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Forum: V6 LGX Engine, Exhaust, and Bolt-Ons 12-23-2022, 05:22 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,698
Posted By DIYguy
Mine had the exact same rattle, only worse. It...

Mine had the exact same rattle, only worse.
It wasn't the heat shields (checked) or hangars (checked) or anything of that sort.
No visible cracks or splits anywhere.

The spring loaded "valves"...
Forum: 2016+ Camaro: 6th Gen Camaro general forum 02-16-2022, 02:10 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,082
Posted By DIYguy
Post FWIW, '17 with the original battery, still going...

FWIW, '17 with the original battery, still going strong.
However to put that into perspective, I added a 4 gauge booster strap to the battery ground (through the current sensor of course), a similar...
Forum: 2016+ Camaro: 6th Gen Camaro general forum 01-29-2022, 02:42 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 9,871
Posted By DIYguy
Wink You betcha. We have only had one house that...

You betcha.
We have only had one house that had a sink in the garage (because the washer and dryer were there too), and it was great to prevent most dirt and grime from entering the house.
I...
Forum: 2016+ Camaro: 6th Gen Camaro general forum 01-29-2022, 12:58 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 9,871
Posted By DIYguy
Smile A lot of beautiful garages here. BTW, love the...

A lot of beautiful garages here.
BTW, love the utility sink in the garage Joshinator99.
They come in handy for sure.
I have a perfect spot with all the necessary plumbing in our attached garage....
Forum: 2016+ Camaro: 6th Gen Camaro general forum 01-29-2022, 12:17 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 9,871
Posted By DIYguy
Smile Ours are examples of garages that are function...

Ours are examples of garages that are function over form (3 car attached, 3.5 car detached).
The ceiling in the detached garage is about 16 feet high to accommodate a 4 post lift (which I would love...
Forum: 2016+ Camaro: 6th Gen Camaro general forum 12-06-2021, 05:22 PM
Replies: 15,084
Views: 5,172,982
Posted By DIYguy
Smile Added a secondary 4 gauge ground cable between...

Added a secondary 4 gauge ground cable between the battery and a conveniently mounted stud in the trunk floor well, as has been shown on other posts (such as-...
Forum: Camaro DIY & HOW-TO instructions & discussions 12-06-2021, 05:10 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,750
Posted By DIYguy
Smile You are quite welcome. (I literally just now...

You are quite welcome.
(I literally just now saw your posting, BTW).

I hope it helped you.
Mine is holding up very nicely more than two years and thousands of miles later.
I happened to look...
Forum: 2016+ Camaro: 6th Gen Camaro general forum 11-13-2021, 10:08 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 10,899
Posted By DIYguy
Smile An annoying and persistent rattle in the general...

An annoying and persistent rattle in the general area around the A pillar on the driver's side of my car turned out to be the tachometer and speedometer light pipes inside the instrument cluster.
I...
Forum: 2016+ Camaro: 6th Gen Camaro general forum 11-11-2021, 05:37 PM
Replies: 196
Views: 21,017
Posted By DIYguy
Smile Two more cents worth... Camaro versus motorcycle

My story will read just like a number of others in this thread.

I have owned and ridden motorcycles on and off since I was 14 years old and was only 19 when I bought my first Camaro (a 1969 Z-28...
Forum: V6 LGX Engine, Exhaust, and Bolt-Ons 09-13-2021, 04:41 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 6,900
Posted By DIYguy
Smile OK, you made me try it again... :twitch: I...

OK, you made me try it again... :twitch:
I unplugged it and started out for the grocery store.

I got about a mile down the road before plugging it back in.
Happy once more. :thumbup:
Forum: V6 LGX Engine, Exhaust, and Bolt-Ons 08-20-2021, 04:50 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 6,900
Posted By DIYguy
Red face FWIW, I have had a Range device on my car for...

FWIW, I have had a Range device on my car for about two years now and cannot imagine driving without it connected.
Every so often I have unplugged it just to remind myself of why it is there.
And...
Forum: V6 LGX Engine, Exhaust, and Bolt-Ons 06-25-2021, 06:19 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,059
Posted By DIYguy
Smile And my 2017 V6 with 51.5k miles on it is bone dry...

And my 2017 V6 with 51.5k miles on it is bone dry just like HCI2000SS's.
I see absolutely no need for one either.
I too would suggest that you check yours first before spending the money.
Forum: V6 LGX Engine, Exhaust, and Bolt-Ons 05-19-2021, 11:15 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,755
Posted By DIYguy
Smile My intake is even cleaner than yours appears to...

My intake is even cleaner than yours appears to be, including behind the plate, despite ~51k miles on the clock.
I am a firm proponent of cellsafemode's #2 mode of thought.

My car will never see...
Forum: Camaro DIY & HOW-TO instructions & discussions 10-31-2020, 03:42 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,526
Posted By DIYguy
Post A little late to the party, sorry, but I also do...

A little late to the party, sorry, but I also do my own wheel alignments.
I have self-made laser gauges which make the job easier and quicker, but there is nothing at all wrong with string, rulers...
Forum: Camaro DIY & HOW-TO instructions & discussions 10-31-2020, 12:45 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 24,751
Posted By DIYguy
Smile :D I don't have a V8, so when designing it I...

