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thahemp · 12-09-2013, 11:05 PM

Indeed. One of the best. Classic example of the snowball effect!

Anythingfast954 · 12-09-2013, 11:57 PM

Can't wait to see dyno numbers.....

PfadtRacing · 01-13-2014, 12:41 PM

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Originally Posted by LSX Camaro

Got the PFADT engine mounts bolted up today with ARP bolts. These things are a lot lighter than the stock ones.

Great shots!

JewelSS · 01-13-2014, 06:33 PM

Still waiting for HP numbers......

LSX Camaro · 02-02-2014, 10:58 AM

I just finished installing a intake manifold heat shield from Pace Performance. Installation is simple. With the intake manifold removed and cleaned, the shield adheres to the bottom.

vroomapunk · 02-02-2014, 11:27 AM

I did the same thing when I installed my cam, put a heat shield under the manifold. I notched out where each bolt head stuck up from the valley cover, but I probably didnt need to haha

thahemp · 02-02-2014, 10:18 PM

I like that. Good idea.

Fast6.3 · 02-02-2014, 11:40 PM

Super build man your car sounds awsome congrats

LSX Camaro · 02-23-2014, 05:51 PM

Working today on a few new items.

BBK 95mm Throttle Body.

Performance Distributors Ignition Coils and Wires.

Snidely Whiplash · 04-17-2014, 12:16 AM

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Originally Posted by MikeMoach

I wish I had the space and tools for this, thank you for sharing this I learned a couple things from your pics and everyone

Looks great and sounds amazing but best of all its self made

Self made is how all us old school farts did it years ago. Not just the build either....we LITERALLY self-made our parts as they were not available or were too expensive for broke high school/college kids to afford.

You wouldn't believe the parts I was given by wealthy but non-mechanically inclined folks for doing engine build and installs/cam installs/rotating assembly installs.

Snidely Whiplash · 04-17-2014, 12:24 AM

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Originally Posted by vroomapunk

I did the same thing when I installed my cam, put a heat shield under the manifold. I notched out where each bolt head stuck up from the valley cover, but I probably didnt need to haha

That trick has been around awhile. Down there in New Orleans you understand our DFW brutal heat/humidity and it's negative effects on performance.

Notching the bolts? Those who don't build wisely, tend to replace expensive broken parts later. Thumbs up for thinking of what seriously bad juju COULD happen.

The Blue Ox · 04-17-2014, 07:22 AM

OP, what is your Performance opinion on the TB, Coils/Wires?

axis · 04-17-2014, 07:59 AM

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Originally Posted by The Blue Ox

OP, what is your Performance opinion on the TB, Coils/Wires?

Coils and wires are totally unnecessary, unless there's an issue with the ones you already have. That BBK 95mm TB has been shown to be hit or miss on drive ability. More on the miss side. YMMV though.

f5journal · 04-17-2014, 08:25 AM

Great thread OP...I can't believe I missed this..read the whole thing. It reminds me of a 383 stroker I built for my '69 Chev truck probably 24 years ago.

12-09-2013, 11:05 PM	#197
thahemp Geek Drives: 2012 Black LS3 Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Derby, KS Posts: 4,343 View My Garage	Indeed. One of the best. Classic example of the snowball effect! __________________ 01000111011011110110111101100100001000000110110001 11010101100011011010110010000001110111011010010111 01000110100000100000011101000110100001101001011100 110010000001101111011011100110010100100001 x = ac97968bd3df8f968c8cd3df998a9c94d3df9c8a918bd3df9c 909c94df8c8a9c949a8dd3df92908b979a8ddf998a9c949a8d d3df8b968b8cd1 x = ~x

01-13-2014, 06:33 PM	#200
JewelSS Norcal Camaros Drives: 2010 Red Jewel 2SS L99 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Nor-Cal Bay Area Posts: 759 View My Garage	Still waiting for HP numbers...... __________________ Blaque Diamond Wheels BD23's 20x10, Hankook V12 275, AAC footwell lighting, Switchback LED's, AAC Mailslot scanner, AAC underhood, grill & underbody led lighting, AAC Plasma fogs, Eagle eye HIDs, RJT Painted calipers, RJT painted engine bay, Viteese Paddle Shifters, CFD Hurst style Shifter, RJT painted speedo & gauge trim, RotoFab CAI, TSP 2" Headers with full 3" XS Power exhaust, Granatelli Slotted rotors & Hawk HPS pads, ACS Side Rockers, ACS Front splitter, ZL1 Grill, Havoc Rear diffuser, BMR 1.4 Springs, BMR Strut tower brace, BMR F/R Sway Bars, BMR Trailing Arms,

