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Forum: 2016+ Camaro: 6th Gen Camaro general forum Today, 08:01 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 510
Posted By GreyGhost702
I thought Yenko's were customer order cars only,...

I thought Yenko's were customer order cars only, not for sale to the general public. You pretty much had to be called and asked if you wanted one? I thought that was the point of the ultra limited...
Forum: 2016+ Camaro: 6th Gen Camaro general forum Today, 07:54 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 395
Posted By GreyGhost702
As others have pointed out, fuel system is a must...

As others have pointed out, fuel system is a must have especially when upping the Ethanol content. LT1 Direct Injection is going to get spanked on E with boost. The LT4 HPFP should remedy that for a...
Forum: 2016+ Camaro: 6th Gen Camaro general forum Yesterday, 08:45 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 510
Posted By GreyGhost702
Just a glimpse of hyper-inflation.

Just a glimpse of hyper-inflation.
Forum: 2016+ Camaro: 6th Gen Camaro general forum 06-14-2024, 01:06 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 491
Posted By GreyGhost702
500 isn't a huge stretch. Could do a budget...

500 isn't a huge stretch. Could do a budget build. It's not always flashy, but for instance:

BTR220 Cam/Dual Springs/Pushrods/Cam Tool/4 degree limiter - $900
GM Racing Lifters - $540
LT2 IM...
Forum: 2016+ Camaro: 6th Gen Camaro general forum 06-13-2024, 05:41 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 491
Posted By GreyGhost702
There's nothing unsafe about running stock heads...

There's nothing unsafe about running stock heads in any situation or setup. It's a matter of efficiency. Some cam grinds are designed around having bigger valves or a specific head volume. Most of...
Forum: V8 LT1 Engine, Exhaust, and Bolt-Ons 06-11-2024, 11:35 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 236
Posted By GreyGhost702
I read a thread where someone had calculated the...

I read a thread where someone had calculated the torque for the 90 degrees, and that there was a re-use spec as well. Can’t find it now, and the search function is broken here. Unfortunately while I...
Forum: V8 LT1 Engine, Exhaust, and Bolt-Ons 06-11-2024, 08:12 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 236
Posted By GreyGhost702
Cam Bolt Torque

The search function is apparently broken on this forum. I saw a post once upon a time that someone had calculated what the actual torque was for the Cam Bolt. I know the book says 48ft/lbs + 90...
Forum: 2016+ Camaro: 6th Gen Camaro general forum 06-11-2024, 11:54 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,654
Posted By GreyGhost702
Wasn't implying anything, your statement just...

Wasn't implying anything, your statement just reminded me of that general stereotyping. I tend to be scatterbrained and long winded, I just wanted to share my opinion on what was quoted.

I paid...
Forum: 2016+ Camaro: 6th Gen Camaro general forum 06-11-2024, 10:51 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,654
Posted By GreyGhost702
Man I love it when people throw the "Why didn't...

Man I love it when people throw the "Why didn't you buy a Prius if you're concerned with fuel economy" attitude out there whenever someone mentions costs/efficiency in their sports car enthusiasm. I...
Forum: 2016+ Camaro: 6th Gen Camaro general forum 06-11-2024, 10:22 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 655
Posted By GreyGhost702
I like the plates. I'm just going to use the...

I like the plates. I'm just going to use the Corvette plates for now since I black chromed them, but would dig some engraved/inlaid Camaro plates. I was thinking of having the plates wrapped in a...
Forum: 2016+ Camaro: 6th Gen Camaro general forum 06-11-2024, 09:56 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,654
Posted By GreyGhost702
Exactly. And I don't understand why people...

Exactly.

And I don't understand why people always overlook great budget options, like the LT5 95mm TB and LT2 Intake Manifold? Sure, takes some extra reading to understand how to make everything...
Forum: 2016+ Camaro: 6th Gen Camaro general forum 05-29-2024, 07:51 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 900
Posted By GreyGhost702
Well, I only used that Duralast for about 2 weeks...

Well, I only used that Duralast for about 2 weeks before I put the car down for my current build. The day before I put the car down was when I pulled the read file for my tuner to work on building a...
Forum: 2016+ Camaro: 6th Gen Camaro general forum 05-29-2024, 12:05 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 900
Posted By GreyGhost702
I did the same thing as you essentially. 2019...

I did the same thing as you essentially. 2019 with 16k/mi, OE battery was starting to sound a little tired, had some slow cranks but car always fired up. Took a chance on the Duralast AGM (not...
Forum: 2016+ Camaro: 6th Gen Camaro general forum 05-28-2024, 10:05 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 661
Posted By GreyGhost702
I highlighted that 1200 ppm. I've read similar,...

I highlighted that 1200 ppm. I've read similar, but also that it's mostly older engines in the classics that demand that high zinc content. I assume mostly due to flat tappets being used. The...
Forum: 2016+ Camaro: 6th Gen Camaro general forum 05-28-2024, 05:20 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 661
Posted By GreyGhost702
There are a number of reasons and series of...

There are a number of reasons and series of unfortunate events that can lead to a spun rod bearing. I can't say that it's correlation, but I read more on bearing failures in factory engines than...
Forum: 2016+ Camaro: 6th Gen Camaro general forum 05-27-2024, 11:40 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,594
Posted By GreyGhost702
As others have pointed out, if your Camaro has an...

