Dan's Money Pit NYTRDR

[popo8]

My car has a higher chance of breaking!

I can't feed my ice tea habit and drop all that monies on a rear end.

Accepting donations.
Well its either that... or have the car be down until u replace it once u break it.

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[shownomercy]

Well its either that... or have the car be down until u replace it once u break it.

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Or just don't race it if you can't afford to fix it.

[Formula218]

Or have a DD to drive when race car shit happens and give no fucks if shit breaks.

[Dan]

The Camaro is my DD spring to fall lol.

Anyways, I hung up my muffler finally. http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20161019/854451fad902f18e571c297726763010.jpg

[Dan]

I USED to brag my T-Tops didn't leak.
Add that to the to do list..

[popo8]

I USED to brag my T-Tops didn't leak.
Add that to the to do list..
U want my t-top weather stripping. Mine didnt leak at all.

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[Dan]

I have new ones.
I just noticed a crack in my dash too Jesus Christ http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20161021/c212d45f355472701c6d622887c05dba.jpg
Shit used to be pristine.

[MadcowUSMC]

Check these out. They're pretty nice.

http://www.firebirdcentral.com/mobile/Product.aspx?ProductCode=DAS-364R


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[Dan]

It's not that dash pad that's cracked, it's the actual dash lol.
I might do a firebird dash swap over the winter. I'm getting ready to park it soon.

[popo8]

Come take mine apart and u can have it. But the airbag blew out

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[Dan]

Mine is different. My car is a 97, that's when they got the new interior. It's not that big of a deal, just thought it was funny because I was having such luck.

Went to one of those self washes last night before a car meet. Never used one before and now I will. Didn't even scrub the car and it came out clean!

[Dan]

Alrighty

The car is being parked soon, snow is coming.

This summer/fall has been the best time of my life. Not only did I get my car finally running, but I met even more people at school. I joined a car club and it's been the best thing to happen to me. I've had a lot of shit happen these past two years with my family and finding another family at school helped a ton.

Having this car be on the back burner for so long really demoralized me. I was about ready to list it.

I'm so happy I didn't. I've never had so much fun in this car. I've met so many new friends due to me being so happy the car is running.

I want to thank you all for being a part of my heads and cam swap that took too long. Tonight is likely the first and last time I'll cruise Woodward this year. I haven't even been to Woodward since the cars been out because of school and just not wanting to do it.

But alas I thank you all for your time and help.

[Formula218]

What was the best time you ended up getting out of it?

[Dan]

13.6 with a God awful 60 ft.

I went down to Woodward last night because the weather was great. Was my first time down this year. http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20161119/ec4ca14d579d8d390f318619763fe748.jpg
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Also decided to mount the gauge in the 6le pod..

[Formula218]

Very nice! That's what I ran last year after my swap, with i think a 1.9 60 ft, I'm scared to do much to make it grip any better with a stock rear lol.

[Dan]

That was my fear. I was at Milan and I was doing bracket so I was trying not to break the car.

My fog light grills came in today too. Going to paint them http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20161120/df44138917fe4021e30dd35aa72eccd6.jpg
Thanks popo8

[Dan]

Very nice! That's what I ran last year after my swap, with i think a 1.9 60 ft, I'm scared to do much to make it grip any better with a stock rear lol.
My 60 ft was 2.3.. Lol I gotta learn how to drive

[popo8]

That was my fear. I was at Milan and I was doing bracket so I was trying not to break the car.

My fog light grills came in today too. Going to paint them http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20161120/df44138917fe4021e30dd35aa72eccd6.jpg
Thanks popo8
No problem man... enjoy em. What color u gonna paint em?

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[Dan]

No problem man... enjoy em. What color u gonna paint em?

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HOT HOT PINK!!

Just a coat of black on them to make em pretty again, maybe use metal cast blue.

[383z]

There's a surprise!

[Dan]

firebird_1995 made me these coil brackets. My biggest project this winter is cleaning up this wiring mess and make lt1 look great again. http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20161129/6d67749cd476bc9ba5946185becb9aa9.jpg

[firebird_1995]

I just made the spacers. I think the brackets were plasma cut by the guy I bought my 355 from. But I've drawn up the layout in case they need to be made thicker or moved a bit. Let me know if you need something changed and I can cut a set on the cnc

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[Dan]

Oops I forgot. I'll let you know how they work out. I can't see having any problems.
Weren't these off the spoolbus?

[Mrmaroon]

Dan You've got a lot done to this car in a year... I'm almost ready to end maintenance and begin moneypit phase.


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[Dan]

I will have owned this car for three years in March 2017. Never really did much maintenance as I got a stack of paper with it. Only main things I changed was seals and the water pump/cooling system.

It's been a fun journey.

[Dan]

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Bought a ss wang through Carid. It was a solid Benjamin. Has the third brake light too.
Has a minor imperfection that'll be fixed when painted. Test fitting it later when I park the car finally today. Made a lot of extra room in the garage yesterday. Winter mods to come!

[Dan]

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Mounted the wing last week and it fits good. For 100 bucks I can't even complain. I recommend it highly. There's a slight gap on the driver side but it's not that bad. Also changed the blue lights out and went white.


Also, earlier I started installing my LCAs and relocation brackets and I'm having a fun time. I did dumb things and I don't want to talk about my dumb things I did.

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Will also be painting my rear calipers. Either satin or gloss black, or silver.

[Formula218]

Ohhhh boy lol. it's just a few bolts per side, how bad could you have Danned them???

[SSlowBoat]

Ohhhh boy lol. it's just a few bolts per side, how bad could you have Danned them???

more than one of us were thinking the same thing LOL

[Dan]

I never said I was perfect!

The lower shock bolt isn't long enough to put through with a lock washer on. Could I just snag a lock nut and use that instead of a standard nut and lock washer?

[Stormyweather]

Dan I personaly would go get some grade 8 bolts and lock nuts and washers to fit.

[SSlowBoat]

I never said I was perfect!

The lower shock bolt isn't long enough to put through with a lock washer on. Could I just snag a lock nut and use that instead of a standard nut and lock washer?

my slp bilsteins had grade 11 bolts and nylock nuts, no lock washers

[Dan]

I'ma take a picture for ya'll and show it later. Just don't want to do anything else wrong lol.

[Catmaigne]

My Bilsteins had nylon locknuts too.

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[Dan]

I fixed it. No picture to show because you all think I'm already stupid. If you saw what I did.. Jesus you'd believe I was missing a brain.
Thanks folks. More to come

[Dan]

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I can't do anything right lol

[SSlowBoat]

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I can't do anything right lol
Jack the rear up jr

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[Dan]

I jacked the rear up before and it wouldn't line up. I'll try and again on Monday

[SSlowBoat]

I jacked the rear up before and it wouldn't line up. I'll try and again on Monday
Phase 2, which i had to do on my bird, was get a ratchet strap, wrap one end around rear, other end hooked to crossmember, pull as tight as possible by hand, then tighten with ratchet thingy, and voila

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[Formula218]

I used a BF dead blow hammer and gave it a hand full of love taps, mine didn't line up well either but you can muscle it in there. No biggie, you're doing fine!

Also don't tighten anything up until they're all in, every little bit of wiggle helps.

[SSlowBoat]

I used a BF dead blow hammer and gave it a hand full of love taps, mine didn't line up well either but you can muscle it in there. No biggie, you're doing fine!

Also don't tighten anything up until they're all in, every little bit of wiggle helps.
Poly bushings should not be final torqued until car is sitting at ride height with weight on it or they can bind

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[Dan]

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Look at my pretty springs. I got it done, just have to tighten down both sides. I had the arm install in 15 minutes on the driver side. BOUT TO HAVE THAT CALI LEAN!

[Dan]

New torque arm, founders
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Rear wheels sitting down and pretty. Looks nice
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Also ordered koni str.t to replace the kyb agx. I found them for 320 so I couldn't resist.

[popo8]

Lookin good man.

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[SSlowBoat]

New torque arm, founders
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Rear wheels sitting down and pretty. Looks nice
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Also ordered koni str.t to replace the kyb agx. I found them for 320 so I couldn't resist.
Got more pics of that founders torque arm? I am thinking of buying it

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[Dan]

Got more pics of that founders torque arm? I am thinking of buying it

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It's a nice piece for sure. I'll get some more pics for you on Friday.

Lookin good man.

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Shanks

[Mrmaroon]

Hey Dan, when you pulled your stock heads how did your head gaskets and pushrods look? Did you check for bent ones?

Also when you put in LE heads what method did you use to adjust lash?

Just curious. I may end up doing this soon.

