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Forum: Camaro V8 LS3 / L99 Engine, Exhaust, and Bolt-Ons 04-16-2024, 11:21 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 433
Posted By Trawz
I will be tackling replacing my oil pump here in...

I will be tackling replacing my oil pump here in the next few weeks and would love to get a pair of CFD's crossmember flanges installed before hand to make the whole job much easier.

I reached out...
Forum: Camaro V8 LS3 / L99 Engine, Exhaust, and Bolt-Ons 03-08-2024, 10:50 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 472
Posted By Trawz
That is a great point! I could just get the...

That is a great point! I could just get the baffles, not the whole pan.
Forum: Camaro V8 LS3 / L99 Engine, Exhaust, and Bolt-Ons 03-07-2024, 11:31 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 472
Posted By Trawz
Thank you all for the info! And this is exactly...

Thank you all for the info!
And this is exactly why I didn't want to venture down the "Cam Swap" road...

Initially, in my GPI shopping cart was just the oil pump.
Now its:

- Melling Select -...
Forum: Camaro V8 LS3 / L99 Engine, Exhaust, and Bolt-Ons 03-06-2024, 09:05 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 472
Posted By Trawz
Just cracked 60K miles

Just cracked 60K miles
Forum: Camaro V8 LS3 / L99 Engine, Exhaust, and Bolt-Ons 03-06-2024, 03:17 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 472
Posted By Trawz
Replacing Oil Pump

After chasing some on-track oil pressure issues, going to upgrade to a Melling 10296 pump after acammer's recommendation.

What else should I do while I am in there?
I realize doing probably 1/2...
Forum: Exterior Parts & Accessories 02-26-2024, 11:12 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 408
Posted By Trawz
Looks to be about $60 on the FedEx calculator. ...

Looks to be about $60 on the FedEx calculator.



Says around $45

Honestly, these prices are way cheaper then I expected.
I asked my shipping guy at my work about shipping it and he said it...
Forum: Exterior Parts & Accessories 02-23-2024, 03:11 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 408
Posted By Trawz
OE 1LE Splitter (Damaged)

Just testing if there is any interest in the slightly damaged OE splitter from my 2013 1LE.
It is taking up room in my shop and I know these are quite difficult to find.
I was going to toss it in...
Forum: 5th Gen Camaro SS LS LT General Discussions 02-13-2024, 09:27 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,032
Posted By Trawz
Very interesting. Been wondering and asking...

Very interesting. Been wondering and asking around about this issue for a bit and was convinced it was the oil pump on it way out.
I had been paranoid about the oil pressures and quality for a...
Forum: 5th Gen Camaro SS LS LT General Discussions 02-12-2024, 12:37 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,032
Posted By Trawz
I have been asking this same question about my...

I have been asking this same question about my 1LE for a while now, but the reason behind mine might be more sinister.

When I bought mine, it would hot idle around 25-30psi on amsoil 5W30.
Over...
Forum: 5th Gen Camaro SS LS LT General Discussions 01-26-2024, 03:12 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,010
Posted By Trawz
Nope! No special racing/track license needed....

Nope! No special racing/track license needed. Just your sorted out car and a proper helmet.
Track days are non-competitive events. Passing is done with point-by's or signals. No active competition....
Forum: 5th Gen Camaro SS LS LT General Discussions 01-25-2024, 07:43 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,010
Posted By Trawz
That looks quite similar to the Track Night In...

That looks quite similar to the Track Night In America (TNIA) tech paper. You basically have to tech yourself.

They do have specific requirements for "open top/convertible" cars tho.
Forum: 5th Gen Camaro SS LS LT General Discussions 01-22-2024, 03:47 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 804
Posted By Trawz
100%. Personally, I do not understand the...

100%.

Personally, I do not understand the people who do the opposite.
Buying a car to just sit and take up space in their garage.
Only driving it 1 month of the year.... only the day after...
Forum: Suspension / Brakes / Chassis 12-29-2023, 12:46 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 626
Posted By Trawz
KNS are good people. Highly recommended. Been...

KNS are good people. Highly recommended. Been buying pads from them for a while now and have been running their titanium pad spacers in the front for a few years now.
They are a big help keeping...
Forum: Road Course/Track and Autocross 12-09-2023, 03:57 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,537
Posted By Trawz
I'll add a pic into the mix. ...

I'll add a pic into the mix.
https://i.imgur.com/38bJqMz.jpg

There is a handful of 5th gens that show up but mainly 6th gen ZL1-1LEs
Forum: Road Course/Track and Autocross 12-07-2023, 02:32 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,537
Posted By Trawz
I track my 1LE a few times every summer, but I am...

I track my 1LE a few times every summer, but I am running the factory 20" wheels with sticky DOT tires.
No fancy track only set as of yet.

Currently running Yokohama Advan Apex tires at 295/35R20...
Forum: 5th Gen Camaro SS LS LT General Discussions 11-21-2023, 01:02 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,230
Posted By Trawz
K&N is my bare minimum for filters. WIX is the...