02-02-2014, 10:58 AM	#201
LSX Camaro Master ASE, GM, LSX Tech. Drives: 2010 Camaro SS Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 1,034	I just finished installing a intake manifold heat shield from Pace Performance. Installation is simple. With the intake manifold removed and cleaned, the shield adheres to the bottom. __________________ 2010 2SSRS A6, Custom Pat G. Cam, WCCH Cylinder Heads, Kooks Headers/Exhaust, BTR Valvetrain, Fluidampr 25% UDP, All Engine ARP bolts, Flex-a-lite radiator/Trans cooler, Yank converter, PFADT Suspension, ADM Race Intake/Scoop, Torq tow hook, CFD auto shifter, Dynojet AFR gauge, Aeroforce scan gauge, Brake Performance rotors/pads Prothane bushings, ZL1 wheels, spoiler, Z/28 wickerbill, 1LE Aero/Suspension Package, Anderson Composites COPO Carbon Fiber Hood, LED lighting, Elite Catch Can, Improved Racing oil pan baffle, crank scraper, windage tray 480 RWHP 452 RWTQ + Nitrous Express 150 Shot

02-02-2014, 11:27 AM	#202
vroomapunk [COTW 5/12/14] Drives: 2012 CRT NF Cammed 2SS/RS For Sale Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: NOLA Posts: 6,115 View My Garage	I did the same thing when I installed my cam, put a heat shield under the manifold. I notched out where each bolt head stuck up from the valley cover, but I probably didnt need to haha __________________

02-02-2014, 10:18 PM	#203
thahemp Geek Drives: 2012 Black LS3 Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Derby, KS Posts: 4,343 View My Garage	I like that. Good idea. __________________ 01000111011011110110111101100100001000000110110001 11010101100011011010110010000001110111011010010111 01000110100000100000011101000110100001101001011100 110010000001101111011011100110010100100001 x = ac97968bd3df8f968c8cd3df998a9c94d3df9c8a918bd3df9c 909c94df8c8a9c949a8dd3df92908b979a8ddf998a9c949a8d d3df8b968b8cd1 x = ~x

12-09-2013, 11:57 PM	#198
Anythingfast954 Drives: Camaro ss rs/m6 Join Date: May 2013 Location: Fort Lauderdale,FL Posts: 100	Can't wait to see dyno numbers.....

02-02-2014, 11:40 PM	#204
Fast6.3 Drives: 2016 2SS coupe 2015 3LT Stingray Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: El paso texas Posts: 880 View My Garage	Super build man your car sounds awsome congrats __________________ Ported intake manifold and throttle body kooks 2" headers no cats

02-23-2014, 05:51 PM	#205
LSX Camaro Master ASE, GM, LSX Tech. Drives: 2010 Camaro SS Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 1,034	Working today on a few new items. BBK 95mm Throttle Body. Performance Distributors Ignition Coils and Wires. __________________ 2010 2SSRS A6, Custom Pat G. Cam, WCCH Cylinder Heads, Kooks Headers/Exhaust, BTR Valvetrain, Fluidampr 25% UDP, All Engine ARP bolts, Flex-a-lite radiator/Trans cooler, Yank converter, PFADT Suspension, ADM Race Intake/Scoop, Torq tow hook, CFD auto shifter, Dynojet AFR gauge, Aeroforce scan gauge, Brake Performance rotors/pads Prothane bushings, ZL1 wheels, spoiler, Z/28 wickerbill, 1LE Aero/Suspension Package, Anderson Composites COPO Carbon Fiber Hood, LED lighting, Elite Catch Can, Improved Racing oil pan baffle, crank scraper, windage tray 480 RWHP 452 RWTQ + Nitrous Express 150 Shot

04-17-2014, 07:22 AM	#208
The Blue Ox Drives: 2010 SS L99 Inferno Orange Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Texas Coast Posts: 1,167	OP, what is your Performance opinion on the TB, Coils/Wires?

04-17-2014, 08:25 AM	#210
f5journal Senior Camaro Fanatic Drives: 2011 SS/RS manual - White Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: aiken, sc Posts: 1,980	Great thread OP...I can't believe I missed this..read the whole thing. It reminds me of a 383 stroker I built for my '69 Chev truck probably 24 years ago. __________________ Former '68 and '69 Z/28 Owner...........Now sporting around in a 2011 RS/SS with........Kooks LT's and cats, JRE tune, CAI, scoop, ZL1 Bumper conversion, custom ZL-1 grille, halo harness, Painted silver stripes, GM GFX, black painted lower edge of skirts and rear bumper. MGW shifter.....and now a 3.91 1LE diff