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hammdo · 11-21-2016, 03:05 PM

OK, here we go with the new exhaust:

Same mufflers except with xpipe that I had before I changed (broken clamps and leaks around the welds):

-Don

hammdo · 11-21-2016, 04:32 PM

JPSS Radius Rod Bushing Insert came in today! I'll need to remove the tires, splash shields, and brake cooling ducts. With that in mind, I'll just wait until I do the 'second' HX since I have to take all of that off anyway to do that.

Here they are in all their glory:

I'll wait until the weekend. Will want a full day to do the hx and inserts (along with decent weather)...

-Don

1KillerSS · 11-22-2016, 12:47 AM

Can really tell the difference in sound between videos. Sounds great man!

hammdo · 11-22-2016, 08:40 AM

Yep, XPipe vs Resonator -- deeper bass on the new setup and a bit quieter.

Liking it so far!

Thanks!

-Don

hammdo · 11-22-2016, 03:15 PM

Just for those who wonder, I'm going to take the car out in the next day or so (its raining here right now) and will get the gopro to record the cabin noise with the updated HE bushings -- I'm hoping it will capture the sound so you know what to expect. I'll record it from stop to highway speeds and back (should be around 20 to 30 minutes). This way, folks can decide for themselves.

-Don

hammdo · 11-22-2016, 04:53 PM

Boy, am I glad I added this after I changed the venting on the clean side. Look @ this after 1800 miles:

That is almost half full! They say to empty every 1K miles -- I'm thinking 1500 miles would be a safe max after seeing this.

Nice to keep it in the can!

-Don

hammdo · 11-22-2016, 05:11 PM

Hey! Over 1000 post and 100K+ views. Thanks folks!

-Don

hammdo · 11-23-2016, 02:16 PM

OK, ordered some parts for my intercooling project.

Have the ZL1 stock that i'll be adding, but also picked up this one:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/140584269021...%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

Since the new ZL1 has 11 HX, I figured I'll see if I can add a total of 3 -- just to keep IAT2 temps in ck -- not expecting a 'big' reduction, but, if I can keep them lower, I'll 'keep' more of the power I'm making.

Also ordered a bypass hose from Pegasus to connect the Ron Davis and Factory ZL1 HX together:

https://www.pegasusautoracing.com/pr...sp?RecID=11865

With this setup, I'll see if the additional capacity and cooling surface area will help. May take a week or so before I get them.

Fun to experiment and learn...

-Don

*mlee* · 11-23-2016, 02:18 PM

Just in time for Winter... LOL

hammdo · 11-23-2016, 02:22 PM

Yep, but I already know what it can do in 96° weather ;o). Besides, I won't sweat to death doing the install and I like cussing out the car while I'm making changes -- its therapeutic before the holidays ;o)

Speaking of cussing out -- Chargers? Monkey needs medical marijuana...

-Don

hammdo · 11-24-2016, 11:07 PM

OK, as promised, this is the test drive from city to highway to city with the Eaton TrueTrac and the Hexdrix Delrin Offset Diff Bushings.

As you get to the highway driving, you'll start to hear the diff 'chant' (ummmmmmmmmmmm as well as the 'errrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr') as I increase speed. This is the noise transmitted by the upgraded bushings. As you go faster and increase the load (going up hills), you'll begin to hear the pitch change.

Its about 10 minutes -- but will give you an idea of the noise these bushings will induce:

-Don

Splat · 11-26-2016, 04:25 AM

Iv installed the 3.91 gears..... and some times they have a slight whine.

I can deal with that, even my wife screaming from time to time.

But theses new bushings are to much.

hammdo · 11-26-2016, 08:38 AM

That's why I posted so folks would know. These are the Delrin version. Only 50 miles on these so I'll drive more on this setup to see how it goes. I believe there is a poly/Delrin setup that will be quieter.

Did take the wife out just to see how much she noticed. She did notice the higher pitch noise and the load changes. I placed the camera right where I heard the sounds the loudest.

The Eaton TrueTrac by its nature induces more clunks as you accelerate/decelerate...

Goes to show how much noise the stock bushings absorb...

-Don

hammdo · 11-29-2016, 12:10 AM

Got a backup set of Rotors (front/rear) from Orange10SS and a great deal too! 5k miles on them for less than the price of one front -- really happy about having a spare set!

Thanks Orange10!

