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Forum: General Automotive + Other Cars Discussion 02-11-2026, 12:32 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 3,031
Posted By olrocker
That’s exactly what I’m saying and all I’m asking.

That’s exactly what I’m saying and all I’m asking.
Forum: General Automotive + Other Cars Discussion 02-10-2026, 05:48 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 3,031
Posted By olrocker
I’m Sorry. I’ll ask nice. Will you...

I’m Sorry.

I’ll ask nice.

Will you please provide the documentation that this issue was fixed?
Forum: General Automotive + Other Cars Discussion 02-10-2026, 01:56 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 3,031
Posted By olrocker
Why. You wonder why GM has a sh-tty...

Why.

You wonder why GM has a sh-tty reputation?

You’re partly, directly the cause of it.
Forum: General Automotive + Other Cars Discussion 02-10-2026, 01:23 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 3,031
Posted By olrocker
Alright show the proof. You worked there you...

Alright show the proof.

You worked there you know people.

Show me the engineering spec documents in a PDF that I can read myself that state the manufacturing or production process that...
Forum: General Automotive + Other Cars Discussion 02-09-2026, 04:09 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 3,031
Posted By olrocker
The point is GM is just changing oils instead of...

The point is GM is just changing oils instead of actually fixing the engines. :mad0260::mad0260::mad0260:
Forum: General Automotive + Other Cars Discussion 02-09-2026, 12:36 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 3,031
Posted By olrocker
They just changed the recommended oil again...

They just changed the recommended oil again :facepalm:

https://gmauthority.com/blog/2026/02/gm-dealers-switching-6-2l-v8-l87-0w-40-engine-oil-formula/amp/
Forum: General Automotive + Other Cars Discussion 02-05-2026, 04:20 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 3,031
Posted By olrocker
Since I spec ordered my car and bought it brand...

Since I spec ordered my car and bought it brand new with 2 miles on it I have the window sticker which tells you engine and trans build locations.
Forum: General Automotive + Other Cars Discussion 02-04-2026, 12:58 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 3,031
Posted By olrocker
Of course even though I knew mine was built in...

Of course even though I knew mine was built in Tonawanda I still pulled my engine cover off to look lol
Forum: General Automotive + Other Cars Discussion 02-02-2026, 05:32 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 3,031
Posted By olrocker
If it’s a manufacturing problem they should have...

If it’s a manufacturing problem they should have the exact VIN numbers it affected, the repair or replacement with the upgraded crank, and verification all new production vehicles have the new crank...
Forum: General Automotive + Other Cars Discussion 02-02-2026, 12:37 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 3,031
Posted By olrocker
No one who wants a V8 engine gives a damn about...

No one who wants a V8 engine gives a damn about fuel economy. Especially the minuscule increase you get from the complicated and added expense and decrease in reliability of the VCM system.

Now...
Forum: General Automotive + Other Cars Discussion 02-02-2026, 10:14 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 3,031
Posted By olrocker
Well I have about 14,000 miles on my Camaro and...

Well I have about 14,000 miles on my Camaro and more than a few times I’ve let it rip to redline in first and second (hitting redline in 3rd is a felony in this thing if you’re not on a track)
...
Forum: General Automotive + Other Cars Discussion 02-01-2026, 10:38 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 3,031
Posted By olrocker
6.2 L87 (not LT1) discussion

I didn’t know where to put this thread since while it’s a motor similar to 6th gen Camaros it’s not the exact same. So if mods think it needs to be moved go right ahead.

I’m really trying to...
Forum: General Automotive + Other Cars Discussion 01-20-2026, 08:47 AM
Replies: 3,706
Views: 3,495,715
Posted By olrocker
Consider g I will never own anything that’s not...

Consider g I will never own anything that’s not fully internal combustion V6 or V8 with no turbos or hybrid crap I’ll never even THINK about touching an an EV.

And as I said before, I’ll pay...
Forum: General Automotive + Other Cars Discussion 01-19-2026, 03:05 PM
Replies: 3,706
Views: 3,495,715
Posted By olrocker
Well American taste in design is different too. ...

Well American taste in design is different too.

We’re different in every aspect.

We invented the big pickup truck and the muscle car.

They might have shortcomings for other countries...
Forum: General Automotive + Other Cars Discussion 01-19-2026, 11:25 AM
Replies: 3,706
Views: 3,495,715
Posted By olrocker
The US market is completely different from...

The US market is completely different from anywhere else in the world. We prefer large cars and truck with big gasoline V6 and V8 engines, partly because we have the largest and most expansive...
Forum: General Automotive + Other Cars Discussion 01-18-2026, 10:54 PM
Replies: 3,706
Views: 3,495,715
Posted By olrocker
Yes I have sat in enough at car shows and played...

Yes I have sat in enough at car shows and played and pressed around the materials to know they’re junk,

They are garbage.

