'14 AGM 1SS/1LE Track build [COTW 11/17/14] - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

X25 · 08-31-2014, 02:39 AM

I have been collecting all sorts of parts for the '15 1SS/1LE I had on order, but since the dealer turned out to be greedy, the deal fell apart. Anyways, long story short, I finally got my 1LE in the guise of a 2014 Ashen-Gray Metallic 1SS 1LE at 6500 miles, and I already have all but few parts to finish the build! It turns out, though, the issue with Camaro builds is not finding parts, but rather doing the installation.

Pics from the day I picked it up:

How it currently looks (8/23/15):

X25 · 08-31-2014, 02:42 AM

Current mods list. Last update: 3/26/16
Legend: Planned | Procured | Installed

Engine / Powertrain
- TSP 304 LT Headers with custom 3" X Pipe (TSP's own x-pipe did not fit perfect). 20, 76
- Improved Racing oil pan baffle.
- DEI coil boots.
- 2000 degrees F matte-gray header coating. 20
- Diablosport Intune w/ custom tune from FSP - $489 shipped.
- DeWitts radiator - $575 shipped. 12, 30
- Improved Racing oil cooler with Setrab Series 6 / 48 rows. how-to, 39, 314, 335, 343, 472
- Improved Racing oil sensor manifold (ENV-150).
- Tick remote clutch bleeder. 460, 477
- Detroit Truetrac 912A686 Helical differential - $511 after rebate. 403
- Z/28 rear differential cooler (23216684) - $530 + shipping (use coupon code to get 5% off total). 415, 477
Interior
- OEM Recaro seats. 214(manual), 227, 268(powered)
- Custom harness bar with tank plates. 435, 499
- Schroth Racing Profi II ASM. 435
- Auto Meter 5286 Direct-fit Gauge Pod. 135
- Auto Meter 6348 Oil Temp Gauge. 135
- Auto Meter 6327 Oil Pressure Gauge. 135
- Auto Meter 9114 Dimmer For LED Gauges.
- SRP pedals. 577
Handling
- Z/28 suspension package . $3449 shipped. 58, 104
  - Front/Rear DSSV struts,
  - Front/Rear sway bars with end links ,
  - Front control arms,
  - Rear upper and lower arms.
- Z/28 full aero. 181, 182, 285
- ZL1Addons see-through wicker bill. 367
- Pegasus CNC
  - Solid subframe bushings. 545
  - Delrin (solid) rear trailing arm bushings at the knuckle. 545
  - Camber plates. 545
- Tires
  - Hankook Ventus R-S3 305/30/19 for daily driving. 89, 137
  - Pirelli Trofeo R 305/30/19. 179
  - Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 305/30/19. 193, 204
- Wheels
  - APEX ARC-8 19"x10.5" +22 spin forged wheels for daily driving / rain. 56, 89, 130, 137
  - OEM Z/28 Wheels 19"x11" +11 fronts, 19"x11.5" +26 rears. 184, 204
Brakes
- Quantum - Competition Brake Cooling Kit - $239.95. how-to
  - NACA ducts: $20.
- StopTech ST60 Front BBK 15” red (83.193.6800.71). 114, 121
- Stock rear rotor (92245929) - $85.31 shipped x2.
- Pads
  - Raybestos ST47 R2600.18 Front pads for StopTech ST60 caliper. 121
  - Cobalt Friction XR2 Rear (CRB-XR2-D592-15.0MM-R).
Fluids
- Engine oil: Mobil1 5W-30.
- Differential oil: Redline 75W-90NS (no friction modifier for helical Eaton TrueTrac diff).
- Transmission oil: Amsoil Signature Series Multi-Vehicle Synthetic ATF.
- Brake fluid: Motul RBF 600.
- Coolant: GM DexCool @30%.
- Suspension grease: Amsoil Synthetic Polymeric Truck, Chassis and Equipment Grease, NLGI #2.
Other
- HSA elimination - $80 shipped.
- Wheel comparison: 48, 117.
- Brake systems/comparison: 58, 79, 93, 117.
- Dyno: 155.
- Alignment: 560.
- TPMS valve-stem issue: 582.
- 305/30/19 XL tire weights 619.
- Trailer 503

X25 · 08-31-2014, 02:53 AM

I had to ship the BC Racing ER coilovers back to the vendor's warehouse last Friday. They (Q04) do not fit since the reservoirs do not clear the rear suspension. The vendor claims they do have ER coilovers for '14+ Camaros (Q10), but I only see BR available under Q10. The updated application list is here.

