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snarky · 07-24-2015, 04:27 PM

Muscle Car Lover · 07-24-2015, 04:55 PM

Nice!!! The ERL short block you bought, are you reusing your top end stuff and if so what do you have?

Stephen12ZL1 · 07-24-2015, 08:33 PM

reusing the B-3 cam and Advanced Induction heads

Stephen12ZL1 · 07-24-2015, 08:34 PM

upgrading to MSD airforce upper intake, American Racing 1 7/8" headers + no cats & 60# injectors

Shark72 · 07-24-2015, 08:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Stephen12ZL1

It was tight but it barely cleared. It took patience and that motor tilting device to gently get it past the tight areas. I took the strut loose but found it was only worth about an extra 2" so I just left it in place. Cracking the paint on the hood bolts wasn't something I wanted to do.

I can understand the whole hood removal and realignment issue, glad you were able to remove the block without having to deal with that.

Doubleblank · 07-25-2015, 10:33 AM

I've also got the ERL M2 package in and the ARH 1 7/8 headers.....but waiting on Mast heads. Been over 3 months now.

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=403747

Stephen12ZL1 · 07-25-2015, 02:10 PM

I have decided to keep the old LS7 and put it in a bag for safe keeping. $1500 core for something that has the VIN # printed on it is a small price to pay. The ERL engine I purchased is an LS2 that has been resleeved to 4.125" bore with an LS7 crank. Supposedly, this was made for my situation. I may have to plug the dipstick hole if it is open. I haven't taken the new motor out of the packaging yet.

*mlee* · 07-25-2015, 02:12 PM

Oh Boy..

I am subscribed to this one..

Stephen12ZL1 · 08-14-2015, 05:13 PM

It's in and running. Only a base tune for now. The oil pressure is great and it sounds good. New "upgrades" are ARH 1 7/8" headers, ATI balancer, FIC 60# injectors, & MSD Atomic air force upper intake. I stayed with the RPM B3 cam & Advanced Induction cylinder heads.

Tramp · 08-14-2015, 05:23 PM

Very clean install nice job looks great and bet it performs a lot better

Nick S · 08-14-2015, 06:01 PM

Install looks great. Looks just as good as a factory oem install. Congrats.

AG454 · 08-14-2015, 06:15 PM

Fantastic. I was considering that MSD manifold, still looks a little odd to me.
Can't wait to see your numbers.

Stephen12ZL1 · 08-14-2015, 08:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AG454

Fantastic. I was considering that MSD manifold, still looks a little odd to me.
Can't wait to see your numbers.

looks odd I agree...but has bettered the Fast LSX manifold by 10ish hp in every test I see. Fits great and you can use the stock fuel rails easily. The piece is well done as I am very critical of details. The vacuum lines are just like stock position & diameter. It literally is "plug & play" with zero fabrication or hassles.

Zslash28 · 08-14-2015, 08:21 PM

Looks great. Love the intake. Will the strut brace still bolt on?

07-24-2015, 04:27 PM	#15
snarky ultracrepidarianism Drives: '14 1SS/RS/1LE/NPP '18 Accord Sport Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: where folks drive like shit Posts: 1,297	__________________

07-24-2015, 04:55 PM	#16
Muscle Car Lover Drives: 2014 2SS M6 "CHRISTINE" Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Boston Metro North Posts: 2,916 View My Garage	Nice!!! The ERL short block you bought, are you reusing your top end stuff and if so what do you have? __________________ "But, House Mormont remembers. The North remembers! We know no King but the King of the North whose name is Stark. I don't care if he's a bastard. Ned Stark's blood runs through his veins. He's my king–from this day until his last day." Mods: ARH headers and hi flow cats, VMAX ported throttle body, CAI air intake, Slowhawk Performance tuning

07-24-2015, 08:33 PM	#17
Stephen12ZL1 Drives: '21 ZLE A10 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Mechanicsville, VA Posts: 6,809	reusing the B-3 cam and Advanced Induction heads __________________ '21 ZLE A10 Wild Cherry PDR 2:00.78 VIR Full 10.68@131.69 1.68 60' '17 ZL1 A10 Mosaic Black PDR/Nav 2:03.08 VIR Full 11.003@129.2 1.75 (sold) '15 Z/28 #325 Black a/c & stereo. 2:10.1 VIR Full (sold) '12 ZL1 A6 Black 10.52@131 1.55 60' 2:13 VIR Full (sold) Last edited by Stephen12ZL1; 07-25-2015 at 08:36 AM.

