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Forum: V8 LT1 Engine, Exhaust, and Bolt-Ons 12-15-2025, 03:22 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,951
Posted By db2022cs
I turn the car off in stealth mode. For 3 years,...

I turn the car off in stealth mode. For 3 years, it has worked where the car starts in stealth mode and the exhaust is quiet the entire time. I've done it hundreds of times in the past. This issue...
Forum: V8 LT1 Engine, Exhaust, and Bolt-Ons 12-15-2025, 12:04 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,951
Posted By db2022cs
Well, I have been doing it for the past 3 years...

Well, I have been doing it for the past 3 years nearly. It has only recently started doing this where it doesn't start fully silent. Only really happens if car sits overnight.
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Forum: V8 LT1 Engine, Exhaust, and Bolt-Ons 12-15-2025, 01:15 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,951
Posted By db2022cs
Camaro SS NPP exhaust stealth mode issue

So, I have an SS with NPP. I have headers, and Corsa extreme exhaust. I have recently started having issues where when I put the car in stealth mode before turning off car but the startup is still...
Forum: Suspension | Brakes | Chassis 12-10-2025, 11:53 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,307
Posted By db2022cs
If you are saying this is normal behavior, it's...

If you are saying this is normal behavior, it's not. Spiking up to 100% on that display means full lock right, if it's on a turn, it should not do that from my understanding on how the diff should...
Forum: Suspension | Brakes | Chassis 12-10-2025, 12:08 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,307
Posted By db2022cs
Just going to write up progress on this. Did my...

Just going to write up progress on this. Did my fluid change over the weekend, fluid looked really good, still red in color, no debris or anything in fluid, little bit of sludge on magnetic drain...
Forum: Suspension | Brakes | Chassis 12-08-2025, 11:35 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,307
Posted By db2022cs
So, I did my diff fluid change yesterday, fluid...

So, I did my diff fluid change yesterday, fluid was filled up to the fill port. Fluid looked really good, little bit of sludge on the magnetic drain plug but what I would assume as normal. That is...
Forum: Suspension | Brakes | Chassis 12-02-2025, 12:16 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,307
Posted By db2022cs
Issues with rear end, 2023 SS 1LE

So, I have just passed 40k miles on my 1LE 6MT. According to service manual, rear diff fluid change is I think at 45k. I did the initial fluid change at 1500 miles for the diff. Besides that, oil...
Forum: I4 Turbo LTG Engine, Exhaust, and Bolt-Ons 09-21-2024, 02:36 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 4,191
Posted By db2022cs
When I had turbo cars in the past, I would make...

When I had turbo cars in the past, I would make sure I spent at least 10 minutes on very easy driving to let the car cool down a bit if I was out having fun. I think on some of the more modern turbo...
Forum: Suspension | Brakes | Chassis 09-21-2024, 02:32 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 8,963
Posted By db2022cs
Replacing stock pads on 1LE, freedom from brake dust.

So, a few months ago I replaced the stock brake pads. I just could not stomach the amount of brake dust I was having to deal with. I had given up on having clean wheels. I did a bit of research...
Forum: 2016+ Camaro: 6th Gen Camaro general forum 09-21-2024, 02:20 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 6,893
Posted By db2022cs
It almost looks like they used one jack on one...

It almost looks like they used one jack on one side, jacked the car to the max height, then they went to the other side and started jacking that to the max height, and the car rolled off the jack...
Forum: 2016+ Camaro: 6th Gen Camaro general forum 09-13-2024, 03:39 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,259
Posted By db2022cs
After I got my headers and e85 tune, the cracks...

After I got my headers and e85 tune, the cracks and pops are much more frequent. If I time my upshifts correctly, I can get a loud pop which brings a smile to my face. I get that the pops and cracks...
Forum: V8 LT1 Engine, Exhaust, and Bolt-Ons 08-17-2024, 12:24 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 5,031
Posted By db2022cs
Yeah, I took the word of the installer saying...

Yeah, I took the word of the installer saying there wouldn't be any issues. Guess that is on me. Looks like I'll have to take it easy until I can get it back to a shop to have them pulled off and...
Forum: V8 LT1 Engine, Exhaust, and Bolt-Ons 08-16-2024, 11:37 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 5,031
Posted By db2022cs
Heat issues with headers

So, I got headers installed about a month ago now with a tune and E85. When the headers were installed they also installed MSD wires for the spark plugs. After a couple weeks I took it to the Tail of...
Forum: V8 LT1 Engine, Exhaust, and Bolt-Ons 07-23-2024, 07:07 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,842
Posted By db2022cs
Ah ok, yeah that is what mine looks like and it...

Ah ok, yeah that is what mine looks like and it gives me a bit more confidence on what I was doing was correct, I just needed to be a bit more forceful with punching that plug out. I'll give it a try...
Forum: V8 LT1 Engine, Exhaust, and Bolt-Ons 07-23-2024, 01:55 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,842
Posted By db2022cs
Oh nice, doing quite a bit of work! I'll probably...

