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Armyavi8r · 07-21-2021, 02:11 PM

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Originally Posted by BAD DAB

Great information. This is going to be a great build. Can't wait to hear about the progress.

Thanks! Beautiful car, BTW!!!

Armyavi8r · 07-21-2021, 02:16 PM

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Originally Posted by morepowerjoe

I had low idle pressure with 3 oil pumps. The stock one, the Melling 365, and the Melling 10295. I had like 15 psi at idle. I then changed it to a Melling 10355HV and my pressure went up to around 30 psi at idle. I also used the high pressure spring it comes with and I also plugged the oil bypass relief valve in the pan. The bypass relief valve just bypasses the oil filter when you have over 50 psi and I didn't like that. Now at cruising I have 50-60 psi and at wot I think I've seen 70 psi. I think that's a lot better not recycling the oil without the oil filter and I like the idea of having more pressure at wot. I can't say enough about the Melling 10355HV pump it's really good. I would recommend getting one if you can.

So did the low pressure problems manifest after the cam upgrade?

BLU DUCE · 07-21-2021, 02:36 PM

It is going to be an awesome build. But you should move it to the Member Car Journals section more people will read it.

morepowerjoe · 07-21-2021, 02:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Armyavi8r

So did the low pressure problems manifest after the cam upgrade?

No. I noticed it after I changed the oil pump the first time to the M365. I changed the rear main seal and figured I would change the pump too cause I had 150k on the odometer. I think the factory pump was ok but don't remember. I could say it may have been my fault by not putting in the melling 10296HV because that is supposed to replace the stock pump and the first time I called melling they told me the M365 was OK but when I called them the second time they told me I needed the M10296HV. So I then put in the Melling 10295 and it changed nothing. And then I opted for the 10355HV because it flows a little bit better than the M10296 and that cured my low idle pressure and the high pressure spring gave me a higher pressure at cruising. So your stock pump is probably ok but lacks the higher pressure needed for wot imo.

Armyavi8r · 07-21-2021, 02:54 PM

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Originally Posted by BLU DUCE

It is going to be an awesome build. But you should move it to the Member Car Journals section more people will read it.

Oh ok. Can I move the current thread, or do I just start it again?

BLU DUCE · 07-21-2021, 04:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Armyavi8r

Oh ok. Can I move the current thread, or do I just start it again?

There is a way to move it but I can't help you on it.

TheFlyingBananaSS · 07-21-2021, 04:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Armyavi8r

Oh ok. Can I move the current thread, or do I just start it again?

Just start a new one. That's what I did during my build. Plus it's nice being able to look back and reminisce.

morepowerjoe · 07-21-2021, 05:41 PM

I found an administrator and asked him to move it for me and he did in about 2 or 3 days.

InFiD3ViL · 07-21-2021, 05:42 PM

Damn, very nice! You are going all out on the first trip!

I wish I could be there to see your reaction to your cars performance before/after, because it will be HUGE. It took me almost 5 years, mod by mod, to get to this point. The way your car feels will be a total transformation.

Armyavi8r · 07-21-2021, 06:55 PM

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Originally Posted by InFiD3ViL

Damn, very nice! You are going all out on the first trip!

I wish I could be there to see your reaction to your cars performance before/after, because it will be HUGE. It took me almost 5 years, mod by mod, to get to this point. The way your car feels will be a total transformation.

I can imagine. The difference the exhaust and street tune made was remarkable. This should be an even more noticeable power gain. Great car, btw!!! Have you had it on a dyno?

Armyavi8r · 07-26-2021, 06:57 PM

New badge in anticipation of what's to come in two weeks. Stopped by GPI today, they are getting ready to move to their new location. Current shop has no AC

TheFlyingBananaSS · 07-26-2021, 06:59 PM

Activate Fun Mode !

General Tsou’s Chicken · 07-29-2021, 04:34 PM

Why did you pick 3.91 gears for the L99?

TheFlyingBananaSS · 07-29-2021, 04:39 PM

It's well know that 3.91 gears wake up automatic cars a lot.

