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Forum: Camaro Issues / Problems | Warranty Discussions | TSB and Recalls 03-23-2024, 01:49 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,337
Posted By Tim M
Bummer, but all is well now! Appreciate you...

Bummer, but all is well now! Appreciate you posting closure on this.
Forum: Member Car Journals 03-22-2024, 05:11 PM
Replies: 377
Views: 80,767
Posted By Tim M
I drained the Mighty Mouse oil separator after...

I drained the Mighty Mouse oil separator after 1000 miles:

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53604467961_4cbc6ab20c_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2pEQULR)

Bit more than I expected, but 6 dyno...
Forum: Member Car Journals 03-20-2024, 04:28 PM
Replies: 377
Views: 80,767
Posted By Tim M
CalgaryZL1: Agree - my preferred angle. Allows...

CalgaryZL1: Agree - my preferred angle. Allows one to see how lumpy this track is (and all my flailing!)

Ted - thanks again for refining the combination - amazing it drives OEM, but puts down...
Forum: V8 LT1 Engine, Exhaust, and Bolt-Ons 03-19-2024, 12:27 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 3,332
Posted By Tim M
Very unfortunate and frustrating it must be. ...

Very unfortunate and frustrating it must be. Wish you the best luck...
Forum: Member Car Journals 03-17-2024, 02:40 PM
Replies: 377
Views: 80,767
Posted By Tim M
Thanks gents - that is a big number! Great...

Thanks gents - that is a big number!

Great news! Made it to the Nurburgring today - nearly perfect. The 0415 wake up to arrive at 0800 paid off - 40-45 degree temps / 2nd car on track / no...
Forum: Member Car Journals 03-16-2024, 12:39 PM
Replies: 377
Views: 80,767
Posted By Tim M
Dyno visit was successful! The stars aligned,...

Dyno visit was successful! The stars aligned, dyno was operational (mostly) and the tuner (Mr Ted Jannetty) was online to tweak after each run.

Strapped down and prepped:
...
Forum: Forced Induction Discussions 03-16-2024, 12:22 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 12,324
Posted By Tim M
Dyno visit was successful! The stars aligned,...

Dyno visit was successful! The stars aligned, dyno was operational (mostly) and the tuner (Mr Ted Jannetty) was online to tweak after each run.

Strapped down and prepped:
...
Forum: 2016+ Camaro: 6th Gen Camaro general forum 03-16-2024, 09:04 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,779
Posted By Tim M
5 Years ago...Nurburgring: ...

5 Years ago...Nurburgring:

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49248891107_b3bc32f8d9_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2i2Xrwc)
Forum: Member Car Journals 03-15-2024, 06:09 AM
Replies: 377
Views: 80,767
Posted By Tim M
Did a plug change, car wash, vacuum (clean car...

Did a plug change, car wash, vacuum (clean car makes more power!) and dropped by the engine shop that assisted us in this adventure - ABD Racing:
...
Forum: Forced Induction Discussions 03-15-2024, 06:08 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 12,324
Posted By Tim M
Gave it a wash (cleaner cars are faster!) and...

Gave it a wash (cleaner cars are faster!) and dropped by the engine shop that assisted us in this adventure - ABD Racing:

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53589267614_35c4bc2256_c.jpg...
Forum: Forced Induction Discussions 03-14-2024, 04:46 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 12,324
Posted By Tim M
Plugs installed...driver's side takes 20...

Plugs installed...driver's side takes 20 mins...passenger side takes 2 hours...thanks to dropping the plug socket - Ack!

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53588377949_3ed49aa1b3_c.jpg...
Forum: Forced Induction Discussions 03-10-2024, 09:23 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 12,324
Posted By Tim M
2200 miles on the combination. Will install new...

2200 miles on the combination. Will install new plugs prior to Friday's dyno visit.

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53561672161_0ec57af151_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2pB4z5e)[url]

If all...
Forum: Member Car Journals 03-03-2024, 12:57 AM
Replies: 377
Views: 80,767
Posted By Tim M
Boost Creep: That is a great suggestion! ...

Boost Creep: That is a great suggestion! Admittedly, my current technique is to let the oil sit a bit in the drain pan and then when pouring it in a bottle, eye-ball the particulates on the bottom...
Forum: Member Car Journals 03-01-2024, 01:01 PM
Replies: 377
Views: 80,767
Posted By Tim M
Gents - we'll try to carry the American flag high...

Gents - we'll try to carry the American flag high in the foreign land. Would be a shame not to take advantage of the opportunities!

Wonderful weather allowed near 400-mile road trip...late night,...
Forum: V8 LT1 Engine, Exhaust, and Bolt-Ons 02-25-2024, 10:54 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 3,332
Posted By Tim M
cmitchell17: I mistype...PSI's are beehives, not...

cmitchell17: I mistype...PSI's are beehives, not conical. Similar to the OEM part, but different specs, of course.
Forum: Member Car Journals 02-25-2024, 10:47 AM
Replies: 377
Views: 80,767
Posted By Tim M
Camfab: Thanks - we will see how long the mill...