[Dan]

Hey Dan, when you pulled your stock heads how did your head gaskets and pushrods look? Did you check for bent ones?

Also when you put in LE heads what method did you use to adjust lash?

Just curious. I may end up doing this soon.
Both headgaskets were blown.
Pushrods were fine, non bent.

I set last the traditional sbc way. Wiggled it up and down and tightened nut until there was no movement then 1/2 turn.

[SSlowBoat]

Hey Dan, when you pulled your stock heads how did your head gaskets and pushrods look? Did you check for bent ones?

Also when you put in LE heads what method did you use to adjust lash?

Just curious. I may end up doing this soon.
Shbox.com will spell it out for ya in a way that is hard to ef up to adjust rockers. I always go 3/4 turn now, hearing too many horror stories about 1/2 turn walking off or sounding like a sewing machine. Factory are set to 1.25 to 1.5 turns so nyea

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[Dan]

Ok

So I need to quiet down the car. I have an event at the local track. The decibel limit is 74. What are some options I have? . Currently I have no idea what decibel I'm at, but I know it's loud.

MagnaFlow maybe?

Also @tubby_Z28 I'll get more pics for ya when I get home. Sorry, just been stupid busy with school

[Formula218]

Find out where on the track the DB reader is and point you exhaust the opposite direction. This is a big problem for people who race their cars at places like laguna seca. Obviously yours won't need to be this crazy but you get the idea.

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[Dan]

Find out where on the track the DB reader is and point you exhaust the opposite direction. This is a big problem for people who race their cars at places like laguna seca. Obviously yours won't need to be this crazy but you get the idea.

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From what I'm being told, the sound meter is at the long stretch where the people outside the track complain the most.

Anyways, did some painting and shit.
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Before
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After expert painting
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Front spring difference
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Pretty koni oranges
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And more pics of the torque arm
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Waiting for paint to dry on driver's side then it's all going back in when I get time again. Much excite

[SJx408]

Can't tell but looks like the panhard bracket got put on the driver side instead of passenger side?


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[Formula218]

From what I'm being told, the sound meter is at the long stretch where the people outside the track complain the most.

Perfect, so just have to come up with a temporary way to point your exhaust out the opposite side, and maybe point it upwards a little if you can since the meter is most likely on the ground and you won't want it bouncing off the ground towards it. If it's on the Passenger side it should be pretty easy for your setup, if not you'd just have to flip the 90* after the axle.

[Dan]

Can't tell but looks like the panhard bracket got put on the driver side instead of passenger side?


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What do you mean?

Perfect, so just have to come up with a temporary way to point your exhaust out the opposite side, and maybe point it upwards a little if you can since the meter is most likely on the ground and you won't want it bouncing off the ground towards it. If it's on the Passenger side it should be pretty easy for your setup, if not you'd just have to flip the 90* after the axle.
Yeah, I have a few 90 degree bends I can use and make something real funky up.

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Got a set of replica wheels lol. I'm just using them as spares, nothing permanent. Damn close to hitting the caliper.

[shownomercy]

What exhaust do you have now?

[Dan]

3 inch single into a bullet muffler where the stock muffler is. Wanting to go to Hawks 4 inch

[shownomercy]

So, get a magnaflow or normal fbody muffler that actually... muffles noise..?

[Catmaigne]

Hory shit, why 4"? That's yuuuge.

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[SSlowBoat]

3 inch single into a bullet muffler where the stock muffler is. Wanting to go to Hawks 4 inch Ltconvert has a single 3.5" mufflex MagnaFlow setup, on a boosted 383. I don't think you need a 4" bro. Stop compensating

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[Dan]

4 inch is 450 bucks!

[popo8]

Just put a turndown on the end pointing towards the inside of the track opposite to where the meter is.

What kinda racing are u doing there?

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[Dan]

Road racing. I made a fancy exhaust thingy. It's gonna look funny on the car just like my pink springs

[SSlowBoat]

4 inch is 450 bucks!

thats the sinister exhaust that comes with NO muffler. then you have to buy a muffler.......derr derr derp

[shownomercy]

Hell my car only has a 3 inch exhaust, truck has a 5 inch, but thats cause #dumptrucklife

Stop being a typical n00b and learn from other people's mistakes.

[SSlowBoat]

Hell my car only has a 3 inch exhaust, truck has a 5 inch, but thats cause #dumptrucklife

Stop being a typical n00b and learn from other people's mistakes.
Didn't he already waste money on a 24x?

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[shownomercy]

Didn't he already waste money on a 24x?

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If he can get access to solid, local tuning support, then no, I don't he wasted money.

[SSlowBoat]

If he can get access to solid, local tuning support, then no, I don't he wasted money.
Still think he did. Imho. Lotta money for a tune for a bolt on car.

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[Dan]

Bolt on car? Wut. 24x setup was under 700

So speed engineering came out with a true dual stainless 3 inch setup that runs out back.
All for the low low price of $500.

[Catmaigne]

3" duals are even larger than a single 4". Dual 2.5" or single 3.5" would be better for H/C with headroom for more power down the road. Otherwise, just keep it 3" with a high flowing muffler or cutout pointed where you need it. It's fine for a H/C car.

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[Dan]

Nuw
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Old
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New shocks and springs in.

Also replaced pads and slider pins. There was no grease on the slider pins... Lolz

3 more weeks and I'm pulling the car out. Much excite

[Dan]

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Got my new coil brackets on and worked got the harness to a presentable state. I have a meet this Saturday that is a charity fundraiser for cancer. The event will mean a lot to me. Car goes on the road Wednesday given no new problems

[popo8]

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Got my new coil brackets on and worked got the harness to a presentable state. I have a meet this Saturday that is a charity fundraiser for cancer. The event will mean a lot to me. Car goes on the road Wednesday given no new problems
Looks good. What is that one blue/grey wire floating in there?

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[firebird_1995]

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Got my new coil brackets on and worked got the harness to a presentable state. I have a meet this Saturday that is a charity fundraiser for cancer. The event will mean a lot to me. Car goes on the road Wednesday given no new problems
Did the bracket work out ok?

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[Dan]

Looks good. What is that one blue/grey wire floating in there?

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Coil power wire. I gotta move it to the back. Before I took photo.

Did the bracket work out ok?

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Worked good. The back coil on the driver side is close to where the fuel quick connects are. But it works good. Probably may benefit from a slightly higher spacer but space is limited

Only have to make one or two new wires. Can't complain there!

[fullforce]

Is it just me or does that alternator looks smaller?

[firebird_1995]

Coil power wire. I gotta move it to the back. Before I took photo.

Worked good. The back coil on the driver side is close to where the fuel quick connects are. But it works good. Probably may benefit from a slightly higher spacer but space is limited

Only have to make one or two new wires. Can't complain there!
Yeah I was afraid to make the spacers much higher because of the cowl. I'm spoiled to a g-body engine bay, the fbody engine bay struggle is real!

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[Dan]

Is it just me or does that alternator looks smaller?
It's an AC Delco one. Might just be angle of pic

Yeah I was afraid to make the spacers much higher because of the cowl. I'm spoiled to a g-body engine bay, the fbody engine bay struggle is real!

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Ain't that the truth!

[Dan]

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Got some fresh 93 in it today.
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Took it to go get my hair did so I look pretty.

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Then met up with some friends. Friend took this pic so it's not the greatest.

Overall I am very happy with the koni oranges. I still have the kyb agx in the back still, but the ride is so nice.


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[popo8]

Sounds great... but that mess of wires would drive me nuts on the passenger side of the engine bay.

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[shownomercy]

Move coils to under motor, cleans everything up nice

[Dan]

Sounds great... but that mess of wires would drive me nuts on the passenger side of the engine bay.

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It's almost done. I have to pull a wire through further. That's the best I could do with the harness. I need to remove it if it's going to get better. I'm doing the wire tuck in the coming weeks. It's rainy all week now. Yesterday was my best day to pull the car out.

Move coils to under motor, cleans everything up nice
I'm working on it [emoji6]

[Dan]

Headers hitting k member now after alignment

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[popo8]

Why would the kmember or headers be in a different location after a wheel alighnment???

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[Dan]

Beats me! Time to do motor mounts and hammer the k member!

[popo8]

Beats me! Time to do motor mounts and hammer the k member!
Are u running a stock k member?

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[Dan]

Yup. They were hitting last year a little. This year they rattle the whole car. I can see where they are hitting. Sooo

[Dan]

Car meet today. Pouring rain. Car started hesitating and afr wasn't reading. Pulled over, air filter soaked in water. Get it all dried off and the car was running 'ok'. Not great, but 'ok'. Stopped and got gas, figured I may have bad gas. Car was still running lean and having a rough time idling. Proceeded with caution and all issues cleared up for the most part.