Here is hoping they indeed have coilovers that fit! If not, I suppose they could also replace the hose of the reservoir with a bit longer one, so I could put it in a place where it would clear; I would not mind. FYI, I cannot just replace the connecting hose myself since it is pressurized and I'm not in the business of valving coilovers

X25 · 08-31-2014, 03:03 AM

As I mentioned before, this build will be challenging due to extensive labor it requires. I am starting to have anxiety! : )

Now that the rear suspension bushings are done, I'd like to tackle the fronts. In the instructions, it states that I need to jack the engine a bit up to clear the sway bars. If this is the case, I think I might as well bundle it with the oil pan baffle job.

Synner's thread here has great info about how to install the baffle without having to cut the cross-bar. I intend to do something similar, following MAPerformance's turbo install instructions, where they show how the oil pan can be removed with a bar or an engine cherry-pick.

I bought 2-jaw and 3-jaw bearing pullers in various sized from Harbor Freight. Let's hope that they work fine on the remaining front bushings.

Oil baffle:
http://www.improvedracing.com/baffle...ffle-p-41.html

Bearing pullers (the jaws' directions are reversible):

MAPerformance's engine cradle:
http://www.maperformance.com/tech/20...nstallation-1/

gmorcos37 · 08-31-2014, 04:17 AM

Looking good!

Curious about the smart-fuse as a $1 remedy for the skip-shift issue. Care to share? Looking to do this to mine.

Thanks!

X25 · 08-31-2014, 04:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gmorcos37

Looking good!

Curious about the smart-fuse as a $1 remedy for the skip-shift issue. Care to share? Looking to do this to mine.

Thanks!

Sure, the skipshift operation is controlled by a simple solenoid which has its own fuse. If you remove the fuse, it would disable the skipshift, but also light up check engine light. Smart fuse allows a very low current to still pass through to light up its LED even when it's blown. This current will not be enough to engage skipshift, but will let the engine diagnostics think that everything is good.

gmorcos37 · 08-31-2014, 04:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by X25

Sure, the skipshift operation is controlled by a simple solenoid which has its own fuse. If you remove the fuse, it would disable the skipshift, but also light up check engine light. Smart fuse allows a very low current to still pass through to light up its LED even when it's blown. This current will not be enough to engage skipshift, but will let the engine diagnostics think that everything is good.

Oh nice! I will do this tmrw then. Which fuse/location is it?

X25 · 08-31-2014, 04:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gmorcos37

Oh nice! I will do this tmrw then. Which fuse/location is it?

It should state manual transmission solenoid. Don't forget to blow the fuse before installing it! Last time I did this (on a C6 Z06), I used my portable battery jumper to blow it (after which it is lit).

gmorcos37 · 08-31-2014, 04:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by X25

It should state manual transmission solenoid. Don't forget to blow the fuse before installing it! Last time I did this (on a C6 Z06), I used my portable battery jumper to blow it (after which it is lit).

Sounds good! Thanks for the info! I've got a battery jumper as well so I'll give it a shot

gmorcos37 · 08-31-2014, 05:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by X25

It should state manual transmission solenoid. Don't forget to blow the fuse before installing it! Last time I did this (on a C6 Z06), I used my portable battery jumper to blow it (after which it is lit).

Hmm just looked in the manual and couldn't find anything that stated manual transmission solenoid for any fuse. Any chance you got the fuse number?

Bens1le · 08-31-2014, 02:30 PM

Did you get the Dewitt's radiator yet?

Better check it and make sure it has the .625 outlet on the drivers side
For the oil cooler heat exchanger, the 1LE s use a zl1 type set up
I had to get a Ron Davis rad , which was a huge upgrade over stock
And fit perfect

X25 · 08-31-2014, 05:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bens1le

Did you get the Dewitt's radiator yet?

Better check it and make sure it has the .625 outlet on the drivers side
For the oil cooler heat exchanger, the 1LE s use a zl1 type set up
I had to get a Ron Davis rad , which was a huge upgrade over stock
And fit perfect

It seems to have it; I sure hope it fits with no issues. The core looks massive!

X25 · 08-31-2014, 05:12 PM

I finally received the jack adapters (with magnets), too. It was very painful (but possible) to lift the car without them...

