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rjsmith1973 · 06-22-2013, 10:18 PM

Ultimate goal for this build is to balance performance and creature comforts. IE no plans for slicks/skinnies and no gutting of the interior for weight savings. Stay tuned for more details and additions. Any and all engine mods past/present/future have been or will be done at ADM Performance (thx Andy!)

Pictures as received in Sept. 2009

First mod (2010): ADM package 1 7/8 ARH, Magnaflow Comp Cat-back, Tune 91 octane(before/after)

First cosmetic mod(2011): Showstopper sidemarkers

Second "performance/cosmetic mod"(2011)--Cor Forged V8 Mesh Wheels 20x9 front 20x11 rear (thx Nineball), Pedders XA coilovers, pfadt trailing arms, full bushing swap out

Third cosmetic mod:ZL1 side rockers/RPI splitter/stock rear diffuser in carbon flash metallic

Third performance mod(2012): LS3 conversion List of things below:
Ligenfelter GT-11 cam
Stg 2 ported LS3 heads
ZL1 Fuel pump
3.45:1 GM gears
other small stuff to prepare for next performance mods

Fourth performance/cosmetic mod (2013)
2.9 Whipple in blue
Matching valve covers and wires
Pfadt toe rods
ADM upper control mount bushings
ADM boost/air-fuel gauges

Fifth Cosmetic mod (2013) ACS T3 front end (the RPI splitter gave it's life to save the front end from a large deer carcass in the road)

Interior mods to date:

Long time since I posted but had to share the new seats!

baby02 · 06-22-2013, 10:32 PM

NICE!!!!

*mlee* · 06-22-2013, 10:33 PM

Definitely subscribed to this thread...

aquablueL99 · 06-23-2013, 06:00 AM

Nice transformation. Love the look of the front..

Kurt ABL99...

bluetooth-ss · 06-23-2013, 12:43 PM

Very nice!

rjsmith1973 · 06-24-2013, 07:10 PM

Added post whipple dynograph to original post.

Vengeance Graphix · 06-24-2013, 11:03 PM

Such a beautiful looking car, that blue is just jaw dropping. Looks great so far!

Rad_dsm · 06-24-2013, 11:06 PM

I see your car on 540 almost everyday. I want a ride sometime!

rjsmith1973 · 06-28-2013, 08:43 PM

Thanks for all the kind words! Added pictures of the interior changes so far (not very many) and a photo of the ADM boost gauges.

rad_dsm: There is a Northwest Arkansas Camaro Club based in our area, you should come to one of our meetings and see what you think.

rjsmith1973 · 05-29-2015, 02:50 PM

Added picture of the new recaro seats!

hctrble · 06-10-2015, 06:34 PM

With what you have done to the car what is the end result rwhp for your car? I am currently in the final stages of a 416 build with the SLP SC. My signature has some of the other added parts but was just wondering.

Steve

rjsmith1973 · 06-11-2015, 07:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hctrble

With what you have done to the car what is the end result rwhp for your car? I am currently in the final stages of a 416 build with the SLP SC. My signature has some of the other added parts but was just wondering.

Steve

606 rwhp, 519 tq on a 91 octane tune

hctrble · 06-11-2015, 06:30 PM

Nice to see another ABM just becoming a monster on the road. Very Nice! I am thinking mine will be in the 700-750 rwhp when done.

Steve

CurtiSSWatson · 12-07-2015, 05:45 PM

love it. Any updates?

