04-16-2017, 08:50 AM | #1 |
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Ashen 6.2 2014 Z/SS
Figured it was about time to start a build thread for my ride. It started out as a 2014 Camaro SS/2SS/RS and I bought it on 5/24/14.
Here is a list of mods that I have completed: Engine GPI Tuned (Ben) Holley Dominator EFI Race Products USA Gateway for Holley EFI GPI Forged 416 GPI Custom Grind Cam (3 bolt LS3 Conversion) GPI Ported Heads C.H.E. Trunnion's Magnuson Heartbeat w/10 Rib 3.20 Griptec Pulley ATI Balancer w/10" 10 Rib Dedicated Motorsports Lower Pulley LSA 3 Belt 10 Rib Conversion w/DSX Triple Idler Pulleys & ARS Tensioner Autospeed Engineering 103mm Snout Nick Williams 103MM Throttle Body FIC 1650 Injectors RPM 5" CAI Powermaster – XS Torque Starter (9509) Black Market Racing S/C Coolant Tank Prospeed Heat Exchanger Dual Varimax S/C Coolant Pumps Kooks 2" Headers & Cats Corsa 3" Exhaust Motion Raceworks Top Loader Catch Can 10AN Motion Raceworks Billet Valve Covers GPI 10.5mm Spark Plug Wires ZL1 Fuel Pump DSX Aux Pump (Upgraded to GSL 396/320GPH Pump) DSX E85 Kit RIFE 150 PSI Fuel Pressure Sensor Transducer 1/8" NPT - part 52-150PSI Alky Control Dual Nozzle Meth Kit w/2 Gal Tank on E85 w/Meth - 875 rwhp / 843 ft-lb Torque Chassis/Driveline/Suspension Rossler Turbo 400 Terminator 4 Billet Internal Reverse Manual Valve Body with Clean Neutral Reid Case, Roller Tail Housing, Bell Housing Aluminum Deep Pan Rossler Overflow Tank Circle D 252mm T400 Bolt Together Converter Circle D Flexplate G-Force T400 Trans Crossmember Motion Raceworks Operator Shifter Tru-Cool 40K Transmission Cooler AFP Transmission Dual Fan Shroud Dual Spal 6.5" Fan (Part # 30100402) RIFE Liquid Temp Sensor Direct Wire Sensor 1/8" NPT (for trans temp) - part 52-1212 Hurst Roll Control Line Lock ZL1 Differential 3.23 ratio DSS 1500 HP Axles Hendrix Offset Differential Bushings Wiles Racing Driveshaft 1pc Aluminum Driveshaft w/Hardened Yoke Metco Driveshaft Loop GPI Lightweight Front K-Member GPI/Aerospace Components Lightweight Front & Rear Brakes Viking Double Adjustable Front Coil Overs w/250lb Spring (part # J426-7904-103) Viking Berserker Tripple Adjustable Rear Coil Overs w/500lb Spring (part # VRF798RF) BMR 15" Conversion - RSK359 (LCA's & Adjustable Trailing Arms) BMR Adjustable Toe Rods - TR003 BMR Rear Sway Bar - XSB004 BMR Rear Upper Control Arm Bushings - BK039 AFE Solid Subframe Bushings Motion Raceworks 2010-15 5th Gen Camaro Parachute Mount - part 14-190 Motion Raceworks Parachute Cable Holder - part 14-00007 Stroud Parachute - part 430-06-05 VMS Drag Pack (17x10 & 18x5) Mickey Thompson ET Street R Drag Radials (305/45/17) Mickey Thompson Sportsman S/R (28x6x18) Weld Ventura 15X10 Beadlock Wheels Mickey Thompson ET Street Radial Pro 275/60/15 Body Carbon Fiber Hood Vent Z28 Aero Kit (Splitter, Spoiler, Belly Pan) - GM Part #23489551 Z28 Grille (removed the Z28 Emblem) - GM Part #23468208 Z28 Rockers & Wheel Flares Z28 Diffuser - Gm Part #22985096 GM Nut Inserts for Belly Pan - 11 qty GM Part #11570215 & 3 qty GM Part #11517841 Debadged except for front Flowtie & Rear Bowtie Interior 10pt. Roll Cage by Storming Normands in Avon, IN PCMofNC Manual Fan Switch Shrader Performance Rear Seat Delete AEM Wideband & Boost Gauges Kirkey 55 Drag Race Seats & Covers Henderson Race Shop Kirkey Seat Brackets Holley 6.86 Pro Dash Classic Dash for Holley Pro Dash (Piece of junk) Best Track Times ET - 5/20/23 - Tulsa Raceway - 9.850 Trap Speed - 5/20/23 - Tulsa Raceway - 148.10 Best 60' time - 4/1/23 - Centerville Raceway - 1.441 Coming Soon More GPI goodies? HARM Racing Exhaust Keizer Wheels Corsa 3" Exhaust Parts Soon to be For Sell GPI SS3 PD Hardened Camshaft Z28 Belly Pan (GM Part 23459995) Lots of smilin while drivin!!
