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RubyCamaro · 07-22-2018, 09:49 PM

Pics turned out great. Modification is a disease...……………..This is the thread that never ends. Amazing stuff.

hammdo · 07-22-2018, 10:12 PM

It’s a drug... a true addiction.... trying to keep things here ‘relevant’...

;o)

Yep, pics are not bad at all. There are several sets I though were amazing. Photog did a great job!

Stopped by and looked at your artwork, really adds to you car!

-Don

hammdo · 07-24-2018, 03:37 PM

Continuing on my Aux Pump, did the on/off switch:

Lined up nice, fit just in the right place, seat clears (when full forward). Routed the wires to the passengers side and routing out just like the Wideband wires. Grounded right with the ground post on the dash...

Slowly but surely, getting there...

-Don

hammdo · 07-24-2018, 09:16 PM

Put everything together except the pump, hoses, relay -- that will be next. Test out the switch -- she works:

Tomorrow night, I'll get the pump and relay in position and verify she will run. Once that is in place, new hoses, fix any clamps, then fill her up with fresh distilled/water wetter!

-Don

leedan08 · 07-25-2018, 02:01 AM

Turned out pretty nice though.

hammdo · 07-25-2018, 02:17 PM

It was HOT when I visited GPIs booth...

Of course they had to take a pic of me sweating bullets...

hammdo · 07-26-2018, 10:01 PM

Continuing on my in-line pump I created a bracket, used rivnuts, and mounted the bracket on the passengers side frame:

Mounted the pump:

Using a factory lower radiator hose, cut to fit:

Did a trial fit to make sure the fans cleared -- they did.

Yea baby!

I'll do the relay tomorrow, update the steam lines (using a y tee) then vacuum fill this thing!

-Don

ABADZL1 · 07-26-2018, 10:51 PM

Rivnuts......When you start using aviation fasteners on a car, poo is getting real. Lol

hammdo · 07-26-2018, 11:22 PM

Yep! I used them on my plane and on the wicker bill. They are awesome and look good too ;o)

I’m going to move the controller for the pump so I have more room and reduce the chance a belt may wack it...

-Don

hammdo · 07-28-2018, 09:53 PM

Finished up the Aux Water Pump today. I moved the control box to the driver's side in order to give more clearance for the pump. I like this much better:

Harness routing:

Updated the steam line routing too:

Vacuum fill:

4 Gallons of Distilled with Water Wetter:

Let it sit for 10 minutes to ensure vacuum held -- it did, then did a fill!

Now, even doing a vacuum fill, you can still get air pockets so, I ran it, then let it sit (elevated) and continued to burp it -- yep, still a small pocket. I'll do that until all the air is out.

Aux pump ran and circulated so now I can pop that on anytime I need it! I'll do a test to see what the effect is on cooling...

Next, the AEM harness needs to be replace -- AEM said unit is good so, looks like I'm replacing the harness (which they provided!). GREAT customer service from AEM...

-Don

hammdo · 08-02-2018, 09:33 PM

After my 'jaunt' to LA for 3 days, I finally had time to do a video to show the pump in action.

This video starts with the pump on (I had to be really quick as water was coming out of the top) and then the pump off:

As you can see, there is a 'speed' difference for sure (Hey Robert, this video is ok, right ;o) -- JK

Anyway, I did a test after warming the car up. In the garage, AC on, hood shut, the temps (100° ambient in the garage), the car settled @ 208°. I then turned my pump on, and in less than 10 seconds, temps went to 203° -- then hovered @ 204°.

So, a 4° to 5° drop -- at idle, ac on, hood shut, no air but the fans (since the AC is on). I'd say that is pretty good! I expected a couple of degrees so, 4 to 5 is just fine with me.

So, I have this 4000 CFM fan for those times I'm in a pinch - I can fire that thing up and run the pumps (Intercooler AND Water pumps)!

Pretty happy with that!

-Don

hammdo · 08-03-2018, 07:19 PM

My ETC scalar area needed to be reset to 7300 from the max value (8192). Was getting consistent P3411 codes so went back to the ‘math’ calc and that solved it. May go back to Dave’s setting of 6800 but wanted to experiment a bit. Will be doing the Wideband harness this weekend so I can have my gauge up and running...

-Don

hammdo · 08-04-2018, 04:58 PM

Finally installed the replacement wire harness for the AEM wideband. I did do a powerup test and it worked -- strange how I could 'test' for power but, the wideband did not run on the old one. Anyway, its working now. I did have a 'PITA' putting the nuts back on the hold down. I decided to use a spark plug tool and it worked perfectly:

This gave me the length and grip I needed to put these back on.

