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Forum: Tuning / Diagnostics 09-08-2025, 04:27 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 12,910
Posted By Mountain
Bain Racing has some fantastic [free] videos on...

Bain Racing has some fantastic [free] videos on youtube about engine airflow. In one of them, there is talk of a rough equivalence in air intake restriction based on a certain pressure...
Forum: V8 LT1 Engine, Exhaust, and Bolt-Ons 09-08-2025, 04:24 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,272
Posted By Mountain
MAF vs VVE: I would go with MAF results. Why? VVE...

MAF vs VVE: I would go with MAF results. Why? VVE is the theoretical air your engine is using. VVE is dependent upon your tune, in how well the VVE is correlated to different pressure ratio points of...
Forum: V8 LT1 Engine, Exhaust, and Bolt-Ons 09-08-2025, 04:16 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,691
Posted By Mountain
That is what I was going to suggest when reading...

That is what I was going to suggest when reading over this thread (havent been on in a while).

I figured this out after I chopped up my foam beyond the point of it being of NVH benefit... To...
Forum: V8 LT1 Engine, Exhaust, and Bolt-Ons 06-24-2025, 01:59 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 30,183
Posted By Mountain
What? Really?!

What? Really?!
Forum: V8 LT1 Engine, Exhaust, and Bolt-Ons 06-24-2025, 11:40 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 9,009
Posted By Mountain
I don't like the way that the intake tube routes,...

I don't like the way that the intake tube routes, in creating such a tight radius into the throttle body. That type of aftermarket design just seems like it would induce additional turbulence into/at...
Forum: Road Course/Track and Autocross 04-23-2025, 11:05 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 13,922
Posted By Mountain
The rear cradle bushings, either OE ZL1 1LE, BMR...

The rear cradle bushings, either OE ZL1 1LE, BMR Lockout or Revelry Racing Lockout are WELL worth it, TBH. Big "up" in feeling what the rear is doing and keeping things better in-sync with the front.
Forum: Camaro Issues / Problems | Warranty Discussions | TSB and Recalls 01-05-2024, 10:18 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 18,239
Posted By Mountain
In my experience, charging the battery from the...

In my experience, charging the battery from the access point in the engine bay, related to the power distribution box, can be very slow and hit or miss in jumping. Jumping or charging the battery...
Forum: ZL1 Discussions 11-20-2023, 12:06 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 5,034
Posted By Mountain
Do you know what your brake rotor temps are? ...

Do you know what your brake rotor temps are?

Do you know what your brake caliper temps are?

You need to know what that is before you start throwing parts at an issue like this because it will...
Forum: Suspension | Brakes | Chassis 11-14-2023, 01:47 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 6,252
Posted By Mountain
I have spoken with some people this past year...

I have spoken with some people this past year that have tracked their SS 1LE's with the BCD brakes.

Also have spoken with someone who has swapped the ZL1 brakes onto their SS LE.

The ZL1/BCD...
Forum: V8 LT1 Engine, Exhaust, and Bolt-Ons 10-31-2023, 03:34 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 23,895
Posted By Mountain
Yep. Similar pattern to all other comparison...

Yep. Similar pattern to all other comparison testing and also piecing-together other, separate, tests that were done fairly well.

As far as performance:
3. LT1 (stock or very basic bolt-on, mild...
Forum: V8 LT1 Engine, Exhaust, and Bolt-Ons 10-30-2023, 04:45 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 23,895
Posted By Mountain
Old news.... You mean where a video was put...

Old news....

You mean where a video was put out stating the LT2 manifold was worthless, then another video posted soon-after, six (6) days later, doing a comparison between un-touched 87mm TB and...
Forum: ZL1 Discussions 08-29-2023, 03:31 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,468
Posted By Mountain
I think what's additionally interesting is the...

I think what's additionally interesting is the type of abrasion sleeve on my car vs what appears on yours: the abrasion sleeve on the aluminum tube of my car appears to be some kind of heat-shrink...
Forum: ZL1 Discussions 08-28-2023, 03:04 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,468
Posted By Mountain
Interesting find. I took a look at my 2017...

Interesting find.

I took a look at my 2017 SS 1LE. Bolt was there (with paint-pen mark).

On mine the spring clamp's ear was wearing into the abrasion sleeve on the metal pipe, so I decompressed...
Forum: V8 LT1 Engine, Exhaust, and Bolt-Ons 08-28-2023, 01:11 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,301
Posted By Mountain
This, with the intake being the largest...

This, with the intake being the largest contributor. The exhaust being second and the camshaft supporting the prior two. Dry sump and CCV system helps. but the power gains are pretty small, mostly...
Forum: ZL1 Discussions 08-28-2023, 01:03 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,521
Posted By Mountain
It isn't. There are NVH aspects to adding one,...

It isn't. There are NVH aspects to adding one, certain criteria in respect to steering feel and a very slight improvement to overall rigidity at the front structure. But, yes, it isn't significant...
Forum: Tuning / Diagnostics 08-20-2023, 09:22 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,820
Posted By Mountain
It's in Engine->Airflow->Speed Density. The...

