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Joe.G · 07-08-2024, 05:42 PM

Mine looks the same, when it's up in the air I clean it , I also don't daily and it's kept in my shop. I may have been know to use spray wax on the underside

SlowLS1 · 07-08-2024, 06:23 PM

Looks good nestled in there.

I've heard really good things on that Motion Shifter. Excited to see you get it back running.

Ashen 6.2 · 07-09-2024, 05:24 AM

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Originally Posted by The_bald_eagle_machine

Man... How is the underside of your car so clean? Do you wipe it or wash it down while its on the lift? I mean I know my car is white, so... Perma-dirty but...dang.

lol. Yeah, when it's in the air I wipe it down. Just habit or OCD.. either way.. lol

Ashen 6.2 · 07-09-2024, 05:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Joe.G

Mine looks the same, when it's up in the air I clean it , I also don't daily and it's kept in my shop. I may have been know to use spray wax on the underside

Ok, I haven't gone that far... Lol... I have used cleaners and Fast Orange hand wipes.. I do have a few extra bottles of spray wax tho.. hmm..

Ashen 6.2 · 07-09-2024, 05:30 AM

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Originally Posted by SlowLS1

Looks good nestled in there.

I've heard really good things on that Motion Shifter. Excited to see you get it back running.

I really like the shifter and cant wait to put it to real use!

morepowerjoe · 07-09-2024, 06:15 AM

I had a TH400 behind my supped up olds 350 and read about how much power they sucked up compared to a TH350. So, I swapped it out for a 350 and when I first took off, I couldn't be in the difference in acceleration. It was considerably faster. Well, it didn't even last a week before it burned up on me. So, I ended up putting the 400 back in a week later. I tried and tried to break that 400 but never could. All I had done to it was add a shift kit and I abused it for over 10 years went in 4 different cars I had over the years. So, it taught me a lesson. They say it takes about 40 horsepower to turn the 400 over the 350 but the 400 won't die on you. I'm sure yours it built a lot better than mine was for sure. Also, I'm sure yours spins a lot easier than the 6l80 too. I'm excited to see what you can do with it.

Ashen 6.2 · 07-10-2024, 05:28 AM

Here is a pic of the shifter mocked up. Since I have the clean neutral VB the rear exit shifter was my only option and it will require cutting into the cup holders on the center console.
I also plan on removing most of the mounting platform just behind it. That holds some gadgets that appear to be a part of the airbag system. I relocated those to the rear seat location for now.

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SlowLS1 · 07-10-2024, 07:55 AM

Move all that stuff for the Airbags (Do you even need anymore?) and you got yourself a lot of room for activities. How are you going to deal with the key lock solenoid?

Ashen 6.2 · 07-10-2024, 08:55 AM

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Originally Posted by SlowLS1

Move all that stuff for the Airbags (Do you even need anymore?) and you got yourself a lot of room for activities. How are you going to deal with the key lock solenoid?

On the airbag stuff, I will remove it once the T400 swap is complete. Just minimizing the number of things that could keep it from starting/running. From what i’ve read the two wires for the key lock solenoid just need to be wired together to bypass it.

*SSE 4 2SS* · 07-11-2024, 02:41 AM

Holy Mackeral Batman,

I am sorry I've missed this build. Amazing work. So many fine touches. You have more patience than I do for sure. And I see a lot of similarities to my build in here.

We had the line lock power button under the cigarette lighter lid as well, but we used the horn circuit to activate it. Flip the switch, press the horn, if it didn't sound, it was ready... Press on the chicken pedal and dump the clutch in whatever gear....

How are you liking the solid rear cradle mounts. We tried those, and eventually removed them and went with the full (former) Peddars set up. Honestly from my point of view, the cradle mounts might have quietened a bit, but other than that who knows. I only raced in straight lines so it may not have mattered as much....

Ole Ben's a pretty good character...

I made it to page 13, or post like 168, I'll be back... This is one of those build threads... So much to look at and such attention to detail....

Good on Ya....

Ashen L99 · 07-11-2024, 07:38 AM

Yeah, this is a great read with so much good info. Keep it up!

Ashen 6.2 · 07-12-2024, 05:26 AM

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Originally Posted by SSE 4 2SS

Holy Mackeral Batman,

I am sorry I've missed this build. Amazing work. So many fine touches. You have more patience than I do for sure. And I see a lot of similarities to my build in here.

