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morepowerjoe · 01-10-2023, 05:16 AM

So I've been trying to prepare my car mainly for the autocross at the LS Festival here in Texas at Texas Motor Speedway for a while now. I've got a new engine, with a trans cooler, an oil cooler, new suspension, brakes, and tires. One thing I'm wondering is if the 3600 stall torque converter will hurt me in the autocross because I think I read somewhere that you don't want a high stall for autocross but I'm not sure. Another thing is that I'm assuming that I would want to shift manually? Any tips from the experienced guys out there?

rocknroll_jeph · 01-10-2023, 08:17 PM

Hey man! I finally sat down to read your build, it was an EPIC journey and I'm really jealous of your set up.

I can't say anything about your motor, as I still have the basically unmodified V6 in mine, but as for the auto/manual debate on track, I tend to go with both, depending on the track.

As I am trying to learn the track and get a feel for it I will tend to leave my car to do the shifting itself, but as I discover where the auto shifts too early or late I then switch over to manual mode and shift myself if necessary.

The same goes for TC. I keep it on in the beginning, but if I notice it is limiting me I'll turn it off and use my senses.

Tire pressure is also important and I always do a few laps, read the tires and adjust from there, the same goes with my suspension set up. I keep a log book with my settings and write notes about how things felt. That being said, adjusting those parameters only helps a small amount, the biggest aspect is the driver. Stay hydrated, focused and enjoy the day out.

morepowerjoe · 01-10-2023, 08:41 PM

Hey thanks for talking the time to read my build and thanks for the tips I appreciate it.

morepowerjoe · 01-21-2023, 08:45 PM

Getting ready.

Yesterday I had the Goodyear Eagles F1 Super Car 3's (rears 305/30/20 and fronts 285/30/20) put on and they do grip a lot better than the Sport Comp 2 BFG's that I had on there for sure but the BFG's were 420 TW and compared to the Goodyears that are a 220 TW. One thing I don't like is the Goodyears are a lot shorter being a 30 series tire then the other tires which were a 40 series, but I picked them up from a member of the car club for $150 with only a 1k miles on them from his brand-new 6th gen 1LE so I can't complain. I also installed my tow hook, the air scoop for my CAI in the bumper, and redone my transmission lines to the cooler with an fittings instead of the hose and clamp method. The only thing I have left to do is the brakes.

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morepowerjoe · 01-21-2023, 09:30 PM

Some of the Camaro's from last night at our 6th year anniversary of C3. We actually have 4 more 6th gens and 3 more 5th gens.

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Our Wednesday meet

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Ashen 6.2 · 01-22-2023, 05:30 AM

Looking good!

morepowerjoe · 01-22-2023, 06:22 AM

Thank you!

acammer · 01-23-2023, 05:35 AM

Cool night shots!

morepowerjoe · 01-23-2023, 05:36 AM

Thanks Andrew.

morepowerjoe · 02-19-2023, 01:29 AM

So I just got my ZL1 pump installed yesterday. I had Exodus do it and they did a great job. They said the wouldn't cut an access hole so they dropped the rear cradle to do it. Opportunity calls! So at the same time I had them install some BMR poly subframe bushings and wow what a difference. Now I have absolutely no wheel hop. And they did it all in about 4 hours but they did have three guys working on it. I also have the Goodyear Eagle f1 super car 3's on and just installed ebc dimpled and slotted rotors with their blue stuff NDX race pads. So I think I'm ready as I'm going to be for my first Autocross this morning, so wish me luck!

Ashen 6.2 · 02-19-2023, 05:05 AM

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Originally Posted by morepowerjoe

So I just got my ZL1 pump installed yesterday. I had Exodus do it and they did a great job. They said the wouldn't cut an access hole so they dropped the rear cradle to do it. Opportunity calls! So at the same time I had them install some BMR poly subframe bushings and wow what a difference. Now I have absolutely no wheel hop. And they did it all in about 4 hours but they did have three guys working on it. I also have the Goodyear Eagle f1 super car 3's on and just installed ebc dimpled and slotted rotors with their blue stuff NDX race pads. So I think I'm ready as I'm going to be for my first Autocross this morning, so wish me luck!

