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Forum: Suspension | Brakes | Chassis 05-07-2021, 07:31 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 10,944
Posted By crankaholic
I drove over some of the rougher roads and it...

I drove over some of the rougher roads and it wasn't bad - it's definitely stiffer than FE3 track mode, but the smaller road imperfections and seams aren't harsh. Once you hit some of the bigger...
Forum: Suspension | Brakes | Chassis 05-07-2021, 06:27 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 10,944
Posted By crankaholic
I ended up picking up a set... went through a few...

I ended up picking up a set... went through a few rounds of ordering extra parts - MRC cars need rear upper shock mounts (I went with Vorshlag), and Vorshlag camber plate owners need a...
Forum: 2016+ Camaro: 6th Gen Camaro general forum 02-09-2021, 12:42 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 8,609
Posted By crankaholic
I'm not going to talk about performance...

I'm not going to talk about performance improvements since I didn't do any testing, but it's really easy to install - just take off the radiator cover and loosen the hood latch on one side. 30 to 45...
Forum: V8 LT1 Engine, Exhaust, and Bolt-Ons 01-09-2021, 10:44 PM
Replies: 379
Views: 104,270
Posted By crankaholic
I bought the "medium" elbow fitting from here...

I bought the "medium" elbow fitting from here https://www.addw1.com/products/ford-gm-pvc-quick-connects-snap-fitting
Forum: V8 LT1 Engine, Exhaust, and Bolt-Ons 01-08-2021, 11:30 AM
Replies: 379
Views: 104,270
Posted By crankaholic
I took an angle grinder to the section right...

I took an angle grinder to the section right underneath the strut bar (GM convertible strut bar):

https://www.dropbox.com/s/zjto4gsqbfwzol1/IMG_20210101_124736.jpg?dl=1
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Forum: V8 LT1 Engine, Exhaust, and Bolt-Ons 11-21-2020, 11:35 PM
Replies: 379
Views: 104,270
Posted By crankaholic
I bought the "medium" elbow fitting from here...

I bought the "medium" elbow fitting from here https://www.addw1.com/products/ford-gm-pvc-quick-connects-snap-fitting

https://www.dropbox.com/s/qxrbnab8alkbefl/IMG_20201022_162539.jpg?dl=1
Forum: Transmissions 09-14-2020, 12:22 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,595
Posted By crankaholic
It looks exactly the same and might be half a...

It looks exactly the same and might be half a pound heavier(?) - although my precision scale broke and my clutch was worn out so I don't see a point in putting up numbers from a cheap scale. The...
Forum: Suspension | Brakes | Chassis 08-28-2020, 11:44 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,801
Posted By crankaholic
SPL stuff is machined aluminum with locking...

SPL stuff is machined aluminum with locking collars that have titanium screws... I don't know about the heim joints since BMR doesn't list their supplier.

I try to clean/lube my BMR joints up with...
Forum: 2016+ Camaro: 6th Gen Camaro general forum 08-09-2020, 04:09 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,841
Posted By crankaholic
I can see various random accessories being more...

I can see various random accessories being more reliable on the RCF... like the AC and water pump. Although I got a 2009 Malibu to 250,000 miles without any failures. As far as Lexus goes I doubt the...
Forum: Transmissions 07-31-2020, 04:19 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 16,586
Posted By crankaholic
Well apparently it's the same part # as the...

Well apparently it's the same part # as the Z06/ZL1 unit... I didn't even look that up and just ordered the "ZR1" clutch because GM put it into a 3700lbs car with 700+ lb-ft of torque. I measured the...
Forum: Transmissions 07-30-2020, 01:42 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 16,586
Posted By crankaholic
I went with the middle road option - a Katech...

I went with the middle road option - a Katech aluminum flywheel and ZR1 clutch... all together I dropped about 22lbs for $1200. I mean I could have dropped another 18-20lbs with the RPS option, but...
Forum: Suspension | Brakes | Chassis 07-18-2020, 09:38 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,222
Posted By crankaholic
I have them on my car... they sure seem like they...

I have them on my car... they sure seem like they would flex way less than the stock parts. As for how useful that actually is, ehh I don't think anyone put the car through a torsional rigidity...
Forum: Transmissions 07-16-2020, 10:43 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,595
Posted By crankaholic
I installed a ZR1 clutch, Katech flywheel and a...

I installed a ZR1 clutch, Katech flywheel and a new slave cylinder (I wasn't planning on it, but the stock one just didn't work after reassembly)... I also measured out the distances and installed a...
Forum: 2016+ Camaro: 6th Gen Camaro general forum 05-30-2020, 03:24 PM
Replies: 106
Views: 19,231
Posted By crankaholic
I don't think they'll be able to get the full...

I don't think they'll be able to get the full 495HP without the 4 into 1 headers, optimized intake path and cam (which relies on the other optimizations to really do it's thing). The best we can hope...
Forum: Wheels | Tires -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 05-17-2020, 02:05 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 911
Posted By crankaholic
It's really a matter of taste... get what you...

