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Forum: Member Car Journals 04-03-2024, 03:07 PM
Replies: 378
Views: 81,697
Posted By Tim M
Track day in the Evo was a ton of fun. Would have...

Track day in the Evo was a ton of fun. Would have been much better in the bigger HP car (Camaro!). Slow lap video:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vnTijY1c5B8

Did receive a new near exact...
Forum: Member Car Journals 03-22-2024, 05:11 PM
Replies: 378
Views: 81,697
Posted By Tim M
I drained the Mighty Mouse oil separator after...

I drained the Mighty Mouse oil separator after 1000 miles:

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53604467961_4cbc6ab20c_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2pEQULR)

Bit more than I expected, but 6 dyno...
Forum: Member Car Journals 03-20-2024, 04:28 PM
Replies: 378
Views: 81,697
Posted By Tim M
CalgaryZL1: Agree - my preferred angle. Allows...

CalgaryZL1: Agree - my preferred angle. Allows one to see how lumpy this track is (and all my flailing!)

Ted - thanks again for refining the combination - amazing it drives OEM, but puts down...
Forum: Member Car Journals 03-17-2024, 02:40 PM
Replies: 378
Views: 81,697
Posted By Tim M
Thanks gents - that is a big number! Great...

Thanks gents - that is a big number!

Great news! Made it to the Nurburgring today - nearly perfect. The 0415 wake up to arrive at 0800 paid off - 40-45 degree temps / 2nd car on track / no...
Forum: Member Car Journals 03-16-2024, 12:39 PM
Replies: 378
Views: 81,697
Posted By Tim M
Dyno visit was successful! The stars aligned,...

Dyno visit was successful! The stars aligned, dyno was operational (mostly) and the tuner (Mr Ted Jannetty) was online to tweak after each run.

Strapped down and prepped:
...
Forum: Member Car Journals 03-15-2024, 06:09 AM
Replies: 378
Views: 81,697
Posted By Tim M
Did a plug change, car wash, vacuum (clean car...

Did a plug change, car wash, vacuum (clean car makes more power!) and dropped by the engine shop that assisted us in this adventure - ABD Racing:
...
Forum: Member Car Journals 03-03-2024, 12:57 AM
Replies: 378
Views: 81,697
Posted By Tim M
Boost Creep: That is a great suggestion! ...

Boost Creep: That is a great suggestion! Admittedly, my current technique is to let the oil sit a bit in the drain pan and then when pouring it in a bottle, eye-ball the particulates on the bottom...
Forum: Member Car Journals 03-01-2024, 01:01 PM
Replies: 378
Views: 81,697
Posted By Tim M
Gents - we'll try to carry the American flag high...

Gents - we'll try to carry the American flag high in the foreign land. Would be a shame not to take advantage of the opportunities!

Wonderful weather allowed near 400-mile road trip...late night,...
Forum: Member Car Journals 02-25-2024, 10:47 AM
Replies: 378
Views: 81,697
Posted By Tim M
Camfab: Thanks - we will see how long the mill...

Camfab: Thanks - we will see how long the mill survives - the real test!

Goodwood - well worth the overseas travel especially with a UK vacation to sell the spouse!

50+ degrees here today and...
Forum: Member Car Journals 02-19-2024, 12:36 PM
Replies: 378
Views: 81,697
Posted By Tim M
Unseasonably warm here in Stuttgart...decided it...

Unseasonably warm here in Stuttgart...decided it was brake bleeding day using Motul 660 fluid and installing Cadillac brake deflectors:

OEM install:
...
Forum: Member Car Journals 02-18-2024, 08:24 AM
Replies: 378
Views: 81,697
Posted By Tim M
Got my Goodwood Festival of Speed tickets in the...

Got my Goodwood Festival of Speed tickets in the post this week! Will be putting the Camaro in the Performance Car Parking area again this time...see us at the start line!

...
Forum: Member Car Journals 02-08-2024, 02:39 PM
Replies: 378
Views: 81,697
Posted By Tim M
Youtube video of the same: ...

Youtube video of the same:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IKXPCQz31X0
Forum: Member Car Journals 02-05-2024, 03:04 PM
Replies: 378
Views: 81,697
Posted By Tim M
arpad has it correct. Americans don't pay the...

arpad has it correct. Americans don't pay the tax so 98 octane fuel is ~$4 a gallon. Otherwise, it tops 8-9 bucks!

Ethanol is nonexistent.
Forum: Member Car Journals 02-04-2024, 12:12 PM
Replies: 378
Views: 81,697
Posted By Tim M
302crossram: Agreed! Autobahn is quite a treat!...

302crossram: Agreed! Autobahn is quite a treat!

Got the car on the ground and took around the block - no leaks and got all 6 gears plus reverse! Happy, once again.
...
Forum: Member Car Journals 02-03-2024, 01:18 PM
Replies: 378
Views: 81,697
Posted By Tim M
Success! All reassembled and fired up with nary...

Success! All reassembled and fired up with nary a leak! Bit more tidying up, fresh engine oil, brake bleed and back on the ground tomorrow.