Now that I have that finished, I'll need to clean the ac pulley as there is a small 'screech' when I start the AC -- I'm sure there is some residue on the pulley as I can feel the water wetter on the ac pulley (some hot water and maybe some brake kleen and that should do it).

Gonna clean her up and drive it a bit before I start on the meth setup.

-Don

hammdo · 08-05-2018, 12:20 PM

Took her out today and the test was a success! Will need to take a longer drive but, anytime I do a mod, I take a local drive just in case.

Wideband is working again so, now need to hit a few bumps to make sure ;o)

Scoping out the meth kit now to see what I have to do and where to mount the controller...

Fun times ahead!

-Don

07-22-2018, 09:49 PM	#2129
RubyCamaro Jan Drives: 2010 Camaro 1LT Red Jewel tintcoat Join Date: May 2010 Location: Springfield, TN Posts: 16,225 View My Garage	Pics turned out great. Modification is a disease...……………..This is the thread that never ends. Amazing stuff. __________________

07-22-2018, 10:12 PM	#2130
hammdo 'It's an experiment' Drives: [COTW 2/09/15] '11 GPI LSA SC Z/LE Join Date: May 2014 Location: Dallas TX Posts: 8,694 View My Garage	It’s a drug... a true addiction.... trying to keep things here ‘relevant’... ;o) Yep, pics are not bad at all. There are several sets I though were amazing. Photog did a great job! Stopped by and looked at your artwork, really adds to you car! -Don __________________ 747 RWHP 794 RWTQ "Horsepower sells cars, torque wins races." - Enzo Ferrari See My Build: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=385577

07-24-2018, 03:37 PM	#2131
hammdo 'It's an experiment' Drives: [COTW 2/09/15] '11 GPI LSA SC Z/LE Join Date: May 2014 Location: Dallas TX Posts: 8,694 View My Garage	Continuing on my Aux Pump, did the on/off switch: Lined up nice, fit just in the right place, seat clears (when full forward). Routed the wires to the passengers side and routing out just like the Wideband wires. Grounded right with the ground post on the dash... Slowly but surely, getting there... -Don __________________ 747 RWHP 794 RWTQ "Horsepower sells cars, torque wins races." - Enzo Ferrari See My Build: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=385577

07-24-2018, 09:16 PM	#2132
hammdo 'It's an experiment' Drives: [COTW 2/09/15] '11 GPI LSA SC Z/LE Join Date: May 2014 Location: Dallas TX Posts: 8,694 View My Garage	Put everything together except the pump, hoses, relay -- that will be next. Test out the switch -- she works: Tomorrow night, I'll get the pump and relay in position and verify she will run. Once that is in place, new hoses, fix any clamps, then fill her up with fresh distilled/water wetter! -Don __________________ 747 RWHP 794 RWTQ "Horsepower sells cars, torque wins races." - Enzo Ferrari See My Build: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=385577

07-25-2018, 02:17 PM	#2134
hammdo 'It's an experiment' Drives: [COTW 2/09/15] '11 GPI LSA SC Z/LE Join Date: May 2014 Location: Dallas TX Posts: 8,694 View My Garage	It was HOT when I visited GPIs booth... Of course they had to take a pic of me sweating bullets... Attached Images __________________ 747 RWHP 794 RWTQ "Horsepower sells cars, torque wins races." - Enzo Ferrari See My Build: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=385577 Last edited by hammdo; 07-26-2018 at 11:32 PM.

07-25-2018, 02:01 AM	#2133
leedan08 Drives: 2015 Chevrolet Camaro SS Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 33	Turned out pretty nice though.

07-26-2018, 10:01 PM	#2135
hammdo 'It's an experiment' Drives: [COTW 2/09/15] '11 GPI LSA SC Z/LE Join Date: May 2014 Location: Dallas TX Posts: 8,694 View My Garage	Continuing on my in-line pump I created a bracket, used rivnuts, and mounted the bracket on the passengers side frame: Mounted the pump: Using a factory lower radiator hose, cut to fit: Did a trial fit to make sure the fans cleared -- they did. Yea baby! I'll do the relay tomorrow, update the steam lines (using a y tee) then vacuum fill this thing! -Don __________________ 747 RWHP 794 RWTQ "Horsepower sells cars, torque wins races." - Enzo Ferrari See My Build: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=385577

