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Forum: Autos For Sale / Wanted 04-18-2022, 01:45 PM
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Views: 1,444
Posted By mauldin44
FS: 2017 Camaro SS 50th Anniversary Edition (RPM BUILT)

50th Anniversary Edition Camaro. Built Motor (Race Proven Motorsports Stage IV Package.)

RPM Custom LT1 DOD Delete Camshaft Package (Includes - RPM Custom Spec’d Comp Cam w/ Increased Fuel Flow...
Forum: Forced Induction Discussions 04-14-2019, 10:57 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,019
Posted By mauldin44
I'm running a 9.1 lower and 3.25 upper hitting...

I'm running a 9.1 lower and 3.25 upper hitting about 18-19PSI of boost on a Whipple. I'm running Meth and E85 as well. I've learned with swapping pulleys to get boost numbers up or down it's kind of...
Forum: Cosmetic modifications (exterior and interior) 11-20-2018, 05:05 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 887
Posted By mauldin44
New Front Bumper

I hit a deer on my 2017 Camaro SS. Not to bad, but I need anew front bumper. Does anyone know the best place to buy one already painted? It's the 50th Anniversary edition.
Forum: Forced Induction Discussions 07-04-2018, 07:01 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,878
Posted By mauldin44
Unfortunately I will not be able to make it down...

Unfortunately I will not be able to make it down to Camaro Fest due to my work schedule. My next purchase are some suspension upgrades and drag radials. The tires I have on the car now are ok for a...
Forum: Forced Induction Discussions 07-04-2018, 08:18 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,878
Posted By mauldin44
I'm running Pilot Sport 4S 305s on the rear....

I'm running Pilot Sport 4S 305s on the rear. Those are doing surprisingly well with the roads good and warm. I need to upgrade to 315s in the rear once these wear out. It does ok, but you have to be...
Forum: Forced Induction Discussions 07-03-2018, 09:00 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,878
Posted By mauldin44
RPM Whipple Upgrade

A few months after Race Proven Motorsports installed their Heads and Cam on my camaro 50th anniversary edition. I decided it was time to go back and get a Whipple Supercharger Installed. They did a...
Forum: V8 LT1 Engine, Exhaust, and Bolt-Ons 02-06-2018, 05:28 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,349
Posted By mauldin44
I would stick to E85 with NA boltons. The...

I would stick to E85 with NA boltons. The methonol injection gains with NA are likely not worth the upgrade cost.
Forum: V8 LT1 Engine, Exhaust, and Bolt-Ons 12-04-2017, 05:33 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 15,521
Posted By mauldin44
Got the car back from RPM and the torque...

Got the car back from RPM and the torque converter upgrade made a huge difference in both everyday driving and performance. I highly recommend upgrading with the A8 especially if you install a decent...
Forum: V8 LT1 Engine, Exhaust, and Bolt-Ons 11-09-2017, 11:15 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,789
Posted By mauldin44
The link should give you a good idea of the gains...

The link should give you a good idea of the gains you will see with Kooks and a tune. In the article they put on the "Green" high flow cats. I have a Kooks full exhaust on my car with high flow cats....
Forum: V8 LT1 Engine, Exhaust, and Bolt-Ons 11-09-2017, 05:35 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,080
Posted By mauldin44
I originally bought the K&N Blackhawk series for...

I originally bought the K&N Blackhawk series for my car with the MSD intake and didn't have any issues. I would recommend eventually getting a tune for the car and it will respond much better with...
Forum: V8 LT1 Engine, Exhaust, and Bolt-Ons 10-22-2017, 06:23 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 15,521
Posted By mauldin44
Thanks. I did not see the SAE numbers.

Thanks. I did not see the SAE numbers.
Forum: V8 LT1 Engine, Exhaust, and Bolt-Ons 10-22-2017, 04:22 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 15,521
Posted By mauldin44
Below is a good article on stall speeds and...

Below is a good article on stall speeds and torque converters. I know it helped me better understand the overall complexity of getting the torque converter right. I understand your hesitation without...
Forum: V8 LT1 Engine, Exhaust, and Bolt-Ons 10-22-2017, 01:19 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,561
Posted By mauldin44
Stainless Steel absolutely does rust. It just...

Stainless Steel absolutely does rust. It just usually takes it longer than most metals. Coating them is worth it for longevity and reduced heat. I lived on the coast growing up and I have changed out...
Forum: V8 LT1 Engine, Exhaust, and Bolt-Ons 10-21-2017, 01:10 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 15,521
Posted By mauldin44
I'm not sure if they did or not to be honest.

I'm not sure if they did or not to be honest.
Forum: V8 LT1 Engine, Exhaust, and Bolt-Ons 10-20-2017, 07:19 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 15,521
Posted By mauldin44
It will likely be the 1st or 2nd week of November...

