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RobZL1 · 05-25-2019, 02:32 PM

More to come! #piginslop.

ABADZL1 · 05-25-2019, 05:48 PM

Cool! Now get that strut bar out of the way. Lol

StreetRage320 · 05-25-2019, 08:54 PM

Congratulations

silversleeper · 05-25-2019, 09:26 PM

What cam specs did you go with?

RobZL1 · 05-25-2019, 11:18 PM

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Originally Posted by ABADZL1

Cool! Now get that strut bar out of the way. Lol

I'm probably in the minority, but I don't mind it. I can work around it without any issue.

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Originally Posted by StreetRage320

Congratulations

Thank you!! I'm excited!

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Originally Posted by silversleeper

What cam specs did you go with?

I chose the GP Tuning 2.5 (same one as ABADZL1, actually). After a lot of research, I think this will best suit my needs. It's somewhat similar to a BTR 3.

On another note, if anyone has any helpful tips on getting the wire tray loose from the side of the block or the side of the oil pan, I'm all ears. I got all of the oil pan bolts loose already with the help of a flex-head ratchet wrench. Then I realized the darn wire tray bracket-thing is actually bolted to both the oil pan and the block on both sides, and prevents the pan from dropping. All 4 of the bolts on the bracket are nearly impossible to get to unless I start pulling more stuff off and out of the way. That may be what I'll need to do, but thought I'd ask first before pulling everything off. Hopefully I'm just missing something.

RobZL1 · 05-25-2019, 11:22 PM

More photos of progress today.

Stock trunions pressed out, CHE trunions installed, oil pump ready to be removed as soon as I can get the pan out of the way to get to the pickup bolt.

E30Delara · 05-26-2019, 11:41 AM

Looking good.

I just finished installing my GP Stage 2 Cam. By far, the hardest thing to do is the oil pan, I actually ended up getting a second set of hands to help push down the Oil Pan. I ended up not even removing Wire Loom Tray thingy, and just removed all the bolts with extensions and a universal joint. You will have to remove a nut/bolt on the passengers side, there is a black bracket that's attached to the oil pan that will prevent you from forcing the pan down.

RobZL1 · 05-26-2019, 12:25 PM

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Originally Posted by E30Delara

Looking good.

I just finished installing my GP Stage 2 Cam. By far, the hardest thing to do is the oil pan, I actually ended up getting a second set of hands to help push down the Oil Pan. I ended up not even removing Wire Loom Tray thingy, and just removed all the bolts with extensions and a universal joint. You will have to remove a nut/bolt on the passengers side, there is a black bracket that's attached to the oil pan that will prevent you from forcing the pan down.

Thanks for the sanity check. So you pulled the bolts on the tray thing on the passenger side only? Looks like maybe a 10mm head and a 15mm head? Or are you saying you pulled all the bolts on the tray from both sides? Did you have to loosen or remove the alternator or the A/C compressor? Thanks in advance.

ABADZL1 · 05-26-2019, 02:02 PM

The wire tray has a nut threaded on to a stud on the driver side, front section of oil pan by the alternator. Both nut and stud need to come off. Some cars have one facing forward as well securing evaporator lines if i remember. I do so many of these on all year camaros i dont remeber which years are slightly differ.
The passenger side has a bolt stud attaching the wire tray just behind the a/c compressor on the side of the front of oil pan. Then you can wedge something in between the pan and block being careful not to scratch or damage the gasket.

RobZL1 · 05-26-2019, 06:58 PM

Now we're talkin'! Thanks for the details.

RobZL1 · 05-28-2019, 10:07 PM

It lives again!

Coop[580 · 05-29-2019, 06:08 AM

Very nice. Isn’t it the best sound!! It’s like a brand new car! What’s up with the exhaust tips?

RobZL1 · 05-29-2019, 11:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Coop[580

Very nice. Isn’t it the best sound!! It’s like a brand new car! What’s up with the exhaust tips?

Thanks! I LOVE the sound. After driving it for a couple of days and starting to re-do the fueling, it's really mild as far as driving is concerned, too. Of course, I guess anything for our cars is gonna be pretty mild due to no overlap.

Regarding the tips, I assume you mean the nice patina from a lack of cleaning in a really long time?

Otherwise, it's just the stock tips.

Coop[580 · 05-29-2019, 03:14 PM

Patina!! Love it. Get u some corsa!! You’ll love it!!

05-25-2019, 02:32 PM	#1
RobZL1 fo'shizZL1 Drives: 2017 ZL1 Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: ATL Posts: 1,281	Cam Slam Weekend!! More to come! #piginslop. Attached Images __________________ 2017 ZL1 M6 Black \| Maggie 2650 // 103TB // Big Gulp Past Rides- 2014 ZL1 M6 Red Hot \| Tons of mods 2004 CTS-V M6 Silver \| Many mods 1995 Corvette M6 Torch Red \| A few more mods 1992 Camaro M5 White \| A few mods Last edited by RobZL1; 06-07-2019 at 02:20 PM.

