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The_bald_eagle_machine · 02-06-2023, 09:34 AM

Received my ACS Composites 4Teen heat extractor kit this past week and couldn't wait to get it installed. Luckily my wife is very confident with a grinder/dremel and she made all the cuts for me. What can I say I'm a lucky guy. The end result is perfect, it's everything I wanted it to be and more. Definitely alot of heat coming out of the hole as well.

Ashen 6.2 · 02-06-2023, 04:44 PM

Great job!

The_bald_eagle_machine · 03-01-2023, 09:38 AM

Just a visual update photo dump.

The_bald_eagle_machine · 03-02-2023, 11:21 AM

So a few weeks back some A-hole rear ended me on i95, turned his lights off and drove across the express lane median to avoid being caught and well... I got a few scuffs on the bumper, a couple small dents, but worst of all he pushed the driver side exhaust in. Crumpled my driver side muffler, and bent my mid pipe a bit. So Instead of getting frustrated, I took it as an opportunity to upgrade a little bit. I am going to swap out the Texas speed mufflers for some Borla Xr1 mufflers. I also was never satisfied with how the exhaust tips turned out, so i ordered some flowmasters slant cut, and rolled rectangular tips for a dodge challenger. The opening is roughly 8 inches with in the Zl1 diffuser and the tips are exactly 7 inches wide. I think that they are going to look really good. Its hard to make these cars look unique when everything is a copy cat off the shelf part. I think I may be one of the only rectangle tip, zl1 diffuser cars on the whole forum. Hopefully the mufflers aren't too rowdy, I already have a reputation with some of my neighbors.

Leadsled · 03-02-2023, 04:07 PM

I like that you are using the the diifferent style tips

Ashen 6.2 · 03-03-2023, 05:53 AM

That stinks but looks like you're making the best of it. Those will look great and also different from the others as well!

The_bald_eagle_machine · 03-13-2023, 08:41 AM

Some pictures showing off the install of the new muffler and exhaust tip install. I promise they are actually straight, but the diffuser is a bit twisted, so I gotta fab up a bracket of some kind to straighten that out. When I pull the diffuser straight, it looks and fits so good. Definitely has a much deeper tone, quieter at idle then the TSP mufflers, but Its alot louder when you hit the skinny pedal on the right. The TSP mufflers had a "tinny" sound to them. Now it has more of a growl to it. Sounds more like old school muscle now, which I love.

The_bald_eagle_machine · 03-13-2023, 09:09 AM

Here is a youtube link to a cold start up of the new exhaust. No revving or anything. I'll probably film another video soon to show how she sounds when you get on the loud pedal.

https://youtu.be/BfDFA9a9fX4

Ashen 6.2 · 03-13-2023, 08:07 PM

Looking good! I wouldn’t have noticed they aren’t straight if you hadn’t said anything. Lol

gzee5 · 03-15-2023, 12:28 PM

Great job

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The_bald_eagle_machine · 04-03-2023, 11:17 AM

I picked up some Holley Polished valve covers on ebay. They were really dirty and needed quite a bit of elbow grease to clean them up. Install was pretty easy and straightforward. This job made me realize just how cluttered the engine bay really is... Need to do a few more mods... Heater hose mod, and fuel rail mod coming soon...

2010sgm · 04-03-2023, 11:50 AM

looking good the valve covers are a nice touch

The_bald_eagle_machine · 04-28-2023, 08:11 AM

It's been a long time with no real progress on the car. I just got confirmation from Mr. Bling that my intercooler setup and all the parts i need to actually start the build will be shipping out next week. So i'm excited to get this build going. I have also been in the process of selling and buying a home which is beyond hectic to say the least. We are just getting settled in and I can happily say that my Camaro has a garage of its own now, finally! Pictures and more updates to come!

The_bald_eagle_machine · 05-05-2023, 10:55 AM

Found a brand new refreshed mcleod RXT clutch on Facebook marketplace. I called McLeod to confirm that it had just been fully serviced with all new clutch material, new pressure plate, and balanced. Then I ordered a new hydraulic throwout bearing from Tick Performance with the billet release and remote speed bleeder. I opted for the seperate clutch fluid reservior aswell. Tired of my brakes dirtying up my clutch fluid.

