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Forum: Transmissions 12-24-2023, 02:25 PM
Replies: 8
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Posted By oldman
probably use the shorter driver side ZL1 axle on...

probably use the shorter driver side ZL1 axle on the longer side, get a passenger zl1 axle (solid shaft) and that should be able to cut and spline. The driver's side for all versions of the axles...
Forum: V8 LT1 Engine, Exhaust, and Bolt-Ons 12-23-2023, 08:31 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,521
Posted By oldman
valve spring change time

It was 2017 and 17,000 to 20,000 miles ago that I went with the TSP dual valve spring and a Pray spec blower cam from TSP about .635" lift. I then went with a mild ramp Cam Motion .59X" lift cam...
Forum: V8 LT1 Engine, Exhaust, and Bolt-Ons 12-22-2023, 06:51 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 6,251
Posted By oldman
block good enough for core, it is really crush...

block good enough for core, it is really crush that retains the bearing not that little notch and all that should clean up with a line bore. TSP has nice sleeved blocks....

So I was watching a LS7...
Forum: Transmissions 12-21-2023, 08:59 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,968
Posted By oldman
yep I guess so, it does look like a DMF, I know...

yep I guess so, it does look like a DMF, I know that sucker is heavy. I really like the stock feel and I've been thinking of going with a ZL1 clutch next.... but now maybe a complete clutch...
Forum: Transmissions 12-21-2023, 01:49 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,968
Posted By oldman
I did not know the l1e has a DMF, my SS has a...

I did not know the l1e has a DMF, my SS has a twin disk and I'm pretty sure the plate between them has no liquid. If there is no change in clutch feel, I say you have a leak in the rear main seal or...
Forum: Transmissions 12-21-2023, 01:41 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,414
Posted By oldman
If there is no change in clutch feel, you could...

If there is no change in clutch feel, you could have a pilot bearing going out and the this would spin the input shaft so no shift.

Car stuck on road, you can put it in gear and crank the starter...
Forum: V8 LT1 Engine, Exhaust, and Bolt-Ons 12-21-2023, 01:31 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 6,251
Posted By oldman
it does show the thrust bearing was an issue with...

it does show the thrust bearing was an issue with the stroker crank.
Forum: Forced Induction Discussions 12-19-2023, 02:15 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,765
Posted By oldman
thank you

thank you
Forum: V8 LT1 Engine, Exhaust, and Bolt-Ons 12-19-2023, 01:19 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 6,251
Posted By oldman
I think your HP goals can be reached by a sub...

I think your HP goals can be reached by a sub .600 lift gentle lift cam by Cam Motion. I don't know if Cam Motion has a spintron, what I do know is I was in the LS1 valvetrain wars and silly me, I...
Forum: Forced Induction Discussions 12-18-2023, 08:44 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,765
Posted By oldman
procharger oil alternative

I'm having a hard time finding anybody shipping procharger oil to Hawaii (overseas aid). Are there any other options, I've heard Royal Purple 0-20 XPR (non foaming). dunno will need some oil soon...
Forum: V8 LT1 Engine, Exhaust, and Bolt-Ons 12-18-2023, 08:19 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 6,251
Posted By oldman
I've found the LT1 to be an easy engine to work...

I've found the LT1 to be an easy engine to work on. The parts I would be carful of are:
1) the thrust bearing, Tim M did his I never did mine (stock crank)
2) do you need to line bore mains when...
Forum: V8 LT1 Engine, Exhaust, and Bolt-Ons 12-16-2023, 06:46 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 6,251
Posted By oldman
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=paizumY5Ygs ...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=paizumY5Ygs

IMO, a mild cam remove the AFM lifters, a good mild spring and you are golden to 7000 or so RPM,

Aftermarket cranks are going to run into...
Forum: V8 LT1 Engine, Exhaust, and Bolt-Ons 12-16-2023, 06:29 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,059
Posted By oldman
My cam is similar around 226 / 236 on 116 or 118...

My cam is similar around 226 / 236 on 116 or 118 LSA (sorry forget, probably 116) uses Cam Motion's .598 lift lobe (don't want to go over that, long story). With your 113 LSA the cam should have a...
Forum: Suspension | Brakes | Chassis 12-16-2023, 06:14 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 994
Posted By oldman
brake fluid replacement

My Camaro is a very early 2016 and I bled all 4 brakes in late 2018 early 2019 and the inner bleed of the front Brembo stripped out and I had to drill and replace it. It was very corroded before and...
Forum: Suspension | Brakes | Chassis 12-16-2023, 05:52 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 907
Posted By oldman
wow I need this, when I upgraded my SS M6 shaft...

wow I need this, when I upgraded my SS M6 shaft to a ZL1 M6 shaft I noticed the thin press steel and rubber support on both shafts (both low mile shafts) was all discombubolated. This will fix that...
Forum: Transmissions 11-19-2023, 06:38 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,812
Posted By oldman
Great information. The TR6060 trans is awesome,...