Camfab: Thanks - we will see how long the mill survives - the real test!

Goodwood - well worth the overseas travel especially with a UK vacation to sell the spouse!

50+ degrees here today and...
Forum: V8 LT1 Engine, Exhaust, and Bolt-Ons 02-25-2024, 10:38 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 3,332
Posted By Tim M
I'm using PSI 1516 beehive springs. Seems pretty...

I'm using PSI 1516 beehive springs. Seems pretty burly, but a rep at Katech mentioned it is a spring commonly used for LT1 applications. I went a step further and employed LT4 Ti intake valves as...
Forum: V8 LT1 Engine, Exhaust, and Bolt-Ons 02-24-2024, 02:01 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 3,332
Posted By Tim M
I've got the same part type combo, but with only...

I've got the same part type combo, but with only 1500 miles on it. I used only the turn method to set the pushrods. Quiet now, but time will tell.

I have also changed valve springs on the car...
Forum: Member Car Journals 02-19-2024, 12:36 PM
Replies: 377
Views: 80,767
Posted By Tim M
Unseasonably warm here in Stuttgart...decided it...

Unseasonably warm here in Stuttgart...decided it was brake bleeding day using Motul 660 fluid and installing Cadillac brake deflectors:

OEM install:
...
Forum: Member Car Journals 02-18-2024, 08:24 AM
Replies: 377
Views: 80,767
Posted By Tim M
Got my Goodwood Festival of Speed tickets in the...

Got my Goodwood Festival of Speed tickets in the post this week! Will be putting the Camaro in the Performance Car Parking area again this time...see us at the start line!

...
Forum: Forced Induction Discussions 02-08-2024, 02:49 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 12,324
Posted By Tim M
We're getting there! Flywheel has now been...

We're getting there! Flywheel has now been replaced and back on the ground...waiting for the salt to disappear. Then back to the dyno!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IKXPCQz31X0
Forum: Member Car Journals 02-08-2024, 02:39 PM
Replies: 377
Views: 80,767
Posted By Tim M
Youtube video of the same: ...

Youtube video of the same:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IKXPCQz31X0
Forum: Member Car Journals 02-05-2024, 03:04 PM
Replies: 377
Views: 80,767
Posted By Tim M
arpad has it correct. Americans don't pay the...

arpad has it correct. Americans don't pay the tax so 98 octane fuel is ~$4 a gallon. Otherwise, it tops 8-9 bucks!

Ethanol is nonexistent.
Forum: Member Car Journals 02-04-2024, 12:12 PM
Replies: 377
Views: 80,767
Posted By Tim M
302crossram: Agreed! Autobahn is quite a treat!...

302crossram: Agreed! Autobahn is quite a treat!

Got the car on the ground and took around the block - no leaks and got all 6 gears plus reverse! Happy, once again.
...
Forum: Member Car Journals 02-03-2024, 01:18 PM
Replies: 377
Views: 80,767
Posted By Tim M
Success! All reassembled and fired up with nary...

Success! All reassembled and fired up with nary a leak! Bit more tidying up, fresh engine oil, brake bleed and back on the ground tomorrow.

Pfew - glad that is over...
Forum: 2016+ Camaro: 6th Gen Camaro general forum 01-26-2024, 01:52 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 914
Posted By Tim M
Stabilizer: over used. I just fired up my 2018...

Stabilizer: over used. I just fired up my 2018 after 2+ years of sitting...no special stuff and ran fine.

I'd charge/get a new battery first before doing much work.
Forum: Forced Induction Discussions 01-18-2024, 01:54 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,264
Posted By Tim M
Appreciate the replies. I came across a hand...

Appreciate the replies. I came across a hand porting service:

https://socalporting.com/

They do Camaro manifolds as well...$400 which seems reasonable for the hand porting it requires. I do...
Forum: Member Car Journals 01-18-2024, 01:50 PM
Replies: 377
Views: 80,767
Posted By Tim M
After sitting overnight...quite a mess: ...

After sitting overnight...quite a mess:

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53472634650_ed06b9c44d_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2ptcejJ)

Old versus new:
...
Forum: Transmissions 01-18-2024, 01:49 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,975
Posted By Tim M
easttxss: I may in the future when our machine...

easttxss: I may in the future when our machine shop is open as I don't believe the pieces are designed to be separated.

After sitting overnight...quite a mess:
...
Forum: 2016+ Camaro: 6th Gen Camaro general forum 01-15-2024, 12:55 AM
Replies: 70
Views: 4,894
Posted By Tim M
RC Fuel Injection is my go to...just did with my...

RC Fuel Injection is my go to...just did with my LT4 injectors on the new 416:

Item Quantity Unit Price
Cleaning Service for
Direct Injected GAS (long) Injectors

8 $42.00
Subtotal: $336.00...
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