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Forum: Camaro Issues / Problems | Warranty Discussions | TSB and Recalls 01-05-2024, 10:18 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,594
Posted By Mountain
In my experience, charging the battery from the...

In my experience, charging the battery from the access point in the engine bay, related to the power distribution box, can be very slow and hit or miss in jumping. Jumping or charging the battery...
Forum: ZL1 Discussions 11-20-2023, 12:06 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,981
Posted By Mountain
Do you know what your brake rotor temps are? ...

Do you know what your brake rotor temps are?

Do you know what your brake caliper temps are?

You need to know what that is before you start throwing parts at an issue like this because it will...
Forum: Suspension | Brakes | Chassis 11-14-2023, 01:47 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,018
Posted By Mountain
I have spoken with some people this past year...

I have spoken with some people this past year that have tracked their SS 1LE's with the BCD brakes.

Also have spoken with someone who has swapped the ZL1 brakes onto their SS LE.

The ZL1/BCD...
Forum: V8 LT1 Engine, Exhaust, and Bolt-Ons 10-31-2023, 03:34 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 8,968
Posted By Mountain
Yep. Similar pattern to all other comparison...

Yep. Similar pattern to all other comparison testing and also piecing-together other, separate, tests that were done fairly well.

As far as performance:
3. LT1 (stock or very basic bolt-on, mild...
Forum: V8 LT1 Engine, Exhaust, and Bolt-Ons 10-30-2023, 04:45 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 8,968
Posted By Mountain
Old news.... You mean where a video was put...

Old news....

You mean where a video was put out stating the LT2 manifold was worthless, then another video posted soon-after, six (6) days later, doing a comparison between un-touched 87mm TB and...
Forum: ZL1 Discussions 08-29-2023, 03:31 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,828
Posted By Mountain
I think what's additionally interesting is the...

I think what's additionally interesting is the type of abrasion sleeve on my car vs what appears on yours: the abrasion sleeve on the aluminum tube of my car appears to be some kind of heat-shrink...
Forum: ZL1 Discussions 08-28-2023, 03:04 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,828
Posted By Mountain
Interesting find. I took a look at my 2017...

Interesting find.

I took a look at my 2017 SS 1LE. Bolt was there (with paint-pen mark).

On mine the spring clamp's ear was wearing into the abrasion sleeve on the metal pipe, so I decompressed...
Forum: V8 LT1 Engine, Exhaust, and Bolt-Ons 08-28-2023, 01:11 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 876
Posted By Mountain
This, with the intake being the largest...

This, with the intake being the largest contributor. The exhaust being second and the camshaft supporting the prior two. Dry sump and CCV system helps. but the power gains are pretty small, mostly...
Forum: ZL1 Discussions 08-28-2023, 01:03 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,630
Posted By Mountain
It isn't. There are NVH aspects to adding one,...

It isn't. There are NVH aspects to adding one, certain criteria in respect to steering feel and a very slight improvement to overall rigidity at the front structure. But, yes, it isn't significant...
Forum: Tuning / Diagnostics 08-20-2023, 09:22 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,208
Posted By Mountain
It's in Engine->Airflow->Speed Density. The...

It's in Engine->Airflow->Speed Density.

The volume is the intake manifold, in its entirety (plenum and runners), plus the intake runners in the head.

If going to a LT2 from LT1, add 3,000cc to...
Forum: Mechanical Maintenance: Break-in / Oil & Fluids / Servicing 08-15-2023, 07:46 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,452
Posted By Mountain
Please explain why. The eLSD does not...

Please explain why.


The eLSD does not have it's clutches within the main gear housing of the rear end. The clutches are in a separate fluid, in a separate housing.

Ive used Mobil 1 and...
Forum: 2016+ Camaro: 6th Gen Camaro general forum 08-07-2023, 11:33 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,593
Posted By Mountain
There were valvetrain QC issues with the LT6:...

There were valvetrain QC issues with the LT6: small tolerance issues in some manufactured parts that is now corrected, from what I know.

In general, you will see failures of things... internet...
Forum: V8 LT1 Engine, Exhaust, and Bolt-Ons 08-01-2023, 12:48 PM
Replies: 379
Views: 103,902
Posted By Mountain
The intake cams are the same between LT1 an LT2....

The intake cams are the same between LT1 an LT2. The exhaust cams are very slightly different, with the LT2 getting +1mm in lift compared to the LT1.

Something interesting that I noted in my...
Forum: Suspension | Brakes | Chassis 07-31-2023, 11:12 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 10,508
Posted By Mountain
Unless one is fine with the power of the brakes,...

Unless one is fine with the power of the brakes, but is looking for some added thermal capacity. Piston size is going to dictate brake power and feel more over rotor diameter, but larger rotors...
Forum: Road Course/Track and Autocross 06-26-2023, 03:59 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 10,141
Posted By Mountain
To cool the rotor, yes - what you want is air...

