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Forum: Mechanical Maintenance: Break-in / Oil & Fluids / Servicing 08-07-2019, 01:28 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,918
Posted By Russell James
Do about 10 slow figure 8s in a parking lot. It...

Do about 10 slow figure 8s in a parking lot. It helps get that additive into the clutch surfaces. That amount is fine, many put a little extra in to make it last a bit longer. The additive wears...
Forum: Camaro V8 LS3 / L99 Engine, Exhaust, and Bolt-Ons 08-06-2019, 07:47 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 5,155
Posted By Russell James
You can't have... I want the best... but cheap. ...

You can't have... I want the best... but cheap.

If you want an upgrade, call Johnson and ask for the COPO std travel drop ins. There is a reason they are used in the COPO motors. No they are...
Forum: 5th Gen Camaro SS LS LT General Discussions 08-05-2019, 01:44 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,717
Posted By Russell James
One batch? That's funny :bellyroll:

One batch? That's funny :bellyroll:
Forum: Mechanical Maintenance: Break-in / Oil & Fluids / Servicing 08-05-2019, 12:19 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 5,795
Posted By Russell James
For an oil recommendation, I'd post your mods. ...

For an oil recommendation, I'd post your mods. Bearing material, bearing clearance, lifters, cam, valves springs... climate, intended use.... all kinds of stuff play a role. All stock, just open...
Forum: 5th Gen Camaro SS LS LT General Discussions 08-05-2019, 10:03 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,717
Posted By Russell James
Take it to Ted at JRE, tell him your exact...

Take it to Ted at JRE, tell him your exact expectations.

Pay a little extra to get a better cam core, such as a Callies 8620 or an 8660. The ones you see wipe out a lobe are often the cheaper 5150...
Forum: Garage / Tools Discussions 08-05-2019, 07:47 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 5,588
Posted By Russell James
My two cents... Chinese trailer tires are...

My two cents...

Chinese trailer tires are garbage, and will leave you stranded on long trips. One of the first things to do is throw out those trailer tires and get some US made ones. I've put...
Forum: 5th Gen Camaro SS LS LT General Discussions 07-30-2019, 09:05 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,728
Posted By Russell James
Yeah but not practical. A good tuner tunes for...

Yeah but not practical. A good tuner tunes for the fuel available. I'd take it back to the tuner with the 91 in the tank. Set the tables to perform best on that. Which is going to a struggle with...
Forum: 5th Gen Camaro SS LS LT General Discussions 07-29-2019, 10:07 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,990
Posted By Russell James
When all stock, the OE calibration has all kinds...

When all stock, the OE calibration has all kinds of cat protection built into it. When modding, all that protection is out the window.

If a cat starts to melt over and plug up, that pressure...
Forum: 2019 Camaro Fest (IX) 07-29-2019, 07:34 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 22,820
Posted By Russell James
I doubt you would see 85% anywhere, unless they...

I doubt you would see 85% anywhere, unless they blended it wrong.

87 octane gas is blended in at 15 to 30%, depending on weather. There are also other additives. So, if they went with a summer...
Forum: Camaro V8 LS3 / L99 Engine, Exhaust, and Bolt-Ons 07-23-2019, 01:33 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 9,311
Posted By Russell James
Strange seal design and recipe for leak. The OE...

Strange seal design and recipe for leak. The OE manifold just uses a reusable rectangular seal only around the port.

In those ports you can see over-torque has distorted the seal going around...
Forum: Camaro V8 LS3 / L99 Engine, Exhaust, and Bolt-Ons 07-20-2019, 09:12 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 9,311
Posted By Russell James
There are a lot of tricks to making rod bearings...

There are a lot of tricks to making rod bearings live.

The higher you go up in performance and RPM, the less you want to use an OE strategy of tight aluminum bearings, OE rod bolts... Spin it...
Forum: Camaro ZL1 Forum - ZL1 Specific Topics 07-17-2019, 12:41 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 7,600
Posted By Russell James
The glitter is caused by the oil filter running...

The glitter is caused by the oil filter running in bypass mode a lot. What weight oil are you using? What oil filter?

In my drag car with a old school BBC, I use to see tons of glitter in the oil....
Forum: Camaro V8 LS3 / L99 Engine, Exhaust, and Bolt-Ons 05-29-2019, 02:02 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,261
Posted By Russell James
Maybe real cheap on CL. So many people putting...

Maybe real cheap on CL. So many people putting junkyard LS motors together on a shoestring budget, maybe someone will trade a couple cases of beer for them for a mud bogger or derby car. If you put...
Forum: Camaro V8 LS3 / L99 Engine, Exhaust, and Bolt-Ons 04-16-2019, 10:02 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,977
Posted By Russell James
Did you inspect the original pump taken off and...

Did you inspect the original pump taken off and determine that was the actual cause of losing oil pressure?

There can be other causes to no oil pressure other than the pump. Often, inspecting...
Forum: Camaro 1LE Forum 04-11-2019, 09:23 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,648
Posted By Russell James
For a non AFM, non piston oil squirter engine,...

For a non AFM, non piston oil squirter engine, modded for more power and valve spring pressure - I would use a high pressure pump.

