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Forum: 2016+ Camaro: 6th Gen Camaro general forum 03-24-2021, 04:30 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 3,549
Posted By Vrodviddy
Thanks all. I’m just ecstatic. I mean what are...

Thanks all. I’m just ecstatic. I mean what are the odds?!! Think I need to play the lotto next. Lol . I was thinking I’d have to buy another one and start from scratch again.
Forum: 2016+ Camaro: 6th Gen Camaro general forum 03-23-2021, 03:16 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 3,549
Posted By Vrodviddy
Found my lost Girl!!

I owned a 2018 camaro SS that i bought brand spacking new. Immediately Started the mods with TSP camswap kit, Headers, Borla exhaust, e85 conversion, rotofab, dyno'ed by vengence racing and bunch...
Forum: V8 LT1 Engine, Exhaust, and Bolt-Ons 02-11-2020, 01:52 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,909
Posted By Vrodviddy
I feel your pain.. Took me like 4 hours. lol. But...

I feel your pain.. Took me like 4 hours. lol. But she will go. loosen headers helps a bit.
Forum: V8 LT1 Engine, Exhaust, and Bolt-Ons 01-29-2020, 06:59 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 8,136
Posted By Vrodviddy
Very true. barely broke 500 with even all that....

Very true. barely broke 500 with even all that. stage 3 cam, headers, intake, ported heads, etc. 520 when running ethanol gas. 500 without.
Forum: V8 LT1 Engine, Exhaust, and Bolt-Ons 01-21-2020, 01:44 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 965
Posted By Vrodviddy
I got a squeak in my steering wheel that is...

I got a squeak in my steering wheel that is driving me crazy!
Forum: V8 LT1 Engine, Exhaust, and Bolt-Ons 01-10-2020, 12:43 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 13,579
Posted By Vrodviddy
I did it this way as well. I'd like to note...

I did it this way as well. I'd like to note though, this works... but i still think pulling engine is easier and in the long run, quicker and less back breaking. But guess it comes down to...
Forum: V8 LT1 Engine, Exhaust, and Bolt-Ons 01-06-2020, 11:05 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 7,623
Posted By Vrodviddy
Just about same mods, but I'm running stock...

Just about same mods, but I'm running stock manifold. Curious how i ended up with more hp? Although i think your torque is higher. God i need more air!
Forum: V8 LT1 Engine, Exhaust, and Bolt-Ons 01-06-2020, 05:55 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 7,623
Posted By Vrodviddy
You lucky sob. lol. I'd love to do a 427, sky's...

You lucky sob. lol. I'd love to do a 427, sky's the limit from there. i want to get to 600 in torque. then i think i'd be happy.
Forum: V8 LT1 Engine, Exhaust, and Bolt-Ons 01-04-2020, 02:16 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 3,470
Posted By Vrodviddy
I approve this message!:thumbup:

I approve this message!:thumbup:
Forum: V8 LT1 Engine, Exhaust, and Bolt-Ons 01-04-2020, 02:08 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 7,623
Posted By Vrodviddy
Whats your number? Lets see those Dyno sheets!

Was curious where i stand against most on the forum. Looking at my sheet my torque is low as I am running stage 3 cam no supercharger. Working towards getting one after some house projects are done....
Forum: V8 LT1 Engine, Exhaust, and Bolt-Ons 01-03-2020, 07:20 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 11,608
Posted By Vrodviddy
If you don't have a lift, then there really no...

If you don't have a lift, then there really no other way. Its very doable, i would advise removing the heads and water pump first. this will give you more clearance and less likely to bang something...
Forum: V8 LT1 Engine, Exhaust, and Bolt-Ons 12-31-2019, 08:44 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 5,736
Posted By Vrodviddy
not really worth it IMO. Tune can cost 800$ and...

not really worth it IMO. Tune can cost 800$ and you won't really notice a difference. At minimum e85 and tune if you want a noticeable gain. And technically, once you tune its not stock anymore...
Forum: V8 LT1 Engine, Exhaust, and Bolt-Ons 12-23-2019, 08:58 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 5,582
Posted By Vrodviddy
I have the cat deletes, but like i said not my...

I have the cat deletes, but like i said not my daily driver. If it was, i would of included the cats cause gas smell is strong. I have been noticing lately though sitting a while that it is possible...
Forum: V8 LT1 Engine, Exhaust, and Bolt-Ons 12-21-2019, 09:28 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 5,582
Posted By Vrodviddy
E85 is less noticeable as it has a bit of sweet...

E85 is less noticeable as it has a bit of sweet smell. When I run octane 93 and especially with additive booster it's pretty strong smell. All my cats are deleted tho. I have headers and stage 3 cam....
Forum: V8 LT1 Engine, Exhaust, and Bolt-Ons 12-21-2019, 09:09 PM
Replies: 118
Views: 50,080
Posted By Vrodviddy
Tsp. Fraction the price, thickest steel, and I...