Pfew - glad that is over...
Forum: Member Car Journals 01-18-2024, 01:50 PM
Replies: 378
Views: 81,697
Posted By Tim M
After sitting overnight...quite a mess: ...

After sitting overnight...quite a mess:

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53472634650_ed06b9c44d_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2ptcejJ)

Old versus new:
...
Forum: Member Car Journals 01-14-2024, 12:24 PM
Replies: 378
Views: 81,697
Posted By Tim M
Laying on 35 degree floor is unpleasant and...

Laying on 35 degree floor is unpleasant and getting the trans to drop enough to slide out is a royal pain...

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53464148550_c4fe672f0c_c.jpg...
Forum: Member Car Journals 12-18-2023, 03:04 PM
Replies: 378
Views: 81,697
Posted By Tim M
Ted, thanks for the comments. Looking forward to...

Ted, thanks for the comments. Looking forward to getting it back out and a return to the dyno after the snow melts. Anxious to see what the 416 will do on the autobahn!

Figured during the...
Forum: Member Car Journals 11-28-2023, 07:32 AM
Replies: 378
Views: 81,697
Posted By Tim M
So the heartbreaker lived up to its name this...

So the heartbreaker lived up to its name this round...

4 runs with the best being the first at 536 WHP and dropping 40 WHP from there (4th run didn't record).
...
Forum: Member Car Journals 11-22-2023, 02:56 PM
Replies: 378
Views: 81,697
Posted By Tim M
Nearly 1500 miles on the combination... ...

Nearly 1500 miles on the combination...

Another oil change:

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53349741288_666782d7f7_z.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2phknpE)

And fresh NGK 6509 spark plugs:
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Forum: Member Car Journals 11-16-2023, 03:03 PM
Replies: 378
Views: 81,697
Posted By Tim M
Just over 100 at the wheel...possibly optimistic....

Just over 100 at the wheel...possibly optimistic. :-)

I'd be happy if it doesn't throw a rod...and ecstatic with 600 WHP.

I've got others that say it won't make much more than before due to...
Forum: Member Car Journals 11-14-2023, 02:38 PM
Replies: 378
Views: 81,697
Posted By Tim M
Another logging run, this time in 4th hitting...

Another logging run, this time in 4th hitting 7000 rpm (150 mph!) and near 11 psi of boost! It accelerated nicely, to say the least!

Thanksgiving will bring a chassis dyno appt - will she blow or...
Forum: Member Car Journals 11-10-2023, 04:07 PM
Replies: 378
Views: 81,697
Posted By Tim M
Boost Creep: The car did gain weight - 82 pounds...

Boost Creep: The car did gain weight - 82 pounds with the addition of the LT4 blower. However, I don't feel it. The front only dropped 1/8 inch with no mods to the suspension.

No doubt a pro...
Forum: Member Car Journals 11-04-2023, 01:39 AM
Replies: 378
Views: 81,697
Posted By Tim M
543 miles covered...break in complete...Motul...

543 miles covered...break in complete...Motul going in!

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53308243136_b5e52e0d4d_z.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2pdEFsh)

Very surprised no issues thus far...lucky?
Forum: Member Car Journals 10-26-2023, 10:43 PM
Replies: 378
Views: 81,697
Posted By Tim M
ZPirate: Thanks - We'll see if it holds together...

ZPirate: Thanks - We'll see if it holds together - fun getting reacquainted with the car! V8 rumble was sorely missed...
Forum: Member Car Journals 10-26-2023, 01:54 PM
Replies: 378
Views: 81,697
Posted By Tim M
Fast forward a bit as the car is now running and...

Fast forward a bit as the car is now running and documented in this thread:

LINK! (https://www.camaro6.com/forums/showthread.php?p=11373211#post11373211)

Engine complete:
...
Forum: Member Car Journals 02-26-2023, 01:45 PM
Replies: 378
Views: 81,697
Posted By Tim M
Project is progressing...old engine: ...

Project is progressing...old engine:

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52698787824_115825b242_z.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2ohP4C5)

and new engine going together:
...
Forum: Member Car Journals 02-26-2022, 04:20 AM
Replies: 378
Views: 81,697
Posted By Tim M
Finally ordered a car cover...project is becoming...

Finally ordered a car cover...project is becoming a longer term one...

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51904406044_ceda010064_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2n5BDAu)
Forum: Member Car Journals 02-05-2022, 03:22 PM
Replies: 378
Views: 81,697
Posted By Tim M
Few more arrivals! C5R timing chain from...

Few more arrivals!

C5R timing chain from Katech:

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51864029881_68c4668e1c_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2n23HaK)

And rev capable Johnson 2110K Lifters replacing...
Forum: Member Car Journals 01-28-2022, 02:59 PM
Replies: 378
Views: 81,697
Posted By Tim M
Ordered on Black Friday after...

Ordered on Black Friday after Thanksgiving...arrived today!

Weighty/sizeable packages arrived...balanced 416 CU IN rotating assembly!
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