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Forum: Member Car Journals 06-13-2025, 03:15 PM
Replies: 408
Views: 125,205
Posted By Tim M
Took a short trip to Austria...416 running like a...

Took a short trip to Austria...416 running like a top.* We've seen 21 mpg at 82 mph without traffic.* Today, 30 mins of stau's...German/Austrian traffic jams...:

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Forum: V8 LT1 Engine, Exhaust, and Bolt-Ons 05-23-2025, 01:00 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 757
Posted By Tim M
Sure points to valvetrain issues.

Sure points to valvetrain issues.
Forum: Member Car Journals 05-10-2025, 08:51 AM
Replies: 408
Views: 125,205
Posted By Tim M
My go to machinist/welder did it up right: ...

My go to machinist/welder did it up right:

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/54509726713_dd03155771_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2r3QAEn)

Even smoothed the interior:
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Forum: Forced Induction Discussions 05-10-2025, 08:49 AM
Replies: 81
Views: 31,005
Posted By Tim M
My go to machinist/welder did it up right: ...

My go to machinist/welder did it up right:

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/54509726713_dd03155771_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2r3QAEn)

Even smoothed the interior:
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Forum: Forced Induction Discussions 05-05-2025, 02:17 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 31,005
Posted By Tim M
Ted - appreciate the dyno visit support - really...

Ted - appreciate the dyno visit support - really made the engine come alive!

Got some time in the garage...15 mins to drop the exhaust...a bit challenging solo...far easier than reinstallation,...
Forum: Forced Induction Discussions 05-02-2025, 04:44 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 31,005
Posted By Tim M
Success! I drove home from the heart-breaker! ...

Success! I drove home from the heart-breaker! And picked up a bit of HP as well...

740 crank HP to be exact. Last iteration stopped the dial at 700 CHP...so x-porting the LT4 blower and porting...
Forum: Member Car Journals 05-02-2025, 04:30 PM
Replies: 408
Views: 125,205
Posted By Tim M
Success! I drove home from the heart-breaker! ...

Success! I drove home from the heart-breaker! And picked up a bit of HP as well...

740 crank HP to be exact. Last iteration stopped the dial at 700 CHP...so x-porting the LT4 blower and porting...
Forum: Member Car Journals 05-01-2025, 03:39 PM
Replies: 408
Views: 125,205
Posted By Tim M
Update: currently on the 8th remote street tune...

Update: currently on the 8th remote street tune from Ted Jannetty. Running quite well. Tomorrow is a dyno visit...to see if it makes more steam...anything over 700 CHP will be a plus!
Forum: Forced Induction Discussions 05-01-2025, 03:38 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 31,005
Posted By Tim M
Update: currently on the 8th remote street tune...

Update: currently on the 8th remote street tune from Ted Jannetty. Running quite well. Tomorrow is a dyno visit...to see if it makes more steam...anything over 700 CHP will be a plus!
Forum: Tuning / Diagnostics 04-08-2025, 10:40 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,159
Posted By Tim M
Congrats! I've been there...

Congrats! I've been there...
Forum: Tuning / Diagnostics 02-28-2025, 03:20 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,159
Posted By Tim M
Are all the sensors and grounds installed...

Are all the sensors and grounds installed (backside of the heads)? A big job like this means I usually forget something...which can cause odd effects.

Certainly seems fuel related...
Forum: Forced Induction Discussions 02-25-2025, 02:40 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 31,005
Posted By Tim M
Roads were clear of salt so fired up the Camaro...

Roads were clear of salt so fired up the Camaro to drive to work - no issues! Limited in work this winter, but always nice to have a project back together and mobile!
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Forum: Member Car Journals 02-16-2025, 02:59 PM
Replies: 408
Views: 125,205
Posted By Tim M
Boost Creep: thanks. A bit of work and...

Boost Creep: thanks. A bit of work and expense...I'm hoping the cats aren't causing more an issue than expected...

Car is back together and running (video below):
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Forum: Member Car Journals 02-08-2025, 03:22 PM
Replies: 408
Views: 125,205
Posted By Tim M
Top end is nearly complete as is the bottom end. ...

Top end is nearly complete as is the bottom end. That blower is heavy in an odd position:

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/54314181392_17ccce0824_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2qKynRj)

I...
Forum: Forced Induction Discussions 02-08-2025, 03:17 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 31,005
Posted By Tim M
Reworked the driver's side cat...quite a bit of...

Reworked the driver's side cat...quite a bit of obstruction - some intentional and some not, it appears:

Before:

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/54315187008_7ca779c674_c.jpg...
Forum: Forced Induction Discussions 02-02-2025, 03:11 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 31,005
Posted By Tim M
Unfortunately, due to sound and inspection, I'm...

