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45LongColt · 12-06-2022, 12:40 PM

Hi SoCal,

Thanks so much for answering all my questions. One last question regarding your Valve covers and relocation kit. I ended up going with the KaTech covers over the WeaponX for two reasons, one KaTech had theirs in stock and two you mentioned their relocation kit works with their Valve Covers.

However, when speaking with the KaTech sales dept, they mentioned that only factory coils fit their relocation kit... did you have any issue with the MSD Coil packs fitting onto their relocation kit? Seems to me if the coils are made to replace stock, and the relocation kit uses stock, then it shouldn't matter? Am I missing something here? Thanks again.

SOCAL.M6.ZLE · 12-06-2022, 10:33 PM

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Originally Posted by 45LongColt

Hi SoCal,

Thanks so much for answering all my questions. One last question regarding your Valve covers and relocation kit. I ended up going with the KaTech covers over the WeaponX for two reasons, one KaTech had theirs in stock and two you mentioned their relocation kit works with their Valve Covers.

However, when speaking with the KaTech sales dept, they mentioned that only factory coils fit their relocation kit... did you have any issue with the MSD Coil packs fitting onto their relocation kit? Seems to me if the coils are made to replace stock, and the relocation kit uses stock, then it shouldn't matter? Am I missing something here? Thanks again.

Can't go wrong with Katech, and im sure Weapon X's are awesome also. I can confirm that the MSD coils are a direct fit replacement. No issues at all. Dont forget the longer wires from Katech. Be sure to share your photos when done!

45LongColt · 12-07-2022, 07:51 AM

Yep, I got the wires from them as well. Instead of the MSD wires I went with their premium racing wires. I couldn't fine a relocation bracket listed to fit our cars, but the tech told me to order the LT Gen V "KAT-A7088 Coil Relocation Kit" which I did. I already have protector boots so I'll just be reusing those on the setup.

I'm also having a Mishimoto Aluminum Overflow tank & DSX Flex Fuel kit go in as well with this portion of my build. After this, it will likely sit in the garage until spring

I will absolutely share pics & dyno graph when completed. Thanks again for all your help.

45LongColt · 12-13-2022, 04:16 PM

SoCal.... LOL, I swear these are my last questions....

I received my valve covers, coils, relocation kit and plug wires. A couple questions.

1.) KaTech instructions state to cut off the harness tabs from the SuperCharger, did you do that? and did you have to do both and how?
2.) The relocation kit bracket, does it mount with the logo facing the Valve cover or way from the valve cover? Looks like it can mount either way?
3.) KaTech sent me the Longer wires to fit their relocation kit, but the ends on the wires are both at an angle, my current wires on mine are straight fit to the plugs and only angled on the coil side. Will these fit onto the plugs with an angled end on the plug side?

Thanks again and sorry for all the questions.

SOCAL.M6.ZLE · 12-13-2022, 05:24 PM

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Originally Posted by 45LongColt

SoCal.... LOL, I swear these are my last questions....

I received my valve covers, coils, relocation kit and plug wires. A couple questions.

1.) KaTech instructions state to cut off the harness tabs from the SuperCharger, did you do that? and did you have to do both and how?
2.) The relocation kit bracket, does it mount with the logo facing the Valve cover or way from the valve cover? Looks like it can mount either way?
3.) KaTech sent me the Longer wires to fit their relocation kit, but the ends on the wires are both at an angle, my current wires on mine are straight fit to the plugs and only angled on the coil side. Will these fit onto the plugs with an angled end on the plug side?

Thanks again and sorry for all the questions.

Hey buddy... no worries. Feedback below

1. Yes, i cut them off using my cordless grinder with an abrasive cut off wheel. Could also use a small reciprocating saw.
2. the logo would mount facing up. See attached photos.
3. My MSD cables were straight on the plug end and perhaps a 30 degree angle on the coil end. See attached.

Hope this helps.

arpad_m · 12-13-2022, 07:47 PM

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Originally Posted by SOCAL.M6.ZLE

Hey buddy... no worries. Feedback below

1. Yes, i cut them off using my cordless grinder with an abrasive cut off wheel. Could also use a small reciprocating saw.
2. the logo would mount facing up. See attached photos.
3. My MSD cables were straight on the plug end and perhaps a 30 degree angle on the coil end. See attached.

Hope this helps.

Don't you dare post any more of these (amazing) pictures, this is temptation cranked up an extra notch with each pic. Please stop

SOCAL.M6.ZLE · 12-13-2022, 08:26 PM

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Originally Posted by arpad_m

Don't you dare post any more of these (amazing) pictures, this is temptation cranked up an extra notch with each pic. Please stop

That made my night, thank you!!!

