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Forum: Camaro V8 LS3 / L99 Engine, Exhaust, and Bolt-Ons 05-16-2018, 10:59 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,865
Posted By MattSS
I am indeed! The only person I've spoken to at...

I am indeed! The only person I've spoken to at Redline is Jason, so just to confirm, we are talking about them, right? Thanks for the recommendation. I'd be happy to say hello for ya when I talk...
Forum: Camaro V8 LS3 / L99 Engine, Exhaust, and Bolt-Ons 05-14-2018, 09:14 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,865
Posted By MattSS
Awesome. Thanks for all the info and advice! I...

Awesome. Thanks for all the info and advice! I didn't realize there were so many factors in dyno numbers. It all makes a lot more sense now. And for the shootout they wouldn't have been too...
Forum: Camaro V8 LS3 / L99 Engine, Exhaust, and Bolt-Ons 05-14-2018, 08:13 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,865
Posted By MattSS
Oh, I know. I'm not a crazy street racer and...

Oh, I know. I'm not a crazy street racer and haven't had the opportunity to put the car on a track,. I'm enjoying the hell out of driving and learning my way around an engine. Spirited driving...
Forum: Camaro V8 LS3 / L99 Engine, Exhaust, and Bolt-Ons 05-14-2018, 08:00 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,865
Posted By MattSS
Yep, only one table and that's for 93. I...

Yep, only one table and that's for 93. I confirmed with Janetty when I ordered it That's all I run in it. Either shell or mobil. Their solution to the low octane problem was a separate tune for 91...
Forum: Camaro V8 LS3 / L99 Engine, Exhaust, and Bolt-Ons 05-14-2018, 05:14 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,865
Posted By MattSS
Not making expected HP - Help!?

TL;DR: I'm making what I think is about 40-50hp less than I think my mods should. Questions at the bottom.

I'm hoping someone with a little more experience out there will give me a hand. I've...
Forum: 5th Gen Camaro SS LS LT General Discussions 06-19-2017, 04:50 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,727
Posted By MattSS
Apex-Speed? Where'd they go?

Is Apex Motorsports defunct? Moved? Name changed? I need to get my body shop guy in touch with them to replace my exhaust. Got sandwiched between a couple other cars in a fender bender. :sad0147:
Forum: Camaro V8 LS3 / L99 Engine, Exhaust, and Bolt-Ons 02-22-2017, 02:42 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,951
Posted By MattSS
Aw come on! You're forgetting about catch cans...

Aw come on! You're forgetting about catch cans (yes/no) and cams!:bonk:

For my part I went with Kooks coated with HF cats, but I waited till black Friday and got a substantial discount. Also,...
Forum: Camaro Issues / Problems | Warranty Discussions | TSB and Recalls 12-15-2016, 12:01 PM
Replies: 108
Views: 27,787
Posted By MattSS
45k miles and... 3 turn signal bulbs and the...

45k miles and... 3 turn signal bulbs and the power steering pump went out requiring replacement of that plus the whole rack and pinion around 35k.
Forum: Wheels and Tires Talk Sponsored by The Tire Rack 08-26-2016, 05:39 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,520
Posted By MattSS
Dually noted. I did get the first set from...

Dually noted. I did get the first set from Discount Tire and the second set from a non-chain local shop. I honestly wasn't aware that there was a machine for putting tires on, lol... I had a summer...
Forum: Wheels and Tires Talk Sponsored by The Tire Rack 08-26-2016, 01:43 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,520
Posted By MattSS
General Tire Gmax AS03 sidewall issues anyone?

So I'm just throwing this out there to see if my experience is uncommon or not.

As soon as I burned off my stock P-Zeros I started looking for a good all weather replacement since I live in the...
Forum: Camaro V8 LS3 / L99 Engine, Exhaust, and Bolt-Ons 07-21-2016, 03:50 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,599
Posted By MattSS
hm... i have issues in those circumstances once...

hm... i have issues in those circumstances once in a while as well, but not a lack of throttle. mine bucks and surges on occasion after a short stop/go event. Only way to settle it down is coast...
Forum: Wheels and Tires Talk Sponsored by The Tire Rack 06-16-2016, 05:07 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 6,702
Posted By MattSS
I went with general tire gmax as-03's and have...

I went with general tire gmax as-03's and have been very happy with them. I DD my 2010 SS through Illinois summers and winters. The Pirellis lasted all of about 11k miles and were downright...
Forum: 5th Gen Camaro SS LS LT General Discussions 03-16-2016, 11:22 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,463
Posted By MattSS
This guy did. I don't have the numbers, but I'd...

This guy did. I don't have the numbers, but I'd guess he got some significant gains out of it! :lol:

http://www.ronpatrickstuff.com/
Forum: Camaro V8 LS3 / L99 Engine, Exhaust, and Bolt-Ons 02-29-2016, 02:05 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,015
Posted By MattSS
I'd advise going with the Solo Cat back as well. ...

I'd advise going with the Solo Cat back as well. I'm similar in that it took me several hours to get the CAI installed, but I still wouldn't say it was difficult. I'm just new to modifying or...
Forum: Camaro V8 LS3 / L99 Engine, Exhaust, and Bolt-Ons 12-15-2015, 01:51 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 13,890
Posted By MattSS
Here's your useless trivia for the day, brought...

Here's your useless trivia for the day, brought to you by the ex-husband of a doctor:

It wasn't just any STD. The term originated during WWII when the soldiers would go out whoring. They'd catch...
Forum: 5th Gen Camaro SS LS LT General Discussions 11-24-2015, 04:48 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 6,682
Posted By MattSS
Depending on what kind of driver you are the...

