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Vicster · 10-13-2023, 02:38 AM

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Originally Posted by morepowerjoe

After my rebuild I'm still just getting to where I feel comfortable going wot after 6k miles. I have to say that's one hell of a build and my hat's off to you. Congratulations sir.

Man I have to re-learn how to drive the ZL1. Drove it to work tonight, WoW, what a Monster! It kept wanting to go into Super Cruise on the freeway, I have to keep an eye on the speedo as it will creep up to 100mph quickly.
Relearning clutch feathering and release rpm's to keep traction!!!

Vicster · 10-13-2023, 02:42 AM

Okay, So I sent an e-mail to Acars about the gauge cluster as my HUD has a large "P" on it and my miles per hour only displays "0". I am sure I just have to input a code to fix it.

morepowerjoe · 10-13-2023, 02:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Vicster

Man I have to re-learn how to drive the ZL1. Drove it to work tonight, WoW, what a Monster! It kept wanting to go into Super Cruise, I have to keep an I on the speedo as it will creep up to 100mph quickly.

I bet it's a handful to say the least.

Vicster · 10-13-2023, 08:39 PM

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Originally Posted by morepowerjoe

I bet it's a handful to say the least.

Every time I take off from a stop or apply gas after shifting, I have to be gentle on the pedal. Even with the 315's on the back it easily spins the tires at any speed!

Drive train is smooth and vibration free. No vibs in stick shift, just road noise, I-5 around Seattle is so rough, like A-10's have strafed it!

Vicster · 10-18-2023, 11:57 PM

Fixed oil leak, 3 of the 4 screws on the shut off valve assembly were loose for the accumulator. Went ahead and installed new fittings since I had it out. Also got the battery kill switch handle installed, got the switch cover fitted / installed.

Vicster · 10-19-2023, 12:05 AM

Got to install parachute onto mount, notch lower pan for headers. And a couple of other little things....
I have an air bag light on dash but made up a harness for the race seat (so more trouble shooting).
The new gauge set does not display mph on HUD nor the does the G-force meter work (and more trouble shooting, working with vendor).

Vicster · 10-19-2023, 03:00 PM

Okay, sorry for the delay, here are the links to the drive by vids. Inside vids to come...

It does not come across in the vids but the supercharger whine is superb!!!

https://youtube.com/shorts/gImQ27ZebgU

https://youtube.com/shorts/8wVBY_uvcRI

https://youtube.com/shorts/lZ7JZNdrh3o

https://youtube.com/shorts/r5WNTooVUnc

https://youtube.com/shorts/rak-7IdLv-U

Side note vendor for the digital gauge got the speed to display on the HUD, but the HUD shows a "P" in gear.

The car and everything should be ready to run the Arkansas mile this spring. It is my goal to go 220mph in the standing mile.

I also want to take it to the Pacific Raceways drag strip in Kent to see what it will do in the 1/4 mile. I am in no way a pro at this stuff having never done it, but hope to have family there to make it a fun family day.

Vicster · 10-26-2023, 06:11 PM

Well, Bummer...
I have to change out my kill switch. The 2 pole single throw will not kill / seperate the alternator from the rest of the car.

Ordered a 4 pole dual throw switch.
Moroso P/N: 74108

I should be able to re-use the push handle and mount brkt for the new switch.

I also ordered a new OEM H/D, ZL1 / Z28 transmission mount P/N: 20952439 (with green lable) and the Rev Shift Polyurethane Trans Mount Insert.

I also bought a clutch pedal stop, I do not like the feeling I maybe over stroking the pressure plate. Have to find out where the starter needs the clutch pedal to be for starting the car. I can disable the clutch pedal start in HP Tuners, but would rather leave it on.
(UPDATE: THIS PEDAL STOP DOES NOT WORK)

Joe.G · 10-26-2023, 07:40 PM

I am curious How different the Trans mount is, please post back, I do have the rev shift insert sitting on the shelf haven't installed it yet.

Vicster · 10-26-2023, 07:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Joe.G

I am curious How different the Trans mount is, please post back, I do have the rev shift insert sitting on the shelf haven't installed it yet.

I will let you know. Right now all I get is road noise through the stick shift, drive train is smooth. I will try to compare the way it feels.

Joe.G · 10-26-2023, 08:00 PM

I just did a little research and supposedly my14 SS may have this mount from factory. I didn't pay attention when I was under there. Great build.

Vicster · 10-26-2023, 08:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Joe.G

I just did a little research and supposedly my14 SS may have this mount from factory. I didn't pay attention when I was under there. Great build.

Thank You!

morepowerjoe · 10-27-2023, 07:55 PM

The car sounds very good Vic! It's really nice to see a great build like yours come together. Thanks for sharing your build with us and I'm sure you'll reach a goal.

Vicster · 10-31-2023, 10:20 PM

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Originally Posted by morepowerjoe

The car sounds very good Vic! It's really nice to see a great build like yours come together. Thanks for sharing your build with us and I'm sure you'll reach a goal.

Hello, Thank you and you are welcome!

Was not ignoring your input, I was laid up with COVID again, my 3rd time.

Finally going back to work tonight (nope, maybe tomorrow).

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10-13-2023, 02:42 AM	#436
Vicster 1000hp is NEVER Enough! Drives: 13' ZL1 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Seattle Posts: 665 View My Garage	ACARS Gauge Assy Okay, So I sent an e-mail to Acars about the gauge cluster as my HUD has a large "P" on it and my miles per hour only displays "0". I am sure I just have to input a code to fix it. __________________ 1,000hp IS NEVER ENOUGH!!!

