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Artryan · 06-15-2019, 02:37 PM

A week or so ago, I made a post about struggling with modding my car, or keeping it stock to possibly preserve the value years down the road.

At any rate, I decided to mod it pretty soon after that thread. When I decide on something, I like to get it done asap. That's where I quickly learned that it appears the local guys here are only interested in doing enough work cover their bills I guess. I went to two local shops, left all my info and what I was looking to have done. Neither one even had the decency to call me back. I guess they don't want the work? I've been toying with just doing it myself, but I probably shouldn't.

It just pisses me off that in this day and age, you can't get people to do shit. I don't understand how people can run a successful business by not returning calls and blowing off potential customers. That seems to be a trend with virtually every business out there today that is owner/operated.

Sorry for the rant, but I figured some of you guys here could appreciate this issue. I guess on the bright side, I'll save myself a few thousand bucks.

InFiD3ViL · 06-15-2019, 02:55 PM

What was it you were trying to have done, if I may ask?

Artryan · 06-15-2019, 03:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by InFiD3ViL

What was it you were trying to have done, if I may ask?

Install headers, a cam, and the stuff associated with the cam install. Possibly a new oil pump, lowering springs.

Chris49066SS · 06-15-2019, 07:01 PM

The headers and lowering springs are easy and can be done with simple tools. You should do those yourself. The cam and supporting mods though, are going to be more involved and will require several specific tools such as a pushrod length checking tool and spring compressing tool. If you're doing the oil pump, look into the Katech C5R timing chain and CHE trunnion upgrade. GPIs cam kit comes with the LS2 dogbone style dampener already and your choice of lifters. They are top notch, and did my build. GPI ftw!

olblue75 · 06-15-2019, 09:31 PM

You'll also need a specific puller/installer for the balancer too.
Try and find a Z28 CAI and a set of Bilstien B6 shocks and struts.
35mm hollow DSE bar or a 32 mm JPS solid rear bar and a 1LE front bar, solid cradle bushings, Z28 UCA bushings for the rear, and your favorite brand of rear control arms/links.

weSS1LEy · 06-15-2019, 10:22 PM

Can someone find the closest LS performance shop to this guy? I would not attempt a cam install on my own. That’s just me. OP how much mechanical expertise do you have? I had my local brake and muffler shop do my headers and exhaust. Awesome shop and I have a great rapport with the lead mechanic. I then drove 7 hours to a major performance shop to have the cam done right. I have no mechanical expertise. I’m a nurse

hammdo · 06-15-2019, 11:13 PM

7.5 hrs to GPI. Would be done right!

-Don

weSS1LEy · 06-15-2019, 11:32 PM

Now we’re talkin!

Sturgill_SS · 06-15-2019, 11:40 PM

Artryan DM me. I'm close to you and have several connections

hill_billy · 06-16-2019, 06:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Artryan

A week or so ago, I made a post about struggling with modding my car, or keeping it stock to possibly preserve the value years down the road.

At any rate, I decided to mod it pretty soon after that thread. When I decide on something, I like to get it done asap. That's where I quickly learned that it appears the local guys here are only interested in doing enough work cover their bills I guess. I went to two local shops, left all my info and what I was looking to have done. Neither one even had the decency to call me back. I guess they don't want the work? I've been toying with just doing it myself, but I probably shouldn't.

It just pisses me off that in this day and age, you can't get people to do shit. I don't understand how people can run a successful business by not returning calls and blowing off potential customers. That seems to be a trend with virtually every business out there today that is owner/operated.

Sorry for the rant, but I figured some of you guys here could appreciate this issue. I guess on the bright side, I'll save myself a few thousand bucks.

You should give Jared Cocanougher a call. Google is showing this as his business phone number: (888) 427-7249. I've not used this number before. So, if you don't have any luck, PM me and I'll give you his personal cell number. Just not sure he'd want his personal phone number posted.

Jared works in sales for Brian Tooley and runs his own speed shop called Race Proven Performance in Harrodsburg, less than an hour from Lex.