Oh nice, doing quite a bit of work! I'll probably stop at a tune/headers/E85.
Forum: V8 LT1 Engine, Exhaust, and Bolt-Ons 07-23-2024, 10:56 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,842
Posted By db2022cs
I might just say F it and let my tuner do it. I...

I might just say F it and let my tuner do it. I have even seen someone on a facebook group saying you have to drill it out because it's cast into it. If you can, send a picture of the backside of...
Forum: V8 LT1 Engine, Exhaust, and Bolt-Ons 07-23-2024, 01:36 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,842
Posted By db2022cs
Well, I currently haven't even popped out the...

Well, I currently haven't even popped out the plug yet. I'm pretty sure I just need a bit more force to get that plug out. Then it does look like once that is out, the pin should slide in smoothly....
Forum: V8 LT1 Engine, Exhaust, and Bolt-Ons 07-23-2024, 12:52 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,842
Posted By db2022cs
2023 Camaro SS ECU dummy pin question

So I have my car in the garage and on Sunday I started installing my flex fuel kit for headers install and E85 tune next week. I got as far as finishing up everything except for pinning out the ECU...
Forum: Dragstrip and Launching Discussion 04-21-2024, 12:38 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 5,365
Posted By db2022cs
Dumping the clutch could have more shock to the...

Dumping the clutch could have more shock to the rest of the power train, where as slipping you are only putting more of the stress on the clutch. The clutch is fairly robust on these cars so as long...
Forum: V8 LT1 Engine, Exhaust, and Bolt-Ons 04-21-2024, 12:13 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 8,699
Posted By db2022cs
I have thought about it but I've heard a car with...

I have thought about it but I've heard a car with headers and I really liked it. I haven't heard an axelback in person and I don't want to throw away nearly 3k for something I might not like. I would...
Forum: V8 LT1 Engine, Exhaust, and Bolt-Ons 04-19-2024, 12:42 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 8,699
Posted By db2022cs
I would go catless if my state didn't do visual...

I would go catless if my state didn't do visual emission inspections. If I would go that route you suggested, that would be something I could do myself. I just am after more of the sound which is...
Forum: V8 LT1 Engine, Exhaust, and Bolt-Ons 04-19-2024, 12:39 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 8,699
Posted By db2022cs
Yeah, I am not expecting a crazy amount of power...

Yeah, I am not expecting a crazy amount of power increase, maybe 25-45 with headers, e85 and tune. I am more after a bit of the sound that comes with headers. I have also seriously thought about...
Forum: V8 LT1 Engine, Exhaust, and Bolt-Ons 04-19-2024, 12:34 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 8,699
Posted By db2022cs
While I have thought about doing the work myself....

While I have thought about doing the work myself. I just have read about how it's just a pain in the butt. I have seen people saying getting the car as high as possible or it's a nightmare, I have...
Forum: V8 LT1 Engine, Exhaust, and Bolt-Ons 04-15-2024, 12:33 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 8,699
Posted By db2022cs
What is a reasonable cost for headers, flex fuel and tune?

I reached out to a pretty decent shop that does a lot of Chevy work and is pretty reputable. I was looking to have long tube headers, flex fuel kit and a tune done to the car, they provide all the...
Forum: 2016+ Camaro: 6th Gen Camaro general forum 02-20-2024, 09:48 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,621
Posted By db2022cs
I have seen some people do swap out the trans...

I have seen some people do swap out the trans fluid to something else and it might help make shifting a bit smoother. My 1-2 and sometimes 2-3 shifting can feel a bit more notchy and crunchy than I...
Forum: 2016+ Camaro: 6th Gen Camaro general forum 12-29-2023, 02:44 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,032
Posted By db2022cs
Sonax is great for cleaning the steering wheel...

Sonax is great for cleaning the steering wheel and shifter and any other Alcantara parts. A great tip, is always have a suede brush in your car, like the glove box. After a drive, brush all the...
Forum: V8 LT1 Engine, Exhaust, and Bolt-Ons 12-27-2023, 04:17 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,561
Posted By db2022cs
What do I need to install long tube headers and stay emissions safe, NC.

I have had my SS for about a year now. I have enjoyed every mile of it. The car has been solid, no mechanical issues. I am looking for a bit more power and a bit more sound. I want to install long...
Forum: 2016+ Camaro: 6th Gen Camaro general forum 10-19-2023, 12:45 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 11,684
Posted By db2022cs
The car will tell you. Although I do change it...

The car will tell you. Although I do change it between 40%-20% life remaining.
Forum: 2016+ Camaro: 6th Gen Camaro general forum 09-26-2023, 01:49 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,176
Posted By db2022cs
My stinger had rain sensing wipers and it drove...

My stinger had rain sensing wipers and it drove me crazy because if it sensed heavy rain, it would go to the highest setting. That is nice and all it does it for you, but then it will stay at the...
Forum: Road Course/Track and Autocross 09-25-2023, 11:50 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,096
Posted By db2022cs
Glad you and the car are fine! Definitely some...

Glad you and the car are fine! Definitely some lessons to be learned and luckily they weren't expensive besides maybe a new pair of underwear. As stated above, having good control over the steering...
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