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Valkyrie14 · 05-11-2020, 01:53 PM

Bung installed. Sensor installed. CAI delivered. All that is left is the bypass and if I get confirmation today that it is on its way I will begin tear down tonight.

Going to start with removing the front end, since I will have to for install of the heat exchanger. I figure that will make it easier to get at everything. Almost two months to get to this point.

Valkyrie14 · 05-11-2020, 09:48 PM

Emergency. Was just informed by the shop where I ordered my kit from that the supercharger bypass I ordered a month ago is not coming. It is the last part I need for the build. It is part No. 19180859.

Anyone? Anyone? LSA Blower laying in the corner? Pull off that bypass and sell it. Vendor and have one on the shelf (not ordered, you won’t get one for at least 15 days)?

Valkyrie14 · 05-12-2020, 11:18 PM

Found bypass at Dickey Scroggin. Started tear down tonight. Found that front fascia was missing 2 of the 10mm bolts that hold it on. Got fuel line off of drivers side, but passenger side is stubborn, will get it tomorrow. Disconnected ignition lines. Only got an hour on it tonight, but the real work has BEGUN. Clear coated beauty cover and mounted the snout to the lower for the third and final time. More tear down tomorrow.

Valkyrie14 · 05-13-2020, 11:18 PM

Tear down almost complete. Harmonic balancer bolt is no joke. Dropped a wrench behind the intake when I was taking off the LS3 intake. But overall everything is moving along great.

Looking at the timing chain cover I am so tempted to do a cam. My bank account doesn’t agree. There is a little oil around the edge of the valve covers. Thinking of pulling those and putting on new gaskets.

The fuel line connection on the passenger side has not come off yet. I have the fuel line removal tool but it just won’t budge. When I push down on the upper line the lower line moves down too so it isn’t really sliding together well. I don’t want to use pliers and pinch the line. Tricks?

Valkyrie14 · 05-14-2020, 11:09 PM

Pinned the crank pulley today, not gonna lie, that took a long time. Put on ZL1 crank pulley, 250 foot pound torque was also no joke. Put on LSX Innovations belt conversion kit, went on great. Tomorrow the blower is going on and we will see how far I get on everything else.

Valkyrie14 · 05-16-2020, 10:10 AM

Awesome update. Snapped a water pump bolt yesterday. Had to drill it out and retap. Yesterday was a total loss, except that I learned that water pump bolt torque spec is less than 37 foot pounds.
Back at it today.

Valkyrie14 · 05-16-2020, 11:27 PM

Almost done. Lower and lid mounted today.
1/2 plugs in, getting sensors and PCV figured out.

Belt isn’t quite lined up and need to move my pulleys around a bit to get tension right. Might need a different belt.

Shodown · 05-17-2020, 09:17 AM

Looking good dude!! The boost will make the hard work worth it.

Valkyrie14 · 05-17-2020, 04:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shodown

Looking good dude!! The boost will make the hard work worth it.

Thanks man, I can’t wait!

Mr2Hard2See · 05-19-2020, 09:37 AM

Nice progress. Couple questions are you running a Fpcm? Also are you using any harness extensions for anything?

Valkyrie14 · 05-19-2020, 10:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr2Hard2See

Nice progress. Couple questions are you running a Fpcm? Also are you using any harness extensions for anything?

I’m not running an Fpcm, I upgraded my injectors but not the fuel pump. I have a dual pump but my tuner has suggested I won’t need it. I might change my mind in a month and add it then, or an external boost pump.

I got harness extensions for all of the connections from West Michigan Automotive Tech. I hate wiring so getting harness that are clean and soldered was worth the investment for me.

Valkyrie14 · 05-19-2020, 10:45 PM

Update. Getting close. Installed the heat exchanger went well. Hooked up hoses to heat exchanger. Ran into a bit of a dilemma in mounting the reservoir and IC pump. No room in there to get my drill in there. I got some self tapping screws and I can’t get my electric screwdriver in there to get them going either. Went to hardware store to get a low profile drill. Milwaukee $400, not getting that. Didn’t see anything else that doesn’t require getting an air tank. Going to the tool rental shop tomorrow to see what they might have. Also, not sure how to wire up the electrical for the pump. Looking at Don’s instructions and the instructions that came with my kit I am not exactly clear where to plug things in.