It has been such a fun project so far...

SOCAL.M6.ZLE · 01-02-2023, 09:41 PM

A few sneak peak photos, of some new rubber that was just wrapped around my new Apex SM.10 wheels... I'll share some updated photos and driving impressions once they are mounted

Stay tuned!

Oh, and YES, those are 345's out back...

Evansa22 · 01-03-2023, 09:32 AM

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Originally Posted by SOCAL.M6.ZLE

A few sneak peak photos, of some new rubber that was just wrapped around my new Apex SM.10 wheels... I'll share some updated photos and driving impressions once they are mounted

Stay tuned!

Oh, and YES, those are 345's out back...

Might want to relocate the wiring harness in the driver side rear wheel well if you didn't already. I've read wider tires can wear through the liner and possibly damage the wires.
https://www.camaro6.com/forums/showthread.php?t=485975

JTS · 01-03-2023, 09:46 AM

Nice gonna look MEAN, back view of that wide rubber . Be waiting for the pics .
Enjoy

6spdhyperblue · 01-16-2023, 05:13 PM

Just walked through this build. Awesome. Ugh need to do a cam now for sure

SOCAL.M6.ZLE · 01-16-2023, 05:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Evansa22

Might want to relocate the wiring harness in the driver side rear wheel well if you didn't already. I've read wider tires can wear through the liner and possibly damage the wires.
https://www.camaro6.com/forums/showthread.php?t=485975

Thanks Aaron... I will play close attention to that when they are in.

SOCAL.M6.ZLE · 01-16-2023, 05:50 PM

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Originally Posted by 6spdhyperblue

Just walked through this build. Awesome. Ugh need to do a cam now for sure

I could not agree more... Once you have a cammed V8, you will wish you did it years ago

oldman · 01-28-2023, 02:30 PM

very impressive!

12-06-2022, 12:40 PM	#113
45LongColt Drives: 2018 Zl1 Camaro Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: Gainesville, VA Posts: 145	Hi SoCal, Thanks so much for answering all my questions. One last question regarding your Valve covers and relocation kit. I ended up going with the KaTech covers over the WeaponX for two reasons, one KaTech had theirs in stock and two you mentioned their relocation kit works with their Valve Covers. However, when speaking with the KaTech sales dept, they mentioned that only factory coils fit their relocation kit... did you have any issue with the MSD Coil packs fitting onto their relocation kit? Seems to me if the coils are made to replace stock, and the relocation kit uses stock, then it shouldn't matter? Am I missing something here? Thanks again. __________________ Big Gulp\|NW103\|SW Headers\|UHO CATS\|XPipe\|Borla Atak\|MM CC\|Kong Ported\|NSX\|ATI Damper\|DSX 9.45 Lower\|ZPE 2.5 Upper\|DM Tensioner\|FW Green Belt/BTR Gen V LT4 Cam w/32% lobe/BTR VVT Lockout/Pratt & Miller Chain/BTR Pushrods,Valve Springs, Retainers, Hydraulic Lifters & Guide Plate, Trunnion Roller\|Katech Valley\|KaTech Valve Covers\|MSD Coils\|DSX E Sensor & Aux Pump\|ICT Water Pump\|Katech Oil Pump\|Cordes & Mishimoto Expansion Tanks\|P3 Gauge\|LC-2 Wideband Sensor\|KaTech Wires\|DynoJet Tuned

12-07-2022, 07:51 AM	#115
45LongColt Drives: 2018 Zl1 Camaro Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: Gainesville, VA Posts: 145	Yep, I got the wires from them as well. Instead of the MSD wires I went with their premium racing wires. I couldn't fine a relocation bracket listed to fit our cars, but the tech told me to order the LT Gen V "KAT-A7088 Coil Relocation Kit" which I did. I already have protector boots so I'll just be reusing those on the setup. I'm also having a Mishimoto Aluminum Overflow tank & DSX Flex Fuel kit go in as well with this portion of my build. After this, it will likely sit in the garage until spring I will absolutely share pics & dyno graph when completed. Thanks again for all your help. __________________ Big Gulp\|NW103\|SW Headers\|UHO CATS\|XPipe\|Borla Atak\|MM CC\|Kong Ported\|NSX\|ATI Damper\|DSX 9.45 Lower\|ZPE 2.5 Upper\|DM Tensioner\|FW Green Belt/BTR Gen V LT4 Cam w/32% lobe/BTR VVT Lockout/Pratt & Miller Chain/BTR Pushrods,Valve Springs, Retainers, Hydraulic Lifters & Guide Plate, Trunnion Roller\|Katech Valley\|KaTech Valve Covers\|MSD Coils\|DSX E Sensor & Aux Pump\|ICT Water Pump\|Katech Oil Pump\|Cordes & Mishimoto Expansion Tanks\|P3 Gauge\|LC-2 Wideband Sensor\|KaTech Wires\|DynoJet Tuned

