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Forum: V8 LT1 Engine, Exhaust, and Bolt-Ons 07-10-2019, 09:01 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,734
Posted By Desert Drifter
Which LT Headers will have easiest fitment?

So I have read treads where guys have fitment issued where headers are rubbing brake lines and other interference problems. Headers for our sixth gen Camaro can cost from $500 to $1500 so which ones...
Forum: 2016+ Camaro: 6th Gen Camaro general forum 01-02-2019, 11:06 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 30,278
Posted By Desert Drifter
Long roads with traffic and this time of year...

Long roads with traffic and this time of year someone in a motorhome just ahead. Got a speeding ticket in a Chevy Chevette after finally finding an opening in traffic back in 1984, lots more...
Forum: Z/28 Discussions 01-02-2019, 10:56 PM
Replies: 114
Views: 53,824
Posted By Desert Drifter
416 CID seems to be the easy bore/stroke...

416 CID seems to be the easy bore/stroke combination for the Gen 5 powerplant. The current cylinder head/ intake manifold design would require a lot of engineering to go bigger bore and...
Forum: 2016+ Camaro: 6th Gen Camaro general forum 01-02-2019, 05:07 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 30,278
Posted By Desert Drifter
I am in the same position here. My 2018 SS 1LE...

I am in the same position here. My 2018 SS 1LE is enough and I like the way it looks and runs right off the showroom floor. I always look for more power, but when could I use it?

I think a good...
Forum: USA - Southwest 10-06-2018, 11:55 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 14,050
Posted By Desert Drifter
Indeed, We need a meet up somewhere north end of...

Indeed, We need a meet up somewhere north end of Phx or West side or SMEWHERE!

2018 SS 1LE here
Forum: 2016+ Camaro: 6th Gen Camaro general forum 09-24-2018, 04:04 PM
Replies: 93
Views: 10,243
Posted By Desert Drifter
I have a 2018 SS with 1LE (so 6 speed Manual). ...

I have a 2018 SS with 1LE (so 6 speed Manual).

Around town I get 15-17 MPG.

On the highway when I can put cruise control on 70 -75 MPG I can get about 27 MPG. I say about because I always end...
Forum: ZL1 Discussions 09-23-2018, 03:53 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,610
Posted By Desert Drifter
I have a 2018 SS 1LE as well and have been...

I have a 2018 SS 1LE as well and have been looking at power upgrades. Seems like 50 to 80 HP is all one can gain without a bore and or stroke change plus headers, intake, cam and head work all of...
Forum: Photos | Videos | Renderings 09-12-2018, 02:45 PM
Replies: 593
Views: 338,310
Posted By Desert Drifter
This looks a lot like my SS 1LE , that is...

This looks a lot like my SS 1LE
, that is beautiful! When I was looking for a car the Camaro was an early pick and I was thinking that fine dark blue color. When I saw the Red Hot color I was...
Forum: 2016+ Camaro: 6th Gen Camaro general forum 08-04-2018, 12:06 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 40,882
Posted By Desert Drifter
While in the Detroit area a few weeks ago I saw a...

While in the Detroit area a few weeks ago I saw a 2019 Camaro SS. It was hyper blue and looked great! It was near my Sisters home and she said that the guy who lived there was a big guy at GM. I...
Forum: V8 LT1 Engine, Exhaust, and Bolt-Ons 07-21-2018, 10:09 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,609
Posted By Desert Drifter
following this thread because I am looking for HP...

following this thread because I am looking for HP and Torque gains and this may be a good first step. We must do emission testing here (Phoenix, AZ area) which means pass the gas testing, plus...
Forum: ZL1 Discussions 07-13-2018, 12:53 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 8,222
Posted By Desert Drifter
I own a 2018 SS 1LE in Red Hot. Love red, love...

I own a 2018 SS 1LE in Red Hot. Love red, love the car. But a ZL1 in Gernet Red with that black shaker hood is awesome!
Forum: 6th gen Camaro 1LE 07-13-2018, 12:30 PM
Replies: 2,031
Views: 802,747
Posted By Desert Drifter
The V6 1LE is one car I would like to drive a few...

The V6 1LE is one car I would like to drive a few miles. I have a 2018 SS 1LE and bet yours if fun to drive as well. If they were around to test drive, I just may have gotten a V61LE. But wholly...
Forum: 6th gen Camaro 1LE 07-12-2018, 10:48 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,636
Posted By Desert Drifter
Good discussion guys, thanks. Also I may have...

Good discussion guys, thanks. Also I may have casually seen a black 1LE and not noticed the matte hood. And when driving in traffic it is hard to put a good eyeball on every car.

The...
Forum: ZL1 Discussions 07-11-2018, 05:27 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 7,382
Posted By Desert Drifter
Top quality forged wheels are $2000 each, so not...

Top quality forged wheels are $2000 each, so not an attractive solution either. Now if I could just figure out why my rear tires wear so fast....
Forum: 6th gen Camaro 1LE 07-11-2018, 05:17 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,636
Posted By Desert Drifter
How Many Sixth Gen Camaro's have the 1LE Package?