Great information. The TR6060 trans is awesome, but to make it stronger vs the 56 trans, the syncro packs are much smaller (allows bigger / wider gears), this double whammy means less syncro for...
Forum: V8 LT1 Engine, Exhaust, and Bolt-Ons 11-19-2023, 05:41 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 847
Posted By oldman
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_NxFRoN-Qok I...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_NxFRoN-Qok
I thought this was a good talk on rings, interesting that hypereutectic pistons need more gap vs forged 4032 / 2618. WEISCO and Jimmy Barton say to run...
Forum: 2016+ Camaro: 6th Gen Camaro general forum 11-19-2023, 05:14 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 3,631
Posted By oldman
I have a 440 Dart, built with my friend since...

I have a 440 Dart, built with my friend since high school, back in the day not much could touch it with street tires...
Forum: Transmissions 11-17-2023, 07:30 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,345
Posted By oldman
since you have a 6th gen cradle, the SS 8.6"...

since you have a 6th gen cradle, the SS 8.6" pumpkin will bolt right in, the driver's side Zl1 / ediff / SS-1LE shaft is identical in length to the SS shaft so it will bolt right up to the SS 8.6"...
Forum: Transmissions 11-17-2023, 07:19 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,283
Posted By oldman
Looks like they are just lazy on their listing...

Looks like they are just lazy on their listing them... bummer. I never did find the ring size of the 6th gen Zl1, 8.9", there is at least one guy with a V6 that supposedly has a ZL1 ediff...
Forum: Transmissions 11-12-2023, 02:49 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,283
Posted By oldman
LSD and gears for ZL1

It would seem that Nitro Gear and Axle is offering a LSD for the ZL1 rear, this would or should mean SS guys could run the ZL1 stuff and toss out the ediff, mainly a drag race mod. The ZL1 is a 9.8...
Forum: V8 LT1 Engine, Exhaust, and Bolt-Ons 11-07-2023, 02:55 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 15,023
Posted By oldman
I agree but to a point, as some point in the...

I agree but to a point, as some point in the build even NA, it will cause a restriction, sure it is at the rear where exhaust gasses have lost lots of their energy. My guess on a health NA engine...
Forum: V8 LT1 Engine, Exhaust, and Bolt-Ons 11-07-2023, 12:39 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 4,501
Posted By oldman
This video addresses King's claim of "stripped"...

This video addresses King's claim of "stripped" NA cars. This is FBO only and Pray does talk about how much weight is "stripped"... Partial stripped, still A/C the car did 9.9x, it was doing 10.1X...
Forum: Forced Induction Discussions 11-04-2023, 01:55 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 12,320
Posted By oldman
amazing how OEM the setup looks.

amazing how OEM the setup looks.
Forum: V8 LT1 Engine, Exhaust, and Bolt-Ons 11-02-2023, 04:26 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 4,501
Posted By oldman
I could not whiggle the cam gear off the cam, so...

I could not whiggle the cam gear off the cam, so I had to drop the pan, if you can do that I'd expect 10 shop to 15 hours or $1200 to $1800. It IS a pain to set the preload on the lifters. Drop the...
Forum: V8 LT1 Engine, Exhaust, and Bolt-Ons 11-02-2023, 11:17 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 4,501
Posted By oldman
Somebody built a race car for the street and was...

Somebody built a race car for the street and was not happy with the results, no surprise there. No surprise with the "mild boost" making a good all around drivable package. IMO there are 10x more...
Forum: V8 LT1 Engine, Exhaust, and Bolt-Ons 10-31-2023, 02:07 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 4,501
Posted By oldman
I dropped my pan on my fist cam change, there are...

I dropped my pan on my fist cam change, there are guys that say you can wiggle the cam gear off and then pull the cam; without taking off the pump / pan. I never tried it, I just figure it was true...
Forum: V8 LT1 Engine, Exhaust, and Bolt-Ons 10-30-2023, 03:58 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 4,501
Posted By oldman
The OP has really a general question but one I'm...

The OP has really a general question but one I'm sure is asked all the time. My take is it depends and for many reasons I like NA, that said because my car is mainly a cars and coffee show piece, I...
Forum: Forced Induction Discussions 10-30-2023, 03:32 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 5,039
Posted By oldman
I really enjoyed your write up Tim. I may have...

I really enjoyed your write up Tim. I may have to get some suggestions when I start my next engine project, but my new farm in Hawaii is taking all my time and money.
Forum: V8 LT1 Engine, Exhaust, and Bolt-Ons 10-30-2023, 03:30 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 4,501
Posted By oldman
since you sell both superchargers and NA...

since you sell both superchargers and NA packages, I would be interested on your take?
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