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87GNX · 11-24-2013, 01:04 PM

2010-2014 Camaros
http://www.hotrod.com/techarticles/g...e/viewall.html

2005-2014 Mustangs including 5.0
http://www.hotrod.com/techarticles/g...s/viewall.html

2008-2014 Dodges the saddest!
http://www.hotrod.com/techarticles/g...o_2011_dodges/

Nick S · 11-24-2013, 01:28 PM

Interesting article. Thanks for posting it.

Trob85 · 11-24-2013, 01:58 PM

That's bad all the things wrong with dodge I know those srt8 jeeps handle a ton of power with stock parts I know a guy around here running 700 whp through stock drivetrain

libertyforall · 11-24-2013, 02:13 PM

Good info, thanks.

GMTool · 11-24-2013, 03:57 PM

I think most if not all that info addressing those parts is on this forum posted by members who have been there done that.

Fiftydriver · 11-24-2013, 04:10 PM

I guess its good information for someone starting out but it only takes a little reading here on Camaro5 from some of the more experienced builders to protect yourself from all these problems.

I did not know squat and in my build up, have replaced pretty much every weak link that was listed just going off recommendations of experienced builders and tuners.

Again, good information but pretty sure nothing new to most here.

not · 11-24-2013, 06:37 PM

I just learned how important the re-calibration is for changing the back differential gears, not just for adjusting the speedometer............

6L80 Six-Speed Automatic
This new-gen GM trans is so sophisticated that it has a separate computer (TCM or transmission control module). Incorrect TCM tuning causes more problems than hard-parts failures.

TCM calibration: Reprogramming is required when changing engine rpm range, shift points, or rearend gear ratio. A significant power change increases engine acceleration rate, which changes the amount of trans slip; both impact when the shift needs to occur compared with when the TCM calculates it should occur. HPTuners has reprogramming software

DocMartens · 11-25-2013, 08:16 PM

Thanks for posting OP.

Read below is why I go rid of my L99 and got the LS3

6.2L (376CI) LS3 (Manual Trans)
The LS3 is factory rated at 426 hp and 420 lb-ft of torque for manual trans cars. Currently this is the preferred combo for serious performance upgrades, as it does not have variable camshaft timing (VCT) or active fuel management (AFM or cylinder deactivation).

Rcfiddy1 · 11-25-2013, 09:05 PM

Ls3 conversion done…..LOL, I guess Im good to go. Replaced all that could go bad already except driveshaft.

11-24-2013, 01:04 PM	#1
87GNX Drives: Alot Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Norcalifas Posts: 1,337	Fifth Gen Camaro Parts Failure ..Here's what breaks 2010-2014 Camaros http://www.hotrod.com/techarticles/g...e/viewall.html 2005-2014 Mustangs including 5.0 http://www.hotrod.com/techarticles/g...s/viewall.html 2008-2014 Dodges the saddest! http://www.hotrod.com/techarticles/g...o_2011_dodges/

11-24-2013, 01:28 PM	#2
Nick S Drives: 2013 Camaro 1LE Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Verona, WI Posts: 1,924	Interesting article. Thanks for posting it. __________________

11-24-2013, 03:57 PM	#5
GMTool MY SS is SOLD Drives: AGM 2012 Camaro 2SS/RS L99 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Southwest Illinois Posts: 1,838	I think most if not all that info addressing those parts is on this forum posted by members who have been there done that. __________________ CAI, Dynatech Headers, HF Cats, JRE Tuned, Corsa Cat Back, Strut Tower Brace.

11-24-2013, 04:10 PM	#6
Fiftydriver Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SSRS RJT L99 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Fort Shaw, Montana Posts: 1,242	I guess its good information for someone starting out but it only takes a little reading here on Camaro5 from some of the more experienced builders to protect yourself from all these problems. I did not know squat and in my build up, have replaced pretty much every weak link that was listed just going off recommendations of experienced builders and tuners. Again, good information but pretty sure nothing new to most here. __________________ Fiftydriver 2010 SSRS, RJTC, L99, Maggie 2300 SC, 3.4" pulley, Roto-Fab CAI, Dynatech Supermaxx LT headers, Dynatech High Flow cats, Corsa Cat back exhaust, Dual Elite Engineering catch can, MSD wires and Jannetty custom tune, JRE custom diff w/ posi mod, 3.91 LPE gears, Pfaht trailing arms, Pfaht trailing arm and Diff bushings, drop springs and sport sway bars front and back, Fesler dual guage pillar pod w/ AM Cobalt Boost and A/F guages. More to come!!

11-25-2013, 08:16 PM	#8
DocMartens Drives: '14 1SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Elizabethtown, KY Posts: 201 View My Garage	Thanks for posting OP. Read below is why I go rid of my L99 and got the LS3 6.2L (376CI) LS3 (Manual Trans) The LS3 is factory rated at 426 hp and 420 lb-ft of torque for manual trans cars. Currently this is the preferred combo for serious performance upgrades, as it does not have variable camshaft timing (VCT) or active fuel management (AFM or cylinder deactivation). __________________

11-24-2013, 01:58 PM	#3
Trob85 Svt lol Drives: 2011 ss inferno orange blown Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Topeka Posts: 2,312	That's bad all the things wrong with dodge I know those srt8 jeeps handle a ton of power with stock parts I know a guy around here running 700 whp through stock drivetrain

11-24-2013, 02:13 PM	#4
libertyforall Drives: '01 Camaro SS 'Vert; '02 Camaro RS Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: IL Posts: 363	Good info, thanks.

11-24-2013, 06:37 PM	#7
not Account Suspended Drives: Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: New Hampshire Posts: 341	I just learned how important the re-calibration is for changing the back differential gears, not just for adjusting the speedometer............ 6L80 Six-Speed Automatic This new-gen GM trans is so sophisticated that it has a separate computer (TCM or transmission control module). Incorrect TCM tuning causes more problems than hard-parts failures. TCM calibration: Reprogramming is required when changing engine rpm range, shift points, or rearend gear ratio. A significant power change increases engine acceleration rate, which changes the amount of trans slip; both impact when the shift needs to occur compared with when the TCM calculates it should occur. HPTuners has reprogramming software

11-25-2013, 09:05 PM	#9
Rcfiddy1 Sold car... Drives: 2010 Rally Yellow 2SS/RS #37115 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Manalapan, New Jersey Posts: 2,019 View My Garage	Ls3 conversion done…..LOL, I guess Im good to go. Replaced all that could go bad already except driveshaft. __________________ Build Thread ECS Novi 1500 Supercharged, LS3 conversion, Small blower cam, Alky Meth injection, 3:45 rear, BMR Suspension parts, 1LE Sways, Billy Boat ZL1 dual mode exhaust.