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RubyCamaro · 09-06-2012, 12:25 PM

I was just wondering if anyone has had any problems with their Camaro after installing the Black Iceolator that seem to have been caused/contributed to by the install?

bee sting · 09-06-2012, 12:45 PM

I've installed a few myself without a single issue . All cars still running fine .

Sikoriko · 09-06-2012, 02:16 PM

no, real easy 30 minutes or less. just be careful when you go to retorque the bolts. and let the RTV set.

slotwheels · 09-06-2012, 02:36 PM

No problems here. You will be in for a surprise after the install. It was a day and night difference in performance.

RubyCamaro · 09-06-2012, 03:16 PM

Thanks. Hubby is really anxious about this & he is making me get anxious now. Any & all further input will be welcome.

chozn4service · 09-06-2012, 03:20 PM

Had mine on since around late November, early December, whenever they first came out and all has been good. Just an adjustment so the cover will fit properly but its all good!

RubyCamaro · 09-06-2012, 03:24 PM

I plan to just leave my cover off & work on improving the look of the engine & engine bay without it.

Ventmaster · 09-06-2012, 03:42 PM

You'll be unplugging the throttle body on the front of the IM to remove it Ruby, (you don't need to take it off, but take it out with IM) and that almost always triggers a CEL. So don't let that freak you (or hubby) out.

You could disconnect the battery to reset it, or just drive awhile and it will clear on its own.

Otherwise its a straight forward install and well worth the effort!

KMPrenger · 09-06-2012, 03:43 PM

No problems with the install. Just remember the long bolts only need to be torqued to 18lbs when you put it all back together. I recommend checking them again after you've driven the car a few times...but do no retorque them when the engine is hot! Wait until it is fully cooled.

Also, a 13mm ratcheting swivel head wrench is a super thing to have for the removal to get to the two small bolts in the back of the intake. You will want this.

If you need detailed instructions, I have them. PM me your email address and I can try to send over the instructions. It is kind of a large file though. last person I sent it to had some trouble receiving it, but eventually he got it.

JohnZ · 09-06-2012, 04:45 PM

Im installing the black ice this weekend as well, I will pm about those instructions. Thanks

Lil' Nasty · 09-06-2012, 05:37 PM

The only problem you'll have is.....the muscles in face being sore from the added Permagrin

Edit: I would suggest using a extra manifold gasket, so you can avoid the mess of the rtv and etc. but isn't necessary

SIXJAK · 09-06-2012, 05:39 PM

Nope, none, nada.

rtcat600man · 09-06-2012, 07:54 PM

No problems with my install.

Only caution I have is the torque specs for the bolts. BE CAREFUL.

cyberLS · 09-06-2012, 10:35 PM

Just finished the install and i really did not want to do it but i am glad i did now. It was not that hard of a install no CEL or anything.

09-06-2012, 12:25 PM	#1
RubyCamaro Jan Drives: 2010 Camaro 1LT Red Jewel tintcoat Join Date: May 2010 Location: Springfield, TN Posts: 16,225 View My Garage	Any problems after Black Iceolator install? I was just wondering if anyone has had any problems with their Camaro after installing the Black Iceolator that seem to have been caused/contributed to by the install? __________________

09-06-2012, 12:45 PM	#2
bee sting Drives: 1997 30th Ann. Z28 & 2010 2LT RS Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Suffolk Virginia Posts: 1,933 View My Garage	I've installed a few myself without a single issue . All cars still running fine . __________________

09-06-2012, 03:16 PM	#5
RubyCamaro Jan Drives: 2010 Camaro 1LT Red Jewel tintcoat Join Date: May 2010 Location: Springfield, TN Posts: 16,225 View My Garage	Thanks. Hubby is really anxious about this & he is making me get anxious now. Any & all further input will be welcome. __________________

09-06-2012, 03:20 PM	#6
chozn4service Drives: 2016 SS w/2SS A8 Blue Velvet Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: 39.793153,-86.238223 Posts: 3,678 View My Garage	Had mine on since around late November, early December, whenever they first came out and all has been good. Just an adjustment so the cover will fit properly but its all good! __________________ Never grow up, it's a trap!