12-13-2022, 04:16 PM	#116
45LongColt Drives: 2018 Zl1 Camaro Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: Gainesville, VA Posts: 145	SoCal.... LOL, I swear these are my last questions.... I received my valve covers, coils, relocation kit and plug wires. A couple questions. 1.) KaTech instructions state to cut off the harness tabs from the SuperCharger, did you do that? and did you have to do both and how? 2.) The relocation kit bracket, does it mount with the logo facing the Valve cover or way from the valve cover? Looks like it can mount either way? 3.) KaTech sent me the Longer wires to fit their relocation kit, but the ends on the wires are both at an angle, my current wires on mine are straight fit to the plugs and only angled on the coil side. Will these fit onto the plugs with an angled end on the plug side? Thanks again and sorry for all the questions. __________________ Big Gulp\|NW103\|SW Headers\|UHO CATS\|XPipe\|Borla Atak\|MM CC\|Kong Ported\|NSX\|ATI Damper\|DSX 9.45 Lower\|ZPE 2.5 Upper\|DM Tensioner\|FW Green Belt/BTR Gen V LT4 Cam w/32% lobe/BTR VVT Lockout/Pratt & Miller Chain/BTR Pushrods,Valve Springs, Retainers, Hydraulic Lifters & Guide Plate, Trunnion Roller\|Katech Valley\|KaTech Valve Covers\|MSD Coils\|DSX E Sensor & Aux Pump\|ICT Water Pump\|Katech Oil Pump\|Cordes & Mishimoto Expansion Tanks\|P3 Gauge\|LC-2 Wideband Sensor\|KaTech Wires\|DynoJet Tuned

01-02-2023, 09:41 PM	#120
SOCAL.M6.ZLE Having FUN in the SUN... Drives: 2022 M6 ZL1 1LE Join Date: Jan 2022 Location: San Diego CA Posts: 1,041	A few sneak peak photos, of some new rubber that was just wrapped around my new Apex SM.10 wheels... I'll share some updated photos and driving impressions once they are mounted Stay tuned! Oh, and YES, those are 345's out back... Attached Images __________________ 2022 M6 ZLE: Katech CNC Ported Blower + Ported Heads + 103mm TB + Oil Pump + C5R Chain + Valve Covers + Coil Relocation TSP VVT and DoD Delete Covers + LME Chain Guide + DSX Billet Lid + ATI Damper + 9.17" Lower + 2.4" Upper + MM Wild CC Coated ARH + AWE Touring + Magnaflow Center X + E85 + MSD Coils + Banks iDash + JMS Booster + Synergy Fender Tank ALL the RED Rear End BMR Goodies + JRE Terminator Cam Package + Remote Tuning and Moral Support from TED @ JRE BMR Motor Mounts + DMS Front HX + FIC 30's + APEX SM.10's + 305/345 R888R's = 770rwhp 785rwtq @E50 13.5psi

01-03-2023, 09:46 AM	#122
JTS Drives: 2023 ZL1 A10 Join Date: Nov 2021 Location: Az Posts: 624	Nice gonna look MEAN, back view of that wide rubber . Be waiting for the pics . Enjoy __________________ 2023 ZL1 A10 Shadow Gray Metallic

01-16-2023, 05:13 PM	#123
6spdhyperblue Drives: 6th gen Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: US Posts: 3,670	Just walked through this build. Awesome. Ugh need to do a cam now for sure __________________ ‘22 2SS 1LE M6 Summit White - RF, Flexfuel, LT2 intake, 95mm tb, ATI udp, VT ramair, full 28” dragpack - 11.68@122 ‘16 1SS M6 LT2 intake + boltons on DR 11.0@126+ (Sold)

01-28-2023, 02:30 PM	#126
oldman Drives: SS 6 speed of course Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Hilo, HI Posts: 4,316	very impressive! __________________ Forged short block, large duration sub .600 lift Cam Motion cam, 7200 RPM fuel cut, Pray Ported Heads, 3.85 pulley D1X, stage II intercooler, DSX secondary low side, DSX E85 sensor, Lingenfelter big bore 2.0 pump, ported front cats, 60608 Borla, LT4 injectors, ZL1 1LE driveshaft and Katech ported TB, ported MSD intake, BTR valvetrain, ARP studs, ProFlow valves, PS4 tires.

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