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Forum: Transmissions 11-01-2025, 01:32 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 634
Posted By oldman
yep and if you watch this video where he is NOT...

yep and if you watch this video where he is NOT using torque yield bolts he is moving the wrench about 45 degrees in the second and third torque sequence. A torque to yield bolt MUST be twisted into...
Forum: Transmissions 10-30-2025, 07:15 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 634
Posted By oldman
Does anybody actually know the GM spec for this...

Does anybody actually know the GM spec for this flywheel bolt which is similar the LS flywheel bolt?

I just ran a Grok 4 AI calculation of a M11x15m bolt with 12mm? (Grok) calculated working...
Forum: Transmissions 10-30-2025, 07:03 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 634
Posted By oldman
see below... don't blow your flywheel up

see below... don't blow your flywheel up
Forum: Transmissions 10-29-2025, 05:30 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 634
Posted By oldman
flywheel torque

Long ago when I did my engine like 8 years or so, I ordered ARP flywheel bolts for a gen v and they did NOT fit I think the head and flange were too big for the counter bore holes in the flywheel. ...
Forum: 2016+ Camaro: 6th Gen Camaro general forum 09-06-2025, 06:02 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 24,311
Posted By oldman
So I just put the generic Amazon special current...

So I just put the generic Amazon special current clamp in ziptied it so the loop is kinda parallel to the cable. Drove it a few miles and the volts stayed above 14 which is expected for a battery at...
Forum: 2016+ Camaro: 6th Gen Camaro general forum 09-06-2025, 02:59 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 24,311
Posted By oldman
I'll put in my two cents, I have had slow crank...

I'll put in my two cents, I have had slow crank on the car for almost a decade. I did roast at least one starter when I was running long tubes in Texas. That aside, after a decade and three...
Forum: Camaro Issues / Problems | Warranty Discussions | TSB and Recalls 11-05-2024, 06:41 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 19,411
Posted By oldman
My car for years has had a slow crank when hot...

My car for years has had a slow crank when hot problem.
1) with built engine and long tubes I did cook the starter and had to partially wrap starter and header.
2) for about 5 to 6 years it would...
Forum: ZL1 Discussions 05-11-2024, 07:29 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 8,118
Posted By oldman
Ryne has did most of my tunes NA and different...

Ryne has did most of my tunes NA and different fuels superchargers, always been perfect in everyway. I'm old, so I'm thankful for his patience too.
Forum: 6th gen Camaro vs... 04-29-2024, 04:16 AM
Replies: 95
Views: 46,479
Posted By oldman
Many shops post STD horsepower and yes a unicorn...

Many shops post STD horsepower and yes a unicorn is a horse too, so don't pretend you can get SAE net HP from a STD rear wheel dyno HP, especially from an eddy current dyno... never happen.
Forum: 6th gen Camaro vs... 04-29-2024, 04:06 AM
Replies: 255
Views: 98,005
Posted By oldman
I'm on the opposite side of this thinking, seeing...

I'm on the opposite side of this thinking, seeing the C8 at MSRP, I'd be a fool to buy a Mustang or Dark Horse and even bigger fool to put money into it like a blower. The C8 is better in every way...
Forum: V8 LT1 Engine, Exhaust, and Bolt-Ons 04-27-2024, 11:29 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 18,534
Posted By oldman
cam motion truck cam 206 / 214 on 110 LCA with...

cam motion truck cam 206 / 214 on 110 LCA with LT1 lift and uses LT1 springs not bad for a little more power and strong midrange torque. Bet it can be had with a fuel lobe for mild supercharger...
Forum: V8 LT1 Engine, Exhaust, and Bolt-Ons 04-27-2024, 11:16 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 24,054
Posted By oldman
My valvetrain maybe a little more quiet, now that...

My valvetrain maybe a little more quiet, now that you mention it.
I did respec all the pushrods now that everything is broken in and I think I ended up with all the exact same length :confused0068:...
Forum: V8 LT1 Engine, Exhaust, and Bolt-Ons 04-26-2024, 08:02 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 24,054
Posted By oldman
Your lips to god's ears...

Your lips to god's ears...
Forum: V8 LT1 Engine, Exhaust, and Bolt-Ons 04-26-2024, 08:01 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 18,534
Posted By oldman
From memory the LT2 cam is not that aggressive. ...