06-22-2013, 10:18 PM	#1
rjsmith1973 Drives: Aqua Blue 2SS/RS Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Saratoga Springs, UT Posts: 119	ABM Build thread rjsmith1973 Ultimate goal for this build is to balance performance and creature comforts. IE no plans for slicks/skinnies and no gutting of the interior for weight savings. Stay tuned for more details and additions. Any and all engine mods past/present/future have been or will be done at ADM Performance (thx Andy!) Pictures as received in Sept. 2009 First mod (2010): ADM package 1 7/8 ARH, Magnaflow Comp Cat-back, Tune 91 octane(before/after) First cosmetic mod(2011): Showstopper sidemarkers Second "performance/cosmetic mod"(2011)--Cor Forged V8 Mesh Wheels 20x9 front 20x11 rear (thx Nineball), Pedders XA coilovers, pfadt trailing arms, full bushing swap out Third cosmetic mod:ZL1 side rockers/RPI splitter/stock rear diffuser in carbon flash metallic Third performance mod(2012): LS3 conversion List of things below: Ligenfelter GT-11 cam Stg 2 ported LS3 heads ZL1 Fuel pump 3.45:1 GM gears other small stuff to prepare for next performance mods Fourth performance/cosmetic mod (2013) 2.9 Whipple in blue Matching valve covers and wires Pfadt toe rods ADM upper control mount bushings ADM boost/air-fuel gauges Fifth Cosmetic mod (2013) ACS T3 front end (the RPI splitter gave it's life to save the front end from a large deer carcass in the road) Interior mods to date: Long time since I posted but had to share the new seats! Last edited by rjsmith1973; 02-16-2016 at 03:58 PM. Reason: Added seat pics

06-22-2013, 10:32 PM	#2
baby02 EYE CANDY Drives: 1SS RS ABM Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Port St Lucie, fl Posts: 673 View My Garage	NICE!!!! __________________ [SIGPIC]BMR springs/sways,CAI,SCT,Razzi, silver stripes, painted calipers, upgraded audio, Katzskin interior upgrades, 22" Lexani, SSW Headers and cats, MBRP 3" catback, gauges, CF wrapped lip spoiler and rear trunk insert, custom rotor and upgraded brake pads, side markers

06-22-2013, 10:33 PM	#3
mlee www.CamaroFest.org Drives: 2018 Silverado Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Conroe, TX Posts: 32,199 View My Garage	Definitely subscribed to this thread... __________________ .

06-23-2013, 06:00 AM	#4
aquablueL99 Jackson's COTW Drives: 1968 Camaro & 2010 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Chalmers, Indiana Posts: 1,738 View My Garage	Nice transformation. Love the look of the front.. Kurt ABL99... __________________ Tru Blu Beauty http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=183914

06-23-2013, 12:43 PM	#5
bluetooth-ss Drives: 2010 ABM 2SS/RS A6 and 2005 TITAN Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: FLORIDA Posts: 2,052	Very nice! __________________ BLUETOOTH-SS

06-24-2013, 07:10 PM	#6
rjsmith1973 Drives: Aqua Blue 2SS/RS Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Saratoga Springs, UT Posts: 119	Added post whipple dynograph to original post.

06-24-2013, 11:03 PM	#7
Vengeance Graphix Drives: Wrapped 2010 2SS Join Date: May 2010 Location: Central NJ Posts: 10,834	Such a beautiful looking car, that blue is just jaw dropping. Looks great so far! __________________ WWW.FACEBOOK.COM/VENGEANCEGRAPHIX

06-24-2013, 11:06 PM	#8
Rad_dsm Drives: 2011 synergy 2ss Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Bentonville, AR Posts: 71	I see your car on 540 almost everyday. I want a ride sometime!

06-28-2013, 08:43 PM	#9
rjsmith1973 Drives: Aqua Blue 2SS/RS Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Saratoga Springs, UT Posts: 119	Thanks for all the kind words! Added pictures of the interior changes so far (not very many) and a photo of the ADM boost gauges. rad_dsm: There is a Northwest Arkansas Camaro Club based in our area, you should come to one of our meetings and see what you think.

05-29-2015, 02:50 PM	#10
rjsmith1973 Drives: Aqua Blue 2SS/RS Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Saratoga Springs, UT Posts: 119	Added picture of the new recaro seats!

06-10-2015, 06:34 PM	#11
hctrble BMBLBLU Drives: Aqua Blue Metallic 2010 Camaro 1ss Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: maryland Posts: 308	With what you have done to the car what is the end result rwhp for your car? I am currently in the final stages of a 416 build with the SLP SC. My signature has some of the other added parts but was just wondering. Steve __________________

06-11-2015, 06:30 PM	#13
hctrble BMBLBLU Drives: Aqua Blue Metallic 2010 Camaro 1ss Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: maryland Posts: 308	Nice to see another ABM just becoming a monster on the road. Very Nice! I am thinking mine will be in the 700-750 rwhp when done. Steve __________________

12-07-2015, 05:45 PM	#14
CurtiSSWatson Drives: Black SS Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: North Dakota Posts: 434	love it. Any updates?