:D

I don't have a V8, so when designing it I had to rely upon the dimensions provided from another forum member who does have one.
Your version looks very nice.
Thanks for creating it.

My V6...
Forum: 2016+ Camaro: 6th Gen Camaro general forum 10-11-2020, 10:39 AM
Replies: 15,084
Views: 5,172,982
Posted By DIYguy
Cool OK, so now I am inspired to wrap or paint my...

OK, so now I am inspired to wrap or paint my instrument cluster trim... :bow:
Another thing on my "to do" list.
Forum: V6 LGX Engine, Exhaust, and Bolt-Ons 08-11-2020, 09:32 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 23,469
Posted By DIYguy
"Then you made the statement we don't show oil...

"Then you made the statement we don't show oil analysis or lab reports, when we do all the time."
Who are you talking to?
However the last I looked, if I am not sadly mistaken, a turbo charged...
Forum: V6 LGX Engine, Exhaust, and Bolt-Ons 08-10-2020, 01:05 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 23,469
Posted By DIYguy
Thumbs down Or in the case of California-based vehicles,...

Or in the case of California-based vehicles, virtually guaranteeing a technical fail on smog tests, risking a logged "emissions tampering" blotch on the car's record and possibly incurring a trip to...
Forum: V6 LGX Engine, Exhaust, and Bolt-Ons 08-09-2020, 11:51 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 23,469
Posted By DIYguy
I too remain highly skeptical of the "benefits"...

I too remain highly skeptical of the "benefits" of a catch can on these particular engines.
As of a month ago at ~50k miles when I was doing something on the throttle body, the intake on mine is...
Forum: 2016+ Camaro: 6th Gen Camaro general forum 07-30-2020, 06:22 PM
Replies: 283
Views: 45,431
Posted By DIYguy
You too? I had really bad luck with the analog...

You too?
I had really bad luck with the analog versions of them and always kept a spare handy.
Thankfully I had the quick connect plug harness and could swap them out or bypass them in a few...
Forum: General Automotive + Other Cars Discussion 07-29-2020, 11:07 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 12,917
Posted By DIYguy
Smile That is actually a good point. My impression of...

That is actually a good point.
My impression of articles like that is that they are little more than click bait.

The article is comparing traditional "muscle cars" to today's breed of cars.
Many...
Forum: 2016+ Camaro: 6th Gen Camaro general forum 07-17-2020, 09:33 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,202
Posted By DIYguy
:thumbup: Glad to hear it..! Actually, I am...

:thumbup:
Glad to hear it..!
Actually, I am pretty happy with how it looks all in all (but still would have preferred black), and I too have roughly half the can left.
You can get "base coat" to...
Forum: 2016+ Camaro: 6th Gen Camaro general forum 07-16-2020, 11:31 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,300
Posted By DIYguy
Ditto the above. Be sure to pre-fill the new...

Ditto the above.

Be sure to pre-fill the new filter to the top before removing the old one to save time.
Expect to lose up to about a quart, but if you swap them out fast it should be minimal.
...
Forum: 2016+ Camaro: 6th Gen Camaro general forum 07-15-2020, 03:46 PM
Replies: 132
Views: 12,967
Posted By DIYguy
Thumbs down No...

No...
Forum: 2016+ Camaro: 6th Gen Camaro general forum 07-15-2020, 01:21 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,202
Posted By DIYguy
I have used this kit- ...

I have used this kit-
https://www.autozone.com/paint-and-body/brake-caliper-paint/dupli-color-red-caliper-brake-paint-kit/539677_0_0
I really wanted black but only red was locally available.
My...
Forum: V6 LGX Engine, Exhaust, and Bolt-Ons 07-13-2020, 01:45 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 983
Posted By DIYguy
If you just wire the spring loaded dampers...

If you just wire the spring loaded dampers permanently open (or better yet, remove them entirely) it will sound much better.
And it will lower back pressure across the rpm range.
Even if you have...
Forum: V6 LGX Engine, Exhaust, and Bolt-Ons 07-12-2020, 09:17 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 10,793
Posted By DIYguy
Thanks for the headlights, I will look into them....

Thanks for the headlights, I will look into them.


It is almost certainly a 7440 and is the same as the reverse lights.
However aftermarket LED replacements do vary quite a bit in size, so that...
Forum: V6 LGX Engine, Exhaust, and Bolt-Ons 07-11-2020, 07:00 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 10,793
Posted By DIYguy
It really is. Even in the daytime you can see...

It really is. Even in the daytime you can see them now.
And at night they really stand out.
Plus they run barely warm and require far less power.
I could not be happier with them. :D

There are...
Forum: V6 LGX Engine, Exhaust, and Bolt-Ons 07-11-2020, 10:16 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 10,793
Posted By DIYguy
Smile I did the backup lights and side marker lights on...

I did the backup lights and side marker lights on my Camaro a while back and just love them.
The backup lights do indeed require resistors to turn completely off and not cause a battery drain....
Forum: V6 LGX Engine, Exhaust, and Bolt-Ons 07-04-2020, 11:25 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 10,793
Posted By DIYguy
Smile Very nice. Thanks. I will look into adding...

Very nice. Thanks.
I will look into adding another ground to the battery and perhaps also a second one to the engine.

I too have seen smoother engine operation as a result of adding engine...
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