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Forum: 5th Gen Camaro SS LS LT General Discussions 04-13-2025, 07:12 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 4,982
Posted By CamaroCracka
Cross over pipes help make more power; hot...

Cross over pipes help make more power; hot rodders have been using them for decades. Spend your energy on something that will make a difference.
Forum: 5th Gen Camaro SS LS LT General Discussions 04-13-2025, 07:06 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 5,843
Posted By CamaroCracka
Screaming Chicken sells grade 8 replacements,...

Screaming Chicken sells grade 8 replacements, which if you work on the brakes a lot, e.g. track the car, the $50 is worth it. I went to them on the turbo car when the factory bolts did not want to...
Forum: 5th Gen Camaro SS LS LT General Discussions 04-13-2025, 06:49 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 9,343
Posted By CamaroCracka
I'd love to see a procedure on flushing power...

I'd love to see a procedure on flushing power steering. I drained the pump, removed the hoses and flush them out, turned the wheel a bazillion times, filled it and turned the wheel a bazillion more...
Forum: 5th Gen Camaro SS LS LT General Discussions 04-13-2025, 06:44 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 9,343
Posted By CamaroCracka
What I love is when people post BS on social...

What I love is when people post BS on social media and then say they got it off Camaro5.
Forum: 5th Gen Camaro SS LS LT General Discussions 04-02-2025, 11:06 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 7,238
Posted By CamaroCracka
You want to pull it out from the driver's side...

You want to pull it out from the driver's side and you will need to disconnect the knuckle from the strut so the knuckle falls outward. You probably want to disconnect the sway bar link from the...
Forum: Suspension / Brakes / Chassis 03-31-2025, 07:42 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 6,995
Posted By CamaroCracka
Thanks for the info.

Thanks for the info.
Forum: Autos For Sale / Wanted 03-30-2025, 01:26 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 2,333
Posted By CamaroCracka
If the dealer diagnosed that issue and what they...

If the dealer diagnosed that issue and what they did didn't fix it. Take it back to them.

Generally, misfires become more noticeable as you accelerate, i.e. if it's misfiring at idle, I would...
Forum: Suspension / Brakes / Chassis 03-26-2025, 11:25 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 7,813
Posted By CamaroCracka
I give her about 5+ oogadoogas with a Dewalt...

I give her about 5+ oogadoogas with a Dewalt mid-torque and a good bit of Loctite, which is a bit more than I give the lug nuts. When I check the lugs with a torque wrench, I rarely have one that is...
Forum: Suspension / Brakes / Chassis 03-26-2025, 11:16 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,313
Posted By CamaroCracka
If you corner hard, which is kind of the point of...

If you corner hard, which is kind of the point of putting in 1LE bars, you need to upgrade the front links to the 12mm (2012 and later) units.
Forum: Suspension / Chassis / Brakes 03-19-2025, 11:57 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 5,734
Posted By CamaroCracka
I did not do a write up on the conversion because...

I did not do a write up on the conversion because I was a bit out on the bleeding edge with what I was doing with factory rotors and hats. If you use Gen6 ZL1 calipers, with GiroDisc Gen5 Z28 iron...
Forum: Suspension / Chassis / Brakes 03-15-2025, 08:42 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 5,734
Posted By CamaroCracka
I'll be at Sebring on April 12th if anybody wants...

I'll be at Sebring on April 12th if anybody wants to meet there.
Forum: Suspension / Chassis / Brakes 03-15-2025, 08:36 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 5,734
Posted By CamaroCracka
One set I bought new and have about 8k. The other...

One set I bought new and have about 8k. The other set I picked up in Orlando as spares, so I can't say for sure, but they look good.
Forum: Suspension / Chassis / Brakes 03-15-2025, 03:59 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 5,734
Posted By CamaroCracka
Sold

SOLD!
Forum: 5th Gen Camaro SS LS LT General Discussions 03-12-2025, 01:45 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 5,517
Posted By CamaroCracka
I check header bolts after a couple heat cycles...

I check header bolts after a couple heat cycles and then again after a couple more.
Forum: 5th Gen Camaro SS LS LT General Discussions 03-10-2025, 10:05 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,494
Posted By CamaroCracka
Read these. It's all in there. Lots of...

Read these. It's all in there.

Lots of people like the DSX kit, but I did this on my 427 mud truck before DSX was a thing.
...
Forum: 5th Gen Camaro SS LS LT General Discussions 03-10-2025, 09:55 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 8,101
Posted By CamaroCracka
I have the G8 OEM unit on one car and the Wilwood...

I have the G8 OEM unit on one car and the Wilwood on the other. No leaking issues on the either. The biggest potential leak I see is the plug on the brake master cylinder since it is not threaded,...
Forum: 5th Gen Camaro SS LS LT General Discussions 03-07-2025, 04:05 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,494
Posted By CamaroCracka
I've never seen a European model, but I can tell...

