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Forum: Transmissions 01-29-2022, 05:53 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,125
Posted By Deakins
Is the transmission fluid fully up to operating...

Is the transmission fluid fully up to operating temp when this is happening? These TR6060's get finicky during cold weather operation and I had mine pop out of both reverse and 1st on occasion when...
Forum: Manuals, Literature, Workbooks, Brochures, Etc. 12-29-2021, 06:59 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 8,375
Posted By Deakins
Sold

Sold
Forum: V8 LT1 Engine, Exhaust, and Bolt-Ons 12-15-2021, 06:27 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,566
Posted By Deakins
Without being able to look closer I would guess...

Without being able to look closer I would guess that your dual mass flywheel is bad and is leaking the grease from inside itself. The flywheel surface will move as it is designed to help absorb the...
Forum: Manuals, Literature, Workbooks, Brochures, Etc. 09-19-2020, 06:54 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 8,375
Posted By Deakins
FS Helms Factory Service Manuals - 2017

For sale is all 8 manuals in good condition - used for all of the projects that I did when I owned my Camaro. One cover was torn about 1 inch when I got them and has been taped.

Outside of that...
Forum: 6th gen Camaro 1LE 07-29-2020, 05:52 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 20,203
Posted By Deakins
Sorry, I don't agree that the bouncing shifter...

Sorry, I don't agree that the bouncing shifter has anything to do with the input shaft. These shifters are semi-remote mounted; all the movement has to do with the shifter not being fully coupled...
Forum: Transmissions 07-16-2020, 06:12 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,589
Posted By Deakins
Nothing that I know of as far as a direct...

Nothing that I know of as far as a direct replacement. I think Tilton has a hydraulic release bearing that can be used - I used new, stock hydraulics when I switched over to Tiltons clutch kit. The...
Forum: 2016+ Camaro: 6th Gen Camaro general forum 06-27-2020, 11:37 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,226
Posted By Deakins
I would doubt that the transmission is damaged -...

I would doubt that the transmission is damaged - the tr6060 is a pretty tough unit. I would be checking the hydraulic system and confirming that it is fully releasing and doing so quickly and...
Forum: 2016+ Camaro: 6th Gen Camaro general forum 06-27-2020, 11:35 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,752
Posted By Deakins
Everything you want to know will have to come...

Everything you want to know will have to come from them as it all depends upon what products they used and how it was applied and cured.
Forum: 2016+ Camaro: 6th Gen Camaro general forum 05-24-2020, 11:14 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,121
Posted By Deakins
IMHO if you aren't on a racetrack you wont find...

IMHO if you aren't on a racetrack you wont find the limits of the 4 piston setup. I've had both, on the street and the road course, and while the 6 pots look cool they are more rotating mass so there...
Forum: 2016+ Camaro: 6th Gen Camaro general forum 05-18-2020, 06:16 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 9,060
Posted By Deakins
Same here....53,000 ish on my 2017 and that's...

Same here....53,000 ish on my 2017 and that's with an entire year of not being around to drive the thing lol.
Forum: 2016+ Camaro: 6th Gen Camaro general forum 05-16-2020, 08:53 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 17,145
Posted By Deakins
Sadly, I think this outlines exactly why so many...

Sadly, I think this outlines exactly why so many are in a student loan crisis...let's not pay down our debt or reduce the amount we incur...let's go out and buy that $50,000 sports car right after...
Forum: 6th gen Camaro 1LE 05-14-2020, 06:45 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 10,670
Posted By Deakins
I installed the beefiest strut tower brace I...

I installed the beefiest strut tower brace I could find hoping to try and avoid breaking the strut tower out over time. You can point to the GT4.R chassis all you want but they don't put tons of...
Forum: Suspension | Brakes | Chassis 04-23-2020, 04:23 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 9,116
Posted By Deakins
On the few chassis that I've seen set up for...

On the few chassis that I've seen set up for competition track use the strut towers were cut out and moved for geometry reasons. Take it for what it's worth but I would only deal with it if mine...
Forum: ZL1 Discussions 04-19-2020, 06:10 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 5,048
Posted By Deakins
OP, if a pass over it with 3M Perfect It-1 wont...

OP, if a pass over it with 3M Perfect It-1 wont take it all out someone skilled can use the trizact system to take care of it. Not super cheap stuff but not as expensive spraying paint.
Forum: V8 - Engine, Exhaust, Bolt-Ons, Tuning Equipment 03-29-2020, 04:46 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,163
Posted By Deakins
What was the tolerance used on the rebalancing of...

What was the tolerance used on the rebalancing of the rotating assembly?
Forum: ZL1 Discussions 03-20-2020, 06:55 PM
Replies: 327
Views: 112,386
Posted By Deakins
Yeah, the Corvette LT4's are all dry sump oiling...

