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Sturgill_SS · 09-16-2017, 05:32 PM

Just recently purchased a 2010 Camaro SS with 50K miles. Before I even got time to really enjoy the new ride, I had a lifter go out and trash the cam. Got it ripped apart and cleaned, now ready to buy the new parts! But that's the problem, $3,000 to fix and tune this beast with a newborn and new job has become a hassle. It's been sitting for 4 months now. Any ideas of how to come up with cash or other alternatives? Created a GoFundMe just for the hell of it but if I was to post the link on here with the Camaro family I would probably get bashed! I need ideas. Never thought a broke down toy could be so depressing :(

Redbeard11 · 09-16-2017, 07:58 PM

Hey sturgill post up a list of what u need and let's see what can be done to help u out. There is some good folks on here who know what you are going through. I will help u if I can. GOD BLESS

Sturgill_SS · 09-17-2017, 01:21 AM

Red beard I really appreciate your response! Besides the custom BTR cam that I'm going with, I need the basics. The build list I have includes:
Springs, pushrods, trunion upgrade, melling oil pump, all necessary gaskets, and oil catch can. Parts added up to $1600. Labor- $1000, tune-$500

frankwjr · 09-17-2017, 08:51 AM

ummm..set your sights bit lower? do a good "stock" rebuild for now so you can drive the dang things and start savin/collecting stuff for later when you want to go big. just a thought..good luck!

Sturgill_SS · 09-17-2017, 09:59 AM

It was built when I bought it. I'm going to build it right this time. They aren't very enjoyable when stock. I have a stock cam I could throw back in it but I only want to build this thing once

1Coopgt · 09-17-2017, 05:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Sturgill_SS

It was built when I bought it. I'm going to build it right this time. They aren't very enjoyable when stock. I have a stock cam I could throw back in it but I only want to build this thing once

Get a part time job.

And I hope you're kidding about the go fund me . And if you're not then you're as worthless as the Snowflake that crashed his Gen 6 in the rain and started a Go fund Me trying to get it fixed. That thread got locked in the gen6 forum.

DenverTaco07 · 09-17-2017, 06:40 PM

What's a snowflake?

and why is this on the Gen 6 site?

Sturgill_SS · 09-18-2017, 12:55 PM

What a bimbo LOL! I would get a part time job but I'm already working 70+ per week. Good ole' salary!! I guess its time to find a good corner to stand on

PHXLT1 · 09-18-2017, 02:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Sturgill_SS

What a bimbo LOL! I would get a part time job but I'm already working 70+ per week. Good ole' salary!! I guess its time to find a good corner to stand on

Ditto! I have my 94 Z28 that sits in my garage because I don't have money to fix it up the way I want. My car only has 47k!! Built everything but an ole friend busted it up. Wish it was as easy as starting a gofundme but ill let people who actually need help for that. Just my 2ct

90503 · 09-18-2017, 02:59 PM

Well, this is probably only a small part of the avalanche of heavily modded and probably thrashed 5thGens being unloaded onto the used car market...They broke down and had plenty of their own problems from engine mods when relatively new....Now with more years and miles on them?...No thanks.

Buyer beware.

PHXLT1 · 09-18-2017, 04:19 PM

On a good note though, if we had a section where you can do like a one time donation for a member up to a certain amount to help with projects, I'd be willing to help. But I know someone would take advantage of the generosity and ÷=%× it up for the honest folk.

Sturgill_SS · 09-18-2017, 05:00 PM

PHXLT1 valid point brother! That's how it usually goes unfortunately :(
BTW.. came across your post about the job incident. Is everything okay?

1Coopgt · 09-18-2017, 06:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Sturgill_SS

What a bimbo LOL! I would get a part time job but I'm already working 70+ per week. Good ole' salary!! I guess its time to find a good corner to stand on

Sorry to hear about 70hr weeks and being on Salary. That sucks. Good luck

PHXLT1 · 09-18-2017, 08:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Sturgill_SS

PHXLT1 valid point brother! That's how it usually goes unfortunately :(
BTW.. came across your post about the job incident. Is everything okay?

Better but the damage has been done. Back on subject, where did you get this car?

