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Forum: V8 and V6 Transmissions / Driveline (6L80 / 6L50 / TR6060 / AY6) 09-07-2017, 04:14 PM
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Posted By djthechemist
Any ideas why I'm going through slave cylinders?

Mods in sig.

Factory slave lasted from first owner up to 20k kms, then from me up to 56k kms. It died.. not the end of the world. Clutch is fine.

Had Slave installed (got from RockAuto.....
Forum: V8 and V6 Transmissions / Driveline (6L80 / 6L50 / TR6060 / AY6) 04-20-2017, 02:57 PM
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Views: 678
Posted By djthechemist
Release bearing replaced, Having trouble with 1st and 2nd gear

Hello all,

an update to my older thread - tl;dr.. release bearing died.. it's now been replaced. I did not replace the clutch or fly wheel as they were in good shape.

New issue:

The day I...
Forum: V8 and V6 Transmissions / Driveline (6L80 / 6L50 / TR6060 / AY6) 03-27-2017, 11:28 AM
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Views: 885
Posted By djthechemist
Looks like my release bearing died?

Anyone have any suggestions on things I should ...look to possibly upgrade to? I originally thought my clutch pedal not coming back out was just another issue since it's been happening for some time,...
Forum: Camaro V8 LS3 / L99 Engine, Exhaust, and Bolt-Ons 06-20-2016, 02:55 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,434
Posted By djthechemist
Yeah I had a feeling it would be low boost. I...

Yeah I had a feeling it would be low boost. I want to get into the 10 bracket if possible. There's some things on the driveline that I'm going to be replacing within the next year for sure (rear...
Forum: Camaro V8 LS3 / L99 Engine, Exhaust, and Bolt-Ons 06-17-2016, 02:59 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,434
Posted By djthechemist
Cam + ??

Is there anything outside of N/A that I can run with this TSP cam? I've got some thoughts on getting a procharger, but I don't think I can run that or turbos with the cam I currently have?

Any...
Forum: Camaro V8 LS3 / L99 Engine, Exhaust, and Bolt-Ons 06-17-2016, 02:52 PM
Replies: 194
Views: 57,078
Posted By djthechemist
Can't wait to see this!

Can't wait to see this!
Forum: Camaro V8 LS3 / L99 Engine, Exhaust, and Bolt-Ons 06-09-2016, 04:23 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 6,119
Posted By djthechemist
Hmm this is interesting... not to thread jack but...

Hmm this is interesting... not to thread jack but I did buy my vehicle 2nd hand with about 25000 miles on it. I'm only sitting at 31xxx miles now and I go through about 1 qt every 1000mi or so. ...
Forum: Camaro V8 LS3 / L99 Engine, Exhaust, and Bolt-Ons 04-29-2016, 01:19 PM
Replies: 194
Views: 57,078
Posted By djthechemist
I really hope there's some good gain out of...

I really hope there's some good gain out of these... I really love the look of it and am thinking about it. Just don't think there would be any benefit to my smaller 231/236 cam :(
Forum: Camaro V8 LS3 / L99 Engine, Exhaust, and Bolt-Ons 03-18-2016, 12:58 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,139
Posted By djthechemist
I did mine at 25k miles. Did a Double Roller with...

I did mine at 25k miles. Did a Double Roller with a TSP 231/236 cam.

I did not change my Oil Pump, and am currently sitting at just 30k miles. I left my original LS3 tensioner in mainly due to...
Forum: Tuning / Diagnostics -- engine and transmission 02-12-2016, 12:56 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,482
Posted By djthechemist
Ha ! Thanks! I purchased the vehicle with...

Ha ! Thanks! I purchased the vehicle with them...having never used shorty's before I just left them on and didn't think much of it. I'm sure the TSP LT's will do justice.
Forum: Tuning / Diagnostics -- engine and transmission 02-12-2016, 12:02 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,482
Posted By djthechemist
H'okay, baseline was 386.9 After talking,...

H'okay, baseline was 386.9

After talking, they were saying the cat was the huge issue, so I ordered up some TSP Headers + Cat deletes. Should help thoroughly
Forum: Tuning / Diagnostics -- engine and transmission 02-11-2016, 01:42 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,482
Posted By djthechemist
Hmm probably should have asked that. I'll update...

Hmm probably should have asked that. I'll update once I get a hold of them.
Forum: Tuning / Diagnostics -- engine and transmission 02-11-2016, 01:19 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,482
Posted By djthechemist
Dyno Numbers Question

Hey all,

So I had my car in the shop to be dyno tuned today and they came back with 434 RWHP and 440 RWTQ. I'm running Airaid Intake/TSP 231/236 @ 111 LSA cam + JBA shorty headers but I feel like...
Forum: Camaro V8 LS3 / L99 Engine, Exhaust, and Bolt-Ons 12-21-2015, 12:35 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 7,243
Posted By djthechemist
That really sucks...As A business owner myself,...

That really sucks...As A business owner myself, sorry to hear :( I wonder how badly the high USD will continue to hurt business in the US
Forum: Canada 12-17-2015, 03:39 PM
Replies: 577
Views: 73,212
Posted By djthechemist
Oh man.. I want to join so badly.

