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sammyv · 08-26-2012, 10:50 PM

Oh that cam sounds mean!

2012ZL1 · 08-27-2012, 12:10 AM

Cool to see more updates on your Z.
Two things...

1) why did you have to break in the cam (since its a roller) and
2) do you have a template or measurements for the holes in the cowl mod,

cause ..damn..there is no way to fit any kinda tools back there. I saw somebody posted on here that the bolts are accessible with a socket etc. I gotta say no way to that one. tried it there is no way I can see.

Used my whole array of snap on sockets, swivels,extentions flex head and non flex head ratchets, wrenches, ratchet wrenches.. Can't even get a wrench back there to the middle ones unless its a custom 14" long bent 10mm. Then there's the torque wrench access on the install.. Anyway if there are more details you can give me on the holes and plugs I'd appreciate it cause I'm stumped at this point. PM me if you like.

On an up note, I got my ADM cold air installed this weekend, and my lingenfelter hx reservoir and headers put in. Man, is it LOUD. Can't do anything with it yet but idle cause the tune isn't in it yet but it smells rich as was expected.

KD Innovations · 08-27-2012, 05:46 AM

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Originally Posted by 1st Gen Forever

The car just has a base tune right now so no driving it yet but the cam sounds wicked!

Very nice. That's the cam bump that we wanted I'd say!

A.S.A.P. · 08-27-2012, 07:14 AM

IVE BEEN FOLLOWING THIS SINCE THE DAY THAT I RECEIVED MY 2012 ZL1 #493 BACK IN APRIL BUT NEVER HAD THE TIME TO REGISTER.

THIS IS AN AWESOME THREAD CONGRATS, ENJOY !

I HAVE BEEN AT 646RWHP SINCE THE THIRD WEEK IVE OWNED AND I CANT GET OUT OF IT, UNLESS ITS BACK IN THE LAB. LIKE IT IS NOW I WILL POST PICS, AND MORE INFO OF WHAT IVE DONE

A.S.A.P.

1st Gen Forever · 08-27-2012, 08:08 AM

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Originally Posted by 2012ZL1

1) why did you have to break in the cam (since its a roller) and
2) do you have a template or measurements for the holes in the cowl mod,

True that a flat tapet is more critical on cam break in than a roller but following the procedure gives an opportunity to bring it up to temp in a controlled environment and monitor everything while getting all the assembly lube circulated out, get air out of the cooling system, burn fresh paints and oils (smoke) away, etc. After this, I'm confident there will be zero issues on trip 1 down the road. The process revealed more heat shielding is needed for my plug wires so another Summit order was placed and we should be good to go for our tune next weekend!

On the holes, I did not make a template, sorry. I just had a buddy help me eyeball from 2 angles to get the drill bit above the right spot based on the contour of the cover. A couple of my holes were slightly off but I made them 3/4 of an inch in diameter so a 10mm, 1/4" socket had some wiggle room.

Good luck on your mods. Share the results!

1st Gen Forever · 08-27-2012, 08:12 AM

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Originally Posted by KD Innovations

Very nice. That's the cam bump that we wanted I'd say!

Thanks to KDi and Damon for everything! If it wasn't for your experience with LSA's to guide me, I would be paying someone else to do my build and I really wanted to do as much of this on my own as I could.

I can't wait to tune the car with Damon and get it back to the Dyno!

KD Innovations · 08-27-2012, 09:57 AM

Looking forward to your numbers!

MANNYS2SS/RS · 08-27-2012, 11:08 AM

Awesome Job, it sounds great.

Nothing like doing your own work enjoyed your write up congrats.

*radz28* · 08-27-2012, 12:25 PM

EPIC thread!!! It's great to see you're really close to completing the project. MORE PICS'!!!

Godsplumber · 08-27-2012, 12:39 PM

charlietuna · 08-27-2012, 01:13 PM

Your journey is impressive I wish I had your ambition couppled with your aparent knowledge and skill with the wrench. Great Job I cant wait to see the dyno results and the end result.

2012ZL1 · 08-27-2012, 07:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1st Gen Forever

True that a flat tapet is more critical on cam break in than a roller but following the procedure gives an opportunity to bring it up to temp in a controlled environment and monitor everything while getting all the assembly lube circulated out, get air out of the cooling system, burn fresh paints and oils (smoke) away, etc. After this, I'm confident there will be zero issues on trip 1 down the road. The process revealed more heat shielding is needed for my plug wires so another Summit order was placed and we should be good to go for our tune next weekend!

On the holes, I did not make a template, sorry. I just had a buddy help me eyeball from 2 angles to get the drill bit above the right spot based on the contour of the cover. A couple of my holes were slightly off but I made them 3/4 of an inch in diameter so a 10mm, 1/4" socket had some wiggle room.

Good luck on your mods. Share the results!

OK, Thanks I have a tool coming from snap on that may work...If not then out comes the drill.

On the plug wires, did you re-use the metal plug insulators?

DangerZL1 · 08-27-2012, 08:59 PM

I'd PM Andy at ADM and see if he can give you more details on how he does it.