It does not surprise me one bit though.
Forum: General Automotive + Other Cars Discussion 01-18-2026, 12:35 PM
Replies: 3,706
Views: 3,495,715
Posted By olrocker
Teslas are built like absolute garbage. Their...

Teslas are built like absolute garbage. Their plastic is 1990s GM level. Squeaky when you press it, poor fitting, rattle boxes waiting to happen.

Door gaps are nowhere near Toyota and Honda...
Forum: General Automotive + Other Cars Discussion 01-17-2026, 08:02 PM
Replies: 3,706
Views: 3,495,715
Posted By olrocker
Sales numbers don’t equate to whether something...

Sales numbers don’t equate to whether something is nice or not.

Chinese stuff is cheap.

I’d still buy Toyota or Honda over Chinese crap. But really want my 6.2 Tahoe.

Just ain’t payin what...
Forum: General Automotive + Other Cars Discussion 01-16-2026, 11:10 PM
Replies: 3,706
Views: 3,495,715
Posted By olrocker
I know it’s impossible but I avoid Chinese made...

I know it’s impossible but I avoid Chinese made crap whenever I can.

I’ll pay more to buy a car made in America by a company headquartered in America.

Having said that it’s still insane a 6.2...
Forum: 2016+ Camaro: 6th Gen Camaro general forum 01-13-2026, 11:48 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,251
Posted By olrocker
I wish our trunks had a different strut/hinge...

I wish our trunks had a different strut/hinge design to where the trunk fully opens all the way when you release it, then is feather light and balanced to close lightly with little force.

Seems...
Forum: General Automotive + Other Cars Discussion 01-11-2026, 12:15 PM
Replies: 3,706
Views: 3,495,715
Posted By olrocker
Very true! No one negotiates or simply gets...

Very true!

No one negotiates or simply gets up and walks out if the dealer won’t budge on price.

My dad taught me to put together an offer in writing myself, at home, before you even walk into...
Forum: General Automotive + Other Cars Discussion 01-10-2026, 07:33 PM
Replies: 3,706
Views: 3,495,715
Posted By olrocker
If GM wants to stay in business: 1. Simplify...

If GM wants to stay in business:

1. Simplify the lineup
2. Bring back simple V6 and V8 engines that are easy and cheap to fix and maintain
3. Make cars and trucks affordable again.

There’s...
Forum: 2016+ Camaro: 6th Gen Camaro general forum 12-28-2025, 05:20 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,873
Posted By olrocker
In the old days before computers, you could do a...

In the old days before computers, you could do a manual swap over a weekend for less than a grand with a couple of buddies in your back yard.

Even as recent as a third gen IROC/Z28 350 from...
Forum: V8 LT1 Engine, Exhaust, and Bolt-Ons 12-26-2025, 11:47 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 527
Posted By olrocker
Thanks guys. What am I looking at spending for a...

Thanks guys. What am I looking at spending for a reputable shop to do it?
Forum: V8 LT1 Engine, Exhaust, and Bolt-Ons 12-24-2025, 01:47 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 527
Posted By olrocker
VCM delete

I really want to get rid of all the VCM valve train hardware, actuators, lifters, and internals. I know since my car is a 6 speed the VCM is not enabled in the software but since all LT1s have that...
Forum: General Automotive + Other Cars Discussion 12-14-2025, 04:26 PM
Replies: 3,706
Views: 3,495,715
Posted By olrocker
If you don’t have the common sense to understand...

If you don’t have the common sense to understand they compiled that list based on the historic reliability of those specific cars over many years there’s no use in talking to you about anything.
Forum: General Automotive + Other Cars Discussion 12-14-2025, 04:17 PM
Replies: 3,706
Views: 3,495,715
Posted By olrocker
Yeah don’t get me started on DEF, DPF, and all...

Yeah don’t get me started on DEF, DPF, and all the other diesel emission equipment mandated since 2008.

You want to talk about avoiding politics. That’s a whole dark road in and of itself.
Forum: General Automotive + Other Cars Discussion 12-13-2025, 11:59 PM
Replies: 3,706
Views: 3,495,715
Posted By olrocker
I don’t care what people who don’t know the...

I don’t care what people who don’t know the difference between a cup holder and a valve seat think about cars. Especially during their first 3 years of ownership.

Anyone asks ME what to buy for a...
Forum: General Automotive + Other Cars Discussion 12-13-2025, 10:28 PM
Replies: 3,706
Views: 3,495,715
Posted By olrocker
No. I mean people like this. This is just...

No.

I mean people like this. This is just one example (I KNOW I can list a whole bunch of channels of REAL mechanics, machinists, and highly skilled engine builders if you really want me to do the...
Forum: General Automotive + Other Cars Discussion 12-13-2025, 05:15 PM
Replies: 3,706
Views: 3,495,715
Posted By olrocker
You seriously lost me right there and I stopped...

You seriously lost me right there and I stopped reading the rest.

I take the advice of mechanics and people who actually REPAIR cars for a living. And good machinists and engine builders.
...
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