Yeah, the Corvette LT4's are all dry sump oiling systems. That engine has a longer crankshaft snout to accommodate the 2 stage oil pump...these engines were never destined for a Corvette (maybe the...
Forum: Mechanical Maintenance: Break-in / Oil & Fluids / Servicing 01-28-2020, 05:35 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,744
Posted By Deakins
They do, but as was said above the trans fluid...

They do, but as was said above the trans fluid runs up through the heat exchanger, thought the liquid to air cooler, then back to the differential, and finally back to the trans. No gear oil ever...
Forum: 2016+ Camaro: 6th Gen Camaro general forum 01-05-2020, 03:51 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 5,440
Posted By Deakins
To be honest if you are not going to track the...

To be honest if you are not going to track the car, and not going to look to boost your ego with a second or so faster lap time why add in more electronics? Price magna ride struts versus non, price...
Forum: Mechanical Maintenance: Break-in / Oil & Fluids / Servicing 01-04-2020, 02:59 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,036
Posted By Deakins
Well, if the coolant can shed heat off at the...

Well, if the coolant can shed heat off at the radiator more efficiently it stands to reason that it can pick the heat up off the engine more efficiently. If that leads to lower temps of those...
Forum: Transmission / Driveline 12-29-2019, 11:26 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,899
Posted By Deakins
What ended up happening with the trans? I'm in...

What ended up happening with the trans? I'm in the market and would consider taking the package if the deal is still out there. PM me and we can talk it if the other deal falls through.
Forum: V8 LT1 Engine, Exhaust, and Bolt-Ons 11-13-2019, 09:56 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,585
Posted By Deakins
I'd have to count them to be sure but 8 volumes...

I'd have to count them to be sure but 8 volumes comes to mind for the FSM in printed version. At least for my 2017 anyway.
Forum: ZL1 Discussions 09-01-2019, 02:19 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,197
Posted By Deakins
If there are no cracks out to the inner or outer...

If there are no cracks out to the inner or outer edges run them. Those look to have had some heat in them but it's nothing compared to what a set will look like after a full on 40 min stint with a...
Forum: 2016+ Camaro: 6th Gen Camaro general forum 08-24-2019, 06:58 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,041
Posted By Deakins
One thing to understand is that as the torque...

One thing to understand is that as the torque capacity of the transmission increases generally the shift effort increases as well. You are simply manipulating larger parts and the synchros are trying...
Forum: 2016+ Camaro: 6th Gen Camaro general forum 07-25-2019, 06:39 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,093
Posted By Deakins
Yeah, once my guys bring their rocker to market...

Yeah, once my guys bring their rocker to market there will be a really nice steel rocker for half or less than what Jesel charges. It'll be a good day for the gen V crowd.
Forum: 2016+ Camaro: 6th Gen Camaro general forum 07-25-2019, 06:29 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,587
Posted By Deakins
You must know facts that I don't then....after 36...

You must know facts that I don't then....after 36 hours on the road course at full tilt my LT1 is as happy as it was when new....
Forum: 2016+ Camaro: 6th Gen Camaro general forum 07-25-2019, 06:26 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,093
Posted By Deakins
Well currently unless you're looking to spend...

Well currently unless you're looking to spend around $3000 on a set of Jesel rockers you will only be getting a trunion upgrade. If that's what failed then you need to address that, if not you are...
Forum: Autos For Sale / Wanted 07-12-2019, 07:05 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 6,661
Posted By Deakins
If I was in the market right now I'd be all over...

If I was in the market right now I'd be all over this thing; good luck with the sale and to your friend!
Forum: 2016+ Camaro: 6th Gen Camaro general forum 07-02-2019, 08:16 PM
Replies: 96
Views: 9,731
Posted By Deakins
To be honest, the 2019's I've encountered out and...

To be honest, the 2019's I've encountered out and about have made me wish that my 17 was a 19. To each their own.
Forum: V8 LT1 Engine, Exhaust, and Bolt-Ons 03-01-2019, 07:14 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,979
Posted By Deakins
When you see people touting stroke to rod ratio...

When you see people touting stroke to rod ratio that's your sign to go somewhere else for advice. There are few measurements used in performance engine design as worthless as that one; and that...
Forum: 2016+ Camaro: 6th Gen Camaro general forum 02-28-2019, 10:47 AM
Replies: 70
Views: 8,044
Posted By Deakins
I think once the EV craze/push subsides a bit it...

I think once the EV craze/push subsides a bit it will be much like drones were several years back. I remember flying a helicopter and hearing about how drones are going to do everything imaginable...
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