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07-21-2021, 02:36 PM	#17
BLU DUCE Drives: 2011 1SS/RS IBM Camaro Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Chittenango, NY, USA Posts: 7,219 View My Garage	It is going to be an awesome build. But you should move it to the Member Car Journals section more people will read it. __________________

07-21-2021, 05:41 PM	#22
morepowerjoe Drives: 2012 Chevrolet Camaro l99 Join Date: Aug 2020 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 2,105	I found an administrator and asked him to move it for me and he did in about 2 or 3 days. __________________ 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

07-21-2021, 05:42 PM	#23
InFiD3ViL Drives: 2010 CGM 2SS/RS LS3 Swapped A6 Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Spring Hill, FL Posts: 4,575	Damn, very nice! You are going all out on the first trip! I wish I could be there to see your reaction to your cars performance before/after, because it will be HUGE. It took me almost 5 years, mod by mod, to get to this point. The way your car feels will be a total transformation. __________________ 2010 CGM Camaro 2SS LS3 Swapped A6 - GPI LS3 SS1 .647/.638, (224/237, 112 +4, 7º overlap) on CamMotion 8620 core, BTR Platinum .660" Dual Spring kit w/titanium retainers, CHE bronze trunnion upgrade, stock heads milled @ .015, Melling HV 10296 oil pump, TSP 1-7/8" long tube headers (W/Catless Off-road Pipes), Corsa Xtreme 3" Catback, GPI Ported/Rod Mod Intake, Stage 2 Ported Throttle Body, Vararam OTR CAI, Mike Norris Gen 2 catch can + GM 1LE clean side separator, 160º thermostat - Megan Racing adjustable coilovers (lowered 1.75"), MRR M017 10/11" wheels-Tuned by Ryan @ GPI

07-26-2021, 06:57 PM	#25
Armyavi8r Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS A6 Join Date: Jul 2021 Location: Little Rock, AR Posts: 76	New badge in anticipation of what's to come in two weeks. Stopped by GPI today, they are getting ready to move to their new location. Current shop has no AC Attached Images __________________ 2010 2SS/RS A6. GPI SS3 VVT Cam, 228/246 / AFM Delete / Circle D 4C 36-3800 Stall / Stainless Works LTHs, High Flow Cats, X-pipe, Borla Pro XS Mufflers and Quad Tips / Vararam CAI / Soler 95mm PTB / AAM 3.91 gear / GPI Ported Heads / GPI Ported Rod Mod Intake Manifold/ Smith Bros. Trunnions / GPI 5/16" hardened push rods, 7.425"/ Chevrolet Racing Lifters / Melling 10355 Oil Pump / Powermaster XS Torque Starter / Derale Xmsn Cooler / 1LE Suspension Upgrade System / BMR Strut Tower Brace, Trailing Arms and Toe Rods / Powerbond 25% UDP / Mishimoto catch can / iDatalink Maestro.

07-26-2021, 06:59 PM	#26
TheFlyingBananaSS Evil Genius of Chevrolet Drives: 2017 Z06, 2019 XTS, 2013 SS Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: New York Posts: 3,260	Activate Fun Mode ! __________________ GPI SS2 VVT cam, ECS Novi 1500 supercharger, Corsa Extreme, Detroit Speed and BMR suspension, Circle D triple disc, Melling oil pump, LS2 chain tensioner, ATI 10% UD, DSX E85 kit, High Energy coils, BTR springs, LS2 Lifter trays, Titanium retainers, hardened push rods, FIC 1000 injectors, ZL1 pump, Mighty Mouse catch can, AEM gauges, Tial BOV, Richmond 3.91 gears, Custom gauge bezels, Speed Engineering headers, Stainless Works HF cats, DSX Aux pump, 710rwhp on E85.

07-29-2021, 04:34 PM	#27
General Tsou’s Chicken Drives: Chevy Camaro Join Date: Apr 2020 Location: Maryland Posts: 104	Why did you pick 3.91 gears for the L99?

07-29-2021, 04:39 PM	#28
TheFlyingBananaSS Evil Genius of Chevrolet Drives: 2017 Z06, 2019 XTS, 2013 SS Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: New York Posts: 3,260	It's well know that 3.91 gears wake up automatic cars a lot. __________________ GPI SS2 VVT cam, ECS Novi 1500 supercharger, Corsa Extreme, Detroit Speed and BMR suspension, Circle D triple disc, Melling oil pump, LS2 chain tensioner, ATI 10% UD, DSX E85 kit, High Energy coils, BTR springs, LS2 Lifter trays, Titanium retainers, hardened push rods, FIC 1000 injectors, ZL1 pump, Mighty Mouse catch can, AEM gauges, Tial BOV, Richmond 3.91 gears, Custom gauge bezels, Speed Engineering headers, Stainless Works HF cats, DSX Aux pump, 710rwhp on E85.