Tsp. Fraction the price, thickest steel, and I put 520 to the ground. 7k miles later and sound mean as hell!! Very happy with it
Forum: V8 LT1 Engine, Exhaust, and Bolt-Ons 12-20-2019, 11:50 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 7,079
Posted By Vrodviddy
removing the radiator isn't actually that bad and...

removing the radiator isn't actually that bad and you really need to remove anyways when pulling the motor, you risk damaging the radiator otherwise. theres not alot of wiggle room with a swinging...
Forum: V8 LT1 Engine, Exhaust, and Bolt-Ons 12-20-2019, 10:57 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 7,079
Posted By Vrodviddy
Loosing the top bolts to oil pump will help a...

Loosing the top bolts to oil pump will help a little but don't pull them all the way out. Its unlikely you will misalign the pump but not something i would be willing to chance as this would make...
Forum: V8 LT1 Engine, Exhaust, and Bolt-Ons 12-20-2019, 06:32 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 7,079
Posted By Vrodviddy
Ya, like i said you can do it. But involves being...

Ya, like i said you can do it. But involves being patient with the chain. You have to use couple small Flat head screwdrivers, and wiggle the chain off the cam gear. It will seem like it won't come...
Forum: V8 LT1 Engine, Exhaust, and Bolt-Ons 12-19-2019, 01:30 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 7,079
Posted By Vrodviddy
Its possible. I'm living proof, cause did it in...

Its possible. I'm living proof, cause did it in car. didn't drop a single pan bolt, nor unbolted motor mounts and lifted engine. That being said, probably would of just been easier and quicker in...
Forum: V8 LT1 Engine, Exhaust, and Bolt-Ons 12-19-2019, 01:20 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 7,079
Posted By Vrodviddy
Having done the cam swap myself, i would have to...

Having done the cam swap myself, i would have to disagree 80% done once heads removed. I'd say more like 30%. Don't need to remove front fascia, radiator, condenser, water pump, etc. in order to swap...
Forum: V8 LT1 Engine, Exhaust, and Bolt-Ons 12-18-2019, 01:31 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,904
Posted By Vrodviddy
I deleted my cats and get complements all the...

I deleted my cats and get complements all the time on how my car sounds. She puts 520 to the ground. If you do it, i wouldn't use her as a daily driver. The gas smell can be a bit much. Personally i...
Forum: V8 LT1 Engine, Exhaust, and Bolt-Ons 12-16-2019, 06:49 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 5,582
Posted By Vrodviddy
only when my windows are down. Buts smells more...

only when my windows are down. Buts smells more like gas then anything which is to be expected. Especially when idling a while.
Forum: V8 LT1 Engine, Exhaust, and Bolt-Ons 12-11-2019, 12:31 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 5,612
Posted By Vrodviddy
Thats about right. 700$ tsp, 22 gain. Cheaper...

Thats about right. 700$ tsp, 22 gain. Cheaper then the rest for same results. Thicker steel to. But mods don't do nothing without a good tuner. ;)
Forum: V8 LT1 Engine, Exhaust, and Bolt-Ons 12-04-2019, 01:19 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,626
Posted By Vrodviddy
don't feel bad, im an automation engineer, so im...

don't feel bad, im an automation engineer, so im use to doing complex work building things routinely.
Forum: V8 LT1 Engine, Exhaust, and Bolt-Ons 12-03-2019, 11:04 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,626
Posted By Vrodviddy
added side note: if you do 2 inch headers... come...

added side note: if you do 2 inch headers... come in from the bottom, use highest notch on 6 ton jacks in the front and you will get the car high enough to clear the floor. Found this way easier.
Forum: V8 LT1 Engine, Exhaust, and Bolt-Ons 12-03-2019, 11:01 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,626
Posted By Vrodviddy
did mine in about 8 hrs. but i was also doing the...

did mine in about 8 hrs. but i was also doing the cam install as well. so had alot of things out of the way already.

The xpipes that borla makes should mate up fine. I cut my stock exhaust, it...
Forum: V8 LT1 Engine, Exhaust, and Bolt-Ons 12-03-2019, 10:53 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,498
Posted By Vrodviddy
I did axle back to stock pipes, to tsp mid pipes...

I did axle back to stock pipes, to tsp mid pipes and headers. You'll need saw za, but wasnt to bad. Alot of people re-weld pipe to get rid of the pancake in the exhaust. If you do this, it will be...
Forum: V8 LT1 Engine, Exhaust, and Bolt-Ons 12-03-2019, 10:47 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 6,949
Posted By Vrodviddy
I'd honestly wait to install till you cand do the...

I'd honestly wait to install till you cand do the tune immediately after. Its going to make your engine run hotter then normal and you not going to see any benefits without a tune adjustment anyways.
Forum: V8 LT1 Engine, Exhaust, and Bolt-Ons 12-03-2019, 10:41 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 6,582
Posted By Vrodviddy
I installed The tsp 2 in headers on mine no...

I installed The tsp 2 in headers on mine no problem. They include a flat headed bolt now that just barely misses the header when turning, no dinging required. 4k miles later no issues. I just...
Forum: V8 LT1 Engine, Exhaust, and Bolt-Ons 11-06-2019, 01:48 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,074
Posted By Vrodviddy
vvt-3 from tsp gave 75hp gainish. But i had all...

vvt-3 from tsp gave 75hp gainish. But i had all done at once. New intake, headers, exhaust and e-85. Put 520 to the ground.
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