Awesome! Good luck and have fun!!

acammer · 02-20-2023, 05:46 AM

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Originally Posted by morepowerjoe

So I just got my ZL1 pump installed yesterday. I had Exodus do it and they did a great job. They said the wouldn't cut an access hole so they dropped the rear cradle to do it. Opportunity calls! So at the same time I had them install some BMR poly subframe bushings and wow what a difference. Now I have absolutely no wheel hop. And they did it all in about 4 hours but they did have three guys working on it. I also have the Goodyear Eagle f1 super car 3's on and just installed ebc dimpled and slotted rotors with their blue stuff NDX race pads. So I think I'm ready as I'm going to be for my first Autocross this morning, so wish me luck!

Good deal - auto-x is a ton of fun. Remember, smooth is fast!

The rear subframe bushing would be in my list of top 5 mods for these cars - especially the 2010-2011 cars which have the exceptionally soft ones. Can't make anything else in the rear of the car do what it's supposed to until you control the movement of that subframe - and once you do you find some of those otehr things really aren't too bad.

morepowerjoe · 02-25-2023, 01:12 AM

Well guys I completely sucked my first time out but I'm going to give it another try. One good thing though is the car performed flawlessly.
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Ashen 6.2 · 02-25-2023, 04:57 AM

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Well guys I completely sucked my first time out but I'm going to give it another try. One good thing though is the car performed flawlessly.
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Dont be too hard on yourself! There is a lot to learn and it takes time & repetition. You will get there.

01-10-2023, 05:16 AM	#71
morepowerjoe Drives: 2012 Chevrolet Camaro l99 Join Date: Aug 2020 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 2,191	So I've been trying to prepare my car mainly for the autocross at the LS Festival here in Texas at Texas Motor Speedway for a while now. I've got a new engine, with a trans cooler, an oil cooler, new suspension, brakes, and tires. One thing I'm wondering is if the 3600 stall torque converter will hurt me in the autocross because I think I read somewhere that you don't want a high stall for autocross but I'm not sure. Another thing is that I'm assuming that I would want to shift manually? Any tips from the experienced guys out there? __________________ DSS FX Forged Pistons, Eagle ESP L19 Forged Rods, ARP Head and Main Studs, TSP PRC 260 CNC Ported Heads milled .030, Cometic .040 Head Gaskets, GPI SS3 VVT Camshaft, GM Performance Racing Lifters, CHE Trunnions , Molly Pushrods, Melling 10355HV Oil Pump, Cold Air Inductions CAI, Fast LSXR Intake Manifold, Nick Williams 103 TB, TSP 1 7/8" Longtubes with 3" TSP Exhaust, ZL1 Fuel Pump, Mishimoto Radiator, Mishimoto Oil Cooler, Tru Cool 40k Tranny Cooler, 3600 Circle D Converter, Fluid Dynamics Balancer Build Thread https://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=609817

01-10-2023, 08:41 PM	#73
morepowerjoe Drives: 2012 Chevrolet Camaro l99 Join Date: Aug 2020 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 2,191	Hey thanks for talking the time to read my build and thanks for the tips I appreciate it. __________________ DSS FX Forged Pistons, Eagle ESP L19 Forged Rods, ARP Head and Main Studs, TSP PRC 260 CNC Ported Heads milled .030, Cometic .040 Head Gaskets, GPI SS3 VVT Camshaft, GM Performance Racing Lifters, CHE Trunnions , Molly Pushrods, Melling 10355HV Oil Pump, Cold Air Inductions CAI, Fast LSXR Intake Manifold, Nick Williams 103 TB, TSP 1 7/8" Longtubes with 3" TSP Exhaust, ZL1 Fuel Pump, Mishimoto Radiator, Mishimoto Oil Cooler, Tru Cool 40k Tranny Cooler, 3600 Circle D Converter, Fluid Dynamics Balancer Build Thread https://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=609817