Depending on what kind of driver you are the blind spots can be a problem. Properly adjusted mirrors and driver's seat make a world of difference. I just learned to be constantly vigilant regarding...
Forum: 5th Gen Camaro SS LS LT General Discussions 11-19-2015, 11:18 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,307
Posted By MattSS
Would be nice to have to assist with getting in...

Would be nice to have to assist with getting in and out of the car.
Forum: Camaro V8 LS3 / L99 Engine, Exhaust, and Bolt-Ons 11-05-2015, 01:56 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,217
Posted By MattSS
You're coming up on Thanksgiving... If I were you...

You're coming up on Thanksgiving... If I were you I'd wait till the Black Friday/Cyber Monday deals and see how that affects the price. That's exactly what I did last year and I came away with a...
Forum: Camaro V8 LS3 / L99 Engine, Exhaust, and Bolt-Ons 09-30-2015, 05:13 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,211
Posted By MattSS
I've got the CAI intake and the same SOLO...

I've got the CAI intake and the same SOLO catback. Just put long tubes on it a couple months ago. If you think it screams now... be prepared to laugh hysterically every time you get on it after the...
Forum: Camaro V8 LS3 / L99 Engine, Exhaust, and Bolt-Ons 09-24-2015, 11:40 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 8,562
Posted By MattSS
I recently separated from my wife and ended up...

I recently separated from my wife and ended up moving into an apartment complex. Luckily I've got a garage slot. I just remote start when I'm 30ft from the garage and all is good... makes me giggle...
Forum: Camaro V8 LS3 / L99 Engine, Exhaust, and Bolt-Ons 08-28-2015, 01:02 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 5,523
Posted By MattSS
I did mine in my friend's garage with his help...

I did mine in my friend's garage with his help about a month ago. I've got a 2010 with 30k Illinois DD miles on it, so underneath was not exactly pretty. We had 16in jack stands in the front and...
Forum: Camaro V8 LS3 / L99 Engine, Exhaust, and Bolt-Ons 07-27-2015, 08:33 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 6,066
Posted By MattSS
That would be pretty close to how long I waited. ...

That would be pretty close to how long I waited. I may have had another week on top of that since I had them coated *and* ordered them during the holiday rush. I didn't have any intention of...
Forum: Camaro V8 LS3 / L99 Engine, Exhaust, and Bolt-Ons 07-24-2015, 01:02 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 6,066
Posted By MattSS
I went with the Airborn 1700 Deg Polished Silver...

I went with the Airborn 1700 Deg Polished Silver Jet Coat. Not quite chrome. more like a satin silver. Chrome will look really sweet, especially if you clean up the engine bay and polish...
Forum: Camaro V8 LS3 / L99 Engine, Exhaust, and Bolt-Ons 07-24-2015, 08:28 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 6,066
Posted By MattSS
Hey fastjohnny, I picked up a set of Kook's...

Hey fastjohnny,

I picked up a set of Kook's headers with HF cats from Maryland Speed during the Black Friday sales last year. They were coated as part of the deal. I went with a mail order tune...
Forum: Camaro V8 LS3 / L99 Engine, Exhaust, and Bolt-Ons 07-24-2015, 08:19 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 6,066
Posted By MattSS
I'd say more 'racecar' than 'rasp'. I think the...

I'd say more 'racecar' than 'rasp'. I think the HFC's cut out the rasp. Then again, I haven't had the opportunity to have someone else drive it while i follow behind. I've only heard it from the...
Forum: Camaro V8 LS3 / L99 Engine, Exhaust, and Bolt-Ons 07-22-2015, 10:41 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 6,066
Posted By MattSS
Yep, I'll be checking the bolts and spark plugs...

Yep, I'll be checking the bolts and spark plugs again in a week or so.

One other thing I noticed that I wasn't expecting is a FWOOP! sound when I tap the gas in the split second before I hear the...
Forum: Camaro V8 LS3 / L99 Engine, Exhaust, and Bolt-Ons 07-21-2015, 09:17 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 6,066
Posted By MattSS
Promised I'd come back to this thread with a...

Promised I'd come back to this thread with a review after I got the job done, so here we go... Thanks again for everyone's input. You guys helped a ton!

I think in the end we spent about 8 hours...
Forum: Camaro V8 LS3 / L99 Engine, Exhaust, and Bolt-Ons 07-08-2015, 10:31 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,503
Posted By MattSS
I went with the Solo cat back and it's been...

I went with the Solo cat back and it's been great. Tone is deeper than stock and it sounds a lot better overall. I went with Solo because I'm also doing headers and wanted to be able to cancel out...
Forum: Camaro V8 LS3 / L99 Engine, Exhaust, and Bolt-Ons 06-23-2015, 04:42 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 6,066
Posted By MattSS
fell off the face of the earth for a couple days...

fell off the face of the earth for a couple days there and just saw all the new replies. Thanks everyone! I'll come back here after I've got it done and tell you what I think of it. Currently I...
Forum: Camaro V8 LS3 / L99 Engine, Exhaust, and Bolt-Ons 06-18-2015, 10:43 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 6,066
Posted By MattSS
LoL, mine is a 5 1/2 year old car that just...

LoL, mine is a 5 1/2 year old car that just crossed over 30k miles. It's my DD and I live in Illinois, so I expect 'like butter' will not be a phrase I'll use after I get done. 'Holy rusted metal,...
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