We had the line lock power button under the cigarette lighter lid as well, but we used the horn circuit to activate it. Flip the switch, press the horn, if it didn't sound, it was ready... Press on the chicken pedal and dump the clutch in whatever gear....

How are you liking the solid rear cradle mounts. We tried those, and eventually removed them and went with the full (former) Peddars set up. Honestly from my point of view, the cradle mounts might have quietened a bit, but other than that who knows. I only raced in straight lines so it may not have mattered as much....

Ole Ben's a pretty good character...

I made it to page 13, or post like 168, I'll be back... This is one of those build threads... So much to look at and such attention to detail....

Good on Ya....

Thank you sir, it's a lot of fun and I really enjoy it!! On the line lock activation switch, I got that idea from the forum and it very well could have been from your ride.. so thank you!

On the cradle mounts, I like them a lot and wish that had been one of the first mods, but I was in denial the first several years...lol

Ashen 6.2 · 07-16-2024, 05:30 AM

Converter still hasn't shipped. Circle D shows 2-3 weeks for converters but they were also down for several days after the storm rolled through last week. SO hopefully it will ship this week.

Anyways, I decided to put the trans back in so I could check the driveshaft and make sure it fit. It fits perfect and very happy with the service from Wiles Racing Driveshafts. Ordered on Friday received it 6 days later on Thursday.

You can also see where I removed the center bearing mount and e-brake cable mounts from the tunnel. Things got a little wild and crazy and had to epoxy a couple of the spots.. lol

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Joe.G · 07-16-2024, 07:04 AM

Shaft looks nice, was the price comparable to other bigger named shops?

07-08-2024, 05:42 PM	#491
Joe.G Drives: 2014 2SS/RS 6SP Ashen Grey Join Date: Aug 2021 Location: NY Posts: 1,644	Mine looks the same, when it's up in the air I clean it , I also don't daily and it's kept in my shop. I may have been know to use spray wax on the underside __________________ GM 3.91/TrueTrac OEM ZL1 Rims, 6 Piston Brakes & Side Skirts.ACST4 Splitter/Deflectors NPP M2W,GM Short Throw,GPI Ported Rod Mod,BO White PTB,CAI/JRE Scoop, GC Aluminum DS,Stainless Works Ceramic LTH/HiFlo Cats, 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, Moroso Catch Can,SCT X4 Dynosteve,Remote Clutch reservoir,Hero Smoked Tail and 3rd Brake Light, Diode Dynamic SL1 Fog Lights AeroForce Dual gauge/Autometer pillar mount.

07-08-2024, 06:23 PM	#492
SlowLS1 Drives: 2010 Camaro SS , 2011 Colorado LS1 Join Date: Jan 2022 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 1,202	Looks good nestled in there. I've heard really good things on that Motion Shifter. Excited to see you get it back running. __________________

07-09-2024, 06:15 AM	#496
morepowerjoe Drives: 2012 Chevrolet Camaro l99 Join Date: Aug 2020 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 2,230	I had a TH400 behind my supped up olds 350 and read about how much power they sucked up compared to a TH350. So, I swapped it out for a 350 and when I first took off, I couldn't be in the difference in acceleration. It was considerably faster. Well, it didn't even last a week before it burned up on me. So, I ended up putting the 400 back in a week later. I tried and tried to break that 400 but never could. All I had done to it was add a shift kit and I abused it for over 10 years went in 4 different cars I had over the years. So, it taught me a lesson. They say it takes about 40 horsepower to turn the 400 over the 350 but the 400 won't die on you. I'm sure yours it built a lot better than mine was for sure. Also, I'm sure yours spins a lot easier than the 6l80 too. I'm excited to see what you can do with it. __________________ 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

07-10-2024, 05:28 AM	#497
Ashen 6.2 Drives: 2014 Camaro Z/SS Join Date: May 2014 Location: NW Arkansas Posts: 2,144 View My Garage	Here is a pic of the shifter mocked up. Since I have the clean neutral VB the rear exit shifter was my only option and it will require cutting into the cup holders on the center console. I also plan on removing most of the mounting platform just behind it. That holds some gadgets that appear to be a part of the airbag system. I relocated those to the rear seat location for now. __________________ 2014 Camaro SS L99, Ashen Grey w/Black Leather - Build thread - http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=491561 GPI 416 w/Custom GPI Cam, GPI Ported Heads & Tuned by Ben, 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 3.23 Diff, DSS Axles, Wiles Racing Driveshaft, Hendrix Offset Diff Bushings, AFE Solid Subframe Bushings, 875HP/843TQ 5FDP

