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Armyavi8r · 11-24-2021, 08:32 AM

Not sure what was causing the issue; wouldn't do it in public (singing frog). Ben tweaked the tune a bit and it's good to go so far. GPI is just awesome!

Armyavi8r · 11-24-2021, 08:36 AM

Has anyone here done the 1LE lowering and suspension mod or similar? Did it make a noticable difference in handling, especially cornering? Considering GPI mod below.

morepowerjoe · 11-24-2021, 08:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Armyavi8r

Not sure what was causing the issue; wouldn't do it in public (singing frog). Ben tweaked the tune a bit and it's good to go so far. GPI is just awesome!

Glad to hear you got it fixed 👍

1JEWLDSSRS · 11-24-2021, 08:49 AM

Yes sir, it's always when you get the problem "gone". Good luck and have fun!

LCPLPunk · 11-27-2021, 10:38 AM

Army - I've swapped the 1LE setup on mine and...it's AWESOME!

I don't have the 1LE sways, I instead got a rear ZL1 bar and run that one, but that's because I'm staggered wheel.

Also, the 1LE setup doesn't lower the car any that I'm aware of.

Armyavi8r · 12-07-2021, 08:58 PM

Last week, her rear end started howling, lol. Was getting progressively louder. Brought it to GPI and they were able to squeeze it in. Turned out the pinion bearing was going bad. They had just added 3.91 gear 1,000 miles ago so they think it might have been in the shimming or preload etc. Anyway, it's good to go now. They also installed BMR strut tower brace since we had it waiting already. The GM 1LE Suspension lowering kit and BMR Trailing arms have all arrived now, still awaiting the GM lower control arm kit. She'll go in later this month to get the suspension work done. So happy with GPI and this car!

morepowerjoe · 12-07-2021, 10:34 PM

Glad to hear that their taking care if you.

Ashen 6.2 · 12-08-2021, 05:21 AM

GPI is a great bunch of people and company to work with for sure.

acutron42 · 12-08-2021, 05:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Ashen 6.2

GPI is a great bunch of people and company to work with for sure.

They sure are great people to work with! I am having them build me a 415 stroker starting with a new block, Callies Compstar forged rotating assembly, Diamond pistons, ported heads with all the good stuff etc. I want to send a special thank you to Andrew Cammer for guiding me through this build. I am on a journey of my own & he goes way above and beyond to help you.

Tajefe Couple · 12-08-2021, 09:11 PM

Andrew and everyone on team GPI are just a great, helpful, and knowledgeable group of people always going above and beyond expectations!

Armyavi8r · 12-22-2021, 04:19 PM

Docking with the mother ship. Time for the GM 1LE suspension kit and some BMR goodies. She's in good hands.

NOT A 45 · 12-23-2021, 09:26 AM

Has anyone had any experience with GPI's remote tuning?

Ashen 6.2 · 12-23-2021, 10:09 AM

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Originally Posted by NOT A 45

Has anyone had any experience with GPI's remote tuning?

I have. My truck was remote tuned and the Camaro has had a few updates done via remote tuning.

Ashen 6.2 · 12-23-2021, 10:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Armyavi8r

Docking with the mother ship. Time for the GM 1LE suspension kit and some BMR goodies. She's in good hands.

I had that same personalized license plate for AR up until last year.

View Poll Results: Estimate WHP after GPI mods/tune. Sitting at 390 w/ LTH, HiFlo cats, vararam cai.
<450	0	0%
450-475	11	57.89%
475-500	6	31.58%
500+	2	10.53%
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11-24-2021, 08:32 AM	#85
Armyavi8r Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS A6 Join Date: Jul 2021 Location: Little Rock, AR Posts: 76	Not sure what was causing the issue; wouldn't do it in public (singing frog). Ben tweaked the tune a bit and it's good to go so far. GPI is just awesome! __________________ 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.

11-24-2021, 08:36 AM	#86
Armyavi8r Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS A6 Join Date: Jul 2021 Location: Little Rock, AR Posts: 76	Has anyone here done the 1LE lowering and suspension mod or similar? Did it make a noticable difference in handling, especially cornering? Considering GPI mod below. 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.