02-06-2023, 09:34 AM	#99
The_bald_eagle_machine Anthony S Drives: 2011 chevrolet camaro 2ss/rs Join Date: Apr 2021 Location: Chiefland, FL Posts: 1,001	Received my ACS Composites 4Teen heat extractor kit this past week and couldn't wait to get it installed. Luckily my wife is very confident with a grinder/dremel and she made all the cuts for me. What can I say I'm a lucky guy. The end result is perfect, it's everything I wanted it to be and more. Definitely alot of heat coming out of the hole as well. Attached Images __________________ Follow me on instagram @Cthulu_the_trans_am https://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=600181 2011 Camaro 2SSRS - Sold No longer a 5th gen owner, but still an enthusiast. Ask me about my Front crash bars!

02-06-2023, 04:44 PM	#100
Ashen 6.2 Drives: 2014 Camaro Z/SS Join Date: May 2014 Location: NW Arkansas Posts: 2,173 View My Garage	Great job! __________________ 2014 Camaro SS L99, Ashen Grey w/Black Leather - Build thread - http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=491561 Tuned by Ben @BWTuned, GPI 416 w/GPI S/C Cam, GPI Ported Heads, 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 3.73 Diff, DSS Axles, Wiles Racing Driveshaft, Hendrix Offset Diff Bushings, AFE Solid Subframe Bushings, 875HP/843TQ 5FDP

03-01-2023, 09:38 AM	#101
The_bald_eagle_machine Anthony S Drives: 2011 chevrolet camaro 2ss/rs Join Date: Apr 2021 Location: Chiefland, FL Posts: 1,001	Just posting some current pictures... Just a visual update photo dump. Attached Images __________________ Follow me on instagram @Cthulu_the_trans_am https://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=600181 2011 Camaro 2SSRS - Sold No longer a 5th gen owner, but still an enthusiast. Ask me about my Front crash bars!

03-02-2023, 11:21 AM	#102
The_bald_eagle_machine Anthony S Drives: 2011 chevrolet camaro 2ss/rs Join Date: Apr 2021 Location: Chiefland, FL Posts: 1,001	New exhaust setup coming soon... So a few weeks back some A-hole rear ended me on i95, turned his lights off and drove across the express lane median to avoid being caught and well... I got a few scuffs on the bumper, a couple small dents, but worst of all he pushed the driver side exhaust in. Crumpled my driver side muffler, and bent my mid pipe a bit. So Instead of getting frustrated, I took it as an opportunity to upgrade a little bit. I am going to swap out the Texas speed mufflers for some Borla Xr1 mufflers. I also was never satisfied with how the exhaust tips turned out, so i ordered some flowmasters slant cut, and rolled rectangular tips for a dodge challenger. The opening is roughly 8 inches with in the Zl1 diffuser and the tips are exactly 7 inches wide. I think that they are going to look really good. Its hard to make these cars look unique when everything is a copy cat off the shelf part. I think I may be one of the only rectangle tip, zl1 diffuser cars on the whole forum. Hopefully the mufflers aren't too rowdy, I already have a reputation with some of my neighbors. Attached Images __________________ Follow me on instagram @Cthulu_the_trans_am https://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=600181 2011 Camaro 2SSRS - Sold No longer a 5th gen owner, but still an enthusiast. Ask me about my Front crash bars!

03-02-2023, 04:07 PM	#103
Leadsled Drives: 2010 Camaro SS 6MT Join Date: Sep 2021 Location: Columbia Posts: 246 View My Garage	I like that you are using the the diifferent style tips __________________ TSP 229/244 .629"/615" CAM w/ a bunch of goodies 465whp/443tq tuned by MayhemMotorsports-NC

03-03-2023, 05:53 AM	#104
Ashen 6.2 Drives: 2014 Camaro Z/SS Join Date: May 2014 Location: NW Arkansas Posts: 2,173 View My Garage	That stinks but looks like you're making the best of it. Those will look great and also different from the others as well! __________________ 2014 Camaro SS L99, Ashen Grey w/Black Leather - Build thread - http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=491561 Tuned by Ben @BWTuned, GPI 416 w/GPI S/C Cam, GPI Ported Heads, 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 3.73 Diff, DSS Axles, Wiles Racing Driveshaft, Hendrix Offset Diff Bushings, AFE Solid Subframe Bushings, 875HP/843TQ 5FDP

03-13-2023, 08:41 AM	#105
The_bald_eagle_machine Anthony S Drives: 2011 chevrolet camaro 2ss/rs Join Date: Apr 2021 Location: Chiefland, FL Posts: 1,001	Exhaust install Some pictures showing off the install of the new muffler and exhaust tip install. I promise they are actually straight, but the diffuser is a bit twisted, so I gotta fab up a bracket of some kind to straighten that out. When I pull the diffuser straight, it looks and fits so good. Definitely has a much deeper tone, quieter at idle then the TSP mufflers, but Its alot louder when you hit the skinny pedal on the right. The TSP mufflers had a "tinny" sound to them. Now it has more of a growl to it. Sounds more like old school muscle now, which I love. Attached Images __________________ Follow me on instagram @Cthulu_the_trans_am https://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=600181 2011 Camaro 2SSRS - Sold No longer a 5th gen owner, but still an enthusiast. Ask me about my Front crash bars!

