Complete build progression - Copart 2018 ZL1 1LE - Page 8

Olli1LE · 01-19-2023, 06:48 AM

Great job!
It looks similar to my project. My body shop will replace driver side strut tower and Apron on frame machine because it bent up & inwards 2 cm (~1 inch). Unfortunately everything is quite expensive here in Germany and all parts has to be imported from USA.

It was good to see that the strut tower rivet direction is from aluminum to steel because this information is missing in the GM repair manual. Logically, rivet direction is from the weaker material into the stronger material.

Which glue/silicone/foam did you use on the plenum panel (large black panel mounted on the firewall)? My was glued with some kind of foam but I can not find any information in GM repair manual which kind of.

Oliver

cvp33 · 01-19-2023, 04:13 PM

A real man builds his ZLE from scratch! Serious respect for you taking this on.

Sephx1 · 01-27-2023, 06:12 PM

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Originally Posted by cvp33

A real man builds his ZLE from scratch! Serious respect for you taking this on.

Thanks

Took it to the dealer to have the new ECU flashed. Had a litany of codes to deal with, and was unable to complete the crankshaft position learn sensor part of the process because of some of the codes. I knew I would get codes from not having rear O2 sensors, and I also had a code for the MAP sensor which I have not located yet.

At least the car is running and can move under its own power

Sephx1 · 01-27-2023, 06:27 PM

Here’s a short clip my son made when I brought it back home:

https://youtu.be/SKipGRKaf-E

Oil pressure is above 40 PSI, sounds to me like there’s definitely a cam in it.

atx_traveler · 01-27-2023, 08:05 PM

sounds insane! any idea what cam is installed?

JTS · 01-27-2023, 10:31 PM

Hey Neighbor, I'm no help other than moral support, amsoulity great progress, did the tech give you any insite , on what to do so they can complete the flash.

AZ_1LE · 01-27-2023, 10:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Sephx1

Thanks

Took it to the dealer to have the new ECU flashed. Had a litany of codes to deal with, and was unable to complete the crankshaft position learn sensor part of the process because of some of the codes. I knew I would get codes from not having rear O2 sensors, and I also had a code for the MAP sensor which I have not located yet.

At least the car is running and can move under its own power

Badass!!

Sephx1 · 01-28-2023, 12:32 AM

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Originally Posted by atx_traveler

sounds insane! any idea what cam is installed?

No idea, tried to contact the previous owner by mail after I found papers with his info in the car but never heard back. With the mods that were done I’m hoping they were informed enough to change the oil pump while they were in there. Can’t wait to get the 3” Borla S-type on it!

Sephx1 · 01-28-2023, 12:33 AM

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Originally Posted by JTS

Hey Neighbor, I'm no help other than moral support, amsoulity great progress, did the tech give you any insite , on what to do so they can complete the flash.

I talked to Cordes Performance and they said they can do the procedure when they tune the car.

Sephx1 · 01-28-2023, 12:34 AM

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Originally Posted by AZ_1LE

Badass!!

Thanks! More progress tonight. I was debating on leaving the hood white but after seeing it with all of the satin black pieces up front I think I’m going to wrap it. Might go with the 3M satin black instead of the OEM wrap.

Z28COP · 01-28-2023, 11:37 PM

Awesome, just awesome! Love the fact that you are bringing back from the brink of the crusher.

laynlo15 · 01-29-2023, 07:37 AM

It was a long slug of hard work and your almost there. Congrats

JTS · 01-29-2023, 09:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Sephx1

I talked to Cordes Performance and they said they can do the procedure when they tune the car.

Glad to here , will look very nice to add the Satin black wrap to the hood and low or no glare , when your son is racing. Again please keep me posted, I'll come out.

Sephx1 · 01-29-2023, 03:06 PM

Thanks everyone. Got it to my garage condo where I have a lift to finish it out. Changed the oil, trans fluid and diff fluid and getting ready to do the exhaust.

I have to say I love the trailer I picked up a few weeks ago, so easy to load and unload.