It will likely be the 1st or 2nd week of November before I get the torque converter installed. The lead time to get one from Circle D is around 3-4 weeks.
Forum: V8 LT1 Engine, Exhaust, and Bolt-Ons 10-20-2017, 11:54 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,561
Posted By mauldin44
I recommend either going with Kooks, American...

I recommend either going with Kooks, American Racing, or Stainless Works. I have Kooks on my car. The price of the three vary, but they are all pretty close as far a quality in my opinion. I also...
Forum: V8 LT1 Engine, Exhaust, and Bolt-Ons 10-20-2017, 08:33 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 15,521
Posted By mauldin44
I would recommend calling the guys at Circle D...

I would recommend calling the guys at Circle D Specialties who make the torque converters and just talk to them about your use case and what torque converter upgrade would be best for your situation....
Forum: V8 LT1 Engine, Exhaust, and Bolt-Ons 10-20-2017, 08:23 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 15,521
Posted By mauldin44
Thanks for the information. I appreciate how you...

Thanks for the information. I appreciate how you and others on this board break this stuff down. It helps someone like me who knows very little overall understand the why. Some of the dyno numbers...
Forum: V8 LT1 Engine, Exhaust, and Bolt-Ons 10-19-2017, 08:30 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 15,521
Posted By mauldin44
I think the dyno was reading about right for my...

I think the dyno was reading about right for my A8. I found this video of a baseline A8 that had roughly the same baseline numbers as mine. The 1:1 for the M6 is 4th gear, I believe for the A8 the...
Forum: V8 LT1 Engine, Exhaust, and Bolt-Ons 10-19-2017, 07:07 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 15,521
Posted By mauldin44
I don't know what would be unsafe having a car...

I don't know what would be unsafe having a car only kept in place by straps going 160mph+ on a dyno :-).

RPM knows how to build a fast car, my car will go. The torque converter upgrade is needed...
Forum: V8 LT1 Engine, Exhaust, and Bolt-Ons 10-19-2017, 09:00 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 15,521
Posted By mauldin44
I'm sure you will be more than happy with the...

I'm sure you will be more than happy with the outcome. What made you decide to go with that brand of supercharger over the others?
Forum: V8 LT1 Engine, Exhaust, and Bolt-Ons 10-18-2017, 07:25 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 15,521
Posted By mauldin44
Maybe I could take that manual the made 550whp on...

Maybe I could take that manual the made 550whp on the strip. Do you think my car can take this car with a 5-6 sec head start? :-)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jOVdFpvzeBE
Forum: V8 LT1 Engine, Exhaust, and Bolt-Ons 10-18-2017, 06:30 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 15,521
Posted By mauldin44
The bottom line is automatic or manual the car is...

The bottom line is automatic or manual the car is really fast and fun to drive. You guys did a great job. Hell it has so much power it's ass starts jumping a little bit and it looks like it's...
Forum: V8 LT1 Engine, Exhaust, and Bolt-Ons 10-18-2017, 03:35 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 15,521
Posted By mauldin44
And this episode shows why I will never buy...

And this episode shows why I will never buy another sports car with an automatic transmission :-). I can say the car will move out once you get it out on the road. I was shocked when I drove it home...
Forum: V8 LT1 Engine, Exhaust, and Bolt-Ons 10-17-2017, 07:04 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 15,521
Posted By mauldin44
You can tell a big difference in power now that's...

You can tell a big difference in power now that's for sure. When I decided on a Cold Air it was between CAI and K&N. I regret not going with CAI because it is more enclosed. I may still swap the K&N...
Forum: V8 LT1 Engine, Exhaust, and Bolt-Ons 10-17-2017, 05:50 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 15,521
Posted By mauldin44
As you requested.

As you requested.
Forum: V8 LT1 Engine, Exhaust, and Bolt-Ons 10-17-2017, 05:45 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 15,521
Posted By mauldin44
I did not upgrade my converter on this initial...

I did not upgrade my converter on this initial build. RPM let me know that I might need one, but I wanted to wait and see after the build was done to try and save a little money if it did ok without...
Forum: V8 LT1 Engine, Exhaust, and Bolt-Ons 10-17-2017, 05:33 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 15,521
Posted By mauldin44
93

93
Forum: V8 LT1 Engine, Exhaust, and Bolt-Ons 10-16-2017, 07:05 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 15,521
Posted By mauldin44
Smile Mine will likely never touch a track. I got it...

Mine will likely never touch a track. I got it for street driving only. I wanted to add the cool sound of a Cam and more HP for fun.

I'm beginning to think the RPM dyno has something against...
Forum: V8 LT1 Engine, Exhaust, and Bolt-Ons 10-16-2017, 06:02 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 15,521
Posted By mauldin44
My 2017 2SS 50th Anniversary Camaro A8 ended up...

My 2017 2SS 50th Anniversary Camaro A8 ended up finishing up the dyno at 512rwhp and 464rwtq from a baseline of 387rwhp and 402rwtq. Turned out to be pretty good overall gains with this setup.

The...
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