09-16-2017, 05:32 PM	#1
Sturgill_SS Drives: 2010 Camaro SS Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Independence, KY Posts: 518	New car/broke car! Just recently purchased a 2010 Camaro SS with 50K miles. Before I even got time to really enjoy the new ride, I had a lifter go out and trash the cam. Got it ripped apart and cleaned, now ready to buy the new parts! But that's the problem, $3,000 to fix and tune this beast with a newborn and new job has become a hassle. It's been sitting for 4 months now. Any ideas of how to come up with cash or other alternatives? Created a GoFundMe just for the hell of it but if I was to post the link on here with the Camaro family I would probably get bashed! I need ideas. Never thought a broke down toy could be so depressing :(

09-16-2017, 07:58 PM	#2
Redbeard11 Drives: 11 camaro Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Canton ga Posts: 129	Hey sturgill post up a list of what u need and let's see what can be done to help u out. There is some good folks on here who know what you are going through. I will help u if I can. GOD BLESS __________________ 2011 1SS/ Thompson mtrsprts 416,Katech rotate assembly and cnc ls3 heads. Ferrera st. valves,BTR 685 Spr. F1A Procharger,3.70 pulley on 12 rib.Holley aux fuel pump,ZL1 fp and fpcm,dual alky control,Vmax TB,DSX E-85 sensor, fic1300 inj.Lsxperts custom cam,melling OP,mishimoto dual pass HX, ARH 2" headers, MD 4l80e, FTI 3200 stall,3:73 zl1 cradle, BC coil overs ,pfadt sway bars, EBC brakes and slotted rotors: 843rwhp tuned by LSXPERTS

09-17-2017, 08:51 AM	#4
frankwjr Drives: 2010 SS 2SS M6 Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Smithsburg, Md. Posts: 2,446	ummm..set your sights bit lower? do a good "stock" rebuild for now so you can drive the dang things and start savin/collecting stuff for later when you want to go big. just a thought..good luck! __________________ 2010 SS 2SS M6 - Tune by RDP dynoSteve!(Woot) - Daily Driver - *150K!* - All work by me...

09-17-2017, 06:40 PM	#7
DenverTaco07 Drives: 2017 SS 1LE, 2017 Volt, 2013 Pilot Join Date: May 2014 Location: Colorado Posts: 4,274	What's a snowflake? and why is this on the Gen 6 site? __________________ 2017 SS 1LE \| HBM \| Vortech V3-Si supercharger (620RWHP and 575ft lbs) \| PDR \| Black Bowties \| Illuminated Front Black Bowtie \| Illuminated Door Sills \| Smoked Tails \| vented seats mod

09-18-2017, 04:19 PM	#11
PHXLT1 Drives: black Z28 Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: el mirage Posts: 1,323	On a good note though, if we had a section where you can do like a one time donation for a member up to a certain amount to help with projects, I'd be willing to help. But I know someone would take advantage of the generosity and ÷=%× it up for the honest folk. __________________ My family 1994 Z28 (mine) 2015 Camaro (wife's) 2015 Silverado (mine!) 54 Belair (wife's) 2004 silverado (daughters)

09-17-2017, 01:21 AM	#3
Sturgill_SS Drives: 2010 Camaro SS Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Independence, KY Posts: 518	Red beard I really appreciate your response! Besides the custom BTR cam that I'm going with, I need the basics. The build list I have includes: Springs, pushrods, trunion upgrade, melling oil pump, all necessary gaskets, and oil catch can. Parts added up to $1600. Labor- $1000, tune-$500

09-17-2017, 09:59 AM	#5
Sturgill_SS Drives: 2010 Camaro SS Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Independence, KY Posts: 518	It was built when I bought it. I'm going to build it right this time. They aren't very enjoyable when stock. I have a stock cam I could throw back in it but I only want to build this thing once

09-18-2017, 12:55 PM	#8
Sturgill_SS Drives: 2010 Camaro SS Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Independence, KY Posts: 518	What a bimbo LOL! I would get a part time job but I'm already working 70+ per week. Good ole' salary!! I guess its time to find a good corner to stand on

09-18-2017, 02:59 PM	#10
90503 Drives: 2011 2SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Torrance Posts: 14,418	Well, this is probably only a small part of the avalanche of heavily modded and probably thrashed 5thGens being unloaded onto the used car market...They broke down and had plenty of their own problems from engine mods when relatively new....Now with more years and miles on them?...No thanks. Buyer beware.

09-18-2017, 05:00 PM	#12
Sturgill_SS Drives: 2010 Camaro SS Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Independence, KY Posts: 518	PHXLT1 valid point brother! That's how it usually goes unfortunately :( BTW.. came across your post about the job incident. Is everything okay?