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BLACKWIDOW.SS · 01-31-2012, 01:59 PM

WOW!!! Inspirational. You've done a great job with this thread and all the improvements and tests....dealers should be paying you for your results and info. Just sayin'. I hope someday when my Camaro grows up it can be just like yours. Great Job...keep goin'.

2010 4 DW · 01-31-2012, 02:11 PM

Looks like the JBA 1 3/4" shorty headers and mids are doing pretty well then.

Jayme · 01-31-2012, 02:33 PM

Great looking build Padre! Car runs awesome!

Padre · 01-31-2012, 05:40 PM

Here's the comparison dyno sheet:

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Top run (26) is as installed, about 11psi, 16* timing.
Middle run (28) is when we dialed back the boost, 9psi, 16* timing.
Bottom run (16) is the base run with the GT9 cam.

Main thing is not the numbers, but the comparison.

Max boost, I'm up 195rwhp.

Daily Driver trim, I'm up 169rwhp.

Max boost was not a problem, but we didn't want to stay there. I should be able to run that more safely when I've got race gas, but on pump gas I had no Knock Reduction.

Daily driver trim it's still violent. Relearning how to drive it isn't a problem. But I did notice my normal highway driving range from 55-75mph shifted up accordingly to 70-90mph. It was hard to keep out of it since it so casually reached for triple digits.

Gas mileage is fine when cruising under no boost. 22mpg or so. But one jaunt or two and it drops to the 15mpg range.

Startup requires waiting for the pump to prime, and the Aeromotive pump is noisy and noticeable, but I'm told it's not half as bad as the older external Aeromotives. But at max boost, we were somewhere around 75% Injector Duty Cycle.

Startup also requires the stock Camaro battery. None of this lightweight Braille stuff. Getting the blower turning over is noticeable, but fine.

I think I'll start a new thread to discuss technical aspects of the build/dyno in the FI section, but feel free to to discuss here too.

Padre

Padre · 01-31-2012, 06:11 PM

Discussion:
http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=198941

Padre

1FAST SS · 01-31-2012, 06:31 PM

Great build and thread. Really enjoyed watching the car come alive.

Padre · 01-31-2012, 06:39 PM

Hey Neal! Rematch time!

Padre

calbert1999 · 01-31-2012, 07:21 PM

Nice numbers bro', I bet you the tires just break loose whenever you get on it a bit eh?

Padre · 01-31-2012, 07:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by calbert1999

Nice numbers bro', I bet you the tires just break loose whenever you get on it a bit eh?

Yep, I've been looking for a word to describe "barely restrained violence".

Best so far is "Minatory", i.e.: Threatening or foreshadowing evil developments.

Padre

hrpiii · 02-01-2012, 06:49 AM

Very Nicely done Padre! DD = 600+hp.. now that's what I'm talking about.

Doc · 02-01-2012, 10:01 AM

I remember once reading a comment by a pilot who flew a Spitfire MKIV I think it was, and he said it felt like being violently pulled down the runway by your heels. Sounds like you're reaching for the automotive version hehe. Very interesting and informative thread.

Padre · 02-01-2012, 12:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Doc

I remember once reading a comment by a pilot who flew a Spitfire MKIV I think it was, and he said it felt like being violently pulled down the runway by your heels. Sounds like you're reaching for the automotive version hehe. Very interesting and informative thread.

Thanks Doc, I love that image of the Spitfire and just hanging on.

I drove it today in the rain and it is tameable. I kicked out the rear for the fun of it a few times and was able to control it. Of course, I doubt I saw more than 2lbs of boost.

Here are some pics of my new emblems:

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Padre · 02-02-2012, 04:13 PM

Took the SS for a spin in the mountains to check my part throttle response and shift tables. Really.

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calbert1999 · 02-02-2012, 04:23 PM

Insane eh? If you don't have it already, you have to get the red devil blow off valve. Makes your car sound like a jet engine from outer space.

01-31-2012, 01:59 PM	#407
BLACKWIDOW.SS 2010 BLK/INFERNO 2SS/RS Drives: 2010 Black/Inferno 2SS/RS Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Utah Posts: 128 View My Garage	WOW!!! Inspirational. You've done a great job with this thread and all the improvements and tests....dealers should be paying you for your results and info. Just sayin'. I hope someday when my Camaro grows up it can be just like yours. Great Job...keep goin'. __________________ SSweeeeet RIDE!!!!

01-31-2012, 02:33 PM	#409
Jayme Drives: 2011 Corvette M6 Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Baytown, TX Posts: 18	Great looking build Padre! Car runs awesome! __________________ -Jayme 2011 Corvette LS3 M6 Corsa Sport Exhaust, VMAX TB, Halltech MF103, Granatelli 0 Ohm Wires, MGW Shifter, Elite Catch Can, & The Driver Mod. 1998 Camaro SS A4 -Sold- 1999 Camaro Z28 A4 -Sold- 1995 Camaro Z28 A4 -Sold- Bolt Ons Only: 12.74 @ 107mph/Heads & Cam: 11.95 @ 112mph