I just drove most of the way across the country and back and I did not see a single Black hooded 6th Gen.

I look for another 1LE when driving or when I am a passenger and in the last 4 months I...
Forum: 6th gen Camaro 1LE 07-11-2018, 04:47 PM
Replies: 119
Views: 20,969
Posted By Desert Drifter
64 here. The 2018 SS1LE checked all the boxes! ...

64 here. The 2018 SS1LE checked all the boxes! Had it almost 9 months. As we get older we don't have time for slow cars...
Forum: ZL1 Discussions 05-31-2018, 01:42 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,328
Posted By Desert Drifter
Wow, great looking car! Didn't know the ZL1 was...

Wow, great looking car! Didn't know the ZL1 was available in Krypton Green. I'm pleased with my '18 SS 1LE (Red Hot color). I can only imagine the extra 200 HP with the ZL1.
Forum: Wheels | Tires -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 05-03-2018, 10:11 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 6,886
Posted By Desert Drifter
I was at Tire Rack, you are right they offer...

I was at Tire Rack, you are right they offer several alternatives to the orriginal tires. But if the suspension is tunes specific to the Goodyear SC3 tires will it handle good on something else...
Forum: ZL1 Discussions 05-03-2018, 06:32 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,817
Posted By Desert Drifter
What is a good price on a 17 or 18 ZL1 (non 1LE...

What is a good price on a 17 or 18 ZL1 (non 1LE version)? I have a 18 SS 1LE and seem there are no power mods that are emissions legal (except trade it for the ZL1!)
Forum: Wheels | Tires -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 05-02-2018, 07:51 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 6,886
Posted By Desert Drifter
Section width is the widest dimension of the tire...

Section width is the widest dimension of the tire mounted on a wheel of given width. It is usually a bit wider than the tread width and is definitely a function of wheel width.

And the whole...
Forum: V8 LT1 Engine, Exhaust, and Bolt-Ons 04-24-2018, 02:34 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,769
Posted By Desert Drifter
I understand matching the mating surfaces for...

I understand matching the mating surfaces for smooth transition, but what are the real gains? we talking 5 HP or what? I would love to get my LT1 to have 100 more HP and still be able to pass...
Forum: USA - Southwest 04-01-2018, 11:59 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 14,050
Posted By Desert Drifter
April 21 sounds good!

April 21 sounds good!
Forum: ZL1 Discussions 04-01-2018, 11:51 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 6,412
Posted By Desert Drifter
Some fine camaros there guys! Always hate to...

Some fine camaros there guys! Always hate to read about others getting better deal than mine. But deal is done and I'm happy with my SS 1LE in red hot, and in the end if you get the car you want,...
Forum: 6th gen Camaro 1LE 12-24-2017, 07:17 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,740
Posted By Desert Drifter
Very nice! I have a '18 M1ss1LE in Red Hot and...

Very nice! I have a '18 M1ss1LE in Red Hot and had a hard time choosing between your Garnet Red and my color. Plate is PERFECT.
Forum: 2016+ Camaro: 6th Gen Camaro general forum 12-23-2017, 12:35 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,673
Posted By Desert Drifter
Bought my Camaro from Earnhardt Chevrolet in...

Bought my Camaro from Earnhardt Chevrolet in Chandler, AZ. I had to order it because there were no more 2017 available with the LT1 package and in my color of choice. Besides I did not want to buy...
Forum: 2016+ Camaro: 6th Gen Camaro general forum 12-19-2017, 07:57 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,835
Posted By Desert Drifter
Looks great! Love the silver wheels and the...

Looks great! Love the silver wheels and the Hyper Blue color.
Forum: 2016+ Camaro: 6th Gen Camaro general forum 12-19-2017, 07:55 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,673
Posted By Desert Drifter
New Camaro, paint sealant?

I have a new 2018 Camaro, just at 1000 miles today. I want to clean it and apply some paint sealant before it gets swirly and road wear. The Dealer I bought from says they do sealant every 6...
Forum: 6th gen Camaro 1LE 12-18-2017, 06:36 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,839
Posted By Desert Drifter
Git ya sum studded snow ties and lift it up a...

Git ya sum studded snow ties and lift it up a couple inches: GOLDEN!

I bought a SS 1LE a few months ago. It is just right for me. IF someone haded me the extra $25k I would have ordered a ZL1. ...
Forum: 2016+ Camaro: 6th Gen Camaro general forum 12-14-2017, 07:47 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,849
Posted By Desert Drifter
Real music that idle.

Real music that idle.
Forum: 2016+ Camaro: 6th Gen Camaro general forum 12-07-2017, 07:54 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,349
Posted By Desert Drifter
Thank You for the response. I figured adding 100...

Thank You for the response. I figured adding 100 HP would require more than intake tract optimization. Just not ready to void all the warranty on my car with under 1000 miles on it. perhaps in a...
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