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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 Last edited by Ashen 6.2; 09-27-2024 at 04:49 PM. |
04-16-2017, 09:03 AM | #2 |
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First mods (other than tinting the windows) came in February & March 2015.
Checked out the MAF to see if it was a "strong or weak" version. Turned out to be strong. Installed a GM strut brace Installed a Solo Cat Back exhaust with J-pipes. First tune from BlackBear Performance
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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 Last edited by Ashen 6.2; 12-26-2017 at 10:26 AM. |
04-16-2017, 09:18 AM | #3 |
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Next mods in January & February 2016
Kooks long tube 1-7/8" headers & cats w/Airborn ceramic coating Headers arrived with a good sized dent in the collector. Was pretty easy to fix with some pliers and a few light taps from a hammer. Bo White ported throttle body Sub-Thump sub box w/Kicker sub and Pioneer amp Installation for all was easy. Worst thing about headers is disconnecting the o2 sensors behind the cylinder heads.
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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 Last edited by Ashen 6.2; 12-26-2017 at 10:30 AM. |
04-16-2017, 09:27 AM | #4 |
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After having the strut brace on for a while I decided that I wanted to change it up a bit.. So I ordered some color matched paint from AutomotiveTouchup.com and got started on the brace. I had thought about polishing the center section of the brace but then switched to wrapping the center in 3M carbon wrap from Amazon.
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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 |
04-16-2017, 09:36 AM | #5 |
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Next up was new tires & wheels. Really liked the look of the MRR228 wheels and struggled a bit between the black & graphite color. Ended up choosing the graphite color and Continental Extreme Contact DW tires purchased from Paul @ Need4Speed Motorsports (Now with PK Auto Design). Paul is great to work with and answered a lot of questions. Very easy to work with.
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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 |
04-16-2017, 09:53 AM | #6 |
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Next up in March 2016:
Swapping out the factory hood vent with a carbon fiber vent. Also added a hydro-dipped engine cover (both purchased from a forum member rig2014SS). Installed ADM cold air intake & scoop and RotoFab windshield washer fluid kit. All were fairly easy installs.
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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 Last edited by Ashen 6.2; 06-04-2017 at 09:05 AM. |
04-16-2017, 10:21 AM | #7 |
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Next was making the decision in changing rear gears. Decided to go with 3.91's but didn't have much luck finding a place nearby to do the swap. I started searching for the complete 3.91 diff (part # 22806794) online and found a great deal at iamgmparts.com.
When the diff arrived it was really obvious something had happened. When the UPS guy tells you that "i have a box for you thats been leaking in my truck all day and smells like someone died", its not a good thing... Anyways, got the diff out and sure enough one of the plastic caps that covers the axle openings had been broken and the diff leaked fluid everywhere. I shot a note to iamgmparts.com and they quickly agreed to pay for 2 quarts of fluid & additive from my local dealer. Opened the diff up and was able to find all of the broken plastic and got it sealed back up and installed. Quickly had the tune updated from Justin @ BlackBear Performance and wow what a difference these gears made. First gear is pretty short but all in all very happy with this change!