Unfortunately, due to sound and inspection, I'm keeping the cats. I do have concerns over degradation...seems like I can see a bit on the inlet side...hmm. Nonetheless, I pulled out the Dremel and...
Forum: Forced Induction Discussions 01-31-2025, 10:21 AM
Replies: 81
Views: 31,005
Posted By Tim M
Exhaust manifolds were worked over...by SoCal...

Exhaust manifolds were worked over...by SoCal Porting...attempting to make the most we have:

Old:

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/54298571371_bd38203bd4_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2qJbnx2)
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Forum: Member Car Journals 01-30-2025, 03:21 PM
Replies: 408
Views: 125,205
Posted By Tim M
While the car was down, I elected to check the...

While the car was down, I elected to check the mechanical fuel pump lifter clearance...noting with an aftermarket camshaft different shims maybe required due to the reduced base circle of the fuel...
Forum: Member Car Journals 01-30-2025, 03:08 PM
Replies: 408
Views: 125,205
Posted By Tim M
Received my OEM exhaust manifolds back from SoCal...

Received my OEM exhaust manifolds back from SoCal Porting...nice work!:

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/54296411192_913dd6bf6a_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2qHZioy)
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Forum: V8 LT1 Engine, Exhaust, and Bolt-Ons 01-09-2025, 01:10 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,580
Posted By Tim M
Nicely done!

Nicely done!
Forum: Forced Induction Discussions 01-04-2025, 04:04 AM
Replies: 81
Views: 31,005
Posted By Tim M
The Kong box arrived - think that was the 5th...

The Kong box arrived - think that was the 5th time I've used it - good investment with no damage yet!

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/54244941125_e68071e479_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2qDrv8B)
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Forum: Member Car Journals 01-04-2025, 03:54 AM
Replies: 408
Views: 125,205
Posted By Tim M
The Kong box arrived - think that was the 5th...

The Kong box arrived - think that was the 5th time I've used it - good investment with no damage yet!

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/54244941125_e68071e479_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2qDrv8B)
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Forum: V8 LT1 Engine, Exhaust, and Bolt-Ons 12-22-2024, 12:38 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,580
Posted By Tim M
I think this is a worthwhile modification...

I think this is a worthwhile modification considering the restrictive nature for such HP.

SoCal Porting does this and charges $400. I'm planning on using them this winter...although I wonder how...
Forum: Forced Induction Discussions 12-09-2024, 02:59 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,877
Posted By Tim M
Thanks, gents. We will leave the lifters alone...

Thanks, gents. We will leave the lifters alone and swap the springs since it is convenient.
Forum: Forced Induction Discussions 12-05-2024, 07:22 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,877
Posted By Tim M
Aftermarket Lifter Durability?

Greetings!

We are doing an upgrade to our 416 CI powerplant that uses a mild Cam Motion cam, Johnson 2110K (Katech) lifters and fairly firm PSI 1516 springs.

We've only got ~10K miles on the...
Forum: Member Car Journals 11-29-2024, 11:27 AM
Replies: 408
Views: 125,205
Posted By Tim M
The fun has begun... Off with the blower: ...

The fun has begun...

Off with the blower:

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/54172092186_03b844b0be_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2qx18Fq)

Love those machining lines:
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Forum: Forced Induction Discussions 11-29-2024, 11:26 AM
Replies: 81
Views: 31,005
Posted By Tim M
The fun has begun... Off with the blower: ...

The fun has begun...

Off with the blower:

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/54172092186_03b844b0be_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2qx18Fq)

Love those machining lines:
...
Forum: Forced Induction Discussions 11-24-2024, 10:42 AM
Replies: 81
Views: 31,005
Posted By Tim M
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/54161742383_0c...

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/54161742383_0c33633417_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2qw663x)

Well, the chilly temps and salty roads have arrived so the Camaro goes down for the winter. I was...
Forum: Forced Induction Discussions 11-01-2024, 05:14 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 825
Posted By Tim M
LT4 Blower Add

Some feedback from an average experience driver...Camaro is impressive...even a bit startling when you add a supercharger!

Continue to be impressed at this GM product. My car is OEM other than...
Forum: Member Car Journals 11-01-2024, 04:29 PM
Replies: 408
Views: 125,205
Posted By Tim M
Two trips to the Nurburgring last couple of weeks...

Two trips to the Nurburgring last couple of weeks resulted in 1 40 degree, wet lap of the Ring (no thanks!) and 15 min session on the F1 track today - that was cut short due to a cut catch can line...
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