10-18-2023, 11:57 PM	#439
Vicster 1000hp is NEVER Enough! Drives: 13' ZL1 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Seattle Posts: 665 View My Garage	Almost done! Fixed oil leak, 3 of the 4 screws on the shut off valve assembly were loose for the accumulator. Went ahead and installed new fittings since I had it out. Also got the battery kill switch handle installed, got the switch cover fitted / installed. Attached Images __________________ 1,000hp IS NEVER ENOUGH!!! Last edited by Vicster; 10-25-2023 at 09:16 PM.

10-19-2023, 12:05 AM	#440
Vicster 1000hp is NEVER Enough! Drives: 13' ZL1 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Seattle Posts: 665 View My Garage	Just a few more things Got to install parachute onto mount, notch lower pan for headers. And a couple of other little things.... I have an air bag light on dash but made up a harness for the race seat (so more trouble shooting). The new gauge set does not display mph on HUD nor the does the G-force meter work (and more trouble shooting, working with vendor). __________________ 1,000hp IS NEVER ENOUGH!!!

10-19-2023, 03:00 PM	#441
Vicster 1000hp is NEVER Enough! Drives: 13' ZL1 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Seattle Posts: 665 View My Garage	Driving Vids Okay, sorry for the delay, here are the links to the drive by vids. Inside vids to come... It does not come across in the vids but the supercharger whine is superb!!! https://youtube.com/shorts/gImQ27ZebgU https://youtube.com/shorts/8wVBY_uvcRI https://youtube.com/shorts/lZ7JZNdrh3o https://youtube.com/shorts/r5WNTooVUnc https://youtube.com/shorts/rak-7IdLv-U Side note vendor for the digital gauge got the speed to display on the HUD, but the HUD shows a "P" in gear. The car and everything should be ready to run the Arkansas mile this spring. It is my goal to go 220mph in the standing mile. I also want to take it to the Pacific Raceways drag strip in Kent to see what it will do in the 1/4 mile. I am in no way a pro at this stuff having never done it, but hope to have family there to make it a fun family day. __________________ 1,000hp IS NEVER ENOUGH!!! Last edited by Vicster; 10-26-2023 at 05:47 PM.

10-26-2023, 06:11 PM	#442
Vicster 1000hp is NEVER Enough! Drives: 13' ZL1 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Seattle Posts: 665 View My Garage	Kill Switch Well, Bummer... I have to change out my kill switch. The 2 pole single throw will not kill / seperate the alternator from the rest of the car. Ordered a 4 pole dual throw switch. Moroso P/N: 74108 I should be able to re-use the push handle and mount brkt for the new switch. I also ordered a new OEM H/D, ZL1 / Z28 transmission mount P/N: 20952439 (with green lable) and the Rev Shift Polyurethane Trans Mount Insert. I also bought a clutch pedal stop, I do not like the feeling I maybe over stroking the pressure plate. Have to find out where the starter needs the clutch pedal to be for starting the car. I can disable the clutch pedal start in HP Tuners, but would rather leave it on. (UPDATE: THIS PEDAL STOP DOES NOT WORK) Attached Images __________________ 1,000hp IS NEVER ENOUGH!!! Last edited by Vicster; 11-01-2023 at 01:15 AM.

10-26-2023, 07:40 PM	#443
Joe.G Drives: 2014 2SS/RS 6SP Ashen Grey Join Date: Aug 2021 Location: NY Posts: 1,264	I am curious How different the Trans mount is, please post back, I do have the rev shift insert sitting on the shelf haven't installed it yet. __________________ GM 3.91/TrueTrac OEM ZL1 Rims, Brakes & Side Skirts.ACST4 Splitter/Deflectors NPP M2W,GM Short Throw,Remote Clutch reservoir GPI Ported Rod Mod,BO White PTB,CAI/JRE Scoop, Moroso Catch Can GC Aluminum DS Stainless Works Ceramic LTH/HiFlo Cats SCT X4 Dynosteve, Hotckis 1" Springs & Chassis Max Brace BMR Adjustable Swaybars,Trailing Arms, Adjustable Toe Rod, LCA & Z28 UCA Bushings Hendrix Solid Cradle Bushings Pedders Radius Rod Inserts Strut tower brace Hero Smoked Tail and 3rd Brake Light, Diode Dynamic SL1 Fog Lights AeroForce Dual gauge/Autometer pillar mount.

10-26-2023, 08:00 PM	#445
Joe.G Drives: 2014 2SS/RS 6SP Ashen Grey Join Date: Aug 2021 Location: NY Posts: 1,264	I just did a little research and supposedly my14 SS may have this mount from factory. I didn't pay attention when I was under there. Great build. __________________ GM 3.91/TrueTrac OEM ZL1 Rims, Brakes & Side Skirts.ACST4 Splitter/Deflectors NPP M2W,GM Short Throw,Remote Clutch reservoir GPI Ported Rod Mod,BO White PTB,CAI/JRE Scoop, Moroso Catch Can GC Aluminum DS Stainless Works Ceramic LTH/HiFlo Cats SCT X4 Dynosteve, Hotckis 1" Springs & Chassis Max Brace BMR Adjustable Swaybars,Trailing Arms, Adjustable Toe Rod, LCA & Z28 UCA Bushings Hendrix Solid Cradle Bushings Pedders Radius Rod Inserts Strut tower brace Hero Smoked Tail and 3rd Brake Light, Diode Dynamic SL1 Fog Lights AeroForce Dual gauge/Autometer pillar mount.

10-27-2023, 07:55 PM	#447
morepowerjoe Drives: 2012 Chevrolet Camaro l99 Join Date: Aug 2020 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 2,109	The car sounds very good Vic! It's really nice to see a great build like yours come together. Thanks for sharing your build with us and I'm sure you'll reach a goal. __________________ 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