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Pro Street · 11-30-2012, 06:58 AM

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Originally Posted by 1Camaro2SS

Thanks guys! The TC arrived today so I am ready to reinstall the engine this weekend. Stay tuned for more pics

Jcobra · 11-30-2012, 10:53 AM

You're going to luck out with nice weather for working outside this weekend. Who's going to tune it for you?? I didn't read the whole thread.

1Camaro2SS · 11-30-2012, 10:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Jcobra

You're going to luck out with nice weather for working outside this weekend. Who's going to tune it for you?? I didn't read the whole thread.

Yes, I'm pretty lucky with the nice weather this weekend. I will take it to Fast Motorsports in Woodstock but not until the spring.

Jcobra · 11-30-2012, 11:00 AM

It would kill me having to wait all winter, but you'll love it. Did you see my 1/2 mile runs at the airport?

1Camaro2SS · 11-30-2012, 12:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Jcobra

It would kill me having to wait all winter, but you'll love it. Did you see my 1/2 mile runs at the airport?

Its been killing me so far as well. I may try to get it tuned early if it doesn't snow and they give me a deal.

Yes, saw your videos, looked like a great time. You kept up with that vette pretty good if not beat it? Nice!

TRock · 11-30-2012, 01:54 PM

This is my recent cam/heads swap, maybe this will hold you over til you get yours done.

1Camaro2SS · 12-01-2012, 10:41 PM

I spent most of the day today reinstalling the engine back in the car. It took me about an hour and a half just to fill the converter with 1 quart of fluid and to modify the cam sensor bracket and make it fit nicely. Everything went pretty smooth. The engine did not fall and crash on the fenders or anything like that so this is a plus

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Here are some photos of my accomplishments today. I can't wait to wrap things up tomorrow and fire it up. I still need to install the starter, fans, CAI and add all the fluids. Stay tuned for a video

litle88 · 12-01-2012, 10:44 PM

Daaaamn looks good bud!
Thrilled for ya man, can't wait to see the video.

1Camaro2SS · 12-01-2012, 10:57 PM

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Originally Posted by litle88

Daaaamn looks good bud!
Thrilled for ya man, can't wait to see the video.

thanks man! I am a bit nervous about starting it up though. I feel pretty confident of all the work i've done but it is my first engine teardown. Everything should be good though.

oldfriend · 12-02-2012, 01:39 AM

So you stated that you never did this before , and yet you decided to make A G5 the guinea pig for all of this . Just would like to know what you do for a living and how did you learn to do this thing ?

Dznts · 12-02-2012, 01:43 AM

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Originally Posted by oldfriend

So you stated that you never did this before , and yet you decided to make A G5 the guinea pig for all of this . Just would like to know what you do for a living and how did you learn to do this thing ?

litle88 · 12-02-2012, 08:00 AM

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Originally Posted by oldfriend

So you stated that you never did this before , and yet you decided to make A G5 the guinea pig for all of this . Just would like to know what you do for a living and how did you learn to do this thing ?

Please don't call these cars G5's (sounds like a Pontiac), C5's (those are corvettes). Why not SS or 5th Gen or plain old Camaro. Lol

Guys it's not rocket science as long as your organized and clean you'll be fine. Not hard at all. It's better to build it instead of buying it. It's also nice to get to know your car.

1Camaro2SS · 12-02-2012, 08:18 AM

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Originally Posted by oldfriend

So you stated that you never did this before , and yet you decided to make A G5 the guinea pig for all of this . Just would like to know what you do for a living and how did you learn to do this thing ?

I am an electronics engineer for a living working in research. I started out as an electronics technician and worked my way up over the years. I also own my own business servicing professional 2-way radios for public safety and such.

I have done a lot of work on cars in the past. I started out as a kid with my dad. Some of my car work includes brakes, water pumps, alternators, wheel hub assemblies, struts, axles, gear box etc. It is rare I take my other cars in for repairs unless they are under warranty of course.

It really isn't that hard if you do the research and follow instructions well. I've read tons of material way ahead of time and didn't start the work until I had all the info, parts and tools at hand. Here is one of the books I read which was extremely useful. This book I highly recommend, it has good pictures and explanations. You can find it at Amazon.

1Camaro2SS · 12-02-2012, 06:12 PM

All done! Here is the finished product minus the catch can and engine cover.

12-01-2012, 10:41 PM	#77
1Camaro2SS Drives: 2010 2SS/RS L99 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Grand Rapids, MI Posts: 1,430 View My Garage	I spent most of the day today reinstalling the engine back in the car. It took me about an hour and a half just to fill the converter with 1 quart of fluid and to modify the cam sensor bracket and make it fit nicely. Everything went pretty smooth. The engine did not fall and crash on the fenders or anything like that so this is a plus . Here are some photos of my accomplishments today. I can't wait to wrap things up tomorrow and fire it up. I still need to install the starter, fans, CAI and add all the fluids. Stay tuned for a video Attached Images __________________ 432 RWHP 391 RWTQ 12.37 1/4 mile on stock tires

12-01-2012, 10:44 PM	#78
litle88 V8 Lounge member #2 Drives: 2001 Ws6 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Burbank,IL Posts: 6,373	Daaaamn looks good bud! Thrilled for ya man, can't wait to see the video. __________________ 2001 ws6, 40k miles, Ls3 416 stroker, short block built by PER the rest by me. LPE Ls3 heads milled to 12-1 comp, FAST 102, NW 102, kooks 2", dual DMH cutouts, Magnaflow C/B, BTR cam + springs. Full UMI suspension.

12-02-2012, 06:12 PM	#84
1Camaro2SS Drives: 2010 2SS/RS L99 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Grand Rapids, MI Posts: 1,430 View My Garage	All done! Here is the finished product minus the catch can and engine cover. Attached Images __________________ 432 RWHP 391 RWTQ 12.37 1/4 mile on stock tires

11-30-2012, 10:53 AM	#72
Jcobra Drives: 2010 2ss/rs M6 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Il Posts: 931	You're going to luck out with nice weather for working outside this weekend. Who's going to tune it for you?? I didn't read the whole thread.

11-30-2012, 11:00 AM	#74
Jcobra Drives: 2010 2ss/rs M6 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Il Posts: 931	It would kill me having to wait all winter, but you'll love it. Did you see my 1/2 mile runs at the airport?

12-02-2012, 01:39 AM	#80
oldfriend Drives: Fiat 500 E Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: 32.7607/N. 16.95947/W Posts: 7,816 View My Garage	So you stated that you never did this before , and yet you decided to make A G5 the guinea pig for all of this . Just would like to know what you do for a living and how did you learn to do this thing ?