He can help you spec out whatever you're looking for; whether you buy it from Brian Tooley or not. His speed shop specializes in all things Camaro and Corvette. I've uploaded/attached an image of the inside of his shop (not sure where it'll show up at). These guys leave and breathe LS stuff. Jared is also an avid racer and has plenty of videos online. A cam upgrade to these guys is just another day at work.

His shop works with James Short and Shortuning, about 30 minutes from Jared's shop. James is an exceptional tuner and specializes in the LS platform. He's so busy, you can only expect to contact him by email and it might take a day or two to get a reply. But it's worth it. Info@ShorTuning.com

I'm delivering my car to Jared this Friday for a stage 3 cam upgrade (plus all the extras that go with that) and will have it back down to James for the tune on the 26th. If you go to Shortuning, he has a Dyno Dynamics dyno. And trust me, it's a heart breaker. It's a good dyno for tuning purposes, but the numbers are low.

I did a baseline at James' shop to compare to the after cam dyno tune. I can let you know how everything goes on the 27th. Let me know if you need anything. I'm only about 20 minutes from Lexington.

Jason

DBHWT · 06-16-2019, 07:12 AM

Pm'd ya

Chris49066SS · 06-16-2019, 08:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by olblue75

You'll also need a specific puller/installer for the balancer too.
Try and find a Z28 CAI and a set of Bilstien B6 shocks and struts.
35mm hollow DSE bar or a 32 mm JPS solid rear bar and a 1LE front bar, solid cradle bushings, Z28 UCA bushings for the rear, and your favorite brand of rear control arms/links.

Good call on that. I'm in Clarksville too, we have probably driven past one another at some point

Moto-Mojo · 06-16-2019, 08:28 AM

Seems to be several in Cincinnati. That’s 75 miles. RDP (DynoSteve) in northern Ohio. 360 miles. Can’t really vouch for any of them though.

rontammy0 · 06-16-2019, 08:57 AM

Op.....your getting some first rate info and advice ....take advantage.

06-15-2019, 02:37 PM	#1
Artryan Drives: 2018 ZL1 , 2020 GMC AT4 Carbon Pro Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: Lexington, KY Posts: 132	Well, I tried... A week or so ago, I made a post about struggling with modding my car, or keeping it stock to possibly preserve the value years down the road. At any rate, I decided to mod it pretty soon after that thread. When I decide on something, I like to get it done asap. That's where I quickly learned that it appears the local guys here are only interested in doing enough work cover their bills I guess. I went to two local shops, left all my info and what I was looking to have done. Neither one even had the decency to call me back. I guess they don't want the work? I've been toying with just doing it myself, but I probably shouldn't. It just pisses me off that in this day and age, you can't get people to do shit. I don't understand how people can run a successful business by not returning calls and blowing off potential customers. That seems to be a trend with virtually every business out there today that is owner/operated. Sorry for the rant, but I figured some of you guys here could appreciate this issue. I guess on the bright side, I'll save myself a few thousand bucks.

06-15-2019, 02:55 PM	#2
InFiD3ViL Drives: 2010 CGM 2SS/RS LS3 Swapped A6 Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Spring Hill, FL Posts: 4,574	What was it you were trying to have done, if I may ask? __________________ 2010 CGM Camaro 2SS LS3 Swapped A6 - GPI LS3 SS1 .647/.638, (224/237, 112 +4, 7º overlap) on CamMotion 8620 core, BTR Platinum .660" Dual Spring kit w/titanium retainers, CHE bronze trunnion upgrade, stock heads milled @ .015, Melling HV 10296 oil pump, TSP 1-7/8" long tube headers (W/Catless Off-road Pipes), Corsa Xtreme 3" Catback, GPI Ported/Rod Mod Intake, Stage 2 Ported Throttle Body, Vararam OTR CAI, Mike Norris Gen 2 catch can + GM 1LE clean side separator, 160º thermostat - Megan Racing adjustable coilovers (lowered 1.75"), MRR M017 10/11" wheels-Tuned by Ryan @ GPI