03-13-2023, 09:09 AM	#106
The_bald_eagle_machine Anthony S Drives: 2011 chevrolet camaro 2ss/rs Join Date: Apr 2021 Location: Chiefland, FL Posts: 1,001	New Exhaust clip Here is a youtube link to a cold start up of the new exhaust. No revving or anything. I'll probably film another video soon to show how she sounds when you get on the loud pedal. https://youtu.be/BfDFA9a9fX4 __________________ Follow me on instagram @Cthulu_the_trans_am https://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=600181 2011 Camaro 2SSRS - Sold No longer a 5th gen owner, but still an enthusiast. Ask me about my Front crash bars!

03-13-2023, 08:07 PM	#107
Ashen 6.2 Drives: 2014 Camaro Z/SS Join Date: May 2014 Location: NW Arkansas Posts: 2,173 View My Garage	Looking good! I wouldn’t have noticed they aren’t straight if you hadn’t said anything. Lol __________________ 2014 Camaro SS L99, Ashen Grey w/Black Leather - Build thread - http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=491561 Tuned by Ben @BWTuned, GPI 416 w/GPI S/C Cam, GPI Ported Heads, 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 3.73 Diff, DSS Axles, Wiles Racing Driveshaft, Hendrix Offset Diff Bushings, AFE Solid Subframe Bushings, 875HP/843TQ 5FDP

03-15-2023, 12:28 PM	#108
gzee5 Account Suspended Drives: Zl1 Join Date: Jan 2023 Location: USA Posts: 3	Great job Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

04-03-2023, 11:17 AM	#109
The_bald_eagle_machine Anthony S Drives: 2011 chevrolet camaro 2ss/rs Join Date: Apr 2021 Location: Chiefland, FL Posts: 1,001	Holley Valve cover swap I picked up some Holley Polished valve covers on ebay. They were really dirty and needed quite a bit of elbow grease to clean them up. Install was pretty easy and straightforward. This job made me realize just how cluttered the engine bay really is... Need to do a few more mods... Heater hose mod, and fuel rail mod coming soon... Attached Images __________________ Follow me on instagram @Cthulu_the_trans_am https://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=600181 2011 Camaro 2SSRS - Sold No longer a 5th gen owner, but still an enthusiast. Ask me about my Front crash bars!

04-03-2023, 11:50 AM	#110
2010sgm Drives: 2010 Camaro 1LT Join Date: Dec 2022 Location: Williamsburg, VA Posts: 649 View My Garage	looking good the valve covers are a nice touch __________________ David Vianu 2010 Synergy Green 1LT

04-28-2023, 08:11 AM	#111
The_bald_eagle_machine Anthony S Drives: 2011 chevrolet camaro 2ss/rs Join Date: Apr 2021 Location: Chiefland, FL Posts: 1,001	It's been a long time with no real progress on the car. I just got confirmation from Mr. Bling that my intercooler setup and all the parts i need to actually start the build will be shipping out next week. So i'm excited to get this build going. I have also been in the process of selling and buying a home which is beyond hectic to say the least. We are just getting settled in and I can happily say that my Camaro has a garage of its own now, finally! Pictures and more updates to come! __________________ Follow me on instagram @Cthulu_the_trans_am https://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=600181 2011 Camaro 2SSRS - Sold No longer a 5th gen owner, but still an enthusiast. Ask me about my Front crash bars!

05-05-2023, 10:55 AM	#112
The_bald_eagle_machine Anthony S Drives: 2011 chevrolet camaro 2ss/rs Join Date: Apr 2021 Location: Chiefland, FL Posts: 1,001	Found a brand new refreshed mcleod RXT clutch on Facebook marketplace. I called McLeod to confirm that it had just been fully serviced with all new clutch material, new pressure plate, and balanced. Then I ordered a new hydraulic throwout bearing from Tick Performance with the billet release and remote speed bleeder. I opted for the seperate clutch fluid reservior aswell. Tired of my brakes dirtying up my clutch fluid. Attached Images __________________ Follow me on instagram @Cthulu_the_trans_am https://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=600181 2011 Camaro 2SSRS - Sold No longer a 5th gen owner, but still an enthusiast. Ask me about my Front crash bars!