Bens1le · 08-31-2014, 05:52 PM

Hi
Where did you get those ?

Thx

08-31-2014, 02:39 AM	#1
X25 Drives: '16 C7 Z51 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Redmond, WA Posts: 3,056	'14 AGM 1SS/1LE Track build [COTW 11/17/14] I have been collecting all sorts of parts for the '15 1SS/1LE I had on order, but since the dealer turned out to be greedy, the deal fell apart. Anyways, long story short, I finally got my 1LE in the guise of a 2014 Ashen-Gray Metallic 1SS 1LE at 6500 miles, and I already have all but few parts to finish the build! It turns out, though, the issue with Camaro builds is not finding parts, but rather doing the installation. Pics from the day I picked it up: How it currently looks (8/23/15): __________________ '16 Corvette C7 Z51 1LT (Build Thread) '14 AGM 1SS 1LE [COTW 11/17/14] (Build Thread) (SOLD) '13 Mazda MX-5 Club (Build Thread) '17 RAM 1500 Crew Cab 4x4 Night Edition '15 Nissan Rogue S AWD Last edited by X25; 08-23-2015 at 04:33 AM.

08-31-2014, 02:53 AM	#3
X25 Drives: '16 C7 Z51 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Redmond, WA Posts: 3,056	I had to ship the BC Racing ER coilovers back to the vendor's warehouse last Friday. They (Q04) do not fit since the reservoirs do not clear the rear suspension. The vendor claims they do have ER coilovers for '14+ Camaros (Q10), but I only see BR available under Q10. The updated application list is here. Here is hoping they indeed have coilovers that fit! If not, I suppose they could also replace the hose of the reservoir with a bit longer one, so I could put it in a place where it would clear; I would not mind. FYI, I cannot just replace the connecting hose myself since it is pressurized and I'm not in the business of valving coilovers __________________ '16 Corvette C7 Z51 1LT (Build Thread) '14 AGM 1SS 1LE [COTW 11/17/14] (Build Thread) (SOLD) '13 Mazda MX-5 Club (Build Thread) '17 RAM 1500 Crew Cab 4x4 Night Edition '15 Nissan Rogue S AWD Last edited by X25; 08-31-2014 at 03:14 AM.

08-31-2014, 03:03 AM	#4
X25 Drives: '16 C7 Z51 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Redmond, WA Posts: 3,056	As I mentioned before, this build will be challenging due to extensive labor it requires. I am starting to have anxiety! : ) Now that the rear suspension bushings are done, I'd like to tackle the fronts. In the instructions, it states that I need to jack the engine a bit up to clear the sway bars. If this is the case, I think I might as well bundle it with the oil pan baffle job. Synner's thread here has great info about how to install the baffle without having to cut the cross-bar. I intend to do something similar, following MAPerformance's turbo install instructions, where they show how the oil pan can be removed with a bar or an engine cherry-pick. I bought 2-jaw and 3-jaw bearing pullers in various sized from Harbor Freight. Let's hope that they work fine on the remaining front bushings. Oil baffle: http://www.improvedracing.com/baffle...ffle-p-41.html Bearing pullers (the jaws' directions are reversible): MAPerformance's engine cradle: http://www.maperformance.com/tech/20...nstallation-1/ __________________ '16 Corvette C7 Z51 1LT (Build Thread) '14 AGM 1SS 1LE [COTW 11/17/14] (Build Thread) (SOLD) '13 Mazda MX-5 Club (Build Thread) '17 RAM 1500 Crew Cab 4x4 Night Edition '15 Nissan Rogue S AWD

08-31-2014, 05:12 PM	#13
X25 Drives: '16 C7 Z51 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Redmond, WA Posts: 3,056	I finally received the jack adapters (with magnets), too. It was very painful (but possible) to lift the car without them... __________________ '16 Corvette C7 Z51 1LT (Build Thread) '14 AGM 1SS 1LE [COTW 11/17/14] (Build Thread) (SOLD) '13 Mazda MX-5 Club (Build Thread) '17 RAM 1500 Crew Cab 4x4 Night Edition '15 Nissan Rogue S AWD