09-06-2012, 03:24 PM	#7
RubyCamaro Jan Drives: 2010 Camaro 1LT Red Jewel tintcoat Join Date: May 2010 Location: Springfield, TN Posts: 16,225 View My Garage	I plan to just leave my cover off & work on improving the look of the engine & engine bay without it. __________________

09-06-2012, 02:16 PM	#3
Sikoriko Drives: 2011 V6 IOM Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: San Diego Posts: 1,385 View My Garage	no, real easy 30 minutes or less. just be careful when you go to retorque the bolts. and let the RTV set.

09-06-2012, 02:36 PM	#4
slotwheels Drives: like a bat out of hell Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Toledo,OH Posts: 109	No problems here. You will be in for a surprise after the install. It was a day and night difference in performance.

09-06-2012, 03:42 PM	#8
Ventmaster Drives: 2017 1SS 6spd Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Utah Posts: 2,869	You'll be unplugging the throttle body on the front of the IM to remove it Ruby, (you don't need to take it off, but take it out with IM) and that almost always triggers a CEL. So don't let that freak you (or hubby) out. You could disconnect the battery to reset it, or just drive awhile and it will clear on its own. Otherwise its a straight forward install and well worth the effort!

09-06-2012, 03:43 PM	#9
KMPrenger Drives: 16 Camaro SS, 15 Colorado Join Date: May 2009 Location: Jefferson City, Missouri Posts: 13,943	No problems with the install. Just remember the long bolts only need to be torqued to 18lbs when you put it all back together. I recommend checking them again after you've driven the car a few times...but do no retorque them when the engine is hot! Wait until it is fully cooled. Also, a 13mm ratcheting swivel head wrench is a super thing to have for the removal to get to the two small bolts in the back of the intake. You will want this. If you need detailed instructions, I have them. PM me your email address and I can try to send over the instructions. It is kind of a large file though. last person I sent it to had some trouble receiving it, but eventually he got it. __________________ 2016 Camaro 1SS - 8-speed - NPP - Black bowties 2010 Camaro 1LT V6 (Sold. I will miss her!)

09-06-2012, 04:45 PM	#10
JohnZ Drives: 2010 Camaro 2LT V6 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: California Posts: 439	Im installing the black ice this weekend as well, I will pm about those instructions. Thanks __________________ Injen CAI, V-Max Throttle Body, Rx 25mm Iceolator, Rx 10mm Plenum Spacer, Mace Ported Manifold, ARK N-II Catback, Trifecta Tune, Rx Catch Can. BMR Bushing Inserts,Pedders Radius Rod Inserts, Pfadt Sway Bars and Endlinks, LSR Front Subframe Brace SS Brembo Brakes, Racing Brake Stainless Lines

09-06-2012, 05:37 PM	#11
Lil' Nasty [COTW 4/13/15] Drives: Supercharged LLT Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Florida Posts: 5,957	The only problem you'll have is.....the muscles in face being sore from the added Permagrin Edit: I would suggest using a extra manifold gasket, so you can avoid the mess of the rtv and etc. but isn't necessary __________________ LiL' Nasty's Build Journal Last edited by Lil' Nasty; 09-06-2012 at 05:51 PM.

09-06-2012, 05:39 PM	#12
SIXJAK Drives: MO's only SC'd LLT. Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Branson MO Posts: 2,574 View My Garage	Nope, none, nada. __________________ IPF supercharger kit, IPF tune, SW LT's, R. Tech HFC's, ARK DT-S catback, SS Brembo brake upgrade, BC Racing adjustable coilovers, Hurst STS, Pfadt rear arm package, Pfadt adjustable sways & end links, Pfadt diff bushings, BMR rear cradle full kit blk bezels,SS diffuser, Innovate gauges.

09-06-2012, 07:54 PM	#13
rtcat600man having FUN now 13.66@101 Drives: 2010 2LT IOM Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Clarkston, Michigan Posts: 9,230 View My Garage	No problems with my install. Only caution I have is the torque specs for the bolts. BE CAREFUL. __________________ MY BUILD

09-06-2012, 10:35 PM	#14
cyberLS Drives: 2010 Cyber Grey LS Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Santa Clara Posts: 2,224 View My Garage	Just finished the install and i really did not want to do it but i am glad i did now. It was not that hard of a install no CEL or anything.