I guess I'm not driving in the rain anymore until I can stop the filter from getting wet... Replacing the filter and getting new o2s. O2 sensors are Bosch from awhile ago.
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[popo8]

Where does ur filter drop out... i used to have the double cone slp set up before my boost and it dropped down right in front of the drivers side front tire and never any issues in any kind of weather.

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[Dan]

It goes in above the splash guard on the drivers side.

It was pouring rain, that's usually the only time it gets wet. The water is definitely coming in through the headlight buckets

[popo8]

Heck... we even cut out my splash guard... did u bury the front end in water?

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[Dan]

Nope. I don't know how or why. Just gotta figure out how to fix it and make it better. Might as well go ahead and do my slp lid

[popo8]

Nope. I don't know how or why. Just gotta figure out how to fix it and make it better. Might as well go ahead and do my slp lid
That will definitely fix it...

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[Dan]

Well, I went to drive the car to school Monday. Started it up, and went to head out. Started hearing a clicking/tapping sound. I turned around and went back home and popped the hood. Sounded top end so I have started with the simple things..
Doing header gaskets and boy has it been anything but simple. To start, one bolt on the passenger side was missing. It was the far outer one in back. Since it wasn't there, as soon as I removed the other inner bolts, the header dropped. I had a fun time getting the bolt started and finally got it.
Now I'm missing two bolts [emoji35] [emoji35] [emoji35] [emoji35]

So tomorrow I'll pull valve covers and pray it's a loose rocker
I haven't touched them since I installed them and I've put 2000 miles on the car sooo.. Good thing I picked up another day at O'Reilly and applied for internships

[SSlowBoat]

Well, I went to drive the car to school Monday. Started it up, and went to head out. Started hearing a clicking/tapping sound. I turned around and went back home and popped the hood. Sounded top end so I have started with the simple things..
Doing header gaskets and boy has it been anything but simple. To start, one bolt on the passenger side was missing. It was the far outer one in back. Since it wasn't there, as soon as I removed the other inner bolts, the header dropped. I had a fun time getting the bolt started and finally got it.
Now I'm missing two bolts [emoji35] [emoji35] [emoji35] [emoji35]

So tomorrow I'll pull valve covers and pray it's a loose rocker
I haven't touched them since I installed them and I've put 2000 miles on the car sooo.. Good thing I picked up another day at O'Reilly and applied for internships
it was most likely your header gasket leaking. I know when Ltconvert header blew the gasket out we thought a rocker snapped.

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[Stormyweather]

Yeah 99.999% of the time its the gasket aqnd will sound like valve train loose or or broken. what i di is grab a large screwdrive and place the handle in the ear and the other end to the valve cover. works just like a stethoscope helps to pinpoint the noise. if you dont hear it louder then probly the gasket but its the gasket cause you said you lost some bolts. K

[Dan]

So the noise is for sure coming from the injectors. Did the ol fashion screwdriver to ear thingymajig. Plus a coil was loose and banging around..

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[Stormyweather]

Yeah but didnt you say your headet was loose. You can burn a hole in the gasket. What I do is put a piece of paper on a stick and move it around the flange to see if any exhaust is leaking.

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[Dan]

I replaced the gaskets already. Started it up finally. The gaskets aren't leaking anymore. One was blown but this noise is for sure an Injector

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[SSlowBoat]

I replaced the gaskets already. Started it up finally. The gaskets aren't leaking anymore. One was blown but this noise is for sure an Injector

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drive it. my car sounds like a sewing machine, plus the awesome whirring from my clutch/throwout sounds like a diesel truck on clutch in

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[SSlowBoat]

Dan you got a pic of your muffler and tailpipe setup? I think the borla I wanna use is too short

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[Dan]

I can get more pictures tomorrow along with a tape measure on everything for you. I might have more pics but phone is pretty much dedhttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170414/4f83b9aa7da023556364c37d1015c9ea.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170414/9500624670737b0256a437827103e4a0.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170414/2a6b854bef20855880c78a3acc4e8787.jpg

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[SSlowBoat]

I can get more pictures tomorrow along with a tape measure on everything for you. I might have more pics but phone is pretty much dedhttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170414/4f83b9aa7da023556364c37d1015c9ea.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170414/9500624670737b0256a437827103e4a0.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170414/2a6b854bef20855880c78a3acc4e8787.jpg

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please do. is that a 45 or a 90 on outlet then tailpipe piece?

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[Dan]

Some more pics tubs

I got the 3 inch pipe from O'Reilly. It's just a 90 bend and a straight piece. https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170414/2ffa43f0b0ed56120deb76337cbc25b2.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170414/d13d798c95192ae8069bb407e88beec5.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170414/2bcbeabf6cd2625336ca88620a9467a5.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170414/f49ec4288a8dfcaa860fc0865f01be28.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170414/42b48511d52c5da54035884feb7ef6f2.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170414/9bc93478e60036552582e8dbfd387730.jpg

[Dan]

Well I replaced the two loud ass injectors and it seems to have quieted down. It was slightly ticking still but I drove it around the corner and it seems to be fine now. Not making a loud ticking, just throw out bearing noise.
36# Bosch injectors for 100 bucks.. Not bad.. Paid 200 last year >.<

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[Dan]

https://youtu.be/GrCChxzURrs
Meant to post video. Driving with one hand is dumb don't do it

I can do it since I'm dumb.

Going to drive it to work in the morning and clean the MAF while I'm there. Hopefully no more issues.

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[SJx408]

Dan how you liking that black widow exhaust? I've heard some that I hate, they sound like they're chokemasters on the lines of the super 10's just raspy little crap cans. While others sound cleaner I think this style that you have sound pretty good more like a borla or magnaflow bullet style "race" muffler


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[Dan]

I like it. Compared to a dynomax bullet it seems better. With the 90* elbow I have on it, it restricts it and causes it to make weird noises lol. Hard to explain what it does. I wouldn't hesitate to get another, but I wouldn't get their venom mufflers. Just this bullet style.

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[Dan]

Car is running leaner and leaner at WOT. I think it's time for 255 upgrade. I'm having drivability issues with it. It's to the point where the power is delayed and when it's doing that, it's reading lean. I'm going to hook the scanner up tomorrow and see what the O2s are doing too. Ever since I soaked the air filter in water I've been having issues.

Atleast I fixed my exhaust though!

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[popo8]

Now will u fix that damn sticker

Im not only an LTXtech member... Im also the Owner.

[SSlowBoat]

Car is running leaner and leaner at WOT. I think it's time for 255 upgrade. I'm having drivability issues with it. It's to the point where the power is delayed and when it's doing that, it's reading lean. I'm going to hook the scanner up tomorrow and see what the O2s are doing too. Ever since I soaked the air filter in water I've been having issues.

Atleast I fixed my exhaust though!

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top left corner cut like an l to the left 2-3" a square so it's easier to get to the connections, you'll thank me when you do

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[shownomercy]

You couldn't just drop the fuel tank??

[popo8]

Here is mine...https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170418/942e6da711456758a9895d51f6176a67.jpg

Im not only an LTXtech member... Im also the Owner.

[Stormyweather]

Dan you get a new stinger exhaust?

[Dan]

top left corner cut like an l to the left 2-3" a square so it's easier to get to the connections, you'll thank me when you do

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Thanks for the heads up!

Now will u fix that damn sticker

Im not only an LTXtech member... Im also the Owner.
Never! It's part of the joke

You couldn't just drop the fuel tank??
I don't want to.

Dan you get a new stinger exhaust?
Nah I got a ricer exhaust!

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[Dan]

I dun cut it.
I used tin snips. I did clean it up after wards and made it a lot nicer and smoother. Rain and finals got in the way of replacement plus I forgot to order the hotwire kit 🙃🙃🙃🙃🙃🙃https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170421/4657b0ed81b5f7f884a9d3240a47bcf8.jpg

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[popo8]

U gonna make a cover for the opening?

Im not only an LTXtech member... Im also the Owner.

[Dan]

Ye
I picked up some steel from Lowes. I'll probably paint it

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[popo8]

Ye
I picked up some steel from Lowes. I'll probably paint it

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Good deal. Seal it and screw it back on.

Im not only an LTXtech member... Im also the Owner.

[Stormyweather]

Don't drill any holes in the tank :)

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[Dan]

Pump in and everything.

Ran fine until it warmed up🙃🙃🙃
It's honestly like it has a power lag. Afr just goes all over the place once it's warm. Maybe it's those old Bosch O2 sensors? I'll toss it on ye ol' scanner and see what the O2s are doing.

The only codes other than Evap is p0332, knock sensor 2 low input.


