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Forum: V8 - Engine, Exhaust, Bolt-Ons, Tuning Equipment 06-03-2021, 05:53 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 7,685
Posted By DorkMissile
Alright everyone - I apologize for everything....

Alright everyone - I apologize for everything. Took longer to get the machine dialed in, then shortages on the black material pushed me back a bit, and both my parents came down with the pandemic...
Forum: V8 - Engine, Exhaust, Bolt-Ons, Tuning Equipment 03-10-2021, 02:31 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 7,685
Posted By DorkMissile
Ok everyone - back up and running. Had issues...

Ok everyone - back up and running. Had issues over the summer with my printer, took awhile to get money saved to buy another. We moved, and 8 weeks delivery for a printer turned into 14.

Printer...
Forum: Forced Induction Discussions 07-14-2020, 09:57 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,479
Posted By DorkMissile
The big thing about that heat shield is that it...

The big thing about that heat shield is that it actually helps reduce the radiant heat from the headers, from keeping the air filter from getting baked.
Forum: V8 LT1 Engine, Exhaust, and Bolt-Ons 07-04-2020, 05:59 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 6,644
Posted By DorkMissile
You can use a razor blade to score the plastic...

You can use a razor blade to score the plastic line and get the fittings off the line, then use some 3/8" hose
Forum: 2016+ Camaro: 6th Gen Camaro general forum 07-04-2020, 05:51 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,974
Posted By DorkMissile
I have a friend with a C7 Z06 who had to put (3)...

I have a friend with a C7 Z06 who had to put (3) on at 30k miles (all were leaking)
Forum: V8 LT1 Engine, Exhaust, and Bolt-Ons 06-24-2020, 09:10 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,761
Posted By DorkMissile
Well, back in the day they used to say if you had...

Well, back in the day they used to say if you had plug wires popping off the plug that you had detonation, but I doubt that is going on
Forum: V8 LT1 Engine, Exhaust, and Bolt-Ons 06-23-2020, 07:36 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,761
Posted By DorkMissile
Wire was probably never 100% on all the way in...

Wire was probably never 100% on all the way in the first place. Unless you use some dielectric grease on the coil and spark plugs, they are hard to get to snap on.
Forum: 6th gen Camaro 1LE 06-17-2020, 03:52 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 11,065
Posted By DorkMissile
Most of these issues are from the heat exchanger,...

Most of these issues are from the heat exchanger, not the oil pan itself. (4) 8mm headed bolts.
Forum: Forced Induction Discussions 06-15-2020, 08:31 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 7,330
Posted By DorkMissile
Well it is kind of a loaded question because you...

Well it is kind of a loaded question because you aren't talking fuel type.

But one thing to consider is that the DSX comes on at a point of boost (standard is I think 7lbs), but with the setup you...
Forum: 2016+ Camaro: 6th Gen Camaro general forum 06-14-2020, 04:00 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,270
Posted By DorkMissile
Great product, easy to use, easy to clean (just...

Great product, easy to use, easy to clean (just wash on delicate in the clothes washer)

https://www.novistretch.com/collections/camaro/products/c6-camaro-front-end-bra-mask
Forum: 6th gen Camaro 1LE 06-14-2020, 06:27 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,442
Posted By DorkMissile
Well when the sun goes down - and this will floor...

Well when the sun goes down - and this will floor some of you, but GM had really terrible quality control on the paint on the 1LE wheels, (at least the SS 1LE 20" variants) and made changes to the...
Forum: 6th gen Camaro 1LE 06-14-2020, 05:36 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,471
Posted By DorkMissile
Took them awhile to get everything wrapped up but...

Took them awhile to get everything wrapped up but it looks good
Forum: V8 LT1 Engine, Exhaust, and Bolt-Ons 06-10-2020, 03:12 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 7,893
Posted By DorkMissile
The video with the intercooler built in was more...

The video with the intercooler built in was more impressive
Forum: 2016+ Camaro: 6th Gen Camaro general forum 06-09-2020, 10:11 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,631
Posted By DorkMissile
As long as the headers were installed correctly...

As long as the headers were installed correctly with the correct heat shielding, there will be no issues there. As far as reliability - no cats or aftermarket cats tend to actually be more reliable...
Forum: 6th gen Camaro 1LE 06-09-2020, 05:05 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,471
Posted By DorkMissile
Something different for 1LE Wheels

Well long story short - I had my local discount tire screw up one of my 1LE wheels for me. They had their wheel repair place try to match it and they couldn't get it right, so I had my local powder...
Forum: Mechanical Maintenance: Break-in / Oil & Fluids / Servicing 06-08-2020, 06:48 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,228
Posted By DorkMissile
Understand that where the fuel line connects to...

