars? __________________ My Camaro Story

06-28-2012, 09:15 AM	#46
StentS Drives: 2012 2SS 45th Anniversary LS3 Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Dayton Nevada Posts: 667 View My Garage	I really didn't want to lower the car. I like the stance as is. Just changing all the bushings, toe rods and trailing arms has made a huge difference in the way the car handles all the mountain roads here. I will get around to sub-frame connecters and lower control arms later on, but for now, I am really pleased with the car. They make a kit to add camber/caster adjustments to the front end and that is probably my next mod. The car cant be adjusted now as is. They put bosses in for camber but didnt slot the area for the eccentric. Same for caster. The threaded section is there, but no adjusting bolt. That same kit also includes larger (heavier) bolts with more adjustment for the rear end. The stock eccentrics in the rear are limited at best.... The S/C and cam will be next year, although I may just go with a N/A cam and under-drive pulley this year just to get it around 480rwhp. I may not be able to get to Fest this year as my son just came back home broke after 14 years of marriage. He needs me more now than Fest does..... Maybe next year... __________________

06-28-2012, 01:18 PM	#47
hightower LS3 Black Widow Drives: 2012 45th 2SS LS3 and 1968 Mustang Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Madison, GA Posts: 4,557	I didn't know the bushings, toe rods, and trailing arms would make that big of a difference! Glad to hear it though. And I hear you on not making it to C5fest. Family always comes first, even over the camaro. __________________ My Camaro Story

06-28-2012, 01:24 PM	#48
StentS Drives: 2012 2SS 45th Anniversary LS3 Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Dayton Nevada Posts: 667 View My Garage	bushings I used all BMR on mine but this video should show you the difference the bushings make.... They have thier toe rods and lower control arms in this video... and I did all of the rear bushing... differential, upper control arm, outer rear trailing arms, sub frame (cradle), toe rods and lower rear trailing arms and I did them all by myself (literally) in my garage.... http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature...&v=6yOz--DIuIc __________________

06-28-2012, 11:07 PM	#49
blade_ss Drives: '12 AGM 2SS/RS M6 & 05 Mazda3 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Centennial, CO Posts: 376	great build thread!!! Cant wait to see what else is in store. How is the ride with the bushings, I've heard both good and bad. __________________

06-29-2012, 09:03 AM	#50
StentS Drives: 2012 2SS 45th Anniversary LS3 Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Dayton Nevada Posts: 667 View My Garage	The bushings made it ride a little bit stiffer, but nothing like I was told it was going to be. I just took it on a 1500 mile round trip on all kinds of roads. The ride was fine and the noise from the rear that everyone told me would happen was nonexistent. No whining or howling from the gears. The difference in the way it handles was well worth any ride quality I may have given up. Given the choice, I would do the same mods again in a heartbeat..... __________________

06-29-2012, 09:34 AM	#51
rexkwando17 Drives: 2010 Camaro RS/SS, 97 Saturn Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Tallmadge, OH (Akron Area) Posts: 40	Really nice thread, I guess I shouldn't take for granted that Summit Racing is 2 miles from my house!

06-29-2012, 09:38 AM	#52
GTAHVIT Blessed Drives: 2013 Sonic RS MT Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Saint Augustine FL Posts: 28,441 View My Garage	Nice build. I think a PTB is going to move it's way up on my list. __________________ Click image to see build thread. PQ - "the love of cars. It's a boys first step toward manhood and a mans last hold on boyhood." Fbodfather - "We do not want to use the Z28 moniker on a car that does not deserve this hallowed name." The_Blur - "Let's not confuse competitors with equals."

07-16-2012, 08:48 PM	#53
JDP Motorsports Drives: 2011 Camaro SS/ 2016 Camaro SS Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Sandy, Utah Posts: 3,256	Nice job! Kind regards, Jordan Priestley 888.308.6007

07-16-2012, 10:42 PM	#54
StentS Drives: 2012 2SS 45th Anniversary LS3 Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Dayton Nevada Posts: 667 View My Garage	Thanks Jordan.... I will be seeing you soon for a few items still on my list Vince __________________

01-30-2013, 02:24 PM	#56
Stingray just can't get enough Drives: a bunch of fast toys... Join Date: May 2012 Location: SoFla Posts: 3,598 View My Garage	Very nice thread and build with cool pics...