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Update: Mike and the Katech team seem to be making really good progress! 1) Port plates are on, 2) fuel lines are ran, 3) fuel filter kit is mounted, and 4) the blower is back on. Reflex wiring is next. They had to order a fitting for the catch can. The MM wild kit includes a fitting for the stock valve cover that replaces the oil cap which doesn’t fit in the billet valve covers.

[CalgaryZL1]

Mouse = rodent?

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Originally Posted by CalgaryZL1

Mouse = rodent?

No... It's a Mighty Rodent !!!!

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Update: Katech had to order (expecting delivery tomorrow) a few connecting pins for the AEM AFR Wideband gauge/controller. This is where the THPSI Reflex controller need to connect. Then, configure THPSI controller and then Dyno and tuning! I am schedule to pick her up on Monday! But, wow, she's back together nicely!

[clg82]

Umm….they forgot the Magnuson :P

[Gunkk]

I gotta say that's a really nice lookin' engine bay.

Thanks for sharing your journey!!

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Originally Posted by clg82

Umm….they forgot the Magnuson :P

The fall mods are coming!!! Mike at Katech knows I'm almost talked into the Stage 5 package! I actually considered adding this while they were doing the current build since the car was already in their shop. But, good weather is here and I actually wanted to give the forum/users here info/data on what a build like this can do: Stock blower w/Kong X-port, pulleys and THPSI and all the other goodies! But Stage 5, Magnuson, CAM, upgraded DI and THPSI... whoa!!! Might even throw in a trans tune !

Originally Posted by Gunkk

I gotta say that's a really nice lookin' engine bay.

Thanks for sharing your journey!!

Thanks ! and yes this has been a journey! All started out with me wanting a Camaro ZL1 since they talked about ending production (I bought mine new Dec 2022) and that was all I wanted! Then, I got the need more power fever! I can't wait to get it back !!! First-things-first, the garage "car spa" to make her more presentable... well after the first trip to "Mexico" and a few WOT runs!!!

[Smokin19]

Congrats on your build and enjoy, just one thing. Katech could do a little better in hose routings to clean up the clutter around the engine, see my pic.

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Originally Posted by Smokin19

Congrats on your build and enjoy, just one thing. Katech could do a little better in hose routings to clean up the clutter around the engine, see my pic.

Dang that's a clean job you've done! I'm already planning a "wire/hose" re-route!

[Megahurtz]

Man get them to clean up those intake coupler clamps to something that doesn't look awful Or at least trim the length and turn them 90 degrees.

[SOCAL.M6.ZLE]

Originally Posted by Smokin19

Congrats on your build and enjoy, just one thing. Katech could do a little better in hose routings to clean up the clutter around the engine, see my pic.

Hey Scott, Sorry to hijack the thread.... but a quick question for SMOKIN... can you please explain the routing / changes you made to the PCV system? I see you deleted all connection to the OEM oil separator?

[Smokin19]

Originally Posted by SOCAL.M6.ZLE

Hey Scott, Sorry to hijack the thread.... but a quick question for SMOKIN... can you please explain the routing / changes you made to the PCV system? I see you deleted all connection to the OEM oil separator?

Sorry my builder did all the work, he is good at it. His name is Blake Leonard and owns Top Speed Cindy ( check out his web on Facebook). If you send me your email address on a pm I will take more close up pics to send you.

Dave

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Originally Posted by SOCAL.M6.ZLE

Hey Scott, Sorry to hijack the thread.... but a quick question for SMOKIN... can you please explain the routing / changes you made to the PCV system? I see you deleted all connection to the OEM oil separator?

SOCAL ! haha I want to know that too!

Originally Posted by Megahurtz

Man get them to clean up those intake coupler clamps to something that doesn't look awful Or at least trim the length and turn them 90 degrees.

Katech didn't do any of the cold air intake stuff it was already done. So, to be fair, that was all my doing. But, I have all new black hose clamps at the house waiting to swap them once I get it back. I also have a new BigGulp induction elbow to swap out the one I have now. I had to use a rubber plug and plug an un-need hole I made when I originally had my Elite E2-X Catch Can.

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Update: I don't think I could be more thrilled than I am, with the final Dyno/Tune results! 784rwhp, 687 toque @ 19psi Boost. Mike and the team really hit this out of the park !!! Thanks Katech !!!