01-31-2012, 05:40 PM	#410
Padre Only drives on Sundays Drives: '16 2SS A8 NPP MRC NGray Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Dalton, GA Posts: 2,500 View My Garage	Here's the comparison dyno sheet: Top run (26) is as installed, about 11psi, 16* timing. Middle run (28) is when we dialed back the boost, 9psi, 16* timing. Bottom run (16) is the base run with the GT9 cam. Main thing is not the numbers, but the comparison. Max boost, I'm up 195rwhp. Daily Driver trim, I'm up 169rwhp. Max boost was not a problem, but we didn't want to stay there. I should be able to run that more safely when I've got race gas, but on pump gas I had no Knock Reduction. Daily driver trim it's still violent. Relearning how to drive it isn't a problem. But I did notice my normal highway driving range from 55-75mph shifted up accordingly to 70-90mph. It was hard to keep out of it since it so casually reached for triple digits. Gas mileage is fine when cruising under no boost. 22mpg or so. But one jaunt or two and it drops to the 15mpg range. Startup requires waiting for the pump to prime, and the Aeromotive pump is noisy and noticeable, but I'm told it's not half as bad as the older external Aeromotives. But at max boost, we were somewhere around 75% Injector Duty Cycle. Startup also requires the stock Camaro battery. None of this lightweight Braille stuff. Getting the blower turning over is noticeable, but fine. I think I'll start a new thread to discuss technical aspects of the build/dyno in the FI section, but feel free to to discuss here too. Padre __________________ OLD HOTNESS: The "Heretic": '11 2SS/RS L99 A6 Black/Inferno. Build Journal, Videos D1SC GT9 JBA-LT = 720/680 \| 10.330 @ 133.61, 1.546 sixty... Camaro King at ECS V, Darlington. NEW HOTNESS: '16 2SS A8 NPP MRC. Bone Stock, 1/8th: 8.051 @ 89.44, 1.919

01-31-2012, 06:11 PM	#411
Padre Only drives on Sundays Drives: '16 2SS A8 NPP MRC NGray Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Dalton, GA Posts: 2,500 View My Garage	Discussion: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=198941 Padre __________________ OLD HOTNESS: The "Heretic": '11 2SS/RS L99 A6 Black/Inferno. Build Journal, Videos D1SC GT9 JBA-LT = 720/680 \| 10.330 @ 133.61, 1.546 sixty... Camaro King at ECS V, Darlington. NEW HOTNESS: '16 2SS A8 NPP MRC. Bone Stock, 1/8th: 8.051 @ 89.44, 1.919

01-31-2012, 06:31 PM	#412
1FAST SS Drives: 2011 Camaro SS Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Greeley, CO Posts: 769	Great build and thread. Really enjoyed watching the car come alive. __________________ 2011 Camaro SS Synergy Green CAI Cold Air Induction, ADM Race Scoop, Apex Washer Bottle Kit, Vengeance Racing Kaotic Cam, DOD/VVT delete and LS3 conversion, American Racing LT Headers, American Racing Headers Off Road pipes, Borla S-Type Catback, FTI Billet Triple Disk 3600 rpm Torque Converter, DSS Aluminium Drive Shaft, AAC Plasma DRL's, Showstopper LED Sidemarkers,Carbon FIber Bow Ties, 35% Window Tint, Llyod's Floor Mats, JBL MS-8 Sound Processor, 2 Alpine PDX-1.600, Alpine PDX-4.100, JL Audio C5-650, JL Audio C5-650x, Alpine T10 Type R Shallow Mount, Stinger Dry Cell Battery

01-31-2012, 02:11 PM	#408
2010 4 DW Account Suspended Drives: White 2010 RS/SS Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: San Diego Posts: 672	Looks like the JBA 1 3/4" shorty headers and mids are doing pretty well then.

01-31-2012, 06:39 PM	#413
Padre Only drives on Sundays Drives: '16 2SS A8 NPP MRC NGray Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Dalton, GA Posts: 2,500 View My Garage	Hey Neal! Rematch time! Padre __________________ OLD HOTNESS: The "Heretic": '11 2SS/RS L99 A6 Black/Inferno. Build Journal, Videos D1SC GT9 JBA-LT = 720/680 \| 10.330 @ 133.61, 1.546 sixty... Camaro King at ECS V, Darlington. NEW HOTNESS: '16 2SS A8 NPP MRC. Bone Stock, 1/8th: 8.051 @ 89.44, 1.919

01-31-2012, 07:21 PM	#414
calbert1999 Camaro SS Lover Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Black IOM Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Toronto, Ontario (Canada) Posts: 2,863	Nice numbers bro', I bet you the tires just break loose whenever you get on it a bit eh?

02-01-2012, 06:49 AM	#416
hrpiii AKA "Beefcake" Drives: 2023 ZL1 Sharkskin Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Indy Posts: 8,529	Very Nicely done Padre! DD = 600+hp.. now that's what I'm talking about.

02-01-2012, 10:01 AM	#417
Doc Dances With Mustangs Drives: 2010 1SS/RS MT Join Date: May 2009 Location: USA Posts: 3,819 View My Garage	I remember once reading a comment by a pilot who flew a Spitfire MKIV I think it was, and he said it felt like being violently pulled down the runway by your heels. Sounds like you're reaching for the automotive version hehe. Very interesting and informative thread. __________________ Blue Angel is here!! 1SS/RS LS3 M6 IBM

02-02-2012, 04:13 PM	#419
Padre Only drives on Sundays Drives: '16 2SS A8 NPP MRC NGray Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Dalton, GA Posts: 2,500 View My Garage	Took the SS for a spin in the mountains to check my part throttle response and shift tables. Really. Padre __________________ OLD HOTNESS: The "Heretic": '11 2SS/RS L99 A6 Black/Inferno. Build Journal, Videos D1SC GT9 JBA-LT = 720/680 \| 10.330 @ 133.61, 1.546 sixty... Camaro King at ECS V, Darlington. NEW HOTNESS: '16 2SS A8 NPP MRC. Bone Stock, 1/8th: 8.051 @ 89.44, 1.919 Last edited by Padre; 02-03-2012 at 02:58 PM.

02-02-2012, 04:23 PM	#420
calbert1999 Camaro SS Lover Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Black IOM Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Toronto, Ontario (Canada) Posts: 2,863	Insane eh? If you don't have it already, you have to get the red devil blow off valve. Makes your car sound like a jet engine from outer space.

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