As others have pointed out, if your Camaro has an "Auto" feature, you basically tell the car what temp you'd like the cabin to be, and the AC system will do whatever it takes to maintain that temp....
Forum: 2016+ Camaro: 6th Gen Camaro general forum 05-25-2024, 05:33 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 661
Posted By GreyGhost702
Wildly up to whose opinion you value the most....

Wildly up to whose opinion you value the most. Everybody’s favorite shop/tuner/machinist has been in the business a bijillion years since the dinosaurs first pissed 100 octane in a leaded cup. I...
Forum: V8 LT1 Engine, Exhaust, and Bolt-Ons 05-21-2024, 04:04 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 437
Posted By GreyGhost702
:laughabove: I think you missed the Classified...

:laughabove: I think you missed the Classified section by a few blocks.
Forum: V8 LT1 Engine, Exhaust, and Bolt-Ons 05-21-2024, 07:53 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 7,962
Posted By GreyGhost702
That's why car forums exist IMO. BS'ing as a...

That's why car forums exist IMO. BS'ing as a community about a particular car is all fine and well, but it's the technical aspect, the issues/repairs, and the modifying that make these threads...
Forum: V8 LT1 Engine, Exhaust, and Bolt-Ons 05-20-2024, 04:50 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 7,962
Posted By GreyGhost702
Check out Tick Performance for a remote bleeder...

Check out Tick Performance for a remote bleeder setup. I installed mine while I had the tranny down, call it a "pay it forward" move. When I go to reinstall, I'll be able to bleed the slave on my...
Forum: V8 LT1 Engine, Exhaust, and Bolt-Ons 05-20-2024, 04:35 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 606
Posted By GreyGhost702
Just to follow up with this thread, the injector...

Just to follow up with this thread, the injector seal press tool I ordered from Rock Auto worked like a charm. So much easier. Did a set of 8 injectors in about 30 minutes. The Amazon tool's taper...
Forum: V8 LT1 Engine, Exhaust, and Bolt-Ons 05-16-2024, 12:30 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 606
Posted By GreyGhost702
Yeah I thought about doing heat there for a...

Yeah I thought about doing heat there for a minute and decided against it. It's Teflon material. That stuff doesn't really change consistency just because it's hot, but once it gets to its threshold,...
Forum: V8 LT1 Engine, Exhaust, and Bolt-Ons 05-16-2024, 11:26 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 606
Posted By GreyGhost702
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B088TLZBRT ...

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B088TLZBRT

This is the tool I ordered. While most of the reviews seem to indicate successful use, there's one near the top that says "Don't Buy" and his review is...
Forum: V8 LT1 Engine, Exhaust, and Bolt-Ons 05-16-2024, 09:38 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 606
Posted By GreyGhost702
Furthermore, these "no tool" methods do not form...

Furthermore, these "no tool" methods do not form the seal down to the proper tolerances they need to be to fit in the head properly. The seal has to be "smushed" down to the proper thickness and as...
Forum: V8 LT1 Engine, Exhaust, and Bolt-Ons 05-16-2024, 09:32 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 606
Posted By GreyGhost702
Saw that one. Tried it. Doesn't work. The seal...

Saw that one. Tried it. Doesn't work. The seal binds up where the hose overlaps because it isn't flush against the seal surface. As you tighten the clamp it essentially pushes focuses the seal into...
Forum: V8 LT1 Engine, Exhaust, and Bolt-Ons 05-16-2024, 08:31 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 606
Posted By GreyGhost702
Fuel Injector Seal Replacement

Looking for help regarding injector seal replacement. I have a set of LT4 injectors I bought used low miles, and a seal replacement kit from rock auto for them. I also bought the seal tool from...
Forum: Transmissions 05-04-2024, 01:17 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 741
Posted By GreyGhost702
I was thinking TR3650 or TR6060. I do think the...

I was thinking TR3650 or TR6060. I do think the MT82 gets a bad rap, GT’s never got great transmissions, but the MT82 was a bit of a gamble on Ford’s part. But my ‘08 GT I could drop that tranny solo...
Forum: Transmissions 05-03-2024, 12:48 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 741
Posted By GreyGhost702
GM Engineering

If you’ve never had a psychotic break or wanted to prevent stupidity by way of genocide, try removing a GM manual transmission shifter pins. The most retarded feat of engineering ever conceived. What...
Forum: 2016+ Camaro: 6th Gen Camaro general forum 05-01-2024, 04:31 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,953
Posted By GreyGhost702
That’s nuts. Most likely broke off that bolt with...

That’s nuts. Most likely broke off that bolt with a power tool. The header bolts are what, 20ft/lbs? Probably zipping around with power tools and cross threaded it and snapped it off. Those bolts...
Forum: 2016+ Camaro: 6th Gen Camaro general forum 04-30-2024, 05:02 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,953
Posted By GreyGhost702
I love it when people jump on the "You get what...

I love it when people jump on the "You get what you pay for" band wagon. Because reputable shops and major brands never screw up, right? Even Magnaflow has had its share of product flaws, crap the...
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