07-26-2018, 10:51 PM	#2136
ABADZL1 ZL1 Pilot Drives: 2013 ZL1 Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: TN Posts: 1,670 View My Garage	Rivnuts......When you start using aviation fasteners on a car, poo is getting real. Lol __________________ GP Tuning 2.5 Cam, RPS Carbon Twin Clutch, Ported Blower, Kook's Headers, Cold Air Inductions CAI, ID850's, 9.17 Lower, 2.5 Upper, JMS BAP, Pedders Front Radius Arm Inserts, Whiteline Subframe Inserts, Tuned by me with HP Tuners Idle Clip Link...........https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gTL8S9eHwbs

07-26-2018, 11:22 PM	#2137
hammdo 'It's an experiment' Drives: [COTW 2/09/15] '11 GPI LSA SC Z/LE Join Date: May 2014 Location: Dallas TX Posts: 8,694 View My Garage	Yep! I used them on my plane and on the wicker bill. They are awesome and look good too ;o) I’m going to move the controller for the pump so I have more room and reduce the chance a belt may wack it... -Don __________________ 747 RWHP 794 RWTQ "Horsepower sells cars, torque wins races." - Enzo Ferrari See My Build: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=385577

07-28-2018, 09:53 PM	#2138
hammdo 'It's an experiment' Drives: [COTW 2/09/15] '11 GPI LSA SC Z/LE Join Date: May 2014 Location: Dallas TX Posts: 8,694 View My Garage	Finished up the Aux Water Pump today. I moved the control box to the driver's side in order to give more clearance for the pump. I like this much better: Harness routing: Updated the steam line routing too: Vacuum fill: 4 Gallons of Distilled with Water Wetter: Let it sit for 10 minutes to ensure vacuum held -- it did, then did a fill! Now, even doing a vacuum fill, you can still get air pockets so, I ran it, then let it sit (elevated) and continued to burp it -- yep, still a small pocket. I'll do that until all the air is out. Aux pump ran and circulated so now I can pop that on anytime I need it! I'll do a test to see what the effect is on cooling... Next, the AEM harness needs to be replace -- AEM said unit is good so, looks like I'm replacing the harness (which they provided!). GREAT customer service from AEM... -Don __________________ 747 RWHP 794 RWTQ "Horsepower sells cars, torque wins races." - Enzo Ferrari See My Build: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=385577

08-03-2018, 07:19 PM	#2140
hammdo 'It's an experiment' Drives: [COTW 2/09/15] '11 GPI LSA SC Z/LE Join Date: May 2014 Location: Dallas TX Posts: 8,694 View My Garage	My ETC scalar area needed to be reset to 7300 from the max value (8192). Was getting consistent P3411 codes so went back to the ‘math’ calc and that solved it. May go back to Dave’s setting of 6800 but wanted to experiment a bit. Will be doing the Wideband harness this weekend so I can have my gauge up and running... -Don __________________ 747 RWHP 794 RWTQ "Horsepower sells cars, torque wins races." - Enzo Ferrari See My Build: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=385577

08-04-2018, 04:58 PM	#2141
hammdo 'It's an experiment' Drives: [COTW 2/09/15] '11 GPI LSA SC Z/LE Join Date: May 2014 Location: Dallas TX Posts: 8,694 View My Garage	Finally installed the replacement wire harness for the AEM wideband. I did do a powerup test and it worked -- strange how I could 'test' for power but, the wideband did not run on the old one. Anyway, its working now. I did have a 'PITA' putting the nuts back on the hold down. I decided to use a spark plug tool and it worked perfectly: This gave me the length and grip I needed to put these back on. Now that I have that finished, I'll need to clean the ac pulley as there is a small 'screech' when I start the AC -- I'm sure there is some residue on the pulley as I can feel the water wetter on the ac pulley (some hot water and maybe some brake kleen and that should do it). Gonna clean her up and drive it a bit before I start on the meth setup. -Don __________________ 747 RWHP 794 RWTQ "Horsepower sells cars, torque wins races." - Enzo Ferrari See My Build: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=385577

08-05-2018, 12:20 PM	#2142
hammdo 'It's an experiment' Drives: [COTW 2/09/15] '11 GPI LSA SC Z/LE Join Date: May 2014 Location: Dallas TX Posts: 8,694 View My Garage	Took her out today and the test was a success! Will need to take a longer drive but, anytime I do a mod, I take a local drive just in case. Wideband is working again so, now need to hit a few bumps to make sure ;o) Scoping out the meth kit now to see what I have to do and where to mount the controller... Fun times ahead! -Don __________________ 747 RWHP 794 RWTQ "Horsepower sells cars, torque wins races." - Enzo Ferrari See My Build: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=385577