05-25-2019, 05:48 PM	#2
ABADZL1 ZL1 Pilot Drives: 2013 ZL1 Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: TN Posts: 1,670 View My Garage	Cool! Now get that strut bar out of the way. Lol __________________ GP Tuning 2.5 Cam, RPS Carbon Twin Clutch, Ported Blower, Kook's Headers, Cold Air Inductions CAI, ID850's, 9.17 Lower, 2.5 Upper, JMS BAP, Pedders Front Radius Arm Inserts, Whiteline Subframe Inserts, Tuned by me with HP Tuners Idle Clip Link...........https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gTL8S9eHwbs

05-25-2019, 08:54 PM	#3
StreetRage320 Those who need me got me Drives: 2022 ZL1 A10 Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Southwest, MN Posts: 624	Congratulations __________________

05-25-2019, 11:22 PM	#6
RobZL1 fo'shizZL1 Drives: 2017 ZL1 Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: ATL Posts: 1,281	More photos of progress today. Stock trunions pressed out, CHE trunions installed, oil pump ready to be removed as soon as I can get the pan out of the way to get to the pickup bolt. Attached Images __________________ 2017 ZL1 M6 Black \| Maggie 2650 // 103TB // Big Gulp Past Rides- 2014 ZL1 M6 Red Hot \| Tons of mods 2004 CTS-V M6 Silver \| Many mods 1995 Corvette M6 Torch Red \| A few more mods 1992 Camaro M5 White \| A few mods Last edited by RobZL1; 06-07-2019 at 02:22 PM.

05-26-2019, 02:02 PM	#9
ABADZL1 ZL1 Pilot Drives: 2013 ZL1 Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: TN Posts: 1,670 View My Garage	The wire tray has a nut threaded on to a stud on the driver side, front section of oil pan by the alternator. Both nut and stud need to come off. Some cars have one facing forward as well securing evaporator lines if i remember. I do so many of these on all year camaros i dont remeber which years are slightly differ. The passenger side has a bolt stud attaching the wire tray just behind the a/c compressor on the side of the front of oil pan. Then you can wedge something in between the pan and block being careful not to scratch or damage the gasket. __________________ GP Tuning 2.5 Cam, RPS Carbon Twin Clutch, Ported Blower, Kook's Headers, Cold Air Inductions CAI, ID850's, 9.17 Lower, 2.5 Upper, JMS BAP, Pedders Front Radius Arm Inserts, Whiteline Subframe Inserts, Tuned by me with HP Tuners Idle Clip Link...........https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gTL8S9eHwbs

05-25-2019, 09:26 PM	#4
silversleeper Big Crow Drives: '13 ZL1 Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: California Posts: 1,483	What cam specs did you go with?

05-26-2019, 11:41 AM	#7
E30Delara Drives: 2014 Summit White ZL1 Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: Northern Cali Posts: 32	Looking good. I just finished installing my GP Stage 2 Cam. By far, the hardest thing to do is the oil pan, I actually ended up getting a second set of hands to help push down the Oil Pan. I ended up not even removing Wire Loom Tray thingy, and just removed all the bolts with extensions and a universal joint. You will have to remove a nut/bolt on the passengers side, there is a black bracket that's attached to the oil pan that will prevent you from forcing the pan down.

05-26-2019, 06:58 PM	#10
RobZL1 fo'shizZL1 Drives: 2017 ZL1 Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: ATL Posts: 1,281	Now we're talkin'! Thanks for the details. Attached Images __________________ 2017 ZL1 M6 Black \| Maggie 2650 // 103TB // Big Gulp Past Rides- 2014 ZL1 M6 Red Hot \| Tons of mods 2004 CTS-V M6 Silver \| Many mods 1995 Corvette M6 Torch Red \| A few more mods 1992 Camaro M5 White \| A few mods

05-29-2019, 06:08 AM	#12
Coop[580 Drives: 2012 ZL1 Ashen Grey Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: NW Indiana Posts: 378	Very nice. Isn’t it the best sound!! It’s like a brand new car! What’s up with the exhaust tips? __________________ 2012 M6 Kooks 1 7/8, off road pipes , full corsa exhaust ID1300s/ 22% lower / 2.5 upper, JLT CAI, DSX flex fuel, DSX AUX fuel pump. S19 cam Tuned and built by Speed Inc 635/632-93 octane 725/738-E85

05-29-2019, 03:14 PM	#14
Coop[580 Drives: 2012 ZL1 Ashen Grey Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: NW Indiana Posts: 378	Patina!! Love it. Get u some corsa!! You’ll love it!! __________________ 2012 M6 Kooks 1 7/8, off road pipes , full corsa exhaust ID1300s/ 22% lower / 2.5 upper, JLT CAI, DSX flex fuel, DSX AUX fuel pump. S19 cam Tuned and built by Speed Inc 635/632-93 octane 725/738-E85