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Kenny Camaro · 06-14-2017, 03:18 AM

Harbor freight, got the blast gun and the corse media for twenty five bucks a piece. The media should be enough to last a lifetime.

Kenny Camaro · 11-04-2017, 09:11 PM

Moved back up as a comparison to the sefoam cleaning thread.

Kenny Camaro · 03-27-2018, 04:44 PM

Spring cleaning bump!

Xell · 03-27-2018, 06:01 PM

Are you planning on doing another cleaning this year and posting pics? Also do you use a clean side separator?

Thanks

terry_b · 03-27-2018, 07:33 PM

I remember doing this to my LLT way back in the day. Definitely a huge improvement.

I'd also like to point out that I was using a catch can the whole time and still ended up with some valve coking. It was a lot of manual labor on the LLT as the intake valves are positioned differently and I couldn't get a good angle to blast with walnut shells. For anyone with an LFX, that $50 for the blaster is a great idea!

Kenny Camaro · 03-28-2018, 08:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Xell

Are you planning on doing another cleaning this year and posting pics? Also do you use a clean side separator?

Thanks

I plan on at least taking a look as I am gonna take off my intake manifold for additional porting. May clean them. Will take pics and post. I currently am not running a clean side separator.

Kenny Camaro · 04-07-2018, 11:44 AM

The V-6 performance group on Facebook asked me about this so I bumped it up

Kenny Camaro · 04-23-2018, 04:08 AM

Asked to bump up

the85darkknight · 05-16-2018, 07:13 AM

I am curious what tools are really needed. I didn't realize at first that the gun was an air tool. I am planning to be like most of the people here and making use of the local Harbor Freight. From what I see here, I think I need the following:

-Compressor
-Air hose
-Blast gun
-Walnut media

What is an appropriate size compressor to have in the garage? I have wanted one anyway. I used to have a wheelbarrow-style one that was just awkward to store, so I am looking for something a little smaller.

If there is anything else I am missing, please do let me know. I am open to suggestions. I am also curious how to turn the engine to make sure the valves being cleaned are indeed closed.

ChibiBlackSheep · 05-16-2018, 08:03 AM

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Originally Posted by the85darkknight

I am also curious how to turn the engine to make sure the valves being cleaned are indeed closed.

(Make sure engine is in N) Pull the plugs, throw a 19MM and a breaker bar on the crankshaft bolt, and rotate clockwise.

Kenny Camaro · 05-16-2018, 09:39 AM

A small compressor will work. You will just have to wait a minute for it to build up. I used a small 4 gallon tank, with with 2.5 cfm. But I recommend getting the 16 or 24 gallon and at least 4 cfm. They have oil less one that size for under 200. Oil using compressors are more powerful and cheaper but require maintenance.

SinginHawk · 05-19-2018, 05:27 PM

How much do you think a shop might charge to do this process? I am renting, and don't have the time or space to do it myself.

Kenny Camaro · 05-20-2018, 08:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SinginHawk

How much do you think a shop might charge to do this process? I am renting, and don't have the time or space to do it myself.

It’s not real cheap, I think Tracy Lewis said his shop charges 400.

Kenny Camaro · 05-28-2018, 11:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Coleroad

I rotated and enhanced one of your before pictures.

yes,

03-27-2018, 07:33 PM	#47
terry_b Drives: 2014 2SS/RS 1LE Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Hudson, MA Posts: 1,387 View My Garage	I remember doing this to my LLT way back in the day. Definitely a huge improvement. I'd also like to point out that I was using a catch can the whole time and still ended up with some valve coking. It was a lot of manual labor on the LLT as the intake valves are positioned differently and I couldn't get a good angle to blast with walnut shells. For anyone with an LFX, that $50 for the blaster is a great idea! __________________ 2014 2SS/RS 1LE

05-16-2018, 07:13 AM	#51
the85darkknight Drives: 2015 Camaro 2SS Green Flash Edition Join Date: May 2017 Location: Warner Robins, Ga Posts: 130 View My Garage	I am curious what tools are really needed. I didn't realize at first that the gun was an air tool. I am planning to be like most of the people here and making use of the local Harbor Freight. From what I see here, I think I need the following: -Compressor -Air hose -Blast gun -Walnut media What is an appropriate size compressor to have in the garage? I have wanted one anyway. I used to have a wheelbarrow-style one that was just awkward to store, so I am looking for something a little smaller. If there is anything else I am missing, please do let me know. I am open to suggestions. I am also curious how to turn the engine to make sure the valves being cleaned are indeed closed. __________________ StarSaber Mk. II IG: StarSaber85(https://www.instagram.com/starsaber85/) Performance Mods: CAI, Inc. Cold Air Intake; ADM Racing Scoop; Bo White Ported Throttle Body; GPI Ported Rod Mod Intake; Kooks 1-7/8" Headers with Catted Connections; Solo Mach XL Axle-Back Exhaust

05-19-2018, 05:27 PM	#54
SinginHawk Drives: 2015 2LT Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: California Posts: 474	How much do you think a shop might charge to do this process? I am renting, and don't have the time or space to do it myself. __________________ 2015 2LT Cosmetics: ZL1/1LE Wing Spoiler, SS Carbon Hood, Z/28 Carbon Diffuser, SS Front Bumper, RS Taillights, 1LE Carbon Splitter, Phastek U-Halo Headlights, Fade-to-Black Gills Performance: ZL1 NPP Exhaust, ZL1 6-Piston Brakes, ZL1 10-Spoke Wheels, Nitto NT555 G2 295/35/20 x 4, Magnaflow X-Pipe, Blackvue DR650S2-CH Dash Cam

06-14-2017, 03:18 AM	#43
Kenny Camaro Account Suspended Drives: 2013 1LT RS Camaro Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Southeast Michigan Posts: 3,494	Harbor freight, got the blast gun and the corse media for twenty five bucks a piece. The media should be enough to last a lifetime.

11-04-2017, 09:11 PM	#44
Kenny Camaro Account Suspended Drives: 2013 1LT RS Camaro Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Southeast Michigan Posts: 3,494	Moved back up as a comparison to the sefoam cleaning thread.

03-27-2018, 04:44 PM	#45
Kenny Camaro Account Suspended Drives: 2013 1LT RS Camaro Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Southeast Michigan Posts: 3,494	Spring cleaning bump!

03-27-2018, 06:01 PM	#46
Xell Drives: 2013 2SS RS Convertible Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Colorado Springs, CO Posts: 29	Are you planning on doing another cleaning this year and posting pics? Also do you use a clean side separator? Thanks

04-07-2018, 11:44 AM	#49
Kenny Camaro Account Suspended Drives: 2013 1LT RS Camaro Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Southeast Michigan Posts: 3,494	The V-6 performance group on Facebook asked me about this so I bumped it up

04-23-2018, 04:08 AM	#50
Kenny Camaro Account Suspended Drives: 2013 1LT RS Camaro Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Southeast Michigan Posts: 3,494	Asked to bump up

05-16-2018, 09:39 AM	#53
Kenny Camaro Account Suspended Drives: 2013 1LT RS Camaro Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Southeast Michigan Posts: 3,494	A small compressor will work. You will just have to wait a minute for it to build up. I used a small 4 gallon tank, with with 2.5 cfm. But I recommend getting the 16 or 24 gallon and at least 4 cfm. They have oil less one that size for under 200. Oil using compressors are more powerful and cheaper but require maintenance.