Understand that where the fuel line connects to the fuel rail - that connection should not be re-used, the fuel line needs to be replaced. Its ultra high pressure fuel (2000+psi) so not only is it a...
Forum: 2016+ Camaro: 6th Gen Camaro general forum 06-08-2020, 06:40 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,415
Posted By DorkMissile
Would highly recommend the Mr Gasket Ultra-Seal...

Would highly recommend the Mr Gasket Ultra-Seal gaskets. They are much thicker and conform better than the stock GM ones. I put on new GM gaskets and they leaked nearly right away with my TSP...
Forum: Forced Induction Discussions 06-05-2020, 08:07 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 7,229
Posted By DorkMissile
Depending on what you are working on (HPFP,...

Depending on what you are working on (HPFP, Injectors, etc...) with some planning you can service the HP fuel system without removing the lines.

A year ago I went from LT1 to LT4 HPFP & Injectors,...
Forum: Forced Induction Discussions 06-05-2020, 07:51 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 781
Posted By DorkMissile
Are you talking about their base valve? (it is...

Are you talking about their base valve? (it is like a small section of pipe with a butterfly valve inline)

If so - going to a tru blow off valve will have much faster control, and their base valve...
Forum: Forced Induction Discussions 05-25-2020, 09:12 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 8,964
Posted By DorkMissile
Yea at 13lbs I started to get slip, but I am also...

Yea at 13lbs I started to get slip, but I am also overdriving the blower to a rpm past it's max rating. With impeller speed comes more opportunity to slip, earlier. It was also with a 12,000 mile...
Forum: Forced Induction Discussions 05-25-2020, 07:30 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 8,964
Posted By DorkMissile
My point exactly "I heard" The Vortech...

My point exactly "I heard"

The Vortech setup is a more simple, yet more effective solution as far as the drive system goes. Much less problems with slip (I considered a D1SC, but didn't

As...
Forum: Forced Induction Discussions 05-24-2020, 09:48 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 8,964
Posted By DorkMissile
When the sun goes down - though this forum is...

When the sun goes down - though this forum is full of good people with their best intentions, but spread a bunch of mid-information

The vast majority of the info here on any of the Vortech or ECS...
Forum: Forced Induction Discussions 05-23-2020, 11:24 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,409
Posted By DorkMissile
Sell it and buy a Maggie. That is the advice you...

Sell it and buy a Maggie. That is the advice you are going to get from the people here
Forum: Forced Induction Discussions 05-23-2020, 11:23 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 8,964
Posted By DorkMissile
Yep - we all get it. If it's not a Maggie its...

Yep - we all get it. If it's not a Maggie its garbage.
Forum: Forced Induction Discussions 05-23-2020, 11:07 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 8,964
Posted By DorkMissile
Again - these times and speeds are at my previous...

Again - these times and speeds are at my previous configuration, at 700whp (car dyno'd 702whp)

Changes since then are forged internals, cam, headers, more fuel and more boost. When it was on the...
Forum: Forced Induction Discussions 05-23-2020, 02:57 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 8,964
Posted By DorkMissile
129 and change - dont have the slip. Video...

129 and change - dont have the slip. Video running earlier in the afternoon at 125.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jSAlwadZNJs

Air density from that day at BIR...
Forum: Forced Induction Discussions 05-22-2020, 05:22 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 8,964
Posted By DorkMissile
Using 130mph, a weight of 4020 (with me in it and...

Using 130mph, a weight of 4020 (with me in it and 10 gal of fuel) according to the wallace calculator is 680hp. Being the DA was near 3500' that day, it is probably relevant
Forum: Forced Induction Discussions 05-22-2020, 05:13 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 8,964
Posted By DorkMissile
The OP was referencing a ProCharger kit - my...

The OP was referencing a ProCharger kit - my points are comparing the ECS to the P/C kit

As far as passing a emissions test, I am dead in the water if they went back to emissions testing here
Forum: Forced Induction Discussions 05-22-2020, 05:08 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 8,964
Posted By DorkMissile
at the previous configuration - as high as 129mph

at the previous configuration - as high as 129mph
Forum: Forced Induction Discussions 05-22-2020, 08:24 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 8,964
Posted By DorkMissile
Actually the Vortech 10 rib upgrade changes just...

Actually the Vortech 10 rib upgrade changes just the front side drive from the cogged belt setup to a 10 rib serpentine belt. Does nothing for the accessory drive side on the jackshaft (you would...
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