I've never seen a European model, but I can tell you US models don't come with the fuel composition sensor. You have to add that to your fuel line, it needs +12v, ground and the 5v reference goes to...
Forum: Suspension / Brakes / Chassis 03-06-2025, 05:24 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,947
Posted By CamaroCracka
Dennis Collins says, "Real men drive race cars."...

Dennis Collins says, "Real men drive race cars." :thumbup::smiling1:
Forum: Suspension / Brakes / Chassis 03-06-2025, 05:22 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,947
Posted By CamaroCracka
I've run poly and solids on both mine. Solids...

I've run poly and solids on both mine. Solids keep the rearend behind it the best when doing burnouts at the track. When I put solids in the turbo car, I put the poly units in the vert. I liked the...
Forum: V8 and V6 Transmissions / Driveline (6L80 / 6L50 / TR6060 / AY6) 03-05-2025, 11:38 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 22,114
Posted By CamaroCracka
Here is a link to a TR6060 rebuild from the...

Here is a link to a TR6060 rebuild from the Corvette Forum. I think the biggest tool requirement is the bearing splitter.
...
Forum: Camaro V8 LS3 / L99 Engine, Exhaust, and Bolt-Ons 03-05-2025, 10:55 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 6,707
Posted By CamaroCracka
When the vert spun a bearing, it totally wiped...

When the vert spun a bearing, it totally wiped out the crank, so I went with an Eagle stroker kit that took it to a 416. I had a local machine shop I had worked with before do the build. They even...
Forum: V8 and V6 Transmissions / Driveline (6L80 / 6L50 / TR6060 / AY6) 02-27-2025, 08:14 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 4,478
Posted By CamaroCracka
When I hooked up the diff cooler on both my cars,...

When I hooked up the diff cooler on both my cars, I just used braided hose and 6an/6an ORB fittings at the trans and cooler.
Forum: Camaro V8 LS3 / L99 Engine, Exhaust, and Bolt-Ons 02-27-2025, 08:07 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 23,595
Posted By CamaroCracka
The silicone coated fiberglass sleeves are far...

The silicone coated fiberglass sleeves are far superior to plain fiberglass but of course cost more.
Forum: 5th Gen Camaro SS LS LT General Discussions 02-27-2025, 07:54 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,768
Posted By CamaroCracka
stock LS3 intake is actually pretty good. Most of...

stock LS3 intake is actually pretty good. Most of the sheet metal style intakes, particularly short runner, will have less power below 4500 rpm. GPI and Richard Holdner have done a good bit of...
Forum: 5th Gen Camaro SS LS LT General Discussions 02-27-2025, 07:42 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,342
Posted By CamaroCracka
Finding low mileage, unmolested fifth gens is...

Finding low mileage, unmolested fifth gens is getting difficult, so you would probably be looking at a Gen6.

When a car gets to be 15 years old, it's good to be able to work on them yourself if...
Forum: 5th Gen Camaro SS LS LT General Discussions 02-21-2025, 05:38 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,585
Posted By CamaroCracka
My bad, I am always thinking more power. 4 piston...

My bad, I am always thinking more power. 4 piston would work fine on V6, especially if you are not tracking it.
Forum: Camaro V8 LS3 / L99 Engine, Exhaust, and Bolt-Ons 02-21-2025, 07:19 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 6,609
Posted By CamaroCracka
Are you going to rid the area of cats before you...

Are you going to rid the area of cats before you respray because it would probably happen again if you don't have it garaged. I've done PDR but still have a number of dings and scratches. I'm over it...
Forum: 5th Gen Camaro SS LS LT General Discussions 02-21-2025, 06:56 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,585
Posted By CamaroCracka
Correct, only way I know of for the braking...

Correct, only way I know of for the braking surface not to rust is use Z28 style carbon rotors, but you will need a second mortgage for that setup. A good high carbon rotor is the way to go, coatings...
Forum: Vendor and Seller review / feedback / experiences 02-21-2025, 06:44 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 18,913
Posted By CamaroCracka
I had a USPS package arrive nearly a month late...

I had a USPS package arrive nearly a month late and really beat up just recently. That Midwest storm a while back apparently really screwed things up.

I've purchased from Wildhammer a couple...
Forum: Camaro V8 LS3 / L99 Engine, Exhaust, and Bolt-Ons 02-19-2025, 05:29 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 10,478
Posted By CamaroCracka
Dropping the tank is not that bad. I've done it...

Dropping the tank is not that bad. I've done it by myself on both mine with jack stands. I use an old fuel pump to transfer most of the fuel to gas jugs before I start. I also did my solid cradle...
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