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gunchamp · 01-23-2020, 08:52 PM

So I'm getting into this pretty good. The entire tear down went smooth. The oil cooler developed leak as soon as I got near the lines lol, so it is now deleted. Got the C5R timing chain, LS2 dampner, getting ready to order the converter that gpi recommends. Also will be hunting down a 391 rear here in the very near future. Already have all the bolt ons and corsa extreme. Picked up a mishimoto radiator as well as some BMR poly engine mounts. All arp bolts and installing a tru-cool 40k tranny cooler. Went with the trunion upgrade on the new rockers. Think that may cover most. Any other thoughts?

gunchamp · 01-23-2020, 08:53 PM

gunchamp · 01-23-2020, 08:55 PM

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gunchamp · 01-23-2020, 08:56 PM

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InFiD3ViL · 01-23-2020, 10:58 PM

Oh man, I bet you are as excited as it gets. This car is going to be a monster. It's cool to see you are not rushing things. It is easy to get anxious and start goofing up. Ask me how I know lol.

Looking forward to the results. Good luck with everything and enjoy man!

gunchamp · 01-24-2020, 06:48 AM

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Originally Posted by InFiD3ViL

Oh man, I bet you are as excited as it gets. This car is going to be a monster. It's cool to see you are not rushing things. It is easy to get anxious and start goofing up. Ask me how I know lol.

Looking forward to the results. Good luck with everything and enjoy man!

Very excited! I'm a very detail oriented person. You should see my garage lol. All bolts are in bags and labeled. All harnesses are tapped and labeled. Detailed pic of where everything goes lol. This is my first LS build, but have built many small block chevys. Its been very fun so far. Everyone on here has been a huge help! Thanks and I cant wait to report back with results

frankwjr · 01-24-2020, 07:53 AM

make sure your tq wrench is accurate and read up on proper tq procedures for the heads...put lube under the nut not the washer...stripped head bolt sure way to ruin your day.

Good luck!

PEACE

gunchamp · 01-24-2020, 08:06 AM

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Originally Posted by frankwjr

make sure your tq wrench is accurate and read up on proper tq procedures for the heads...put lube under the nut not the washer...stripped head bolt sure way to ruin your day.

Good luck!

PEACE

For sure. I bought ARP bolt kit. Ive used them before. Clean all the factory oil off and like you said, use their lube only on the threads and the bottom of the head bolt

gunchamp · 01-24-2020, 08:28 AM

So im gonna order a new balancer today. Any input? Was going to get the powerbond 25% ud

frankwjr · 01-24-2020, 08:33 AM

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Originally Posted by gunchamp

So im gonna order a new balancer today. Any input? Was going to get the powerbond 25% ud

+1...runnin one on my ride for 2 yr now, no probs and car rev's a bit faster.

l8tr

gunchamp · 01-24-2020, 09:58 AM

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Originally Posted by frankwjr

+1...runnin one on my ride for 2 yr now, no probs and car rev's a bit faster.

l8tr

Great, just cashed in my GPI points and got it and the belts!

gunchamp · 01-25-2020, 10:37 PM

So finished up tonight with the new timing set, c5r chain and oil pump install

pnwdan · 01-25-2020, 11:53 PM

I'm also running the powerbond. Dont know if it helps but gotta be better than the oem

01-23-2020, 08:52 PM	#1
gunchamp Drives: 15 Camaro SS Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: Mountains of central PA Posts: 1,442	GPI max build under way So I'm getting into this pretty good. The entire tear down went smooth. The oil cooler developed leak as soon as I got near the lines lol, so it is now deleted. Got the C5R timing chain, LS2 dampner, getting ready to order the converter that gpi recommends. Also will be hunting down a 391 rear here in the very near future. Already have all the bolt ons and corsa extreme. Picked up a mishimoto radiator as well as some BMR poly engine mounts. All arp bolts and installing a tru-cool 40k tranny cooler. Went with the trunion upgrade on the new rockers. Think that may cover most. Any other thoughts?

01-23-2020, 10:58 PM	#6
InFiD3ViL Drives: 2010 CGM 2SS/RS LS3 Swapped A6 Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Spring Hill, FL Posts: 4,570	Oh man, I bet you are as excited as it gets. This car is going to be a monster. It's cool to see you are not rushing things. It is easy to get anxious and start goofing up. Ask me how I know lol. Looking forward to the results. Good luck with everything and enjoy man! __________________ 2010 CGM Camaro 2SS LS3 Swapped A6 - GPI LS3 SS1 .647/.638, (224/237, 112 +4, 7º overlap) on CamMotion 8620 core, BTR Platinum .660" Dual Spring kit w/titanium retainers, CHE bronze trunnion upgrade, stock heads milled @ .015, Melling HV 10296 oil pump, TSP 1-7/8" long tube headers (W/Catless Off-road Pipes), Corsa Xtreme 3" Catback, GPI Ported/Rod Mod Intake, Stage 2 Ported Throttle Body, Vararam OTR CAI, Mike Norris Gen 2 catch can + GM 1LE clean side separator, 160º thermostat - Megan Racing adjustable coilovers (lowered 1.75"), MRR M017 10/11" wheels-Tuned by Ryan @ GPI

01-24-2020, 07:53 AM	#8
frankwjr Drives: 2010 SS 2SS M6 Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Smithsburg, Md. Posts: 2,445	make sure your tq wrench is accurate and read up on proper tq procedures for the heads...put lube under the nut not the washer...stripped head bolt sure way to ruin your day. Good luck! PEACE __________________ 2010 SS 2SS M6 - Tune by RDP dynoSteve!(Woot) - Daily Driver - *150K!* - All work by me...

01-25-2020, 11:53 PM	#14
pnwdan Drives: 2014 2SS/RS Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Washington Posts: 848	I'm also running the powerbond. Dont know if it helps but gotta be better than the oem __________________ 2014 2SS/RS LS3/M6

01-23-2020, 08:53 PM	#2
gunchamp Drives: 15 Camaro SS Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: Mountains of central PA Posts: 1,442

01-23-2020, 08:55 PM	#3
gunchamp Drives: 15 Camaro SS Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: Mountains of central PA Posts: 1,442	little head porn

01-23-2020, 08:56 PM	#4
gunchamp Drives: 15 Camaro SS Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: Mountains of central PA Posts: 1,442	New rad

01-23-2020, 08:57 PM	#5
gunchamp Drives: 15 Camaro SS Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: Mountains of central PA Posts: 1,442

01-24-2020, 08:28 AM	#10
gunchamp Drives: 15 Camaro SS Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: Mountains of central PA Posts: 1,442	So im gonna order a new balancer today. Any input? Was going to get the powerbond 25% ud

01-25-2020, 10:37 PM	#13
gunchamp Drives: 15 Camaro SS Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: Mountains of central PA Posts: 1,442	So finished up tonight with the new timing set, c5r chain and oil pump install