K&N is my bare minimum for filters. WIX is the best choice.
I do all the fluids myself.
Oil every 2-3K miles.
Trans and Diff every 15K.
Coolant once a year.
Brake fluid is done before track...
Forum: Suspension / Brakes / Chassis 11-17-2023, 04:48 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 31,243
Posted By Trawz
I did my conversion during the winter of 2021 and...

I did my conversion during the winter of 2021 and it cost me a total of $1500 back then.

My brake lines came from KNS Brakes. Got the Goodridge brake lines for the ZL1.

As for the install, it...
Forum: 5th Gen Camaro SS LS LT General Discussions 11-02-2023, 11:22 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,898
Posted By Trawz
Don't forget some good brake pads and fluid for...

Don't forget some good brake pads and fluid for track work!
Forum: Camaro V8 LS3 / L99 Engine, Exhaust, and Bolt-Ons 10-15-2023, 05:29 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,329
Posted By Trawz
Another update on this: I replaced the oil...

Another update on this:

I replaced the oil pressure sensor today with a new ACDelco one.
No change in oil pressure.

She now reads here on cold start on 10W40:
https://i.imgur.com/XJH1Lkt.jpeg...
Forum: Cosmetics and Lighting Modification Discussions 10-12-2023, 10:33 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 721
Posted By Trawz
You having a hard time installing them on the car...

You having a hard time installing them on the car or are they not working when plugged in?
Forum: Suspension / Brakes / Chassis 10-09-2023, 10:49 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 920
Posted By Trawz
I made my own brake ducts with parts off Summit...

I made my own brake ducts with parts off Summit Racing.
The factory ducting under the crash bar had large block-offs that I cut into and fit a couple air intakes in and routed some tubing into the...
Forum: 5th Gen Camaro SS LS LT General Discussions 10-05-2023, 10:59 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,198
Posted By Trawz
I recommend this as well. Basically a blood test...

I recommend this as well. Basically a blood test for your engine.
Gives you piece of mind knowing your engine is good or a heads up of possible problems.

As for oil, I use AMSOIL, but I also...
Forum: Camaro V8 LS3 / L99 Engine, Exhaust, and Bolt-Ons 10-02-2023, 09:12 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,329
Posted By Trawz
My hot idle is around 550RPM and hot idle oil...

My hot idle is around 550RPM and hot idle oil pressure is around 15-18psi with 10W40 oil.
Forum: 5th Gen Camaro SS LS LT General Discussions 09-25-2023, 10:55 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,571
Posted By Trawz
As others have stated here, ditch the cheap...

As others have stated here, ditch the cheap PowerStops.

Tires and brakes are the two big things I do not cheap out on.
I'm running Hawk DTS70s in the front and DTS60 in the rear with zero issues...
Forum: Camaro V8 LS3 / L99 Engine, Exhaust, and Bolt-Ons 09-21-2023, 06:05 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,329
Posted By Trawz
I very much appreciate your input Andrew! ...

I very much appreciate your input Andrew!
Something is defiantly off mechanically and I feel it is either the oil pump or a oil pressure sensor. I ordered a new OE sensor for $50 off RockAuto just...
Forum: Camaro V8 LS3 / L99 Engine, Exhaust, and Bolt-Ons 09-20-2023, 04:06 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,329
Posted By Trawz
Just a little update here: My Camaro has...

Just a little update here:

My Camaro has been sitting for the past 5 weeks pending a new splitter because the old one got damaged by an unforeseen off-roading adventure due to a deer with a death...
Forum: Camaro V8 LS3 / L99 Engine, Exhaust, and Bolt-Ons 08-25-2023, 04:01 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,329
Posted By Trawz
I was reading it off the SS cluster. I am curious...

I was reading it off the SS cluster. I am curious to see if there is any difference between the factory cluster and a mechanical gauge.
Forum: Camaro V8 LS3 / L99 Engine, Exhaust, and Bolt-Ons 08-25-2023, 11:25 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,329
Posted By Trawz
That is a good idea. It's an alternative to...

That is a good idea.
It's an alternative to just buying a new pressure sensor. I trust a mechanical gauge.
I was tempted to just toss a new sensor in and see. A OE sensor and oil sensor filter is...
Forum: Camaro V8 LS3 / L99 Engine, Exhaust, and Bolt-Ons 08-24-2023, 12:45 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,329
Posted By Trawz
Exactly! It's great to know nothing is hurt,...

Exactly!
It's great to know nothing is hurt, but I don't know what is causing the pressure issues.
Oil pump slowly failing? Oil pressure sensor slowly failing? No clue!
Forum: Camaro V8 LS3 / L99 Engine, Exhaust, and Bolt-Ons 08-24-2023, 11:04 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,067
Posted By Trawz
They easier way would get a kit like the...

They easier way would get a kit like the Mishimoto oil cooler kit. They are relatively affordable.
It uses a sandwich plate on the oil filter location making the install pretty easy.
No need to...
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