07-24-2015, 08:34 PM	#18
Stephen12ZL1 Drives: '21 ZLE A10 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Mechanicsville, VA Posts: 6,809	upgrading to MSD airforce upper intake, American Racing 1 7/8" headers + no cats & 60# injectors __________________ '21 ZLE A10 Wild Cherry PDR 2:00.78 VIR Full 10.68@131.69 1.68 60' '17 ZL1 A10 Mosaic Black PDR/Nav 2:03.08 VIR Full 11.003@129.2 1.75 (sold) '15 Z/28 #325 Black a/c & stereo. 2:10.1 VIR Full (sold) '12 ZL1 A6 Black 10.52@131 1.55 60' 2:13 VIR Full (sold)

07-25-2015, 10:33 AM	#20
Doubleblank Drives: 2010 Camaro SS, 2014 Z28 Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Houston Posts: 414	I've also got the ERL M2 package in and the ARH 1 7/8 headers.....but waiting on Mast heads. Been over 3 months now. http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=403747 __________________ ERL 500 ci Short Block, 2in ARH Headers, TSP LS7 Heads, LSXR/NW 102, Forgeline, MGW Shifter, StopTech BBK, Pfadt C/O's, Pfadt ASB's, etc, PowerFab Dynotune

07-25-2015, 02:10 PM	#21
Stephen12ZL1 Drives: '21 ZLE A10 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Mechanicsville, VA Posts: 6,809	I have decided to keep the old LS7 and put it in a bag for safe keeping. $1500 core for something that has the VIN # printed on it is a small price to pay. The ERL engine I purchased is an LS2 that has been resleeved to 4.125" bore with an LS7 crank. Supposedly, this was made for my situation. I may have to plug the dipstick hole if it is open. I haven't taken the new motor out of the packaging yet. __________________ '21 ZLE A10 Wild Cherry PDR 2:00.78 VIR Full 10.68@131.69 1.68 60' '17 ZL1 A10 Mosaic Black PDR/Nav 2:03.08 VIR Full 11.003@129.2 1.75 (sold) '15 Z/28 #325 Black a/c & stereo. 2:10.1 VIR Full (sold) '12 ZL1 A6 Black 10.52@131 1.55 60' 2:13 VIR Full (sold)

07-25-2015, 02:12 PM	#22
mlee CamaroFans.com Drives: ZLE & ZR2 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Conroe, TX Posts: 37,507 View My Garage	Oh Boy.. I am subscribed to this one.. __________________

08-14-2015, 05:13 PM	#23
Stephen12ZL1 Drives: '21 ZLE A10 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Mechanicsville, VA Posts: 6,809	It's in and running. Only a base tune for now. The oil pressure is great and it sounds good. New "upgrades" are ARH 1 7/8" headers, ATI balancer, FIC 60# injectors, & MSD Atomic air force upper intake. I stayed with the RPM B3 cam & Advanced Induction cylinder heads. Attached Images __________________ '21 ZLE A10 Wild Cherry PDR 2:00.78 VIR Full 10.68@131.69 1.68 60' '17 ZL1 A10 Mosaic Black PDR/Nav 2:03.08 VIR Full 11.003@129.2 1.75 (sold) '15 Z/28 #325 Black a/c & stereo. 2:10.1 VIR Full (sold) '12 ZL1 A6 Black 10.52@131 1.55 60' 2:13 VIR Full (sold)

08-14-2015, 05:23 PM	#24
Tramp Drives: 2015z28 Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Enfield Posts: 28 View My Garage	Very clean install nice job looks great and bet it performs a lot better

08-14-2015, 06:01 PM	#25
Nick S Drives: 2013 Camaro 1LE Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Verona, WI Posts: 1,924	Install looks great. Looks just as good as a factory oem install. Congrats. __________________ Last edited by Nick S; 08-14-2015 at 09:59 PM.

08-14-2015, 06:15 PM	#26
AG454 I am not "Fast & Furious" Drives: 2010 Camaro LSX454 1LE Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Greeley Colorado Posts: 1,040 View My Garage	Fantastic. I was considering that MSD manifold, still looks a little odd to me. Can't wait to see your numbers. __________________ The day I take a bend too fast Judgement that could be my last I'll be wiped right off the slate Don't wait up 'cause I'll be late, I'll be late

08-14-2015, 08:21 PM	#28
Zslash28 Jumanji Drives: '14 Z/28 - AGM - No A/C Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Alaska Posts: 1,688	Looks great. Love the intake. Will the strut brace still bolt on?