11-24-2021, 08:49 AM	#88
1JEWLDSSRS Drives: 2011 SS-RS Join Date: May 2011 Location: FLORIDA Posts: 11,442	Yes sir, it's always when you get the problem "gone". Good luck and have fun! __________________ TSP STAGE 3 CAM,231/246 @112 LSA 614/641 LIFT, CIRCLE D 5C-4200-4500 CONVERTER,LOD INTAKE.CORSA EXHAUST. DSS 1 PC DS. PEGASUS SOLID CRADLE MOUNTS. 486RWHP/475RWTQ.LOTS MORE.

11-27-2021, 10:38 AM	#89
LCPLPunk USA-1 Drives: 2010 Camaro SS L99 Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Near DC Posts: 1,893 View My Garage	Army - I've swapped the 1LE setup on mine and...it's AWESOME! I don't have the 1LE sways, I instead got a rear ZL1 bar and run that one, but that's because I'm staggered wheel. Also, the 1LE setup doesn't lower the car any that I'm aware of. __________________ "A Camaro in the garage is safe, but that's not what Camaros are built for..." R2C CAI / Apex Scoop / VMAX Ported TB / Speed Engineering LTHs / X-pipe / GPI port/rod-mod intake manifold / Circle D 3200 278mm Converter / 3.91 gears / DynoSteve tuned / 1LE Shocks/Struts/Toe Links / ZL1 Rear Sway Bar / Z/28 Trailing arms / Prothane Radius Arm & Subframe Bushings / BMR UCA Bracket, Steering rack bushing / B&M Tranny Cooler / RX Catch Can / Jannetty Tranny Dipstick / 2012+ Heater Hose / 2013+ Rearview Mirror / Fuel rail flip / Drake shifter / Oil Cooler Delete

12-07-2021, 08:58 PM	#90
Armyavi8r Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS A6 Join Date: Jul 2021 Location: Little Rock, AR Posts: 76	Last week, her rear end started howling, lol. Was getting progressively louder. Brought it to GPI and they were able to squeeze it in. Turned out the pinion bearing was going bad. They had just added 3.91 gear 1,000 miles ago so they think it might have been in the shimming or preload etc. Anyway, it's good to go now. They also installed BMR strut tower brace since we had it waiting already. The GM 1LE Suspension lowering kit and BMR Trailing arms have all arrived now, still awaiting the GM lower control arm kit. She'll go in later this month to get the suspension work done. So happy with GPI and this car! 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. Last edited by Armyavi8r; 12-07-2021 at 09:32 PM.

12-07-2021, 10:34 PM	#91
morepowerjoe Drives: 2012 Chevrolet Camaro l99 Join Date: Aug 2020 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 2,109	Glad to hear that their taking care if you. __________________ 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

12-08-2021, 05:21 AM	#92
Ashen 6.2 Drives: 2014 Camaro Z/SS Join Date: May 2014 Location: NW Arkansas Posts: 2,000 View My Garage	GPI is a great bunch of people and company to work with for sure. __________________ 2014 Camaro SS L99, Ashen Grey w/Black Leather - Build thread - http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=491561 Mods - GPI 416 w/Custom Grind Cam, Ported Heads & Tuned by Ben, Holley Dominator ECU, Mag Heartbeat, ZL1 Fuel Pump & DSX Aux Pump, NW 103 TB, FIC 1650's, Alky Meth, Circle D 3600 Triple Disc, Kooks Headers, Viking Coil Overs & all the BMR Goodies in the rear, Zl1 3.23 Diff, DSS Axles, Gulfcoast Driveshaft, Hendrix Offset Diff Bushings, AFE Solid Subframe Bushings, 875HP/843TQ 5FDP

12-08-2021, 09:11 PM	#94
Tajefe Couple Drives: Never just fly under the radar Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Kansas Posts: 1,531 View My Garage	Andrew and everyone on team GPI are just a great, helpful, and knowledgeable group of people always going above and beyond expectations! __________________ 1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2 Old Skool

12-22-2021, 04:19 PM	#95
Armyavi8r Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS A6 Join Date: Jul 2021 Location: Little Rock, AR Posts: 76	Docking with the mother ship. Time for the GM 1LE suspension kit and some BMR goodies. She's in good hands. 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. Last edited by Armyavi8r; 12-22-2021 at 04:38 PM.

12-23-2021, 09:26 AM	#96
NOT A 45 Drives: 13 CAMARO 2SS LS3-04 SILVERADO LS3 Join Date: Dec 2021 Location: SOUTHERN MARYLAND Posts: 802	Has anyone had any experience with GPI's remote tuning?