Post where you mounted your pump and reservoir, I either need a trick to mount where it has been suggested or an alternative place to mount.

Also, post how the pump wiring goes. I have a pigtail for the pump itself and a ground, that runs to a relay and an in line fuse. Then there is a yellow wire that connects to a plug in fuse for the fuse box and another ground. There isn’t a hot wire to run to the power like described or in the picture. I also don’t know if it matters where I plug in the fuse to the fuse box.

Greenhornet2 · 05-20-2020, 07:19 AM

I can go look and see where my fuse is plugged in for my pump. It matters because you want it to be powered with key on voltage. My pump i mounted in front of the rf tire to the frame in line with the radiator. i can't get a picture of that without removing my wheel liner but i have a whipple so it's probably a different pump.

My fuse plugin used spot 15 in the underhood fuse block.

Mr2Hard2See · 05-20-2020, 07:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Valkyrie14

I’m not running an Fpcm, I upgraded my injectors but not the fuel pump. I have a dual pump but my tuner has suggested I won’t need it. I might change my mind in a month and add it then, or an external boost pump.

I got harness extensions for all of the connections from West Michigan Automotive Tech. I hate wiring so getting harness that are clean and soldered was worth the investment for me.

Just checked back in and what do you know. I found the same suggestions maybe about an hour after I posted here. I’m going the same route so this turned into a confirmation thanks.

05-11-2020, 01:53 PM	#71
Valkyrie14 Valkyrie14 Drives: Chevrolet Camaro SS Join Date: Mar 2020 Location: Eau Claire, Wisconsin Posts: 962	Bung installed. Sensor installed. CAI delivered. All that is left is the bypass and if I get confirmation today that it is on its way I will begin tear down tonight. Going to start with removing the front end, since I will have to for install of the heat exchanger. I figure that will make it easier to get at everything. Almost two months to get to this point. __________________ 2014 SS LS3/LSA Supercharger, 10% Super Damper, 2.55 upper, AGP Dual Pump, ID 1050 injectors, Pegasus solid rear cradle bushings, LT Headers, Roto-Fab CAI, Elite E2 catch can, E85 corn fed, 160 Thermostat, Monster Twin Disk, MGW Short Throw shifter, Tick Clutch Master Cylinder, HP Tuners, JL Audio system.

05-11-2020, 09:48 PM	#72
Valkyrie14 Valkyrie14 Drives: Chevrolet Camaro SS Join Date: Mar 2020 Location: Eau Claire, Wisconsin Posts: 962	Emergency. Was just informed by the shop where I ordered my kit from that the supercharger bypass I ordered a month ago is not coming. It is the last part I need for the build. It is part No. 19180859. Anyone? Anyone? LSA Blower laying in the corner? Pull off that bypass and sell it. Vendor and have one on the shelf (not ordered, you won’t get one for at least 15 days)? __________________ 2014 SS LS3/LSA Supercharger, 10% Super Damper, 2.55 upper, AGP Dual Pump, ID 1050 injectors, Pegasus solid rear cradle bushings, LT Headers, Roto-Fab CAI, Elite E2 catch can, E85 corn fed, 160 Thermostat, Monster Twin Disk, MGW Short Throw shifter, Tick Clutch Master Cylinder, HP Tuners, JL Audio system.

05-12-2020, 11:18 PM	#73
Valkyrie14 Valkyrie14 Drives: Chevrolet Camaro SS Join Date: Mar 2020 Location: Eau Claire, Wisconsin Posts: 962	Found bypass at Dickey Scroggin. Started tear down tonight. Found that front fascia was missing 2 of the 10mm bolts that hold it on. Got fuel line off of drivers side, but passenger side is stubborn, will get it tomorrow. Disconnected ignition lines. Only got an hour on it tonight, but the real work has BEGUN. Clear coated beauty cover and mounted the snout to the lower for the third and final time. More tear down tomorrow. __________________ 2014 SS LS3/LSA Supercharger, 10% Super Damper, 2.55 upper, AGP Dual Pump, ID 1050 injectors, Pegasus solid rear cradle bushings, LT Headers, Roto-Fab CAI, Elite E2 catch can, E85 corn fed, 160 Thermostat, Monster Twin Disk, MGW Short Throw shifter, Tick Clutch Master Cylinder, HP Tuners, JL Audio system.