When the engine has some feature that needs higher oil olume...
Forum: ZL1 Discussions 04-09-2019, 08:22 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,201
Posted By Russell James
Did they replace the control arm bolt? If not,...

Did they replace the control arm bolt? If not, that is a clue they have no idea what they are doing and did not open the service manual.

That bolt is the eccentric to turn...but is TTY single use...
Forum: 5th Gen Camaro SS LS LT General Discussions 04-08-2019, 07:33 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,012
Posted By Russell James
Sell the free Harley oil on Craig's list. You...

Sell the free Harley oil on Craig's list. You could use 10w30 in the summer, but I wouldn't go thicker.
Forum: Camaro V8 LS3 / L99 Engine, Exhaust, and Bolt-Ons 03-27-2019, 09:20 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,258
Posted By Russell James
Texas Speed carries that part number, I'd give...

Texas Speed carries that part number, I'd give them a call and see if they are intended for stock bore. They are forged, so maybe the additional clearance is intended. Or could call Wiseco.
Forum: Camaro V8 LS3 / L99 Engine, Exhaust, and Bolt-Ons 03-27-2019, 08:41 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,666
Posted By Russell James
The first thing I'd do is tear it completely...

The first thing I'd do is tear it completely down. Have a machine shop square up and blueprint the block. Then figure out a piston and head combo to get the compression up around 10.5.

70s...
Forum: Camaro V8 LS3 / L99 Engine, Exhaust, and Bolt-Ons 03-19-2019, 09:04 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 17,478
Posted By Russell James
Do both codes come right back after clearing? ...

Do both codes come right back after clearing? The U0100 is something is not communicating on either the high speed or low speed lan. If that comes back right away, try to tell on a scan tool what...
Forum: Camaro V8 LS3 / L99 Engine, Exhaust, and Bolt-Ons 03-18-2019, 02:24 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 14,394
Posted By Russell James
It's not like you're going to notice anything. ...

It's not like you're going to notice anything. You would have to have some pretty crappy oil to make a great running engine run bad. Oil choice consequences show up in an engine over a very long...
Forum: Camaro V8 LS3 / L99 Engine, Exhaust, and Bolt-Ons 03-18-2019, 07:14 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 14,394
Posted By Russell James
I wouldn't use a diesel oil, completely different...

I wouldn't use a diesel oil, completely different additive package than gas... for specific reasons. 10w30 would be good for you, 5w30 in cold winter months.

With a higher lift cam and stiffer...
Forum: Camaro Z/28 Forum - Z/28 Specific Topics 03-15-2019, 11:59 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 7,739
Posted By Russell James
Looks like it's been pretty trouble free. I...

Looks like it's been pretty trouble free. I looked at the warranty history, and only one wheel replaced at 2000 miles for a blemish and the key recall. You have two free oil changes left on the...
Forum: Camaro V8 LS3 / L99 Engine, Exhaust, and Bolt-Ons 03-13-2019, 07:05 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 5,033
Posted By Russell James
Most likely just some parts mismatch issues. ...

Most likely just some parts mismatch issues.

You have really good cnc rectangle port heads that flow a ton. A small port racing cam, and stock exhaust.

Once you have LTs, you could pick up...
Forum: 2019 Camaro Fest (IX) 03-13-2019, 06:16 PM
Replies: 200
Views: 117,536
Posted By Russell James
Yes, still there. A little cooler would be nice....

Yes, still there. A little cooler would be nice. I was using ice packs in my fire suit to survive the staging lanes. But all that heat makes the ice cold beer at Double Dogs so much better.
Forum: Camaro V8 LS3 / L99 Engine, Exhaust, and Bolt-Ons 03-13-2019, 02:28 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 5,033
Posted By Russell James
WOT vacuum is supposed to be real low. What was...

WOT vacuum is supposed to be real low. What was the vac reading at WOT 6000 rpm?
Forum: 2019 Camaro Fest (IX) 03-13-2019, 12:30 PM
Replies: 200
Views: 117,536
Posted By Russell James
Oh I'm going, not sure if I'm bringing my 5th gen...

Oh I'm going, not sure if I'm bringing my 5th gen for the road course or '69 for the drags. Or both somehow. With all the chatter on FB, sounds like there will be quite a few fast cars there this...
Forum: 2019 Camaro Fest (IX) 03-13-2019, 10:09 AM
Replies: 200
Views: 117,536
Posted By Russell James
You were ahead for a few feet at the hit with...

You were ahead for a few feet at the hit with that highly caffeinated -.2 light. I usually do that in the first round, but luckily the heat had my brain slowed down.
Forum: 2019 Camaro Fest (IX) 03-12-2019, 09:32 AM
Replies: 200
Views: 117,536
Posted By Russell James
The Unlimited class should be a hoot. Would be...

The Unlimited class should be a hoot. Would be cool to see some COPOs come one of these years. Or maybe the E-COPO? I'd be up for a little old school vs new school grudging. Combustion vs...
Forum: Camaro Issues / Problems | Warranty Discussions | TSB and Recalls 02-25-2019, 01:42 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 6,544
Posted By Russell James
A machine shop by me loves Comp Cams. Emphasis...

A machine shop by me loves Comp Cams. Emphasis on..... "machine shop".

Nothing recent about the lack of QC.
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