01-21-2023, 08:45 PM	#74
morepowerjoe Drives: 2012 Chevrolet Camaro l99 Join Date: Aug 2020 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 2,191	Getting ready. Yesterday I had the Goodyear Eagles F1 Super Car 3's (rears 305/30/20 and fronts 285/30/20) put on and they do grip a lot better than the Sport Comp 2 BFG's that I had on there for sure but the BFG's were 420 TW and compared to the Goodyears that are a 220 TW. One thing I don't like is the Goodyears are a lot shorter being a 30 series tire then the other tires which were a 40 series, but I picked them up from a member of the car club for $150 with only a 1k miles on them from his brand-new 6th gen 1LE so I can't complain. I also installed my tow hook, the air scoop for my CAI in the bumper, and redone my transmission lines to the cooler with an fittings instead of the hose and clamp method. The only thing I have left to do is the brakes. __________________ DSS FX Forged Pistons, Eagle ESP L19 Forged Rods, ARP Head and Main Studs, TSP PRC 260 CNC Ported Heads milled .030, Cometic .040 Head Gaskets, GPI SS3 VVT Camshaft, GM Performance Racing Lifters, CHE Trunnions , Molly Pushrods, Melling 10355HV Oil Pump, Cold Air Inductions CAI, Fast LSXR Intake Manifold, Nick Williams 103 TB, TSP 1 7/8" Longtubes with 3" TSP Exhaust, ZL1 Fuel Pump, Mishimoto Radiator, Mishimoto Oil Cooler, Tru Cool 40k Tranny Cooler, 3600 Circle D Converter, Fluid Dynamics Balancer Build Thread https://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=609817

01-21-2023, 09:30 PM	#75
morepowerjoe Drives: 2012 Chevrolet Camaro l99 Join Date: Aug 2020 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 2,191	Some of the Camaro's from last night at our 6th year anniversary of C3. We actually have 4 more 6th gens and 3 more 5th gens. Our Wednesday meet __________________ DSS FX Forged Pistons, Eagle ESP L19 Forged Rods, ARP Head and Main Studs, TSP PRC 260 CNC Ported Heads milled .030, Cometic .040 Head Gaskets, GPI SS3 VVT Camshaft, GM Performance Racing Lifters, CHE Trunnions , Molly Pushrods, Melling 10355HV Oil Pump, Cold Air Inductions CAI, Fast LSXR Intake Manifold, Nick Williams 103 TB, TSP 1 7/8" Longtubes with 3" TSP Exhaust, ZL1 Fuel Pump, Mishimoto Radiator, Mishimoto Oil Cooler, Tru Cool 40k Tranny Cooler, 3600 Circle D Converter, Fluid Dynamics Balancer Build Thread https://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=609817

01-22-2023, 05:30 AM	#76
Ashen 6.2 Drives: 2014 Camaro Z/SS Join Date: May 2014 Location: NW Arkansas Posts: 2,088 View My Garage	Looking good! __________________ 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

01-10-2023, 08:17 PM	#72
rocknroll_jeph Drives: 11 Camaro V6 RS, 03 BMW Z4 Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Beijing & Michigan Posts: 499 View My Garage	Hey man! I finally sat down to read your build, it was an EPIC journey and I'm really jealous of your set up. I can't say anything about your motor, as I still have the basically unmodified V6 in mine, but as for the auto/manual debate on track, I tend to go with both, depending on the track. As I am trying to learn the track and get a feel for it I will tend to leave my car to do the shifting itself, but as I discover where the auto shifts too early or late I then switch over to manual mode and shift myself if necessary. The same goes for TC. I keep it on in the beginning, but if I notice it is limiting me I'll turn it off and use my senses. Tire pressure is also important and I always do a few laps, read the tires and adjust from there, the same goes with my suspension set up. I keep a log book with my settings and write notes about how things felt. That being said, adjusting those parameters only helps a small amount, the biggest aspect is the driver. Stay hydrated, focused and enjoy the day out.

01-22-2023, 06:22 AM	#77
morepowerjoe Drives: 2012 Chevrolet Camaro l99 Join Date: Aug 2020 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 2,191	Thank you! __________________ DSS FX Forged Pistons, Eagle ESP L19 Forged Rods, ARP Head and Main Studs, TSP PRC 260 CNC Ported Heads milled .030, Cometic .040 Head Gaskets, GPI SS3 VVT Camshaft, GM Performance Racing Lifters, CHE Trunnions , Molly Pushrods, Melling 10355HV Oil Pump, Cold Air Inductions CAI, Fast LSXR Intake Manifold, Nick Williams 103 TB, TSP 1 7/8" Longtubes with 3" TSP Exhaust, ZL1 Fuel Pump, Mishimoto Radiator, Mishimoto Oil Cooler, Tru Cool 40k Tranny Cooler, 3600 Circle D Converter, Fluid Dynamics Balancer Build Thread https://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=609817