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[Dan]

New Delco O2s
Cleaned maf
Replaced burnt crispy wires with some old ones I had
Vented gas cap

Issues seem to be gone. In the area 12.5 afr WOT


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[Stormyweather]

Dan what are you useing to scan with?

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[Dan]

I have a hand held scanner.

Drove about 100ish miles today and had no issues.

Now that the car is getting proper fuel... Boy does that gas gauge go down fast.

Going to try and hit Lapeer next week

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[Dan]

Ewhttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170504/7ec96595ba88df6f3218e77e4892c8c9.jpg

[Dan]

I decided it was time to put the fog lights back in
I removed the bumper to make life easier and do some spring cleaning. Found 3 sockets, and a few nuts and bolts!
Spoiler is supposed to be done by Tuesday. Can't wait! Fixing the taillights tomorrow. https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170512/65966e12f52a2eb102184afe94730857.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170512/643df9bf8814dc1c30dfc2b33f0435d7.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170512/ce368ad4270abfb7b7d6670d2b1741d3.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170512/514252e6a224c7bb86b01d5999a3a8b8.jpg

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[Dan]

Weather's been beautiful so I did some cleaning yesterday. Engine bay and the passenger side door jams is next. Steaming the carpets too.
I used meguiars wash and wax and a few microfibers.

Also got the wing painted and installed. Any suggestions for feeding the wiring through? https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170518/061eec308e0a8d45ba9c32b609c2276b.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170518/6097773dd23747f7e607164fab6609d7.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170518/e7a2c3013971648f1fe95bcfbbfd1173.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170518/328773af68c4d255fa1a61c170c05356.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170518/00f849aca6255411868b4163fac90723.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170518/a239acaeedcab1f6afc6b53ac4bc8343.jpg

[Dan]

Look at my little grocery getter go! Two 12 rolls of paper towels, two 36 packs of TP and some miscellaneous stuff! Not bad! This was my second trip up to the cottage. It's about an hour drive but it's all highway.
I am really liking the SS wing a lot! Really pleased with how it fits and turned out.
So far this year I've put around 1200ish miles on the car.
My key fob works great too! That's the power of magic [emoji6]
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[Stormyweather]

That looks good

I dont live to work.I work to live

[SSlowBoat]

Look at my little grocery getter go! Two 12 rolls of paper towels, two 36 packs of TP and some miscellaneous stuff! Not bad! This was my second trip up to the cottage. It's about an hour drive but it's all highway.
I am really liking the SS wing a lot! Really pleased with how it fits and turned out.
So far this year I've put around 1200ish miles on the car.
My key fob works great too! That's the power of magic [emoji6]
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sad thing is, even my daily Nissan maxima can't fit groceries as well as an fbody, and the max has a real trunk.

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[popo8]

U need to tint that hatch.

Im not only an LTXtech member... Im also the Owner.

[Dan]

U need to tint that hatch.

Im not only an LTXtech member... Im also the Owner.
The tint on the side widows is darker than the hatch. Pretty sure the hatch is like 80% lol. I plan to do limos

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[popo8]

Geezzzz... 80%. What was the point in someone doing that?

5% is the way to go on the hatch at least.

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[Dan]

I'm just guessing with it. Like I said, the side windows are darker. I plan to have the car retinted in the coming weeks. Just need to stop having fun driving it and peel the dam things. Any advice on peeling the hatch one?

Also, something comes in the mail Wednesday and I'm really excited for it [emoji41]

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[popo8]

I'm just guessing with it. Like I said, the side windows are darker. I plan to have the car retinted in the coming weeks. Just need to stop having fun driving it and peel the dam things. Any advice on peeling the hatch one?

Also, something comes in the mail Wednesday and I'm really excited for it [emoji41]

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Whatcha getting in the mail?

Yeah... when i workrd at the custom shop many moons ago... back windows were a pain. Exause u didnt want to damage the defrosters... does ur rear defroster work?

Once I know that, Then I can tell u how to best attack it.

Im not only an LTXtech member... Im also the Owner.

[Dan]

I don't have rear defrosters, Florida car [emoji1]
I was honestly thinking laying down in the trunk area and slowing start peeling and using a hair dryer.

Don't worry about what's coming in the mail [emoji6]

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[popo8]

I don't have rear defrosters, Florida car [emoji1]
I was honestly thinking laying down in the trunk area and slowing start peeling and using a hair dryer.

Don't worry about what's coming in the mail [emoji6]

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Well peeling is it will not be the hard part... hard part is getting the glue off. Depending on the quality of the film... if its cheap shit it will leave minimal glue.

Now get urself a bottle of laquer thinner and a clean rag and soak the rag... keep wiping over the glue till it gets gooey.

Once its gooey... a fresh razor blade and "mow the lawn." Just make pass after pass and it will come right off.




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[Dan]

Well peeling is it will not be the hard part... hard part is getting the glue off. Depending on the quality of the film... if its cheap shit it will leave minimal glue.

Now get urself a bottle of laquer thinner and a clean rag and soak the rag... keep wiping over the glue till it gets gooey.

Once its gooey... a fresh razor blade and "mow the lawn." Just make pass after pass and it will come right off.




Im not only an LTXtech member... Im also the Owner.
Thanks for the tip! I'm going to start peeling soon.

I got something in the mail today https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170607/8579bb847b8a31ca4abbee15b5b126e4.jpg

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[Stormyweather]

Thanks for the tip! I'm going to start peeling soon.

I got something in the mail today https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170607/8579bb847b8a31ca4abbee15b5b126e4.jpg

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Cup holders?

It's not how fast you mow. It's how you mow fast.

[Dan]

Cup holders?

It's not how fast you mow. It's how you mow fast.
Gotta have somewhere to put my mountain dew!

Pink springs still lookin pretty lolhttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170607/9ce1b5e197a9b458624faf25068dfa99.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170607/2f2899d0fac71cbfbfe7539127bccbbf.jpg

[popo8]

Is that the corbette 4 tip set up for the center... or is that 2 doubles?

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[Dan]

Is that the corbette 4 tip set up for the center... or is that 2 doubles?

Im not only an LTXtech member... Im also the Owner.
Two doubles.
4 inch.. They are lovely. I've thought about routing them to the center and getting a CME valence but I don't think it'd look fantastic. Might buy the valence 6le offers
http://6ledesigns.com/product/1993-2002-camaro-dual-exhaust-valance/
Would rather not order from them after waiting two months for a piece of plastic... I'll wait until I have them on and the decide

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[Dan]

Well that's one way to eliminate rasp https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170618/c0c9de023c84691176f13975df4154a1.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170618/8026037f294ada8b9d36e092f351e282.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170618/050d889e64d6163fb6ba2daa8dbec768.jpg

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[Stormyweather]

Looks good Dan

I dont live to work.I work to live

[Dan]

https://youtu.be/JYPHHoeu9iI
And of course, I post videos always.

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[SJx408]

Sounds great man idk what you're talking about "it's too tame, meh"


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[Brandon++S]

Sounds good what is that set up again?

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[Dan]

Sounds great man idk what you're talking about "it's too tame, meh"


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Compared to the old setup, it seems a little take, but after taking it for another spin it's a lot better

Sounds good what is that set up again?

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LE2 heads, cam, long tubes, x pipe

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[SSlowBoat]

Compared to the old setup, it seems a little take, but after taking it for another spin it's a lot better

LE2 heads, cam, long tubes, x pipe

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What true duals are you running? Sounds good


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[Dan]

What true duals are you running? Sounds good


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Thanks!
Speed engineering true duals. We had to make slight changes to it. My y pipe was welded to collectors before so we had to lengthen some pipe, and since they angle out, we had to bend them a hair.
Ground clearance is well.. What you expect from a lowered car. I'm parked in a little divot too in the driveway. But I drove up and down a steep incline with no scraping! https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170618/07edff3ba52ac7439af388adaf6fa4d2.jpg

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[95 blackbird]

Dam, that thing sounds good!
I knew I should have bought the 3.8 instead of that stupid lt1. ; )

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[Stormyweather]

Sounds a whole lot better then that last set up with the stinger. What cam is that?

I dont live to work.I work to live

[Dan]

Dam, that thing sounds good!
I knew I should have bought the 3.8 instead of that stupid lt1. ; )

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It's a long running joke on a few local car pages I'm on lol.

Sounds a whole lot better then that last set up with the stinger. What cam is that?

I dont live to work.I work to live
223/231 Lloyd cam. Lunati. It's a fantastic cam.

Inside the car is so much more pleasant. The elimination of the rasp makes me so happy. I'm glad I spent the money and got this setup!