07-10-2024, 07:55 AM	#498
SlowLS1 Drives: 2010 Camaro SS , 2011 Colorado LS1 Join Date: Jan 2022 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 1,202	Move all that stuff for the Airbags (Do you even need anymore?) and you got yourself a lot of room for activities. How are you going to deal with the key lock solenoid? __________________

07-11-2024, 02:41 AM	#500
SSE 4 2SS Boosted Moderator Drives: Bone Stock LS3 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Marion Tx Posts: 15,798	Holy Mackeral Batman, I am sorry I've missed this build. Amazing work. So many fine touches. You have more patience than I do for sure. And I see a lot of similarities to my build in here. We had the line lock power button under the cigarette lighter lid as well, but we used the horn circuit to activate it. Flip the switch, press the horn, if it didn't sound, it was ready... Press on the chicken pedal and dump the clutch in whatever gear.... How are you liking the solid rear cradle mounts. We tried those, and eventually removed them and went with the full (former) Peddars set up. Honestly from my point of view, the cradle mounts might have quietened a bit, but other than that who knows. I only raced in straight lines so it may not have mattered as much.... Ole Ben's a pretty good character... I made it to page 13, or post like 168, I'll be back... This is one of those build threads... So much to look at and such attention to detail.... Good on Ya.... __________________ If the car feels like it is on rails, you are probably driving too slow. -Ross Bentley Horsepower is how fast you hit the wall. Torque is how far you take the wall with you. “If everything seems under control, you're just not going fast enough.” Mario Andretti If you can turn, you ain't going fast enough...

07-11-2024, 07:38 AM	#501
Ashen L99 Drives: Ashen grey, 1SS, L99 Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 547	Yeah, this is a great read with so much good info. Keep it up! __________________ Roto-fab big gulp, Nick Williams 102mm TB, Kong X-port LSA, Ported 821 heads, BTR stage 4 V2 pd cam, 416 CI bottom end, original block. TSP 2” long tubes, Corsa ZL-1 catback. Nitrous Outlet 102mm plate kit/100 shot JUST IN CASE. NGK BR7EF plugs with Taylor plug wires. DSX flex fuel kit, DSX aux pump, zl1 in tank. deatchwork 1000cc injectors. B&M deep trans pan, stock 6L90 converter, ZL1 diff 3.23 ratio. GM ground effects, T-Rex upper grill, Z/28 Spoiler, Forgestar F14s, 12” subwoofer, and custom paint matched interior.

07-16-2024, 05:30 AM	#503
Ashen 6.2 Drives: 2014 Camaro Z/SS Join Date: May 2014 Location: NW Arkansas Posts: 2,144 View My Garage	Converter still hasn't shipped. Circle D shows 2-3 weeks for converters but they were also down for several days after the storm rolled through last week. SO hopefully it will ship this week. Anyways, I decided to put the trans back in so I could check the driveshaft and make sure it fit. It fits perfect and very happy with the service from Wiles Racing Driveshafts. Ordered on Friday received it 6 days later on Thursday. You can also see where I removed the center bearing mount and e-brake cable mounts from the tunnel. Things got a little wild and crazy and had to epoxy a couple of the spots.. lol __________________ 2014 Camaro SS L99, Ashen Grey w/Black Leather - Build thread - http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=491561 GPI 416 w/Custom GPI Cam, GPI Ported Heads & Tuned by Ben, 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 3.23 Diff, DSS Axles, Wiles Racing Driveshaft, Hendrix Offset Diff Bushings, AFE Solid Subframe Bushings, 875HP/843TQ 5FDP

07-16-2024, 07:04 AM	#504
Joe.G Drives: 2014 2SS/RS 6SP Ashen Grey Join Date: Aug 2021 Location: NY Posts: 1,644	Shaft looks nice, was the price comparable to other bigger named shops? __________________ GM 3.91/TrueTrac OEM ZL1 Rims, 6 Piston Brakes & Side Skirts.ACST4 Splitter/Deflectors NPP M2W,GM Short Throw,GPI Ported Rod Mod,BO White PTB,CAI/JRE Scoop, GC Aluminum DS,Stainless Works Ceramic LTH/HiFlo Cats, 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, Moroso Catch Can,SCT X4 Dynosteve,Remote Clutch reservoir,Hero Smoked Tail and 3rd Brake Light, Diode Dynamic SL1 Fog Lights AeroForce Dual gauge/Autometer pillar mount.