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Forum: V8 - Engine, Exhaust, Bolt-Ons, Tuning Equipment 11-01-2021, 12:38 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,515
Posted By granatl
PM sent

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Forum: Camaro V8 LS3 / L99 Engine, Exhaust, and Bolt-Ons 10-17-2021, 09:59 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,300
Posted By granatl
I had them on the car for about 2 months before...

I had them on the car for about 2 months before the transmission broke. However, I also used to have one of the spark exciter modules, but it had gone bad. So, I really didn't notice any difference....
Forum: 5th Gen Camaro SS LS LT General Discussions 05-17-2021, 07:14 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 6,846
Posted By granatl
My 2018 v6 w/ AFM currently shows 28.8 MPG for...

My 2018 v6 w/ AFM currently shows 28.8 MPG for 450 miles. That's slightly above the EPA registered 28 MPG on the highway.
Forum: 5th Gen Camaro SS LS LT General Discussions 04-27-2021, 02:01 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,687
Posted By granatl
About 4 years ago with my HP automatic, I had the...

About 4 years ago with my HP automatic, I had the lower grade GeForce axles. I was in a parking lot and as I was stopping, I decided to blip the throttle and snapped one of their axles. Since then, I...
Forum: V8 and V6 Transmissions / Driveline (6L80 / 6L50 / TR6060 / AY6) 04-23-2021, 05:47 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,126
Posted By granatl
Now that's an ANSWER! Thank you so much.

Now that's an ANSWER! Thank you so much.
Forum: V8 and V6 Transmissions / Driveline (6L80 / 6L50 / TR6060 / AY6) 04-23-2021, 05:14 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,126
Posted By granatl
2010 Camaro - transplant ZL1 diff parts needed?

My heavily modified 2010 SS still has the OEM diff. 6l80e has been built and I have the GeForce high HP axles. I have other suspension upgrades in the rear too, but I don't recall them all (something...
Forum: Forced Induction - V8 04-21-2021, 12:54 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,478
Posted By granatl
You might want to look at an electric...

You might want to look at an electric supercharger.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_yrxbcB4CwA
Forum: 5th Gen Camaro SS LS LT General Discussions 04-15-2021, 07:55 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,433
Posted By granatl
I've had a nightmarish history with rebuilt...

I've had a nightmarish history with rebuilt starters.
Do you make sure to transfer the heat shield to your new/rebuilt one? Without it, heat soak causes tha problem
Forum: 5th Gen Camaro SS LS LT General Discussions 03-25-2021, 08:16 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,050
Posted By granatl
The computer watches the firing of the plugs,...

The computer watches the firing of the plugs, etc. and for even spacing between firings causing the reluctor wheel to turn unevenly.
In an unmodified car, an uneven rotation means a misfire.
With...
Forum: 5th Gen Camaro SS LS LT General Discussions 01-28-2021, 10:02 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,747
Posted By granatl
The car's computer handles cold starts and the...

The car's computer handles cold starts and the subsequent warm-up versus decades ago when the driver had to do it. I seem to recall that it has RPM limits if the engine is very cold to protect it.
Forum: Camaro Issues / Problems | Warranty Discussions | TSB and Recalls 01-15-2021, 02:29 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,084
Posted By granatl
FPCM sends a pulse width signal (something like...

FPCM sends a pulse width signal (something like the injectors get) to regulate the fuel pressure.
Did you make sure that your cheap pump accepts this or is it a regular on/off pump
Forum: 5th Gen Camaro SS LS LT General Discussions 01-08-2021, 11:08 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,663
Posted By granatl
I've mimicked your move, but stay north of you! ...

I've mimicked your move, but stay north of you!
Nevada to North Carolina (but considering going back)
Forum: 5th Gen Camaro SS LS LT General Discussions 12-31-2020, 05:52 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,466
Posted By granatl
LS E85 Dyno Tests

I see this come up all time time -- what kind of power gains will I get with E85.
Here, Richard Holdener will show you, using an LS2 6.0, both N/A and turbocharged.
Note: He says this in the video,...
Forum: 5th Gen Camaro SS LS LT General Discussions 12-30-2020, 05:11 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,287
Posted By granatl
Yes. I've done this for the past 1+ year on two...

Yes. I've done this for the past 1+ year on two high end Odyssey batteries. I'd only run the charger about once per month (90 minute cycle).
Forum: Camaro V8 LS3 / L99 Engine, Exhaust, and Bolt-Ons 12-26-2020, 06:55 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,597
Posted By granatl
With the 20% off coupon making it $7200, I'd say...

With the 20% off coupon making it $7200, I'd say yes. On Summit Racing, a different vendor with same displacement and HP is $9k.
https://www.summitracing.com/parts/mll-psls4271ct/make/chevrolet
Forum: Forced Induction - V8 05-11-2020, 12:57 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 4,911
Posted By granatl
First, my car has been down a long time. I start...