01-19-2023, 04:13 PM	#100
cvp33 America FVCK Yeah! Drives: 2021 ZL1 1LE A10 Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Florence, SC Posts: 1,388	A real man builds his ZLE from scratch! Serious respect for you taking this on. __________________ 1997 Z28 Anniversary Edition *SOLD* 2004 GTO *ORDER CANCELLED* 2004 CTS-V *SOLD* 2005 CTS-V *SOLD* 2006 300C SRT-8 *SOLD* 2006 300C SRT-8 *SOLD* 2010 CTS-V *SOLD* 2012 CTS-V coupe *SOLD* 2013 ZL1 vert *SOLD* 2016 Callaway Z06 *SOLD* 2019 Z06 *SOLD* "I lived my life by one motto.......mottos are for losers" cvp33

01-27-2023, 10:31 PM	#104
JTS Drives: 2023 ZL1 A10 Join Date: Nov 2021 Location: Az Posts: 624	Hey Neighbor, I'm no help other than moral support, amsoulity great progress, did the tech give you any insite , on what to do so they can complete the flash. __________________ 2023 ZL1 A10 Shadow Gray Metallic

01-28-2023, 11:37 PM	#109
Z28COP Drives: 2021 Crush ZLE Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Liberty Twp. OH Posts: 408	Awesome, just awesome! Love the fact that you are bringing back from the brink of the crusher. __________________ Former GM Norwood Employee 2021 Crush ZLE 6spd 1-19-21 1100 1-27-21 3400 TPW 2-8-21 2-04-21 3800 Built 2-26-21. 4300 3-08-21 Delivered

01-29-2023, 07:37 AM	#110
laynlo15 Drives: 2022 Lt1 A10 Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: clark, mo Posts: 8,860	It was a long slug of hard work and your almost there. Congrats __________________ 2022 Lt1 6.2 A10, Maggie 2300, THPSI Port Inj/10 rib, Rotofab, E, Nickey, SCOL, Griptech, RC Bandits, Hoosiers/MT 9.80@142.96 1.44 60ft, 6.34@112 707/669 RWHP/TRQ. 16SS Maggie 2650 9.41@147 1.35 60ft, 5.99@119. 16 C7 A8 10.90@128 Bolt on stuff

01-29-2023, 03:06 PM	#112
Sephx1 Drives: 18 ZLE, 18 SS1LE, 16 SS, 23 ZL1 Join Date: Jan 2021 Location: Phoenix Arizona Posts: 414	Thanks everyone. Got it to my garage condo where I have a lift to finish it out. Changed the oil, trans fluid and diff fluid and getting ready to do the exhaust. I have to say I love the trailer I picked up a few weeks ago, so easy to load and unload. Attached Images Last edited by Sephx1; 01-29-2023 at 03:21 PM.

01-19-2023, 06:48 AM	#99
Olli1LE Drives: 2019 Camaro SS 1LE Join Date: Dec 2022 Location: Germany Posts: 5	Great job! It looks similar to my project. My body shop will replace driver side strut tower and Apron on frame machine because it bent up & inwards 2 cm (~1 inch). Unfortunately everything is quite expensive here in Germany and all parts has to be imported from USA. It was good to see that the strut tower rivet direction is from aluminum to steel because this information is missing in the GM repair manual. Logically, rivet direction is from the weaker material into the stronger material. Which glue/silicone/foam did you use on the plenum panel (large black panel mounted on the firewall)? My was glued with some kind of foam but I can not find any information in GM repair manual which kind of. Oliver

01-27-2023, 06:27 PM	#102
Sephx1 Drives: 18 ZLE, 18 SS1LE, 16 SS, 23 ZL1 Join Date: Jan 2021 Location: Phoenix Arizona Posts: 414	Here’s a short clip my son made when I brought it back home: https://youtu.be/SKipGRKaf-E Oil pressure is above 40 PSI, sounds to me like there’s definitely a cam in it.

01-27-2023, 08:05 PM	#103
atx_traveler Drives: blue velvet Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 125	sounds insane! any idea what cam is installed?

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