08-31-2014, 02:42 AM	#2
X25 Drives: '16 C7 Z51 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Redmond, WA Posts: 3,056	Current mods list. Last update: 3/26/16 Legend: Planned \| Procured \| Installed *Engine / Powertrain* TSP 304 LT Headers with custom 3" X Pipe (TSP's own x-pipe did not fit perfect). 20, 76 Improved Racing oil pan baffle. DEI coil boots. 2000 degrees F matte-gray header coating. 20 Diablosport Intune w/ custom tune from FSP - $489 shipped. DeWitts radiator - $575 shipped. 12, 30 Improved Racing oil cooler with Setrab Series 6 / 48 rows. how-to, 39, 314, 335, 343, 472 Improved Racing oil sensor manifold (ENV-150). Tick remote clutch bleeder. 460, 477 Detroit Truetrac 912A686 Helical differential - $511 after rebate. 403 Z/28 rear differential cooler (23216684) - $530 + shipping (use coupon code to get 5% off total). 415, 477 *Interior* OEM Recaro seats. 214(manual), 227, 268(powered) Custom harness bar with tank plates. 435, 499 Schroth Racing Profi II ASM. 435 Auto Meter 5286 Direct-fit Gauge Pod. 135 Auto Meter 6348 Oil Temp Gauge. 135 Auto Meter 6327 Oil Pressure Gauge. 135 Auto Meter 9114 Dimmer For LED Gauges. SRP pedals. 577 *Handling* Z/28 suspension package . $3449 shipped. 58, 104 Front/Rear DSSV struts, Front/Rear sway bars with end links , Front control arms, Rear upper and lower arms. Z/28 full aero. 181, 182, 285 ZL1Addons see-through wicker bill. 367 Pegasus CNC Solid subframe bushings. 545 Delrin (solid) rear trailing arm bushings at the knuckle. 545 Camber plates. 545 *Tires* Hankook Ventus R-S3 305/30/19 for daily driving. 89, 137 Pirelli Trofeo R 305/30/19. 179 Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 305/30/19. 193, 204 *Wheels* APEX ARC-8 19"x10.5" +22 spin forged wheels for daily driving / rain. 56, 89, 130, 137 OEM Z/28 Wheels 19"x11" +11 fronts, 19"x11.5" +26 rears. 184, 204 *Brakes* Quantum - Competition Brake Cooling Kit - $239.95. how-to NACA ducts: $20. StopTech ST60 Front BBK 15” red (83.193.6800.71). 114, 121 Stock rear rotor (92245929) - $85.31 shipped x2. *Pads* Raybestos ST47 R2600.18 Front pads for StopTech ST60 caliper. 121 Cobalt Friction XR2 Rear (CRB-XR2-D592-15.0MM-R). *Fluids* Engine oil: Mobil1 5W-30. Differential oil: Redline 75W-90NS (no friction modifier for helical Eaton TrueTrac diff). Transmission oil: Amsoil Signature Series Multi-Vehicle Synthetic ATF. Brake fluid: Motul RBF 600. Coolant: GM DexCool @30%. Suspension grease: Amsoil Synthetic Polymeric Truck, Chassis and Equipment Grease, NLGI #2. *Other* HSA elimination - $80 shipped. Wheel comparison: 48, 117. Brake systems/comparison: 58, 79, 93, 117. Dyno: 155. Alignment: 560. TPMS valve-stem issue: 582. 305/30/19 XL tire weights 619. Trailer 503 __________________ '16 Corvette C7 Z51 1LT (Build Thread) '14 AGM 1SS 1LE [COTW 11/17/14] (Build Thread) (SOLD) '13 Mazda MX-5 Club (Build Thread) '17 RAM 1500 Crew Cab 4x4 Night Edition '15 Nissan Rogue S AWD Last edited by X25; 03-26-2016 at 03:58 AM.

08-31-2014, 04:17 AM	#5
gmorcos37 Drives: 2014 Summit White 1LE Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Diamond Bar, CA Posts: 173	Looking good! Curious about the smart-fuse as a $1 remedy for the skip-shift issue. Care to share? Looking to do this to mine. Thanks!

08-31-2014, 02:30 PM	#11
Bens1le Bens1LE Drives: 2014 ss 1LE Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Maryland Posts: 90	Did you get the Dewitt's radiator yet? Better check it and make sure it has the .625 outlet on the drivers side For the oil cooler heat exchanger, the 1LE s use a zl1 type set up I had to get a Ron Davis rad , which was a huge upgrade over stock And fit perfect

08-31-2014, 05:52 PM	#14
Bens1le Bens1LE Drives: 2014 ss 1LE Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Maryland Posts: 90	Hi Where did you get those ? Thx