1st Gen Forever · 08-28-2012, 12:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 2012ZL1

OK, Thanks I have a tool coming from snap on that may work...If not then out comes the drill.

On the plug wires, did you re-use the metal plug insulators?

I did use the metal insulators but they fit pretty tight in the Mast head spark plug holes so I'm going to use the 7" plug wire insulators from Mr Gasket instead. The 2 wires that got a little hot were on the 2 middle on the driver's side and they were just a little too close to the headers. Ironically, if I had left the stock wires on they would have been too short and thus further away from the headers.

08-27-2012, 12:10 AM	#114
2012ZL1 CaRaHoLiC Drives: '12 ZL1,67 Cam,68 Biscayne 427 4 sp Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: B.C. Canada Posts: 1,701	Cool to see more updates on your Z. Two things... 1) why did you have to break in the cam (since its a roller) and 2) do you have a template or measurements for the holes in the cowl mod, cause ..damn..there is no way to fit any kinda tools back there. I saw somebody posted on here that the bolts are accessible with a socket etc. I gotta say no way to that one. tried it there is no way I can see. Used my whole array of snap on sockets, swivels,extentions flex head and non flex head ratchets, wrenches, ratchet wrenches.. Can't even get a wrench back there to the middle ones unless its a custom 14" long bent 10mm. Then there's the torque wrench access on the install.. Anyway if there are more details you can give me on the holes and plugs I'd appreciate it cause I'm stumped at this point. PM me if you like. On an up note, I got my ADM cold air installed this weekend, and my lingenfelter hx reservoir and headers put in. Man, is it LOUD. Can't do anything with it yet but idle cause the tune isn't in it yet but it smells rich as was expected. __________________ 2012 ZL1 2.55 upper, 10" lower pullies, Innovators west billet hub and sfi balancer, solid blower drive isolator, 50 mm idler kit, full length S/S headers no cats, comp cams custom grind cam, comp roller rocker trunion kit, comp push rods,dual valve springs retainers and locks, Injector dynamics ID850 inectors, Rotofab ZL1 cold air kit, Lingenfelter 160 thermostat, Rotofab intercooler reservoir, stock plugs, LS7 90mm throttle body, GTO clutch reservoir mod, my own custom catch can, Tuning by Jannetty, install by me.

08-27-2012, 07:14 AM	#116
A.S.A.P. ZYLLA Drives: 12 ZL1#493,55 BEL AIR ,69 RS Z28,69 Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: AT YOUR DOOR OR UP IN FRONT Posts: 1	IVE BEEN FOLLOWING THIS SINCE THE DAY THAT I RECEIVED MY 2012 ZL1 #493 BACK IN APRIL BUT NEVER HAD THE TIME TO REGISTER. THIS IS AN AWESOME THREAD CONGRATS, ENJOY ! I HAVE BEEN AT 646RWHP SINCE THE THIRD WEEK IVE OWNED AND I CANT GET OUT OF IT, UNLESS ITS BACK IN THE LAB. LIKE IT IS NOW I WILL POST PICS, AND MORE INFO OF WHAT IVE DONE A.S.A.P. Last edited by A.S.A.P.; 08-27-2012 at 07:27 AM.

08-27-2012, 11:08 AM	#120
MANNYS2SS/RS Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS,LS3 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: South Florida Posts: 1,237	Awesome Job, it sounds great. Nothing like doing your own work enjoyed your write up congrats. __________________ LS-3, ProCharger D1SC 665. rwhp /562. rwtq @ 9.3 psi

08-27-2012, 12:25 PM	#121
radz28 Petro-sexual Drives: Ultra-Grin Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Crazy Coast Posts: 15,201 View My Garage	EPIC thread!!! It's great to see you're really close to completing the project. MORE PICS'!!! __________________ '20 ZL1 Black "Fury" A10, PDR, Exposed CF Extractor Magnuson Magnum DI TVS2650R // RFBG // Soler 103 // TooHighPSI Port Injection // THPSI Billet Lid // FF // Katech Drop-In // PLM Heat Exchanger // ZLE Cradle bushings // BMR Chassis-Suspension Stuff // aFe Bars // Diode Dynamics LEDs // ACS Composites Guards // CF Dash // Aeroforce // tint // other stuffs

08-26-2012, 10:50 PM	#113
sammyv Drives: 2013 red Lingenfelter ZL1 Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: zionsville IN Posts: 567	Oh that cam sounds mean!

08-27-2012, 09:57 AM	#119
KD Innovations Drives: 2012 ZL1, 2009 CTS-V Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Staging Lanes Posts: 463	Looking forward to your numbers!

08-27-2012, 12:39 PM	#122
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08-27-2012, 01:13 PM	#123
charlietuna Drives: 2013 ZL1 Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 1,342 View My Garage	Your journey is impressive I wish I had your ambition couppled with your aparent knowledge and skill with the wrench. Great Job I cant wait to see the dyno results and the end result.

08-27-2012, 08:59 PM	#125
DangerZL1 Drives: 2023 Black ZL1 Auto Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: FEMA Region 4 Posts: 2,935	I'd PM Andy at ADM and see if he can give you more details on how he does it.