[Formula218]

Sounds good! I always liked the sound of the TDs, i just don't want to add the weight over my current setup.

Bro, great commentary during the video bro! That's what i got from your plate too lol, took me a while to figure out what it really said.

[popo8]

Looks and sounds great!

Im not only an LTXtech member... Im also the Owner.

[Dan]

Thanks guys!
I'm starting the process of going tan interior. I got these pieces out of the junkyard for a nice price so I figured it was worth it. My old ones were gray and all scratched up and looked like shit.
My goal is to get nice tan leather door panels and probably tan seats.

It's different!

Also it's been a week since the exhaust went on. Speed bumps are a no go. It has scrapped one time and that was in a parking garage. I think it was the clamp that hit.
I need to do a tightening session soon for the clamps. https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170624/d95a2f63b96fe0c040086c1b049c28f3.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170624/89721c5b7505492ffc064d4dd6bd4a73.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170624/a6899bfd993de6f033dba4574457fee6.jpg

[Dan]

Take me down to oil leak city where the ground is wet and the underbody is dirty.

Preparing for my track day on Friday. I replaced the pads with some carbon metallic that were 26 bucks for meh.

Also, an update on the exhaust. It really only scrapes for me on the drivers side. I'm going to make a post about it all later tonight.

Bout to soak the Trans in simple green yohttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170722/9f69f781ee227ae7163000865bf9f815.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170722/8709f8c792b946dd0afce081dfb66d19.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170722/61afa68fbf23bffc005b9850b7166460.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170722/6d507ea1e5e2dc02cea2eac002a283f2.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170722/1decdb8c2bcf329411bc3583023fc15f.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170722/cf6590257c7c39d447b4b460ba3af541.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170722/c57b6fee662fe059eec210bfc1e0ca5d.jpg

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[Dan]

Wow I cleaned it.

Pads on.

Painting a little underbody stuff.

Found my oil leak lel. Bolt for the crank sensor was loose as shit. Dunno how it was still in therehttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170722/752dd0ed4d0cb4ac5728b44f8c857947.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170722/fc2b854a7902c5565a3e5cc8b54d116c.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170722/42f3c5faf782114d64d91e19e8484c9b.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170722/1c9a1f7b47dc5160f91031c2d2b5de89.jpg

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[Stormyweather]

Did you fix the oil leaks before cleaning? Or you cleaned to find them?



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[Dan]

It was leaking out of the crank sensor I think.
We'll see in a couple days

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[SSlowBoat]

It was leaking out of the crank sensor I think.
We'll see in a couple days

Sent from my SM-G920V using Tapatalkcould've been your hesitation too if it was loose and moving

still begging for a driving clip of that exhaust. have one of your stance buddies take one from outside the car please, I want it but not if it sounds like shit. your car is fairly close to mine in cam etc

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[Dan]

could've been your hesitation too if it was loose and moving

still begging for a driving clip of that exhaust. have one of your stance buddies take one from outside the car please, I want it but not if it sounds like shit. your car is fairly close to mine in cam etc

Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G935A using TapatalkI wouldn't put it past me. The sensor was wiggling in there lol.

I'm going to try and get one tomorrow(Sunday) for you. I already got the interior video. I keep forgetting to have my girlfriend film it.

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[Dan]

@<u><a href="http://ltxtech.com/forums/member.php?u=5592" target="_blank">Tubby Z28</a></u>


https://youtu.be/CUMIHx87F_g
Here's a video of me driving around with it. Used my phone with it attached to the ttop glass

Outside videos coming tomorrow

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[Stormyweather]

That your girlfriend in the video? And shouldn't you close that bag the money is flying out of the car.

It's not how fast you mow. It's how you mow fast.

[Dan]

LMAO I DON'T KNOW HOW THAT HAPPENED

HERE'S ACTUAL VIDEO


https://youtu.be/CUMIHx87F_g

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[Stormyweather]

Sounds good there was some wind noise but you can hear it. No like mine where it's Soo loud I piss people off.

It's not how fast you mow. It's how you mow fast.

[SSlowBoat]

LMAO I DON'T KNOW HOW THAT HAPPENED

HERE'S ACTUAL VIDEO


https://youtu.be/CUMIHx87F_g

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[Dan]

One of my fog lights decided to fill with water. So instead of buying a used one that will probably leak, I went hunting on ebay for a replacement.

Here is the link to them. http://www.ebay.com/itm/201261109542

Basically, all I did was use two hex cap m6x1.0-30 and two 3/4 inch spacers to bolt the lights to the stock fog light brackets. Then, wired them on to start harness.

They fit my new style headlights quite well and the output on them is way better than stock. https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170725/fb3eb2d4f086fc7278c30effdf694051.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170725/6f23ed6076e7741cb75d050d98f5cd6b.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170725/b7883d96b8c7bb041d51e207bfc157bb.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170725/d39f2d64f6e72f356df9d8851a1fef21.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170725/9a2b012f87a687d17a135780af5d0a68.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170725/cf8d6007e750541f910a836304737bae.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170725/1b5b294e3a5f29487a8560ed87ebb214.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170725/a464c91b43087b0d7c9870608544208a.jpg

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[SJx408]

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I'd consider myself lowered quite a bit and the only thing that scrapes is the collector or the rear section just before it goes over the rear end and typically only on severe dips on the highway. But of course I'm on a custom TD set up so it doesn't do much for those interested in the SE kit. More so commenting on lowered car with TD's for reference. Made up from a uni x pipe kit and magnaflow merge up and over out through CME.

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Here's another pic. And yes I got the hanger fixed on the right side since it was sagging.

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[Dan]

If you didn't see my other thread on my first road racing event, I'll just give a quick run down.
Went to my local road track and had a blast.

I decided it was time to replace the old pioneer head unit with something more 2017. Ended up getting this BOSS double din setup through Crutchfield for $167.. Came with the new faceplate and everything to make it a painless install. Very pleased with it! https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170802/8db5017b0304cc7e4af175884c2e8baf.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170802/9a8f08dc96bc5a764a5b288cad543fd2.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170802/9ec203bb6949de015dd165e6067f6e55.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170802/8be020a552007ee5bd71794578ce69fa.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170802/8c187f25ad04e601effc443e0e3fa808.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170802/3a6affadbb55560b89f8b083b437a4bc.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170802/3fb042ab7d9e27a00e488dafe266dece.jpg

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[Stormyweather]

Nice Pictures Dan
Can you customize yours like wall papers and back lit colors?
Here's a picture of mine. You can barely see it. This one is just a one up from the basic.


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My Silverado has a Chevy bow tie

[Dan]

I don't believe I can. I have to play around with it more though. Even if I can't I'm happy with it. It's blue atleast which is the color theme with this car.

It rained really hard today. So hard that water was coming into the car. This picture was about an hour and a half after it finally dropped raining. The road that I work on was completely flooded. I think water pushed passed the seals mainly because it just rained so hard. https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170804/96d0f9c6a62f52e0173d070979fc0639.jpg

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[Stormyweather]

it hasn't rained here in over 40 days

[Sahara54]

We've had almost 12" in the past 3 days. The county south of me deployed their swift water rescue team to a Walmart parking lot.

[Dan]

So some things have happened the past week or so.
Replaced driver side window motor and now it goes up and down fast.
Fixed driver side door panel so now I don't have to open the door to roll up or down the windows.
I'm in the process of removing my old tint which is going way worse than expected. Need to get it all off by Friday because you can barely see out the back because the film separated...


I raised the exhaust. I didn't get any before shots, but it was maybe 2 inches off the ground and had way too much play. I ended up lifting it up and using an exhaust strap and redneck engineered it on.
Found a big ass dent too but eh whatever.
New clamps on the back half so now it's rock solid. Exhaust literally doesn't move now.

Diff is leaking more now so I have to address that someday.

Woodward dream cruise is this weekend, and I have another track day Friday. I'll be getting way more footage this time around.

Lastly I'm deciding on new wheels for the track. The current wheels are for daily purposes and are really not good for road racing and autocross. So 18x10.5 wheels will be ordered soon. Trying to choose between c7 Z06 and deep dish c5 wheels.

I've had a lot of fun this year. I've driven the car roughly 4000 miles this year. More than I have driven it before lol. https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170815/30d8305ff775d7634676628f3bd2408b.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170815/5efb402a6ddbbc4b79e8c1edd376a142.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170815/b01ec2204552e77defe854892348309d.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170815/ff01e97c0a9acf9b7d28f2418ad3a9c9.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170815/e8c4e28ddcadf938d72e665d66bc12b2.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170815/5440f54ead6429d2170abdc836498fe7.jpg

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[Formula218]

Are you upgrading your brakes to something too big for 17s? The only thing I dislike about my V brakes is having to sell my 17x11s. If not you should look at some 17s for the track tires. C4 zr1 wheels can be had in 17x11 for relatively cheap and fit some meat under the car. I ran 315/35/17s without rubbing front and back and the car handled amazing, even with only NT05s on them. With 18s you're adding more weight and will most likely be paying more for tires too.