To cool the rotor, yes - what you want is air directed towards the inside of the center of the hat so that it can make its way through the rotor cooling fins.
Forum: 2016+ Camaro: 6th Gen Camaro general forum 05-15-2023, 12:14 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,362
Posted By Mountain
This is gone over in good detail already: Paint...

This is gone over in good detail already: Paint code for satin black on the 1LE spoiler/mirrors/lip? (https://www.camaro6.com/forums/showthread.php?t=500242)
Forum: Road Course/Track and Autocross 05-02-2023, 04:46 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,737
Posted By Mountain
TT Pace will be (fastest to less-fast; some...

TT Pace will be (fastest to less-fast; some packed into the same range; there are characteristics of each tire - so other things to consider beyond pace):

1.1 Yokohama Advan A052
1.1 Nankang CR-S...
Forum: V8 LT1 Engine, Exhaust, and Bolt-Ons 04-25-2023, 05:21 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,318
Posted By Mountain
It's not as simple as looking at things as...

It's not as simple as looking at things as "x-RPM" with "stock valves" and "aftermarket cam" with "some kind of valve springs"....

-Particular valve weight
-Particular lifter weight
-Particular...
Forum: 2016+ Camaro: 6th Gen Camaro general forum 04-25-2023, 05:07 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 6,296
Posted By Mountain
Yes and no, but it's not a "myth". Again,...

Yes and no, but it's not a "myth".

Again, parts, which a large majority come from a supplier, are on legal-binding sales contract, typically holding to 10-15 years of production. This is fact. You...
Forum: 2016+ Camaro: 6th Gen Camaro general forum 04-24-2023, 02:24 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 6,296
Posted By Mountain
Typically, parts are on contract for 10-15 years...

Typically, parts are on contract for 10-15 years after end of production. Yes, sometimes contracts are broken, but that usually isn't something likely to happen until near the 10-year mark, and if...
Forum: 2016+ Camaro: 6th Gen Camaro general forum 04-21-2023, 08:47 AM
Replies: 84
Views: 12,027
Posted By Mountain
Actually, Marry Barra's personal barista.

Actually, Marry Barra's personal barista.
Forum: 2016+ Camaro: 6th Gen Camaro general forum 04-20-2023, 01:45 PM
Replies: 84
Views: 12,027
Posted By Mountain
I heard that GM is poised to offer an evolution...

I heard that GM is poised to offer an evolution version of the Camaro, mid-2024, termed as "IROC-Z" with the LT7 and dual-clutch out of the C8. Said to be a mid-engined adaptation.
Forum: 2016+ Camaro: 6th Gen Camaro general forum 04-20-2023, 01:40 PM
Replies: 666
Views: 100,117
Posted By Mountain
The issue with sales of the Camaro isn't because...

The issue with sales of the Camaro isn't because GM never added 5hp more in 2022, or whatever...

It's because the car lacks space that the average person wants [but also rarely uses]. Admittedly,...
Forum: Road Course/Track and Autocross 04-19-2023, 01:52 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,668
Posted By Mountain
I don't... get this post. Why? I don't...

I don't... get this post.

Why?

I don't necessarily think the Boss 302S driver was all that terrible.

Overall just a posting with people of elevated emotions on track.
Forum: 6th gen Camaro 1LE 04-07-2023, 12:05 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,039
Posted By Mountain
Never heard of anyone who has outside of a race...

Never heard of anyone who has outside of a race team with one. Last I scrolled through the GT4.R build sheet, many things were quite expensive...
Forum: 6th gen Camaro 1LE 04-06-2023, 09:58 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,342
Posted By Mountain
I thought the SS 1LE has the same fuel system...

I thought the SS 1LE has the same fuel system back from the engine... Just the HP pump is different... There is an old thread on this somewhere that confirms the exact details.

EDIT: Without...
Forum: Camaro Price | Ordering | Tracking | Dealers 03-28-2023, 04:06 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,873
Posted By Mountain
Keep in mind, like all things "data", the...

Keep in mind, like all things "data", the details.

What's behind the data?

For Camaro, if you're going to compare recent years of sales, and to other vehicles, do not forget how these cars were...
Forum: Camaro Price | Ordering | Tracking | Dealers 03-28-2023, 04:01 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 797
Posted By Mountain
Order a 2023 if you really want the turbo...

Order a 2023 if you really want the turbo 4-cylinder.
Forum: Suspension | Brakes | Chassis 03-28-2023, 03:53 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 915
Posted By Mountain
I would, personally, go with the BMR over those,...

I would, personally, go with the BMR over those, at the price. I'm not too fond of the way in which the adjustment mechanism locks together, in that it is of two flat surfaces clamped together at a...
Forum: Suspension | Brakes | Chassis 02-21-2023, 12:42 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,944
Posted By Mountain
Interesting. I guess with MRC the harness for it...

Interesting. I guess with MRC the harness for it helps protect the ABS wire in this case.

On my 1LE, I drilled two new holes in the top "little" deflector scoop to mount the MRC wires, which look...
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