From memory the LT2 cam is not that aggressive. 205 / 221 degrees. So it is closer to the hot cam in specs and design. I never did find the actual LSA on the hot cam, originally it was supposed...
Forum: V8 LT1 Engine, Exhaust, and Bolt-Ons 04-26-2024, 07:56 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 18,534
Posted By oldman
oh and ported MSD and bigger TB is definitely the...

oh and ported MSD and bigger TB is definitely the way to go NA IMO, I never had a LT2 intake so I can't comment; but for several years I had a NA setup full build with ported MSD and a 7100 to 7350...
Forum: V8 LT1 Engine, Exhaust, and Bolt-Ons 04-25-2024, 11:26 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 24,054
Posted By oldman
wow that sucks, I too went from TSP cam to cam...

wow that sucks, I too went from TSP cam to cam motion mine is sub .600 lift. I had .660 lift txspeed valve springs but have since gone to much lighter springs for a LS that I have to shim in. ...
Forum: Transmissions 12-24-2023, 03:25 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,685
Posted By oldman
probably use the shorter driver side ZL1 axle on...

probably use the shorter driver side ZL1 axle on the longer side, get a passenger zl1 axle (solid shaft) and that should be able to cut and spline. The driver's side for all versions of the axles...
Forum: V8 LT1 Engine, Exhaust, and Bolt-Ons 12-23-2023, 09:31 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,876
Posted By oldman
valve spring change time

It was 2017 and 17,000 to 20,000 miles ago that I went with the TSP dual valve spring and a Pray spec blower cam from TSP about .635" lift. I then went with a mild ramp Cam Motion .59X" lift cam...
Forum: V8 LT1 Engine, Exhaust, and Bolt-Ons 12-22-2023, 07:51 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 17,921
Posted By oldman
block good enough for core, it is really crush...

block good enough for core, it is really crush that retains the bearing not that little notch and all that should clean up with a line bore. TSP has nice sleeved blocks....

So I was watching a LS7...
Forum: Transmissions 12-21-2023, 09:59 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,225
Posted By oldman
yep I guess so, it does look like a DMF, I know...

yep I guess so, it does look like a DMF, I know that sucker is heavy. I really like the stock feel and I've been thinking of going with a ZL1 clutch next.... but now maybe a complete clutch...
Forum: Transmissions 12-21-2023, 02:49 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,225
Posted By oldman
I did not know the l1e has a DMF, my SS has a...

I did not know the l1e has a DMF, my SS has a twin disk and I'm pretty sure the plate between them has no liquid. If there is no change in clutch feel, I say you have a leak in the rear main seal or...
Forum: Transmissions 12-21-2023, 02:41 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,621
Posted By oldman
If there is no change in clutch feel, you could...

If there is no change in clutch feel, you could have a pilot bearing going out and the this would spin the input shaft so no shift.

Car stuck on road, you can put it in gear and crank the starter...
Forum: V8 LT1 Engine, Exhaust, and Bolt-Ons 12-21-2023, 02:31 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 17,921
Posted By oldman
it does show the thrust bearing was an issue with...

it does show the thrust bearing was an issue with the stroker crank.
Forum: Forced Induction Discussions 12-19-2023, 03:15 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,886
Posted By oldman
thank you

thank you
Forum: V8 LT1 Engine, Exhaust, and Bolt-Ons 12-19-2023, 02:19 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 17,921
Posted By oldman
I think your HP goals can be reached by a sub...

I think your HP goals can be reached by a sub .600 lift gentle lift cam by Cam Motion. I don't know if Cam Motion has a spintron, what I do know is I was in the LS1 valvetrain wars and silly me, I...
Forum: Forced Induction Discussions 12-18-2023, 09:44 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,886
Posted By oldman
procharger oil alternative

I'm having a hard time finding anybody shipping procharger oil to Hawaii (overseas aid). Are there any other options, I've heard Royal Purple 0-20 XPR (non foaming). dunno will need some oil soon...
Forum: V8 LT1 Engine, Exhaust, and Bolt-Ons 12-18-2023, 09:19 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 17,921
Posted By oldman
I've found the LT1 to be an easy engine to work...

I've found the LT1 to be an easy engine to work on. The parts I would be carful of are:
1) the thrust bearing, Tim M did his I never did mine (stock crank)
2) do you need to line bore mains when...
Forum: V8 LT1 Engine, Exhaust, and Bolt-Ons 12-16-2023, 07:46 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 17,921
Posted By oldman
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=paizumY5Ygs ...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=paizumY5Ygs

IMO, a mild cam remove the AFM lifters, a good mild spring and you are golden to 7000 or so RPM,

Aftermarket cranks are going to run into...
Forum: V8 LT1 Engine, Exhaust, and Bolt-Ons 12-16-2023, 07:29 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,022
Posted By oldman
My cam is similar around 226 / 236 on 116 or 118...

My cam is similar around 226 / 236 on 116 or 118 LSA (sorry forget, probably 116) uses Cam Motion's .598 lift lobe (don't want to go over that, long story). With your 113 LSA the cam should have a...
Forum: Suspension | Brakes | Chassis 12-16-2023, 07:14 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,507
Posted By oldman
brake fluid replacement

My Camaro is a very early 2016 and I bled all 4 brakes in late 2018 early 2019 and the inner bleed of the front Brembo stripped out and I had to drill and replace it. It was very corroded before and...
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