First, my car has been down a long time. I start it every so often to cycle oil through it, but that's it.

I think I have the FIC 2100's and e85.

I've monkeyed with the idle off & on for a...
Forum: 5th Gen Camaro SS LS LT General Discussions 04-27-2020, 01:53 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 5,888
Posted By granatl
You have the 6L80E. Contrary to the above, you...

You have the 6L80E.
Contrary to the above, you don't need anything special to check it the way that GM intended.
There should be a sticker on the pan outlining this, but I'm trying my best to do it...
Forum: Tuning / Diagnostics -- engine and transmission 01-14-2020, 05:26 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 5,245
Posted By granatl
If you're only ever going to tune one (your own)...

If you're only ever going to tune one (your own) car, it's probably not worth buying it; UNLESS you're progressively adding components (i.e., one month, headers, another, cam, another, injectors)......
Forum: 5th Gen Camaro SS LS LT General Discussions 12-18-2019, 06:50 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,450
Posted By granatl
:confused0068: I'm not worthy! I'm not worthy!...

:confused0068: I'm not worthy! I'm not worthy! That is beyond impressive.
Forum: 5th Gen Camaro SS LS LT General Discussions 12-12-2019, 09:34 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,450
Posted By granatl
I've hit 22+. Steel block LS2 and forged...

I've hit 22+. Steel block LS2 and forged internals. Real prone to oil venting problems, so I usually keep it around 12-14.
Forum: Tuning / Diagnostics -- engine and transmission 12-06-2019, 07:54 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,020
Posted By granatl
There are too many factors -- you'd really need...

There are too many factors -- you'd really need to record your idle with HP Tuners (etc.) and post the log.
It could be anything related to fuel, air, spark, bad tune...

As for the diff fluid,...
Forum: Forced Induction - V8 11-21-2019, 03:21 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 11,760
Posted By granatl
I have a steel block, FMIC, upgraded radiator,...

I have a steel block, FMIC, upgraded radiator, A/C, etc. I even upped the pulsewidth on the stock fans, until it melted the OEM fan connectors.
When I lived in Vegas, the temps would typically be...
Forum: Tuning / Diagnostics -- engine and transmission 11-13-2019, 10:03 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 10,389
Posted By granatl
I don't have HPT in front of me and it's been...

I don't have HPT in front of me and it's been years since I had to do this, so I don't remember the specifics ATM.
Yes, you'll have to disable the FPCM. You'll also have to set a static fuel...
Forum: 5th Gen Camaro SS LS LT General Discussions 10-31-2019, 02:57 PM
Replies: 104
Views: 21,222
Posted By granatl
My 2018 V6 was having torque converter chatter. I...

My 2018 V6 was having torque converter chatter. I scheduled a Dealership appt to drop off the car the day I left for a 10-day vacation. Upon return, I was told they never touched it, so I had to...
Forum: Tuning / Diagnostics -- engine and transmission 10-30-2019, 08:14 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 5,048
Posted By granatl
Likely, you need to start by adding a good 50%...

Likely, you need to start by adding a good 50% (or more) to the "Final Airflow Minimum vs. RPM vs. Gear table." Highlight the Park/Neutral cells and multiply by 1.5 to see if that helps.
Forum: 5th Gen Camaro SS LS LT General Discussions 10-29-2019, 11:52 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,909
Posted By granatl
Short trips are the worst. The moisture doesn't...

Short trips are the worst. The moisture doesn't boil out of the oil as was intended. Otherwise, provided there's respectable oil pressure (and volume) all should be fine. I don't have the specs in...
Forum: Forced Induction - V8 10-11-2019, 11:51 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 13,208
Posted By granatl
I went large single turbo. Spools faster than the...

I went large single turbo. Spools faster than the typical supercharger. Biggest regret is, I can't get a 6L80E build to last more than a few thousand miles -- even at milder boost levels like 13...
Forum: Tuning / Diagnostics -- engine and transmission 10-03-2019, 09:46 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,768
Posted By granatl
Some engineer realized that using some values and...

Some engineer realized that using some values and a formula describe most VE layouts. So the VVE runs a best fit algorithm against the (temp) VE table that you're editing, calculating the "few"...
Forum: Tuning / Diagnostics -- engine and transmission 10-02-2019, 01:29 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,768
Posted By granatl
Yes, that's true. No custom OS, no extra creds,...

Yes, that's true.
No custom OS, no extra creds, etc.
Forum: 5th Gen Camaro SS LS LT General Discussions 09-25-2019, 02:23 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 942
Posted By granatl
Have you ever tried the re-learn procedure? I...

Have you ever tried the re-learn procedure? I don't remember all the details, but basically you bring the transmission up to operating temperature and then using HP Tuners (etc.) you pull on the...
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