If you haven't already, check out landstuhltaylor's build on MI-Fbody. He's been racing his camaro at a ton of auto-x and could probably give you some good pointers on what works good and what isn't worth your time.

[Dan]

I've thought about doing c4 Zr1 wheels. Didn't know the 11 inch wheels fit the front.. They would definition be better with cheaper tires and whatnot.
I've thought about doing bigger brakes but I think the c5 brakes are more than adequate.
And yeah I've seen his whole thread. Met him once too, he's a pretty cool dude.

I'll check muh options and see if I can find a halfway decent set of Zr1 wheels.

Did you have to massage anything in front to make 315s fit?

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[Stormyweather]

I'm in the process of removing my old tint which is going way worse than expected. Need to get it all off by Friday because you can barely see out the back because the film separated

Sent from my SM-G955U using TapatalkI used a hand held steamer. Steam will loosen the glue.

It's not how fast you mow. It's how you mow fast.

[SSlowBoat]

So some things have happened the past week or so.
Replaced driver side window motor and now it goes up and down fast.
Fixed driver side door panel so now I don't have to open the door to roll up or down the windows.
I'm in the process of removing my old tint which is going way worse than expected. Need to get it all off by Friday because you can barely see out the back because the film separated...


I raised the exhaust. I didn't get any before shots, but it was maybe 2 inches off the ground and had way too much play. I ended up lifting it up and using an exhaust strap and redneck engineered it on.
Found a big ass dent too but eh whatever.
New clamps on the back half so now it's rock solid. Exhaust literally doesn't move now.

Diff is leaking more now so I have to address that someday.

Woodward dream cruise is this weekend, and I have another track day Friday. I'll be getting way more footage this time around.

Lastly I'm deciding on new wheels for the track. The current wheels are for daily purposes and are really not good for road racing and autocross. So 18x10.5 wheels will be ordered soon. Trying to choose between c7 Z06 and deep dish c5 wheels.

I've had a lot of fun this year. I've driven the car roughly 4000 miles this year. More than I have driven it before lol. https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170815/30d8305ff775d7634676628f3bd2408b.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170815/5efb402a6ddbbc4b79e8c1edd376a142.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170815/b01ec2204552e77defe854892348309d.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170815/ff01e97c0a9acf9b7d28f2418ad3a9c9.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170815/e8c4e28ddcadf938d72e665d66bc12b2.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170815/5440f54ead6429d2170abdc836498fe7.jpg

Sent from my SM-G955U using Tapatalkwatch on the wide front wheels and sticky tires, you will literally blow the cars front hubs apart. it's a documented occurrence on frrax.com. guys who autocross and rr on 200 treadwear or less tires have front hubs last a few events if that, before they explode.

once you really start pushing, you will eventually spread the front corvette calipers as well.

just trying to help man

also tint, wet the window, mat a black garbage bag to it, then let it almost dry, then pull slow from the corner. it will stick to the bag and come right off

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[Formula218]

I've thought about doing c4 Zr1 wheels. Didn't know the 11 inch wheels fit the front.. They would definition be better with cheaper tires and whatnot.
I've thought about doing bigger brakes but I think the c5 brakes are more than adequate.
And yeah I've seen his whole thread. Met him once too, he's a pretty cool dude.

I'll check muh options and see if I can find a halfway decent set of Zr1 wheels.

Did you have to massage anything in front to make 315s fit?

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I did not have to hammer anything, but I did have a 10mm spacer to stop the tire from hitting my Strano sway bar. The C5 setup is great, and you can still run 17s with it. You will start eating up wheel bearings, but they're easy to swap lol.

[Stormyweather]

watch on the wide front wheels and sticky tires, you will literally blow the cars front hubs apart. it's a documented occurrence on frrax.com. guys who autocross and rr on 200 treadwear or less tires have front hubs last a few events if that, before they explode.

once you really start pushing, you will eventually spread the front corvette calipers as well.

just trying to help man

also tint, wet the window, mat a black garbage bag to it, then let it almost dry, then pull slow from the corner. it will stick to the bag and come right off

Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G935A using TapatalkIs there a better hub to get?

It's not how fast you mow. It's how you mow fast.

[SSlowBoat]

Is there a better hub to get?

It's not how fast you mow. It's how you mow fast.2 options. one is Hoosier performance rebuildable hubs with hd bearings. they are custom made, and cost 699 for the pair.

wait a few months and Sam strano is coming out with an adapter that allows you to run SKF C5 HD hubs which are much cheaper, retain abs, etc

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[Stormyweather]

Cool. Yeah there you go dan.

It's not how fast you mow. It's how you mow fast.

[Stormyweather]

But isnt that stress on the hub cause of the camber.

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[SSlowBoat]

But isnt that stress on the hub cause of the camber.

... on my tablet using Taptalkno, the camber doesn't directly put more stress on the hub, the high loads associated with the tires not sliding when they are sticky puts more stress on it, along with heat, etc.

if you're running -1° camber, when you turn right the left tire will go to 0°, not negative, thus all the tire is on the ground, thus increasing traction, but inducing more stress on the hub. these hubs weren't designed for those loads

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[Stormyweather]

Got ya.

It's not how fast you mow. It's how you mow fast.

[Dan]

Allllrriiight

Went back to waterford again today. Had even more fun. There were a lot of decent track cars there today so I got passed a lot lol. Those focus rs are pretty damn fast around this handling track.

Got a lot of help from other racers.. Giving me tips on how to hit apexes better. I was told by most that I need tires and frankly I agree.

There was a group of 5th gen guys there and they came over to me and chatted with me. Older guys, it was real great. Road racing people are nicer lol.

My current tires are all seasons and I think it's time I get at least summer tires for Woodward and road race activities.

I'm fairly certain I want to go with 18inch c7 Z06 wheels from oewheels. I know I'll be adding more weight, but I'm not trying to win championships here [emoji23]. I want to have MORE fun!
Right now, I think any "performance summer tire" will be better then what I currently have.

The track pics are my fastest laps of the day. Slow car though hah

Here's one video.. I got two more coming


https://youtu.be/AtL2LrRVlM4

https://youtu.be/iCBgyhcFOow

https://youtu.be/mL6GHzxQXmo

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[popo8]

Man i really wish we had lined courses like that round here

Im not only an LTXtech member... Im also the Owner.

[Dan]

Man i really wish we had lined courses like that round here

Im not only an LTXtech member... Im also the Owner.As far as I know, we have 3 in lower Michigan. All are within 3 hours of me. I'm hoping to go to one of the other 2 this year. They have more straight lines so I can stretch my legs there atleast. Gotta see.

There are 3 or 4 more open track days at Waterford(the place I've been to twice now). Gotta plan it around school.

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[SSlowBoat]

Man i really wish we had lined courses like that round here

Im not only an LTXtech member... Im also the Owner.Pocono, nj motorsports park. within 2 hours of you.....track days and hdpe events all the time. look up precision driving northeast and chin track days

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[popo8]

Yeah, I know about poconos... i was hoping for closer. 2 hours away is a trailer trip for me in case something breaks, no matter which car I take... and i dont have a trailer.

Im not only an LTXtech member... Im also the Owner.

[SSlowBoat]

Yeah, I know about poconos... i was hoping for closer. 2 hours away is a trailer trip for me in case something breaks, no matter which car I take... and i dont have a trailer.

Im not only an LTXtech member... Im also the Owner.they have autocross events local to you, Hamburg aint far. I doubt you would break something first time out

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[Dan]

I'm driving 2 and a half hours to grattan. If I break I break. You can do it popo! I believe in you,

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[popo8]

I'm driving 2 and a half hours to grattan. If I break I break. You can do it popo! I believe in you,

Sent from my SM-G955U using TapatalkIm not scared to break... i just plan ahead, and that means trailer.

Im not only an LTXtech member... Im also the Owner.

[popo8]

they have autocross events local to you, Hamburg aint far. I doubt you would break something first time out

Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G935A using TapatalkReally? Hamburg?

Im not only an LTXtech member... Im also the Owner.

[SSlowBoat]

Really? Hamburg?

Im not only an LTXtech member... Im also the Owner.http://www.scca-susq.com

couldn't remember what it was, but remember them having one at cabelas.

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[popo8]

http://www.scca-susq.com

couldn't remember what it was, but remember them having one at cabelas.

Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G935A using TapatalkOh... but they are not the kind with a track or lines. The cone ones confuse the hell out of me. Found one in kop im lookin into. Just shared it on my fb. Idk if its cones or lines yet.

Im not only an LTXtech member... Im also the Owner.

[Dan]

Things have happened in life.

Bought a truck. V6, 4x4.. The 5.3 wasn't worth the extra money for little towing increase. Brother and I are paying on it.. 36k for it..

Decided I need a vacation.. This spring I am going on a road trip. I plan to go at a time where I can hit as many road courses as possible. Staying in the east.. There are quite a few I've seen so far. After I race at a track, it's track decal will be added to the t top. Going to knock out the two left here in Michigan first then next stop will likely be Virginia Speedway. https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170903/36a5fa8f1904202a828df89d8475a897.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170903/f76f7866abaf29c42218cdba49c17778.jpg

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[popo8]

Things have happened in life.

Bought a truck. V6, 4x4.. The 5.3 wasn't worth the extra money for little towing increase. Brother and I are paying on it.. 36k for it..

Decided I need a vacation.. This spring I am going on a road trip. I plan to go at a time where I can hit as many road courses as possible. Staying in the east.. There are quite a few I've seen so far. After I race at a track, it's track decal will be added to the t top. Going to knock out the two left here in Michigan first then next stop will likely be Virginia Speedway. https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170903/36a5fa8f1904202a828df89d8475a897.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170903/f76f7866abaf29c42218cdba49c17778.jpg

Sent from my SM-G955U using TapatalkThats pretty cool with the track decals.

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[Dan]

Well nothings really changed with the car. I tucked the exhaust up much higher a week or so ago and it's been much much better. Mainly been just enjoying the car.

We had a drive in movie event at my college the other day.

Cleaning the garage Sunday after the gun show.

Tinted the taillights too with vinyl tint. https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170930/4bc7df830fd9af7aa429b61e34f9ead3.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170930/5ce983d621060261977d301d3bf4e2bc.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170930/bdd1f93306293c6878aba3c00205ae2f.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170930/bc277365f5f2aabd286680278699ba0a.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170930/50ae7edcf29705f0f6585731893950d3.jpg

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[Dan]

Roof is leaking or the windshield is. Driver seat is now getting soaked in heavy rain whereas it never before.
It's getting too cold to work on shit now here in Michigan.


I'm at roughly 11k miles on the LE2 heads and cam. I can't express my satisfaction enough with it. Cruising down twisty back roads is an absolute dream with the suspension setup.

The car is starting to have a hard start. It needs gas pedal action to start if you try and restart after a couple minutes. After 15 or so it's fine most of the time. Recently started doing this so I'll check codes and see what I get. It's just an inconvenience, not really a problem. https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20171029/1128877656581b982922e6732ae79705.jpg

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[Camaro96]

I have gone thru that same situation​. For me it was a leaky fuel pump. I would do a fuel pump leak down test and see how long it takes to get o pressure.

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[SSlowBoat]

Roof is leaking or the windshield is. Driver seat is now getting soaked in heavy rain whereas it never before.
It's getting too cold to work on shit now here in Michigan.


I'm at roughly 11k miles on the LE2 heads and cam. I can't express my satisfaction enough with it. Cruising down twisty back roads is an absolute dream with the suspension setup.

The car is starting to have a hard start. It needs gas pedal action to start if you try and restart after a couple minutes. After 15 or so it's fine most of the time. Recently started doing this so I'll check codes and see what I get. It's just an inconvenience, not really a problem. https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20171029/1128877656581b982922e6732ae79705.jpg

Sent from my SM-G955U using Tapatalkdo a iac reset and report back

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[Dan]

Did iac reset.
No change.

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[Dan]

One last photoshoot before storage with my friends s2k.
Here's the video my friend made of it.

https://youtu.be/d-LiDjM9LEo

Need to make a list of things needing to be done this winter. Got a bit more room this year in the garage.

Honestly, I've never driven the car this much since I've owned it. With this year's ups and downs with my family, I'm happy to close it on a high note. https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20171123/c9f1cfa8ff911c74d8256193e5173446.jpg

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[popo8]

I enjoyed the video man. Maybe its cause Im old... but trhe soundtrack was good.

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[fullforce]

Wtf

[Dan]

Well... Changes are coming to the car. Nothing severe, mainly some suspension mods and new wheels.

I'm likely converting the car to front breather and running an over the radiator intake. I'm waiting for it to warm up here so I can start making a template of a splitter.

I have an event I'm pretty sure I'm going to in Canada at the end of April. If the cards play out, I'll be going to Pittsburgh international in May or August. It just all depends on school

It's going to be a fun year.. Hopefully. https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180203/7e271a674a05da5d8c95a7de8ee225cd.jpg

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[SSlowBoat]

Well... Changes are coming to the car. Nothing severe, mainly some suspension mods and new wheels.

I'm likely converting the car to front breather and running an over the radiator intake. I'm waiting for it to warm up here so I can start making a template of a splitter.

I have an event I'm pretty sure I'm going to in Canada at the end of April. If the cards play out, I'll be going to Pittsburgh international in May or August. It just all depends on school

It's going to be a fun year.. Hopefully. https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180203/7e271a674a05da5d8c95a7de8ee225cd.jpg

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go on this site and peruse thru his photos, there's alot more if you know how to get to the website directory (remove slashes at top)http://www.jonaadland.com/Z28/Z28/Z28.html
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[Dan]

#samegoalsasme

go on this site and peruse thru his photos, there's alot more if you know how to get to the website directory (remove slashes at top)http://www.jonaadland.com/Z28/Z28/Z28.html
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Sent from my SM-N950U using TapatalkYup. I'm using his guide for the splitter and air damn. There's another thread on FRRAX that I'm using for the front breather.
I'm probably just going to wrap the bumper for now once it's all done or just rattle can. I'm waiting for some nicer weather and free time to go test fit it. It's been a brisk 10* plus wind every night.

I'll also be at the shootout given the car don't have any thing go wrong. So now you all get to meet a fat dude named Dan who is socially awkward!

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[SSlowBoat]

Yup. I'm using his guide for the splitter and air damn. There's another thread on FRRAX that I'm using for the front breather.
I'm probably just going to wrap the bumper for now once it's all done or just rattle can. I'm waiting for some nicer weather and free time to go test fit it. It's been a brisk 10* plus wind every night.

I'll also be at the shootout given the car don't have any thing go wrong. So now you all get to meet a fat dude named Dan who is socially awkward!

Sent from my SM-G955U using TapatalkI'll be a fat dude named Shaun who swears too much there lol

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[Dan]

I replaced my headlight panel with a new one from Sherman's because my old one was cracked. 22$ ain't bad.
New ebay bumper fits great.

Started cutting the bumper and removing everything behind it. Replaced the bumper support with a MWC one. Put a tow strap in too but it's not quite long enough so I'ma get a different one.

Hopefully going to mock a splitter up Saturday and order the aluminum!https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180216/7889c86bc8d16bcc2e8da0b70d5bb955.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180216/7df486a5348e61201ff09bb9ce2e566d.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180216/e71e5ff1ef4bc051b0f025136da0a37a.jpg

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[Dan]

It's been a rough start to the year. Been extremely busy with family issues and other things.

But,

I started building the air dam finally. It should be done tomorrow when the material all comes in from McMaster.

Other than that, nothings really happened. It's been January in April here in Michigan, but it's finally warming up.

I also started refinishing my other set of taillights. So far they have came out very nice. I plan on doing the c/k series pickup headlights in a couple weeks.

I scooped the UMI sway bars for under 300 on eBay when there was a 20% off everything sale. The difference these made were night and day. The new wheels and tires will surely love them.

Oh yeah I bought new wheels. It's a little bit of a surprise. Florida in June, I'm excited for the year. https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180419/e733d31ba5a16496e9432b1d6bdc18ca.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180419/bf16ec65cebeb10864adcdf7c289b9de.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180419/e8674c910b69630941152397a8843e0a.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180419/526e571aedc8981d15539948a3d97827.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180419/23e9d614bab27847a7b32549320bbac8.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180419/176522c6d21acf161155716abcb7fc65.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180419/d65a05cfec6c78ee63cac36c7272ac19.jpg

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[popo8]

Wow... lookin good. Cant wait to see more progress.

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[Dan]

Well it's on. It really need to not be white. I'm currently experimenting with some paint to see if it'll hold.

This is just a prototype. I'm going to be massaging the edges more and more over the next few days to help clean it up. Probably going to order some more strips to help clean it up as well.