05-13-2020, 11:18 PM	#74
Valkyrie14 Valkyrie14 Drives: Chevrolet Camaro SS Join Date: Mar 2020 Location: Eau Claire, Wisconsin Posts: 962	Tear down almost complete. Harmonic balancer bolt is no joke. Dropped a wrench behind the intake when I was taking off the LS3 intake. But overall everything is moving along great. Looking at the timing chain cover I am so tempted to do a cam. My bank account doesn’t agree. There is a little oil around the edge of the valve covers. Thinking of pulling those and putting on new gaskets. The fuel line connection on the passenger side has not come off yet. I have the fuel line removal tool but it just won’t budge. When I push down on the upper line the lower line moves down too so it isn’t really sliding together well. I don’t want to use pliers and pinch the line. Tricks? Attached Images __________________ 2014 SS LS3/LSA Supercharger, 10% Super Damper, 2.55 upper, AGP Dual Pump, ID 1050 injectors, Pegasus solid rear cradle bushings, LT Headers, Roto-Fab CAI, Elite E2 catch can, E85 corn fed, 160 Thermostat, Monster Twin Disk, MGW Short Throw shifter, Tick Clutch Master Cylinder, HP Tuners, JL Audio system.

05-14-2020, 11:09 PM	#75
Valkyrie14 Valkyrie14 Drives: Chevrolet Camaro SS Join Date: Mar 2020 Location: Eau Claire, Wisconsin Posts: 962	Pinned the crank pulley today, not gonna lie, that took a long time. Put on ZL1 crank pulley, 250 foot pound torque was also no joke. Put on LSX Innovations belt conversion kit, went on great. Tomorrow the blower is going on and we will see how far I get on everything else. Attached Images __________________ 2014 SS LS3/LSA Supercharger, 10% Super Damper, 2.55 upper, AGP Dual Pump, ID 1050 injectors, Pegasus solid rear cradle bushings, LT Headers, Roto-Fab CAI, Elite E2 catch can, E85 corn fed, 160 Thermostat, Monster Twin Disk, MGW Short Throw shifter, Tick Clutch Master Cylinder, HP Tuners, JL Audio system.

05-16-2020, 10:10 AM	#76
Valkyrie14 Valkyrie14 Drives: Chevrolet Camaro SS Join Date: Mar 2020 Location: Eau Claire, Wisconsin Posts: 962	Awesome update. Snapped a water pump bolt yesterday. Had to drill it out and retap. Yesterday was a total loss, except that I learned that water pump bolt torque spec is less than 37 foot pounds. Back at it today. Attached Images __________________ 2014 SS LS3/LSA Supercharger, 10% Super Damper, 2.55 upper, AGP Dual Pump, ID 1050 injectors, Pegasus solid rear cradle bushings, LT Headers, Roto-Fab CAI, Elite E2 catch can, E85 corn fed, 160 Thermostat, Monster Twin Disk, MGW Short Throw shifter, Tick Clutch Master Cylinder, HP Tuners, JL Audio system.

05-16-2020, 11:27 PM	#77
Valkyrie14 Valkyrie14 Drives: Chevrolet Camaro SS Join Date: Mar 2020 Location: Eau Claire, Wisconsin Posts: 962	Almost done. Lower and lid mounted today. 1/2 plugs in, getting sensors and PCV figured out. Belt isn’t quite lined up and need to move my pulleys around a bit to get tension right. Might need a different belt. Attached Images __________________ 2014 SS LS3/LSA Supercharger, 10% Super Damper, 2.55 upper, AGP Dual Pump, ID 1050 injectors, Pegasus solid rear cradle bushings, LT Headers, Roto-Fab CAI, Elite E2 catch can, E85 corn fed, 160 Thermostat, Monster Twin Disk, MGW Short Throw shifter, Tick Clutch Master Cylinder, HP Tuners, JL Audio system.