01-23-2023, 05:35 AM	#78
acammer GPI Sales Consultant Drives: 2011 Camaro 2SS SGM Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Weedsport, NY Posts: 2,871 View My Garage	Cool night shots! __________________ GPI Max Package 2.0: Brodix BR7 heads/GPI porting, MAX3 cam, ST2116LSR, BSR Max Lift rockers, LS7 LSXR with 103mm TB, Vararam OTR, Mcleod RXT, G-Force/Strange 9" IRS setup with 4.63 gear. 551whp, 11.1@124mph. *Got a question about a GPI product? Feel free to shoot me a message!*

01-23-2023, 05:36 AM	#79
morepowerjoe Drives: 2012 Chevrolet Camaro l99 Join Date: Aug 2020 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 2,191	Thanks Andrew. __________________ DSS FX Forged Pistons, Eagle ESP L19 Forged Rods, ARP Head and Main Studs, TSP PRC 260 CNC Ported Heads milled .030, Cometic .040 Head Gaskets, GPI SS3 VVT Camshaft, GM Performance Racing Lifters, CHE Trunnions , Molly Pushrods, Melling 10355HV Oil Pump, Cold Air Inductions CAI, Fast LSXR Intake Manifold, Nick Williams 103 TB, TSP 1 7/8" Longtubes with 3" TSP Exhaust, ZL1 Fuel Pump, Mishimoto Radiator, Mishimoto Oil Cooler, Tru Cool 40k Tranny Cooler, 3600 Circle D Converter, Fluid Dynamics Balancer Build Thread https://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=609817

02-19-2023, 01:29 AM	#80
morepowerjoe Drives: 2012 Chevrolet Camaro l99 Join Date: Aug 2020 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 2,191	So I just got my ZL1 pump installed yesterday. I had Exodus do it and they did a great job. They said the wouldn't cut an access hole so they dropped the rear cradle to do it. Opportunity calls! So at the same time I had them install some BMR poly subframe bushings and wow what a difference. Now I have absolutely no wheel hop. And they did it all in about 4 hours but they did have three guys working on it. I also have the Goodyear Eagle f1 super car 3's on and just installed ebc dimpled and slotted rotors with their blue stuff NDX race pads. So I think I'm ready as I'm going to be for my first Autocross this morning, so wish me luck! __________________ DSS FX Forged Pistons, Eagle ESP L19 Forged Rods, ARP Head and Main Studs, TSP PRC 260 CNC Ported Heads milled .030, Cometic .040 Head Gaskets, GPI SS3 VVT Camshaft, GM Performance Racing Lifters, CHE Trunnions , Molly Pushrods, Melling 10355HV Oil Pump, Cold Air Inductions CAI, Fast LSXR Intake Manifold, Nick Williams 103 TB, TSP 1 7/8" Longtubes with 3" TSP Exhaust, ZL1 Fuel Pump, Mishimoto Radiator, Mishimoto Oil Cooler, Tru Cool 40k Tranny Cooler, 3600 Circle D Converter, Fluid Dynamics Balancer Build Thread https://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=609817

02-25-2023, 01:12 AM	#83
morepowerjoe Drives: 2012 Chevrolet Camaro l99 Join Date: Aug 2020 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 2,191	Well guys I completely sucked my first time out but I'm going to give it another try. One good thing though is the car performed flawlessly. __________________ DSS FX Forged Pistons, Eagle ESP L19 Forged Rods, ARP Head and Main Studs, TSP PRC 260 CNC Ported Heads milled .030, Cometic .040 Head Gaskets, GPI SS3 VVT Camshaft, GM Performance Racing Lifters, CHE Trunnions , Molly Pushrods, Melling 10355HV Oil Pump, Cold Air Inductions CAI, Fast LSXR Intake Manifold, Nick Williams 103 TB, TSP 1 7/8" Longtubes with 3" TSP Exhaust, ZL1 Fuel Pump, Mishimoto Radiator, Mishimoto Oil Cooler, Tru Cool 40k Tranny Cooler, 3600 Circle D Converter, Fluid Dynamics Balancer Build Thread https://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=609817