Oh man.. I want to join so badly.
Forum: Camaro V8 LS3 / L99 Engine, Exhaust, and Bolt-Ons 12-04-2015, 01:06 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,219
Posted By djthechemist
Just Wanted to update... I've still not...

Just Wanted to update...

I've still not received any communication from Elite Engineering on the issue, and the phone line still directs to voice mail.

I've since decided to have it installed...
Forum: Camaro V8 LS3 / L99 Engine, Exhaust, and Bolt-Ons 12-01-2015, 05:57 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,370
Posted By djthechemist
I went with the 231/236 personally. It's gnarly....

I went with the 231/236 personally. It's gnarly. I'm at 111 LSA too. The bucking.. meh you get used to it... it's almost apart of the thrill. GL with the install!
Forum: Camaro V8 LS3 / L99 Engine, Exhaust, and Bolt-Ons 11-20-2015, 08:02 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,219
Posted By djthechemist
I think you're right. I haven't gotten a...

I think you're right.

I haven't gotten a response from them yet, E-mailed and I have called. Guess everyone is getting prepped for Black Friday/Christmas
Forum: Camaro V8 LS3 / L99 Engine, Exhaust, and Bolt-Ons 11-16-2015, 01:48 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,219
Posted By djthechemist
Deff was not the one I ordered, and it doesn't...

Deff was not the one I ordered, and it doesn't say that on the invoice either. Odd.
Forum: Camaro V8 LS3 / L99 Engine, Exhaust, and Bolt-Ons 11-16-2015, 01:43 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,219
Posted By djthechemist
Thanks for all the responses. I've contacted...

Thanks for all the responses. I've contacted Elite to figure out what's up.

I'm not really a huge stickler for looks, but with the notches out front of the can it doesn't look that good to me.
...
Forum: Camaro V8 LS3 / L99 Engine, Exhaust, and Bolt-Ons 11-14-2015, 03:53 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,219
Posted By djthechemist
Oh I can plug it! Interesting! I think i...

Oh I can plug it! Interesting!

I think i was confused because all the pictures I seen on the website didn't have those options. you'd figure they would have sent the hardware to plug the other...
Forum: Camaro V8 LS3 / L99 Engine, Exhaust, and Bolt-Ons 11-14-2015, 03:39 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,219
Posted By djthechemist
Question Elite Engineering Catch Can Question

Hey guys

So I got super excited last week when my Catch can showed up in the mail.

Finally...no more oil in the intake!

I got around to setting it up and dry fitting it when I noticed that...
Forum: Camaro V8 LS3 / L99 Engine, Exhaust, and Bolt-Ons 10-18-2015, 06:59 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,093
Posted By djthechemist
Performance Shops - Near/Around Conroe, Tx

Question for all those in the Houston area...

I'll be in Texas next weekend for a bit of a small work weekend get away; however, I want to take this opportunity to pick up a good oil catch can so...
Forum: Camaro V8 LS3 / L99 Engine, Exhaust, and Bolt-Ons 09-15-2015, 09:39 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,192
Posted By djthechemist
IMHO, looks to be factory piping from the cats...

IMHO, looks to be factory piping from the cats all the way back to where we cannot see. Might just be new mufflers on it :thumb:
Forum: Tuning / Diagnostics -- engine and transmission 09-14-2015, 08:10 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,810
Posted By djthechemist
When I lived there and was big into my L67 GTPs,...

When I lived there and was big into my L67 GTPs, there was a guy named Will from Overkill Performance. I can't exactly remember if he was out of Toronto or where... but I do know he was well known,...
Forum: Camaro V8 LS3 / L99 Engine, Exhaust, and Bolt-Ons 09-13-2015, 07:31 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,315
Posted By djthechemist
So.. this might sound stupid, but do people buy...

So.. this might sound stupid, but do people buy the stock heads? If I'm going to buy new aftermarkets, might as well retain some $ value right?
Forum: Camaro V8 LS3 / L99 Engine, Exhaust, and Bolt-Ons 09-12-2015, 01:05 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,315
Posted By djthechemist
Ehh, isn't Livernois in Michigan? that's about a...

Ehh, isn't Livernois in Michigan? that's about a 36 hour drive from where I am ;) I'll be getting it Tunned here locally as there are a few good LS tuners. Just need time and extra money to get it...
Forum: Camaro V8 LS3 / L99 Engine, Exhaust, and Bolt-Ons 09-09-2015, 05:08 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,315
Posted By djthechemist
That's the one I was thinking of! Would...

That's the one I was thinking of!

Would there be any benefit going to the Stainless Hollow tube intake valves?
Forum: Camaro V8 LS3 / L99 Engine, Exhaust, and Bolt-Ons 09-09-2015, 04:50 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,315
Posted By djthechemist
I probably should have included that with my...

I probably should have included that with my "supporting mods", but I already have double springs rated for higher than the cam is now along with new push rods and a new timing chain.

Thanks for...
Forum: Camaro V8 LS3 / L99 Engine, Exhaust, and Bolt-Ons 09-09-2015, 04:14 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,315
Posted By djthechemist
New heads question

Hey all!

So I have a question regarding new heads/upgrading my current heads.

I honestly don't know which goal I want to obtain in the end... I really don't see FI anywhere in the future and...
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