Tomorrow I'll go more into the process of what involved me getting to this point. https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180421/13fe594d82197ce533640bb743aeee84.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180421/04fba51e647df2639785d14b8434ac48.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180421/7869fd1b82267898348bf8a465828317.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180421/560c8ca645f7ce9acb7924076db93c79.jpg

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[SSlowBoat]

I see.....

this is my plan, convert to front breatherhttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180422/040adc1baf5a2b6e1d665c7247830120.jpg

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[Dan]

I see.....

this is my plan, convert to front breatherhttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180422/040adc1baf5a2b6e1d665c7247830120.jpg

Sent from my SM-N950U using TapatalkIt's not done yet. It'll be closer to that when I'm finished.

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[popo8]

Well it's on. It really need to not be white. I'm currently experimenting with some paint to see if it'll hold.

This is just a prototype. I'm going to be massaging the edges more and more over the next few days to help clean it up. Probably going to order some more strips to help clean it up as well.

Tomorrow I'll go more into the process of what involved me getting to this point. https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180421/13fe594d82197ce533640bb743aeee84.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180421/04fba51e647df2639785d14b8434ac48.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180421/7869fd1b82267898348bf8a465828317.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180421/560c8ca645f7ce9acb7924076db93c79.jpg

Sent from my SM-G955U using TapatalkI wouldnt even try painting that.... its a smooth surface thats gonna take alot of prep. Get some plasti dip and do lotsa coats... it will stick to the smooth clean surface and is removable

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[Stormyweather]

Dan all you need now is retractable headlight's [emoji16]. Wonder how much down force there is on that chin spoiler? Good deal. Going to look good.

It's not how fast you mow. It's how you mow fast.

[Dan]

I wouldnt even try painting that.... its a smooth surface thats gonna take alot of prep. Get some plasti dip and do lotsa coats... it will stick to the smooth clean surface and is removable

Sent from my SM-G955U using TapatalkDidn't see this in time whoops
Dan all you need now is retractable headlight's [emoji16]. Wonder how much down force there is on that chin spoiler? Good deal. Going to look good.

It's not how fast you mow. It's how you mow fast.It's angled so it doesn't create any really.

I painted the dam.. I sprayed it first with adhesion promoter, then spray krylon Maxx on it. I'm throwing it on tomorrow.
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And I got my tires in. Guess what size they are. https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180426/f40582b7e692313b1a94ac0b83c3392c.jpg

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[shownomercy]

Not drag radial size

[popo8]

Didn't see this in time whoops It's angled so it doesn't create any really.

I painted the dam.. I sprayed it first with adhesion promoter, then spray krylon Maxx on it. I'm throwing it on tomorrow.
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And I got my tires in. Guess what size they are. https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180426/f40582b7e692313b1a94ac0b83c3392c.jpg

Sent from my SM-G955U using TapatalkWellllll? U gonna tell us and show us?

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[Dan]

I rounded the bottom of the air dam off more so it looks more even than the current pictures.
I also opened the hole up more and cleaned it up. Then I painted the bumper.

Rolling the rear fenders and fitting the wheels tomorrow, then a photoshoot to reveal it all.

Been busy I'll hopefully post more recent pictures tomorrow. https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180501/f0523a8fd0b6e56f4b9f6fac1da34187.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180501/0ff9e133f1dc72b9ee9323f6315df1ee.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180501/65eb6a5a854fe43292d95d721784d599.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180501/8f8df2c4e6c044e588d06a4f2e3f6d3e.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180501/4682d802d1240a738c7a9c081ab0685c.jpg

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[Formula218]

Are you leaving it as multiple pieces or is this just a template that you're going to make in one big sheet once you get it where you want it?

[Dan]

Are you leaving it as multiple pieces or is this just a template that you're going to make in one big sheet once you get it where you want it?It'll be turned into one or two pieces when I'm done.

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[Camaro96]

Looking good, I'm wondering the reasoning behind cutting the center out?

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[SSlowBoat]

Looking good, I'm wondering the reasoning behind cutting the center out?

Sent from my Moto Z (2) using Tapatalkconvert to front breather for airflow

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[Camaro96]

convert to front breather for airflow

Sent from my SM-N950U using TapatalkLol that's what I thought.

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[Dan]

:) https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180502/09257cf46e5babdd4c3444079c6d476e.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180502/4547958796a66f350d5c7db35e7f5b18.jpg

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[Stormyweather]

There ya go. Are you going with the chin spoiler too?

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[popo8]

:) https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180502/09257cf46e5babdd4c3444079c6d476e.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180502/4547958796a66f350d5c7db35e7f5b18.jpg

Sent from my SM-G955U using TapatalkWow... are those like 335s out back?

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[Dan]

Wow... are those like 335s out back?

Sent from my SM-G955U using Tapatalk315 backs
285 fronts
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[popo8]

Thats what i had on the Camaro... those rears just look much wider. Whats the width of the rims?

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[Dan]

18x10 front
18x11 rear. I think these pirellis run a few mm wider

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[popo8]

18x10 front
18x11 rear. I think these pirellis run a few mm wider

Sent from my SM-G955U using TapatalkFunny u say that... my rears were 315 pirelli ascemetricos... lol

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[SSlowBoat]

315 backs
285 fronts
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Sent from my SM-G955U using Tapatalkmmmmmmmmmmm your front wheel bearings gon love all dat grip

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[Dan]

mmmmmmmmmmm your front wheel bearings gon love all dat grip

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[SSlowBoat]

yolo

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you only lose forgeline once....when bearing fails and wheel says leggooo!!

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[Dan]

I'm prob converting hubs before Florida. We'll see. I wants to get new seats in the car. I've dropped 30 lbs now so I'm itching to get some corbeau Forzas.
Lots of work to get done, not much time.

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[SSlowBoat]

I'm prob converting hubs before Florida. We'll see. I wants to get new seats in the car. I've dropped 30 lbs now so I'm itching to get some corbeau Forzas.
Lots of work to get done, not much time.

Sent from my SM-G955U using Tapatalkstrano is coming out with an adapter with umi to run skf c5 HD hubs, wait till that comes out. the Hoosier hubs are much more expensive and aren't worth it (constant adjusting)

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[Stormyweather]

I meant to say are you going with the front splitter. As well?

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[Dan]

strano is coming out with an adapter with umi to run skf c5 HD hubs, wait till that comes out. the Hoosier hubs are much more expensive and aren't worth it (constant adjusting)

Sent from my SM-N950U using TapatalkThat's what I'm waiting for. I thought they were out already?
I meant to say are you going with the front splitter. As well?

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[Dan]

Car really needs a damn bath. Went on a little road trip today and ended it by starting my new headlight install. Got a cool mpg average of 22.
The lights are the c/k series pickup lights I snagged off eBay. I couldn't get my old setup to work again properly after putting a new headlight panel in, so I said heck it and bought them for around 80. I'll be putting a HID on the projector. https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180509/82cea9df2ac6d38703a7aafff303cb18.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180509/44c50463e8919a73ef52aae85dbd329a.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180509/ca6dda991f866aa46311408ad4f0d665.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180509/def0cf05b647ce5a9f476520d9ff0275.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180509/e7ddcff3677a7b019ddf18d0f875b169.jpg

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[shownomercy]

fbods are not meant to turn. Heretic.

[383z]

I love your "Alomst stock" bumper sticker! Lmao! I remember when you first posted that.

Great work on your head lights too.

[Dan]

Low beams https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180516/2006db013fa6220ae98f378d40c48bb6.jpg
High beams https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180516/cfd5ad9ed2d7cfc327857c9ccd4dfe88.jpg
Running lights https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180516/a25bd4fb94389b130585a10c8d770234.jpg
Outside low beams
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Pretty happy with these.

35 days until Florida :)

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[Dan]

Well I traded the Camaro in guys... https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180528/9f7f84a2771e6ad3609a16bfd0ec7572.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180528/dd7466ed5b31f9b72e5f842fe67c17fd.jpg

Not really, but I ended up buying a new car. Issa little off topic, but Issa 2018 jetta.

I've decided it's not smart to go 20 hours away from home, so I'm going to stay more local. I may be going to Pittsburgh international race complex in wampum, as it's only 4 hours.

However I will be going to Phili this summer because there's a cheesesteak place there called Dalessandros, which is my last name.
So road trip I guess.

So, whoever is in Pennsylvania and reads this, you've been warned.

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[Catmaigne]

Dalessandro's is the tits, it's only 10 mins from me. Always crowded as hell but definitely worth it.

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[shownomercy]

F going to Filthy.

[Stormyweather]

Sounds Latino! Thought a great cheese steak place would have a name like Mac's or Cardiac Arrest...

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