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Forum: Suspension / Brakes / Chassis 10-07-2023, 08:07 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 930
Posted By Marknbacon
SS brake cooling ducts?

So I have a habit of “spirited driving” and as a result, my brakes tend to get a bit warm.

I would like to put some brake cooling ducts on my SS, but the only readily available option I see is...
Forum: V8 and V6 Transmissions / Driveline (6L80 / 6L50 / TR6060 / AY6) 06-28-2023, 08:02 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 866
Posted By Marknbacon
Tilton slave cylinder pedal stop?

I bought a new clutch and slave cylinder to handle the additional horsepower that my previous clutch doesn't seem to be able to handle, but there is one part of the instructions that makes me a...
Forum: Camaro V8 LS3 / L99 Engine, Exhaust, and Bolt-Ons 04-20-2022, 07:21 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,553
Posted By Marknbacon
oh my god, thank you. That listing looks...

oh my god, thank you.

That listing looks exactly like it. It's weird that it says it "doesn't fit" a 2015, because that is the part I need displayed in the picture.
Forum: Camaro V8 LS3 / L99 Engine, Exhaust, and Bolt-Ons 04-20-2022, 06:39 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,553
Posted By Marknbacon
Need help finding part, NPP exhaust related

So when I was pulling the intake off for my SC install, I must have knicked the vacuum line that goes to the NPP system with a pair of clippers when I was removing a zip tie.

I had a very small...
Forum: Member Car Journals 04-02-2022, 08:10 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,472
Posted By Marknbacon
Yes, yes it does. Thank you lol. I can’t take...

Yes, yes it does. Thank you lol. I can’t take credit for the tune though, Roddy at RM Motorwerks in Knoxville tn did the tune.

Those are an option for the size I need (275/35r21).

I’m not too...
Forum: Member Car Journals 03-30-2022, 08:45 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,472
Posted By Marknbacon
Marknbacon’s Daily driven camaro

I had a very successful install! Car went to my tuner last Monday (the 21st) and I just got it back today. Driving the jeep for the last 3 weeks has been… a bit boring honestly. Plus it gets a...
Forum: Wheels and Tires Talk Sponsored by The Tire Rack 03-30-2022, 08:32 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 938
Posted By Marknbacon
Pilot sport all season 4

So I just got my car back from the tuner and the cheapo tires I have on the rear aren’t cutting it.

Has anyone had any experience with the Michelin pilot sport all season 4’s? My understanding is...
Forum: Cosmetics and Lighting Modification Discussions 03-16-2022, 09:20 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,406
Posted By Marknbacon
I’ll be d***ed. you’re right, it isn’t steel. I...

I’ll be d***ed. you’re right, it isn’t steel. I could’ve sworn it was.

Back to the drawing board on something easy to use. The towel idea might be something to consider. I was hoping for...
Forum: Cosmetics and Lighting Modification Discussions 03-16-2022, 09:12 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,406
Posted By Marknbacon
Yep, just when it’s parked. If it’s running I’m...

Yep, just when it’s parked. If it’s running I’m not as worried about it.

I wouldn’t mind 3d printing something, but one my printer is in storage, and two, even my 400x400x400mm printer bed would...
Forum: Cosmetics and Lighting Modification Discussions 03-16-2022, 06:39 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,406
Posted By Marknbacon
Sure, hood vent... I mean I guess lol. I have...

Sure, hood vent... I mean I guess lol. I have heard it referred to a reverse scoop years ago so that's what I went with.

Yeah we don't want ricey. Tbh I'm not looking at a permanent change to the...
Forum: Cosmetics and Lighting Modification Discussions 03-15-2022, 12:42 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,406
Posted By Marknbacon
https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20220315/7aa669b7...

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20220315/7aa669b72abf9e6be85b114460a9910f.jpg

Something to cover up the reverse scoop, boxed in yellow in the picture.

Idk if anyone makes anything like that...
Forum: Cosmetics and Lighting Modification Discussions 03-13-2022, 03:58 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,406
Posted By Marknbacon
Reverse scoop cover

Hey all, so with my recent supercharger install, I had to remove the inner portion reverse scoop as well as change the factory scoop to a carbon fiber one, which I prefer. This pretty much leaves the...
Forum: Member Car Journals 03-10-2022, 08:46 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,472
Posted By Marknbacon
So I forgot the pictures of the gauges. ...

So I forgot the pictures of the gauges.

BUT, my Christmas present finally arrived.
https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20220311/cf5ef0b198f3b4dca7eeb888001f9722.jpg...
Forum: Member Car Journals 12-08-2021, 09:26 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,472
Posted By Marknbacon
Ok, so once the clutch and headers were...

Ok, so once the clutch and headers were installed, I was pretty happy with it.

On a side note, I couldn’t find a shop in the area that could/ weld stainless, so I did it myself. I learned to weld...
Forum: Member Car Journals 12-08-2021, 02:27 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,472
Posted By Marknbacon
Marknbacon’s Daily driven camaro

Well, unfortunately I kinda started this a little late as I’ve already done a cam swap, headers, and rebuilt most of the valve train, as well as replaced the clutch and slave cylinder, wired gauges,...
Forum: Cosmetics and Lighting Modification Discussions 11-28-2021, 10:22 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,758
Posted By Marknbacon
Wow shows how much attention I actually pay to...