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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 Last edited by Ashen 6.2; 02-26-2022 at 07:12 AM. |
04-16-2017, 10:27 AM | #8 |
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While working on the differential I had ordered a set of ZL1 rockers painted to match from Gary's Customs. Once they came in i quickly added those to the car and was vey happy with the change in appearance.
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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 |
04-16-2017, 10:43 AM | #9 |
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Now, this is where the fun begins...
Shortly after getting the ZL1 rockers put on, I found a liquidator (Source One Autoparts) on eBay that was selling leftover Z28 rockers and flares. They had several in Ashen Gray so an order was placed quickly. While waiting on those to arrive I also sourced a Z28 aero kit (GM Part #23489551) from gmperformancemotor.com (includes front splitter, rear spoiler and belly pan). Then ordered a Z28 grille (GM Part #23468208) from cheapestgmparts.com. Quickly learned that putting on the flares was going to be a chore (to say the least). They come with a small strip of 3M tape on them but thats no where enough to hold them on (for very long anyways). Did some research and found that the factory uses Dow Betalink adhesive to install the flares. After more research I found that BMW has a kit they use for installing spoilers at dealers. This stuff isn't cheap but I found it online for $40 a tube and got it ordered. BMW Betalink Adhesive, K1 82699408866.
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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 Last edited by Ashen 6.2; 03-20-2022 at 11:58 AM. |
04-16-2017, 10:52 AM | #10 |
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Got the rear spoiler installed and had the same experience many others did. Removing the factory spoiler left several spots where the paint either rubbed off or came off with the original spoiler.
Also got the front splitter and grille put in. Had to cut the ADM race scoop for the left splitter brace to clear. Left the chrome headlight bezels in for now until I decide what to do there.
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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 Last edited by Ashen 6.2; 03-20-2022 at 11:58 AM. |
04-16-2017, 11:08 AM | #11 |
'It's an experiment'
Drives: [COTW 2/09/15] '11 GPI LSA SC Z/LE Join Date: May 2014
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Wow, the Z/28 aero really changes how aggressive the car appears. Love that! Wish we could get that front grill in an early gen5...
-Don
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04-16-2017, 11:16 AM | #12 |
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So now maybe this is really where the fun begins :-0...
Thankfully I have a wide 3 car garage and can put the car in sideways when needed. Since i knew this was going to take some time I did just that. Unfortunately I cannot find any pics of the prep leading to the flares going on, but there was a lot of fitting that took place. The front flares have 4 screw holes on each that go through the front fascia. I took my time and got everything lined up, prepped and bought a bunch of clamps from Walmart. I put blue painters tape over the paint on the flares and started applying the Betakink adhesive. This stuff has about 15 minute working time before it starts to harden (if I remember correctly). Once the flare was in place I applied a bunch of clamps to make sure it stayed put!
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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 Last edited by Ashen 6.2; 06-28-2023 at 03:21 PM. |
04-16-2017, 11:26 AM | #13 |
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After getting the front flares on and while fitting the rear flares was struggling with making sure they fit right with the factory SS diffuser.
So I decided to bite the bullet and get a Z28 rear diffuser from generalmotorspartsonline.com. I was quite impressed when the diffuser arrived the next day on FedEx and I didn't even pay for expedited shipping. Swapped out the diffuser and got the rear flares fitted and installed.
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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 Last edited by Ashen 6.2; 10-03-2022 at 06:20 AM. |
04-16-2017, 11:31 AM | #14 |
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Here are a few pics after all the Z28 stuff was finished.
I am not a fan of doing body work so all this fitting and adhesive stuff was quite stressful. But, this is part of what I like to do, doing my own work and that is really rewarding when it turns out the way you wanted it too. For anyone thats concerned about the Z28 emblems, none of those have made it on my car. In fact, I've removed all of the badging except for the front flow tie and rear bowtie (which has a carbon overlay now).
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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 |
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