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bottletalk · 09-20-2022, 01:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Vicster

You are welcome. I used the spacers to lift the ass end up, the 1" drop springs have the ass end sitting lower than the front. With the spacers the back end sits slightly higher than the front end.

Yup, got that....but why not change the spring?
for myself I see it as a great idea to save some cash by not getting the adjustable control arms....use the other which is intended for lower vehicles etc.

you sir are a genius!

bottletalk · 09-20-2022, 01:50 AM

I think I drank too many beers....gonna have to think this out in the am. hahaha
you can keep the genius status!

bottletalk · 09-21-2022, 02:06 AM

bro you set the bar on diy!
I always refer to this thread....for the car and life. whenever I have a situation to deal with I always ask myself, "what would vicster do?"
your like Jesus hahaha!
seriously though, this is the ultimate build thread!

FasNuf · 09-27-2022, 07:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Vicster

I ordered a new Holley dual 450lph fuel pump assy from LSXceleration. They will refund the original pump after Holley gets the pump back. (I am not opening the new one up till I get my money back from the first one! Lesson learned... )
So ripped into the back seat one more time... New / old pump is ready to be removed. Double checked fuel gauge wires, they were installed correctly.

Don't sweat it bro,you'll get it right. I had to take out my Deatschwerks pumps a couple times and send them back before I got a working set. No problems now, but before I had a lot of noise. They said when they tested them, that the bench was shaking! LOL.

morepowerjoe · 10-09-2022, 09:54 AM

Looking good Vic!

bottletalk · 10-09-2022, 06:17 PM

nice work!
what kind of grinder do you have there? the red one with the dial indicator??

George-CZ · 10-10-2022, 05:45 PM

Dude... I'd like to have you as a neighbor

Aqua Blue RS/SS · 10-10-2022, 10:34 PM

Damn, that’s an awesome parts list. Those shaft mount rockers are sexy. Really nice build on that engine-coming from a guy who used to build them professionally.

FasNuf · 10-11-2022, 07:47 AM

What a work of art Vic! Very nice.
I am confused so forgive my stupid question, I haven't seen everything in the thread. The rockers above ^^^ look to be lash adjustable and the lifters are hydraulic? How does that work? I mean, how do you select push rod length if you just adjust in preload at the rocker? Or am I completely missing something? - Mark

FasNuf · 10-11-2022, 09:30 AM

Ok, That's what I was hoping to hear and makes sense. I like the shaft mount too.

bottletalk · 10-31-2022, 02:09 AM

it's been a while....what's going on?
been waiting patiently but enough is enough!

The_bald_eagle_machine · 11-01-2022, 06:48 AM

I gotta say... There is something badass about building your engine in your living room that I just can't get over. Especially considering your making 4 digits of horsepower. Really cool.

bottletalk · 11-01-2022, 02:35 PM

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Originally Posted by The_bald_eagle_machine

I gotta say... There is something badass about building your engine in your living room that I just can't get over. Especially considering your making 4 digits of horsepower. Really cool.

I love this Halloween costume hahaha

bottletalk · 11-01-2022, 02:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Vicster

Spoiler alert there is another project on the coffee table, can you figure out what it is?

parachute and/or saving ur marriage by cleaning up that coffee table hahahaha

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10-09-2022, 09:54 AM	#117
morepowerjoe Drives: 2012 Chevrolet Camaro l99 Join Date: Aug 2020 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 2,232	Looking good Vic! __________________ DSS Pistons, Eagle ESP L19 Rods, ARP Head and Main Studs, TSP PRC CNC Ported Heads milled .030, Cometic .040 Head Gaskets, GPI SS3 VVT Camshaft, GM Racing Lifters, CHE Trunnions, Melling 10355HV Oil Pump, Cold Air Inductions CAI, Fast LSXR Intake Manifold, Nick Williams 103 TB, TSP Longtubes, ZL1 Fuel Pump, Mishimoto Radiator and Oil Cooler, 3600 Circle D Converter, Tru Cool 40k Tranny Cooler, Fluid Dynamics Balancer, EBC 3GD Rotors with EBC Bluestuff NDX Pads, Bilstein B6 Shocks / Struts with Eibach ZL1 Drop Springs Build Thread https://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=609817