05-17-2020, 09:17 AM	#78
Shodown Drives: 2014 ZL1 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 322	Looking good dude!! The boost will make the hard work worth it. __________________ 2014 ZL1 M6: Roto Fab Intake, LS3 TB, Long Tube Headers, NPP, Mild 2 Wild, JMS BAP, SMG aux pump, ID 1050X Injectors, DSX Flex Fuel Sensor, 10.5" DSX Lower Pulley, Killer Chiller, Tuned by Ted at JRE, Pedders XA Extreme coilovers, Mickey Thompson Street S/S on Weld S71s

05-19-2020, 09:37 AM	#80
Mr2Hard2See Instagram: Mr2Hard2See Drives: 2011 2SS/ RS Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 691	Nice progress. Couple questions are you running a Fpcm? Also are you using any harness extensions for anything? __________________ YOUTUBE CHANNEL: Mr2Hard2See LSA blower BTR stg 2 cam 227/242 BTR dual springs pushrods lifters retainers etc Che bronze trunnion Ls3 timing/valley cover Dod/vvt delete Dsx e85 Dsx aux fuel pump Id1050x injectors ZL1 fuel pump, Griptech 2.55 pulley, Solo performance Mach ll 2.5 catback exhaust 1 7/8th Lt headers

05-19-2020, 10:45 PM	#82
Valkyrie14 Valkyrie14 Drives: Chevrolet Camaro SS Join Date: Mar 2020 Location: Eau Claire, Wisconsin Posts: 962	Update. Getting close. Installed the heat exchanger went well. Hooked up hoses to heat exchanger. Ran into a bit of a dilemma in mounting the reservoir and IC pump. No room in there to get my drill in there. I got some self tapping screws and I can’t get my electric screwdriver in there to get them going either. Went to hardware store to get a low profile drill. Milwaukee $400, not getting that. Didn’t see anything else that doesn’t require getting an air tank. Going to the tool rental shop tomorrow to see what they might have. Also, not sure how to wire up the electrical for the pump. Looking at Don’s instructions and the instructions that came with my kit I am not exactly clear where to plug things in. Post where you mounted your pump and reservoir, I either need a trick to mount where it has been suggested or an alternative place to mount. Also, post how the pump wiring goes. I have a pigtail for the pump itself and a ground, that runs to a relay and an in line fuse. Then there is a yellow wire that connects to a plug in fuse for the fuse box and another ground. There isn’t a hot wire to run to the power like described or in the picture. I also don’t know if it matters where I plug in the fuse to the fuse box. Attached Images __________________ 2014 SS LS3/LSA Supercharger, 10% Super Damper, 2.55 upper, AGP Dual Pump, ID 1050 injectors, Pegasus solid rear cradle bushings, LT Headers, Roto-Fab CAI, Elite E2 catch can, E85 corn fed, 160 Thermostat, Monster Twin Disk, MGW Short Throw shifter, Tick Clutch Master Cylinder, HP Tuners, JL Audio system.

05-20-2020, 07:19 AM	#83
Greenhornet2 Drives: 2011 Camaro 2SS LS3 Whipple Join Date: May 2019 Location: Connecticut Posts: 1,925	I can go look and see where my fuse is plugged in for my pump. It matters because you want it to be powered with key on voltage. My pump i mounted in front of the rf tire to the frame in line with the radiator. i can't get a picture of that without removing my wheel liner but i have a whipple so it's probably a different pump. My fuse plugin used spot 15 in the underhood fuse block. __________________ Whipple 2.9 CAI ID1050x injectors ZL1 Pump JRE FPCM JMS Voltage booster JRE Rough Idle blower cam BTR .660 springs CHE trunnion kit 1 7/8 Speed Engineering Borla Atak JRE scoop 1.5" lowering springs BMR trailing arms and toe links Cradle inserts 704WHP 603WTQ 93 octane Last edited by Greenhornet2; 05-20-2020 at 07:32 AM.