06-15-2019, 07:01 PM	#4
Chris49066SS Drives: 2010 SS L99 Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: Missouri Posts: 1,634	The headers and lowering springs are easy and can be done with simple tools. You should do those yourself. The cam and supporting mods though, are going to be more involved and will require several specific tools such as a pushrod length checking tool and spring compressing tool. If you're doing the oil pump, look into the Katech C5R timing chain and CHE trunnion upgrade. GPIs cam kit comes with the LS2 dogbone style dampener already and your choice of lifters. They are top notch, and did my build. GPI ftw! __________________ Previous PB:11.079 @ 122.99mph.. New setup time: TBD The 11.079 pass: https://youtu.be/pz27Zq54t_E Build thread - www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=555371

06-15-2019, 09:31 PM	#5
olblue75 Drives: 2010 2SS/RS Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Clarksville Tennesse. Posts: 6,064	You'll also need a specific puller/installer for the balancer too. Try and find a Z28 CAI and a set of Bilstien B6 shocks and struts. 35mm hollow DSE bar or a 32 mm JPS solid rear bar and a 1LE front bar, solid cradle bushings, Z28 UCA bushings for the rear, and your favorite brand of rear control arms/links. __________________ Orange Krush II 1LE Front sway bar, Splitter, shocks and struts, Z28 dual mode mufflers, Intake, UCA Bushings, and Toresen 3.91 Diff. 1 piece DSS Drive Shaft, ZL1/C7 Calipers, and 32mm JPSS Rear Bar. ASC race spec splitter and wicker. 6th Gen M017 Wheels. Stainless Works 1 7/8 LTs. DSE and PAFDT Suspension components.

06-15-2019, 10:22 PM	#6
weSS1LEy weSS1LEy Drives: 2015 camaro 2ss/rs/1le Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Kelowna Posts: 510	Can someone find the closest LS performance shop to this guy? I would not attempt a cam install on my own. That’s just me. OP how much mechanical expertise do you have? I had my local brake and muffler shop do my headers and exhaust. Awesome shop and I have a great rapport with the lead mechanic. I then drove 7 hours to a major performance shop to have the cam done right. I have no mechanical expertise. I’m a nurse __________________ Rotofab, arh no cats, atak, elite cc, 94 octane tune, Mobil 1, phastek scoop, custom cam 230/243 .621 .604 114+4, related cam kit stuff. 470/435 rwhp/rwtq Last edited by weSS1LEy; 06-15-2019 at 10:38 PM.

06-15-2019, 11:13 PM	#7
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	7.5 hrs to GPI. Would be done right! -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

06-15-2019, 11:32 PM	#8
weSS1LEy weSS1LEy Drives: 2015 camaro 2ss/rs/1le Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Kelowna Posts: 510	Now we’re talkin! __________________ Rotofab, arh no cats, atak, elite cc, 94 octane tune, Mobil 1, phastek scoop, custom cam 230/243 .621 .604 114+4, related cam kit stuff. 470/435 rwhp/rwtq

06-15-2019, 11:40 PM	#9
Sturgill_SS Drives: 2010 Camaro SS Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Independence, KY Posts: 518	Artryan DM me. I'm close to you and have several connections __________________ F35 Cam / LOD X-1 Manifold / SLP CAI / LS7 Lifters / 3.91 Gears / Hooker Blackheart Exhaust / TSP Headers / SLP Underdrive Pulley / MGW STS / Trunnions and all that other fun stuff....

06-16-2019, 07:12 AM	#11
DBHWT Drives: 2013 SS 1LE Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Cincinnati / N KY area Posts: 559	Pm'd ya

06-16-2019, 08:28 AM	#13
Moto-Mojo Fast Cars and Old Guitars Drives: 2015 2SS RS (L99, baby!) Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: N. CA Posts: 3,973	Seems to be several in Cincinnati. That’s 75 miles. RDP (DynoSteve) in northern Ohio. 360 miles. Can’t really vouch for any of them though. __________________ “I don’t want to belong to any club that would have me as a member.” - Groucho Marx

06-16-2019, 08:57 AM	#14
rontammy0 Account Suspended Drives: 2011 2SS/ RS INFERNO ORANGE L99 Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Alliston Ontario Canada Posts: 9,057 View My Garage	Op.....your getting some first rate info and advice ....take advantage.