It's really a matter of taste... get what you like and enjoy it :)

I personally don't like directional wheels. Their VS17 design looks good though, and bronze or tinted wheels usually go with a...
Forum: Wheels | Tires -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 05-05-2020, 10:36 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 10,460
Posted By crankaholic
Those 18x8.5 ET37 wheels will be noticeably...

Those 18x8.5 ET37 wheels will be noticeably inboard... not sure if they'll clear the 1LE brakes either, with that offset you'd have to worry about the spokes hitting the caliper as well as overall...
Forum: 2016+ Camaro: 6th Gen Camaro general forum 03-11-2020, 11:08 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 30,871
Posted By crankaholic
I use a proclip base and an amazon magnetic mount...

I use a proclip base and an amazon magnetic mount

https://www.dropbox.com/s/hyttr3l3hd2fkig/IMG_20200219_172652.jpg?dl=1
Forum: 2016+ Camaro: 6th Gen Camaro general forum 03-06-2020, 12:40 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,349
Posted By crankaholic
I'd look up some videos of the rear suspension...

I'd look up some videos of the rear suspension under load... Chevy had to cut corners somewhere, and those thin stamped rear suspension arms are definitely a compromise. Would I want some proper...
Forum: 2016+ Camaro: 6th Gen Camaro general forum 03-03-2020, 08:59 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,349
Posted By crankaholic
Are your trailing arms the adjustable ball...

Are your trailing arms the adjustable ball bearing type or fixed with poly bushings? I switched to the poly set for trailing arms because I found they were adding a noticeable amount of NVH and were...
Forum: V8 LT1 Engine, Exhaust, and Bolt-Ons 02-19-2020, 01:07 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 5,989
Posted By crankaholic
I got a set of JBA shorties when they were on...

I got a set of JBA shorties when they were on sale. I still haven't put them on though, waiting for warmer weather. I don't think they'll make a noticeable amount of power. Like others pointed out,...
Forum: Cosmetic modifications (exterior and interior) 12-19-2019, 06:44 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,197
Posted By crankaholic
Finally :) ordered a few interior bits. They have...

Finally :) ordered a few interior bits. They have a 10% off coupon going on now - the code is right on the homepage.
Forum: Cosmetic modifications (exterior and interior) 11-12-2019, 10:30 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,608
Posted By crankaholic
I'd love some lightweight fixed buckets... but I...

I'd love some lightweight fixed buckets... but I don't have time to figure out the airbag resistor situation and don't want to drive around without airbags :( Otherwise I'd rock a pair of Tecnocraft...
Forum: 2016+ Camaro: 6th Gen Camaro general forum 10-21-2019, 02:36 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 8,986
Posted By crankaholic
The 15% drivetrain loss number seems outdated...

The 15% drivetrain loss number seems outdated even for front-engine cars with a torque converter these days - I would say a good mid-engine DCT combo is around 8%. So the 478WHP run translates to...
Forum: Cosmetic modifications (exterior and interior) 10-02-2019, 03:20 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 8,468
Posted By crankaholic
Thanks!

Thanks!
Forum: Cosmetic modifications (exterior and interior) 10-01-2019, 02:32 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 8,468
Posted By crankaholic
That looks great :thumbup: Where did you get...

That looks great :thumbup:

Where did you get them?
Forum: 2016+ Camaro: 6th Gen Camaro general forum 07-29-2019, 11:37 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,881
Posted By crankaholic
Only people that buy catch cans care enough to...

Only people that buy catch cans care enough to look into this..?

The fact is it collects a good amount of oil, maybe it's perfectly fine for that amount to end up in the intake, maybe not. I can...
Forum: General Automotive + Other Cars Discussion 07-18-2019, 08:02 PM
Replies: 223
Views: 54,549
Posted By crankaholic
I am. Wish our Camaros had more buttons... so I...

I am. Wish our Camaros had more buttons... so I wouldn't have to go through a dozen touchscreen presses to change my suspension settings and back to AA.

The rest of the car looks great too! The...
Forum: 2016+ Camaro: 6th Gen Camaro general forum 07-02-2019, 12:25 PM
Replies: 242
Views: 46,198
Posted By crankaholic
According to this video, the LT2 will most likely...

According to this video, the LT2 will most likely be a pushrod engine :D so not all hope is lost!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YAfpeox0Sz0
Forum: V8 LT1 Engine, Exhaust, and Bolt-Ons 06-25-2019, 03:54 PM
Replies: 734
Views: 168,718
Posted By crankaholic
Should have clicked on the link... $750 for a...

Should have clicked on the link... $750 for a custom billet throttle body isn't too bad. I thought it would be over $1,000 for one.
Forum: V8 LT1 Engine, Exhaust, and Bolt-Ons 06-25-2019, 03:11 PM
Replies: 734
Views: 168,718
Posted By crankaholic
That looks EXPENSIVE

That looks EXPENSIVE
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