-Don

11-21-2016, 04:32 PM	#996
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	JPSS Radius Rod Bushing Insert came in today! I'll need to remove the tires, splash shields, and brake cooling ducts. With that in mind, I'll just wait until I do the 'second' HX since I have to take all of that off anyway to do that. Here they are in all their glory: I'll wait until the weekend. Will want a full day to do the hx and inserts (along with decent weather)... -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

11-22-2016, 12:47 AM	#997
1KillerSS Too much is never enough! Drives: AGP TT SS [COTW] 4/20/15 Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Toledo,OH Posts: 4,149 View My Garage	Can really tell the difference in sound between videos. Sounds great man! __________________ AGP TT kit, 54/57 Forged rotating assembly, Custom grind cam... Dual nozzle meth, ID850's, Livernois dual fuel pumps, ECS BAP, 25% UDP, 3 inch Magnaflow catback with X pipe, Mantic 9000 clutch, DSS 1000hp axles, DSS aluminum driveshaft, ZL1 rear end, solid subframe bushings, HE differential offset bushings, BMR Trailing arm, BMR toe rods, Lingenfelter LNC-2000,SJM Line Lock. 747 whp 714wtq *Build thread* http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showth...55#post8107855

11-22-2016, 08:40 AM	#998
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, XPipe vs Resonator -- deeper bass on the new setup and a bit quieter. Liking it so far! Thanks! -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

11-22-2016, 03:15 PM	#999
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	Just for those who wonder, I'm going to take the car out in the next day or so (its raining here right now) and will get the gopro to record the cabin noise with the updated HE bushings -- I'm hoping it will capture the sound so you know what to expect. I'll record it from stop to highway speeds and back (should be around 20 to 30 minutes). This way, folks can decide for themselves. -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

11-22-2016, 04:53 PM	#1000
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	MISHIMOTO COMPACT BAFFLED OIL CATCH CAN works! Boy, am I glad I added this after I changed the venting on the clean side. Look @ this after 1800 miles: That is almost half full! They say to empty every 1K miles -- I'm thinking 1500 miles would be a safe max after seeing this. Nice to keep it in the can! -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 Last edited by hammdo; 11-23-2016 at 01:12 PM.

11-22-2016, 05:11 PM	#1001
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	Hey! Over 1000 post and 100K+ views. Thanks folks! -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

11-23-2016, 02:16 PM	#1002
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	OK, ordered some parts for my intercooling project. Have the ZL1 stock that i'll be adding, but also picked up this one: http://www.ebay.com/itm/140584269021...%3AMEBIDX%3AIT Since the new ZL1 has 11 HX, I figured I'll see if I can add a total of 3 -- just to keep IAT2 temps in ck -- not expecting a 'big' reduction, but, if I can keep them lower, I'll 'keep' more of the power I'm making. Also ordered a bypass hose from Pegasus to connect the Ron Davis and Factory ZL1 HX together: https://www.pegasusautoracing.com/pr...sp?RecID=11865 With this setup, I'll see if the additional capacity and cooling surface area will help. May take a week or so before I get them. Fun to experiment and learn... -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

11-23-2016, 02:18 PM	#1003
mlee CamaroFans.com Drives: ZLE & ZR2 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Conroe, TX Posts: 37,501 View My Garage	Just in time for Winter... LOL __________________

11-23-2016, 02:22 PM	#1004
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, but I already know what it can do in 96° weather ;o). Besides, I won't sweat to death doing the install and I like cussing out the car while I'm making changes -- its therapeutic before the holidays ;o) Speaking of cussing out -- Chargers? Monkey needs medical marijuana... -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 Last edited by hammdo; 11-23-2016 at 11:08 PM.

11-26-2016, 04:25 AM	#1006
Splat Drives: 2012 1SS M6 IOM Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: New Rochelle New York Posts: 1,428 View My Garage	Iv installed the 3.91 gears..... and some times they have a slight whine. I can deal with that, even my wife screaming from time to time. But theses new bushings are to much. __________________ 2012 1SS Camaro LS3 Inferno Orange Mods: LSA Supercharger, 2.55 Pulley, Custom Boost Cam, ARH LTH 1 7/8, HFC, 3' Magnaflow Exhaust, JLT CAI, Elite CC V2, BO White Stage 2 TB, GM 3.91 Gears, DSS CF Driveshaft, BMR Bushing Kit.... . Tuned by JTM Motorsports 540 Hp 550Tq on 9PSI Axles, Monster Clutch, Hotchkis TVS Track Pack kit.......For 2018.

11-26-2016, 08:38 AM	#1007
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	That's why I posted so folks would know. These are the Delrin version. Only 50 miles on these so I'll drive more on this setup to see how it goes. I believe there is a poly/Delrin setup that will be quieter. Did take the wife out just to see how much she noticed. She did notice the higher pitch noise and the load changes. I placed the camera right where I heard the sounds the loudest. The Eaton TrueTrac by its nature induces more clunks as you accelerate/decelerate... Goes to show how much noise the stock bushings absorb... -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 Last edited by hammdo; 11-26-2016 at 09:36 AM.

11-29-2016, 12:10 AM	#1008
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	Got a backup set of Rotors (front/rear) from Orange10SS and a great deal too! 5k miles on them for less than the price of one front -- really happy about having a spare set! Thanks Orange10! -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