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SSick1le · 01-26-2020, 06:02 AM

Nice build. Did you reuse your factory oil pump?

gunchamp · 01-26-2020, 07:37 AM

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Originally Posted by SSick1le

I’ve build. Did you reuse your factory oil pump?

Yes I did. Being this was an L99, figured it was good to go

gunchamp · 01-26-2020, 07:38 AM

Speaking of the pump, the pick up went very smoothly

gunchamp · 01-26-2020, 07:39 AM

Installed the improved racing girdle as well

gunchamp · 01-26-2020, 07:43 AM

Installed the BMR poly engine mounts. Honestly, at first they were a bit of a pain in the ass. Directions kind of suck, but went smoothly once I figured it out. Factory pass side mount was leaking, so was a needed upgrade anyway. Nice looking mounts. Shame they really arent visible

Juiced1 · 01-26-2020, 09:34 AM

What cam did you go with? Are you going to delete the VVT/DOD?

gunchamp · 01-26-2020, 10:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Juiced1

What cam did you go with? Are you going to delete the VVT/DOD?

Deleted the vvt and dod. I know vvt makes a little more power down low, but im going to try and learn on hp tuners after this. Figured it would be easier with an ls3 swap

gunchamp · 01-26-2020, 10:29 AM

GPI SS3
113 lsa
Intake 238 duration
650 valve lift
Exhaust 256 duration
640 valve lift

WHAMMO · 01-26-2020, 02:51 PM

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Originally Posted by gunchamp

Speaking of the pump, the pick up went very smoothly

Did you disassemble the oil pump to line it up on the pickup tube? Cause it sure is a pain to line them up for me every time.

gunchamp · 01-26-2020, 05:57 PM

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Originally Posted by WHAMMO

Did you disassemble the oil pump to line it up on the pickup tube? Cause it sure is a pain to line them up for me every time.

Yup you can see in th pic its apart. Was actually pretty darn easy once disassembled. The girdle is a nice addition as well. Keeps even pressure on the pickup when tightening down. I lubed up the oring and the mating surface as well and all seems good

InFiD3ViL · 01-26-2020, 06:22 PM

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Originally Posted by gunchamp

Yup you can see in th pic its apart. Was actually pretty darn easy once disassembled. The girdle is a nice addition as well. Keeps even pressure on the pickup when tightening down. I lubed up the oring and the mating surface as well and all seems good

I have one as well. I will never understand why they didn't do that from the factory as the pumps already have both holes drilled and threaded. You would think an oil pickup tube would be something you want extra secured. But I guess that extra .15 cents adds up over the entire production volume.

gunchamp · 01-26-2020, 08:02 PM

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Originally Posted by InFiD3ViL

I have one as well. I will never understand why they didn't do that from the factory as the pumps already have both holes drilled and threaded. You would think an oil pickup tube would be something you want extra secured. But I guess that extra .15 cents adds up over the entire production volume.

Didnt really makes sense to me either

gunchamp · 02-04-2020, 09:42 PM

So back to the build again. Got the Mishimoto radiator installed. Very nice unit and fit perfect with no modification needed.

gunchamp · 02-04-2020, 09:44 PM

Also got the Tru cool 40k cooler installed. I decided to bypass the rad and run staright to the cooler. For anyone who doesnt know, the pass side tranny line is the feed line and the driver side is obviously the return.

01-26-2020, 06:02 AM	#15
SSick1le Drives: 2015 SS 1LE Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Longwood, FL Posts: 92	Nice build. Did you reuse your factory oil pump? __________________ (SOLD) 2015 SS 1LE- ESS V3 supercharged, ID850, Corsa extreme catback, Stainless Power 1 7/8 LT, ADM FPCM, JMS BAP Last edited by SSick1le; 01-26-2020 at 10:29 AM.

01-26-2020, 10:29 AM	#22
gunchamp Drives: 15 Camaro SS Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: Mountains of central PA Posts: 1,442	GPI SS3 113 lsa Intake 238 duration 650 valve lift Exhaust 256 duration 640 valve lift Last edited by gunchamp; 05-22-2021 at 10:13 AM.

01-26-2020, 07:38 AM	#17
gunchamp Drives: 15 Camaro SS Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: Mountains of central PA Posts: 1,442	Speaking of the pump, the pick up went very smoothly

01-26-2020, 07:39 AM	#18
gunchamp Drives: 15 Camaro SS Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: Mountains of central PA Posts: 1,442	Installed the improved racing girdle as well

01-26-2020, 07:43 AM	#19
gunchamp Drives: 15 Camaro SS Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: Mountains of central PA Posts: 1,442	Installed the BMR poly engine mounts. Honestly, at first they were a bit of a pain in the ass. Directions kind of suck, but went smoothly once I figured it out. Factory pass side mount was leaking, so was a needed upgrade anyway. Nice looking mounts. Shame they really arent visible

01-26-2020, 09:34 AM	#20
Juiced1 Account Suspended Drives: 2012 2SS CAMARO 45th Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: St. Charles, IL Posts: 18,663	What cam did you go with? Are you going to delete the VVT/DOD?

02-04-2020, 09:42 PM	#27
gunchamp Drives: 15 Camaro SS Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: Mountains of central PA Posts: 1,442	So back to the build again. Got the Mishimoto radiator installed. Very nice unit and fit perfect with no modification needed.

02-04-2020, 09:44 PM	#28
gunchamp Drives: 15 Camaro SS Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: Mountains of central PA Posts: 1,442	Also got the Tru cool 40k cooler installed. I decided to bypass the rad and run staright to the cooler. For anyone who doesnt know, the pass side tranny line is the feed line and the driver side is obviously the return.