10-10-2022, 05:45 PM	#119
George-CZ Drives: 2010 2SS LS3 and 1978 STROKER 383 Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: Czech Republic Posts: 1,611	Dude... I'd like to have you as a neighbor __________________ My life is a constant struggle with Camaro. K&N CAI, Stainless Power longtubes, high flow cats, modified Ragazzon High Performance axle back, Soler Performance ported throttle body, Soler Performance throttle controller, RAM clutch adjuster, modified LS7 clutch kit, Tick Performance billet bearing support, Tick Performance remote bleeder, separate clutch reservoir, BMR trailing arms, BMR toe rods, Pedders Suspension cradle bushing inserts, Control Arm Bushings, Strut tower brace, oil catch can, Hurst T-handle shifter, 20mm wheel spacers, DBA brakes, QTP Cutouts, Dynosteve tune.

10-10-2022, 10:34 PM	#120
Aqua Blue RS/SS Drives: ABM #93 Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: Lotaburger Posts: 3,188	Damn, that’s an awesome parts list. Those shaft mount rockers are sexy. Really nice build on that engine-coming from a guy who used to build them professionally. __________________ ABM #2399 2SS/RS:SOLD ABM #93 2SS/RS Black Rally stripes, Titanium Interior 4,000 miles: GM GFX side skirts and diffuser waiting on paint, GM dovetail, GM heritage, RPI ZL1 style splitter. ‘87 IROC-Z Iroc blue. all original unmolested with 50K miles.

10-11-2022, 07:47 AM	#121
FasNuf Drives: 2014 Camaro ZL1 Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: Oregon Posts: 1,702 View My Garage	What a work of art Vic! Very nice. I am confused so forgive my stupid question, I haven't seen everything in the thread. The rockers above ^^^ look to be lash adjustable and the lifters are hydraulic? How does that work? I mean, how do you select push rod length if you just adjust in preload at the rocker? Or am I completely missing something? - Mark __________________ . . . . https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgN...etl17hA/videos

09-20-2022, 01:50 AM	#114
bottletalk Drives: 15 Camaro 2SS M6 Join Date: Jan 2020 Location: BC Posts: 732	I think I drank too many beers....gonna have to think this out in the am. hahaha you can keep the genius status!

09-21-2022, 02:06 AM	#115
bottletalk Drives: 15 Camaro 2SS M6 Join Date: Jan 2020 Location: BC Posts: 732	bro you set the bar on diy! I always refer to this thread....for the car and life. whenever I have a situation to deal with I always ask myself, "what would vicster do?" your like Jesus hahaha! seriously though, this is the ultimate build thread!

10-09-2022, 06:17 PM	#118
bottletalk Drives: 15 Camaro 2SS M6 Join Date: Jan 2020 Location: BC Posts: 732	nice work! what kind of grinder do you have there? the red one with the dial indicator??

10-11-2022, 09:30 AM	#122
FasNuf Drives: 2014 Camaro ZL1 Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: Oregon Posts: 1,702 View My Garage	Ok, That's what I was hoping to hear and makes sense. I like the shaft mount too. __________________ . . . . https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgN...etl17hA/videos

10-31-2022, 02:09 AM	#123
bottletalk Drives: 15 Camaro 2SS M6 Join Date: Jan 2020 Location: BC Posts: 732	it's been a while....what's going on? been waiting patiently but enough is enough!

11-01-2022, 06:48 AM	#124
The_bald_eagle_machine Anthony S Drives: 2011 chevrolet camaro 2ss/rs Join Date: Apr 2021 Location: Chiefland, FL Posts: 997	I gotta say... There is something badass about building your engine in your living room that I just can't get over. Especially considering your making 4 digits of horsepower. Really cool. __________________ 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!