It's in Engine->Airflow->Speed Density.

The volume is the intake manifold, in its entirety (plenum and runners), plus the intake runners in the head.

If going to a LT2 from LT1, add 3,000cc to...
Forum: Mechanical Maintenance: Break-in / Oil & Fluids / Servicing 08-15-2023, 07:46 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,806
Posted By Mountain
Please explain why. The eLSD does not...

Please explain why.


The eLSD does not have it's clutches within the main gear housing of the rear end. The clutches are in a separate fluid, in a separate housing.

Ive used Mobil 1 and...
Forum: 2016+ Camaro: 6th Gen Camaro general forum 08-07-2023, 11:33 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 4,500
Posted By Mountain
There were valvetrain QC issues with the LT6:...

There were valvetrain QC issues with the LT6: small tolerance issues in some manufactured parts that is now corrected, from what I know.

In general, you will see failures of things... internet...
Forum: V8 LT1 Engine, Exhaust, and Bolt-Ons 08-01-2023, 12:48 PM
Replies: 379
Views: 129,247
Posted By Mountain
The intake cams are the same between LT1 an LT2....

The intake cams are the same between LT1 an LT2. The exhaust cams are very slightly different, with the LT2 getting +1mm in lift compared to the LT1.

Something interesting that I noted in my...
Forum: Suspension | Brakes | Chassis 07-31-2023, 11:12 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 53,320
Posted By Mountain
Unless one is fine with the power of the brakes,...

Unless one is fine with the power of the brakes, but is looking for some added thermal capacity. Piston size is going to dictate brake power and feel more over rotor diameter, but larger rotors...
Forum: Road Course/Track and Autocross 06-26-2023, 03:59 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 14,166
Posted By Mountain
To cool the rotor, yes - what you want is air...

To cool the rotor, yes - what you want is air directed towards the inside of the center of the hat so that it can make its way through the rotor cooling fins.
Forum: 2016+ Camaro: 6th Gen Camaro general forum 05-15-2023, 12:14 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,154
Posted By Mountain
This is gone over in good detail already: Paint...

This is gone over in good detail already: Paint code for satin black on the 1LE spoiler/mirrors/lip? (https://www.camaro6.com/forums/showthread.php?t=500242)
Forum: Road Course/Track and Autocross 05-02-2023, 04:46 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,984
Posted By Mountain
TT Pace will be (fastest to less-fast; some...

TT Pace will be (fastest to less-fast; some packed into the same range; there are characteristics of each tire - so other things to consider beyond pace):

1.1 Yokohama Advan A052
1.1 Nankang CR-S...
Forum: V8 LT1 Engine, Exhaust, and Bolt-Ons 04-25-2023, 05:21 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 5,083
Posted By Mountain
It's not as simple as looking at things as...

It's not as simple as looking at things as "x-RPM" with "stock valves" and "aftermarket cam" with "some kind of valve springs"....

-Particular valve weight
-Particular lifter weight
-Particular...
Forum: 2016+ Camaro: 6th Gen Camaro general forum 04-25-2023, 05:07 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 10,328
Posted By Mountain
Yes and no, but it's not a "myth". Again,...

Yes and no, but it's not a "myth".

Again, parts, which a large majority come from a supplier, are on legal-binding sales contract, typically holding to 10-15 years of production. This is fact. You...
Forum: 2016+ Camaro: 6th Gen Camaro general forum 04-24-2023, 02:24 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 10,328
Posted By Mountain
Typically, parts are on contract for 10-15 years...

Typically, parts are on contract for 10-15 years after end of production. Yes, sometimes contracts are broken, but that usually isn't something likely to happen until near the 10-year mark, and if...
Forum: 2016+ Camaro: 6th Gen Camaro general forum 04-21-2023, 08:47 AM
Replies: 84
Views: 16,747
Posted By Mountain
Actually, Marry Barra's personal barista.

Actually, Marry Barra's personal barista.
Forum: 2016+ Camaro: 6th Gen Camaro general forum 04-20-2023, 01:45 PM
Replies: 84
Views: 16,747
Posted By Mountain
I heard that GM is poised to offer an evolution...

I heard that GM is poised to offer an evolution version of the Camaro, mid-2024, termed as "IROC-Z" with the LT7 and dual-clutch out of the C8. Said to be a mid-engined adaptation.
Forum: 2016+ Camaro: 6th Gen Camaro general forum 04-20-2023, 01:40 PM
Replies: 666
Views: 137,279
Posted By Mountain
The issue with sales of the Camaro isn't because...

The issue with sales of the Camaro isn't because GM never added 5hp more in 2022, or whatever...

It's because the car lacks space that the average person wants [but also rarely uses]. Admittedly,...
Forum: Road Course/Track and Autocross 04-19-2023, 01:52 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,194
Posted By Mountain
I don't... get this post. Why? I don't...

I don't... get this post.

Why?

I don't necessarily think the Boss 302S driver was all that terrible.

Overall just a posting with people of elevated emotions on track.
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