Wow shows how much attention I actually pay to usernames and whatnot… [emoji23]

Gotcha. I’m not a huge fan of the flash pattern brake light but I may have to do that to at least get peoples...
Forum: Cosmetics and Lighting Modification Discussions 11-27-2021, 09:17 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,758
Posted By Marknbacon
Oh wow. Glad to see I’m not the only one with...

Oh wow. Glad to see I’m not the only one with that issue. It delays like an entire second and I’m paranoid about people not seeing when I put on my brakes.

What exactly did you do to help with...
Forum: Cosmetics and Lighting Modification Discussions 11-27-2021, 08:03 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,207
Posted By Marknbacon
Non-RS DRL questions

Alright, so I'm planning on doing some modifications to my headlights. I have a NON-RS, 2SS 2015 camaro. Right now I have LEDs in both high and low beam headlights. I would like to convert it to the...
Forum: Camaro Photos | Spyshots | Video | Media Gallery 11-27-2021, 07:46 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,332
Posted By Marknbacon
Very nice. I live in the area and always love to...

Very nice. I live in the area and always love to see cars come through US 411 highway through maryville between the GSMNP and the dragon.
Forum: Camaro V8 LS3 / L99 Engine, Exhaust, and Bolt-Ons 04-03-2021, 09:57 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,052
Posted By Marknbacon
Thanks for the response all! Very helpful. ...

Thanks for the response all! Very helpful.

I’ll recheck the grounds today if I can and see if something is loose, definitely don’t want issue with the tune.

As far as before the swap every...
Forum: Camaro V8 LS3 / L99 Engine, Exhaust, and Bolt-Ons 04-02-2021, 09:31 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 6,616
Posted By Marknbacon
Didn’t get on it in this video yet and this is...

Didn’t get on it in this video yet and this is only the on the initial tune from GPI.

https://youtu.be/CH6FfNj-jyI

GPI SS2 cam with kook’s long tubes and high flow cats.


Sent from my...
Forum: Camaro V8 LS3 / L99 Engine, Exhaust, and Bolt-Ons 04-02-2021, 09:11 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,052
Posted By Marknbacon
Post cam starting issue?

I think it’s probably the battery or alternator starting to take a dump, but I at least wanted to poll you all and see if anyone else had a similar issue.

Full disclaimer: the tune isn’t done...
Forum: Tuning / Diagnostics -- engine and transmission 01-17-2021, 10:59 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,336
Posted By Marknbacon
Hmmmm, I may consider that, depending on how much...

Hmmmm, I may consider that, depending on how much lethal performance in Jefferson City, TN costs for a dyno tune. I've heard they're around the same price range as GPI's remote tuning. Thank you for...
Forum: Tuning / Diagnostics -- engine and transmission 01-16-2021, 09:25 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,336
Posted By Marknbacon
tuning for high-flow cats

Before you read any further and assume I haven't done any research: I have. I tried searching on here to no great success, and what I have found about the subject makes me nervous. And the search on...
Forum: V8 and V6 Transmissions / Driveline (6L80 / 6L50 / TR6060 / AY6) 09-20-2020, 05:14 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 425
Posted By Marknbacon
Another “which clutch” thread....

Tried searching, little luck. Tapatalk search leaves a lot to be desired, sorry.

I’m thinking I need a new clutch. Since I bought the car at 10k miles, the catch point has slowly gotten closer...
Forum: Camaro V8 LS3 / L99 Engine, Exhaust, and Bolt-Ons 08-28-2020, 07:37 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 4,998
Posted By Marknbacon
Cam Decisions...

Awesome to hear.

I ended up going with the BTR V2’s despite the popularity of the CHE’s. They had solid reviews and I just can’t get past the whole bushing thing. They’re probably great and either...
Forum: Camaro V8 LS3 / L99 Engine, Exhaust, and Bolt-Ons 08-27-2020, 07:34 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 4,998
Posted By Marknbacon
Lol just out of curiosity how horrible are you...

Lol just out of curiosity how horrible are you talking?


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Forum: Tuning / Diagnostics -- engine and transmission 08-25-2020, 09:39 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,105
Posted By Marknbacon
Tuning newb questions: what do I need to tweak for cam/headers/supercharger?

I just realized I posted this thread on the wrong forum (I originally posted on camaro6... dang you Tapatalk!) here is what I posted there so hopefully I’ll get more traction here. Thanks!


Hey...
Forum: Camaro V8 LS3 / L99 Engine, Exhaust, and Bolt-Ons 08-25-2020, 09:35 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 4,998
Posted By Marknbacon
Cam Decisions...

Interesting write up. I live a solid 30 minutes from my work place, and this will have to remain my daily driver so I’m definitely concerned about drivability. That being said, I don’t mind a little...
Forum: Tuning / Diagnostics 08-24-2020, 09:59 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 765
Posted By Marknbacon
Tuning newb questions: what do I need to tweak for cam/headers/supercharger?

Wrong forum. Mods, sorry about that. Please delete. I posted on the appropriate forum.
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