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Forum: Wheels | Tires -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 04-13-2024, 12:17 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 483
Posted By Baddawg53
I have 5+ days on my current set of AR1s....

I have 5+ days on my current set of AR1s. Previous set I got 4 days and they corded. I did a better job of rotating them this go round. I run a square 315/30/18 setup. SC3 will last longer than the...
Forum: Road Course/Track and Autocross 04-09-2024, 10:06 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 985
Posted By Baddawg53
Those GT3s and those cup cars are insanely quick...

Those GT3s and those cup cars are insanely quick and they are really capable of putting their power down early out of corners.

Adding a cam and high rpm power will definitely help you keep up,...
Forum: V8 LT1 Engine, Exhaust, and Bolt-Ons 04-09-2024, 05:18 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 396
Posted By Baddawg53
I think no matter which way you decide to go, you...

I think no matter which way you decide to go, you need to have an honest conversation with the tuner, and they can guide you through it. If you just have some bolt one the tune should be fairly...
Forum: Road Course/Track and Autocross 04-04-2024, 02:16 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 681
Posted By Baddawg53
It's really nice to have the capability to fine...

It's really nice to have the capability to fine tune your suspension, and to see those changes actually show up in the performance of the car. I've been eyeing those MCS 2 way remotes for about 4...
Forum: V8 LT1 Engine, Exhaust, and Bolt-Ons 02-21-2024, 08:53 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 3,941
Posted By Baddawg53
This is what I was referring to. This is what I...

This is what I was referring to. This is what I used.
Forum: V8 LT1 Engine, Exhaust, and Bolt-Ons 02-21-2024, 09:38 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 3,941
Posted By Baddawg53
I was just having the same issue, ended up using...

I was just having the same issue, ended up using an impact driver and was able to bust them loose. Didn't feel comfortable using a hammer on an aluminum block but I had to eventually man up and swing...
Forum: V8 LT1 Engine, Exhaust, and Bolt-Ons 02-20-2024, 09:07 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 6,510
Posted By Baddawg53
Great to know I'll have plenty of clearance....

Great to know I'll have plenty of clearance. Thanks for those rough calculations.
Forum: V8 LT1 Engine, Exhaust, and Bolt-Ons 02-18-2024, 08:47 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 6,510
Posted By Baddawg53
I thought about this actually, decided on a...

I thought about this actually, decided on a slightly thinner gasket but I want to measure the piston to valve clearance before deciding on any other changes.
Forum: USA - California 02-16-2024, 10:34 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 540
Posted By Baddawg53
There's a group on Facebook, NorCal Camaros that...

There's a group on Facebook, NorCal Camaros that usually does a few runs. Really good people, few of them are into track days too.
Forum: V8 LT1 Engine, Exhaust, and Bolt-Ons 02-16-2024, 04:19 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 6,510
Posted By Baddawg53
Alright, so I've ordered a bunch of stuff, and...

Alright, so I've ordered a bunch of stuff, and I'm looking for feedback. Have I ordered anything that is wrong? Missing something that I should be replacing? Here's my list

Katech 416 NA short...
Forum: 6th gen Camaro 1LE 02-07-2024, 03:41 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,186
Posted By Baddawg53
Can confirm ... I couldn't go back to the stock...

Can confirm ... I couldn't go back to the stock shifter after installing the hurst. Pain to install but one of the best mods I've done. Installed the hurst with factory knob.
Forum: V8 LT1 Engine, Exhaust, and Bolt-Ons 02-01-2024, 01:08 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 6,510
Posted By Baddawg53
Thanks, I already called and placed the order....

Thanks, I already called and placed the order. Lead time supposedly 8 weeks. Hopefully its sooner.
Forum: V8 LT1 Engine, Exhaust, and Bolt-Ons 02-01-2024, 01:07 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 6,510
Posted By Baddawg53
Thanks for your response. I'll have to start...

Thanks for your response. I'll have to start looking for the 103 TB
Forum: V8 LT1 Engine, Exhaust, and Bolt-Ons 01-31-2024, 08:08 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 6,510
Posted By Baddawg53
I've decided to go with a 416 katech short block...

I've decided to go with a 416 katech short block and their track day camshaft. Cost wise I think it was the best move and I'm pretty confident in katech. I'm going to install the LT4 fuel system to...
Forum: V8 LT1 Engine, Exhaust, and Bolt-Ons 12-22-2023, 12:10 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 6,510
Posted By Baddawg53
I found a little surprise when I removed the...

I found a little surprise when I removed the crankshaft. The #4 main bearings had also spun. Interestingly that journal is actually the best looking journal on the entire crankshaft. The bearings...
Forum: V8 LT1 Engine, Exhaust, and Bolt-Ons 12-18-2023, 09:09 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 6,510
Posted By Baddawg53
Excellent advice! I appreciate the time you took...

Excellent advice! I appreciate the time you took to share that knowledge.

Luckily the katech pump was available after some searching and I have that part already.

I installed Johnson lifters...
Forum: V8 LT1 Engine, Exhaust, and Bolt-Ons 12-18-2023, 07:55 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 6,510
Posted By Baddawg53
I have 48k miles on the car. It's been modded,...

I have 48k miles on the car. It's been modded, cam, ported heads FBO. Last few years it's only been a track car.

I had an issue with the original set of ported heads I purchased, the intake port...
Forum: V8 LT1 Engine, Exhaust, and Bolt-Ons 12-18-2023, 08:41 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 6,510
Posted By Baddawg53
Just to follow up, the oil pump looked perfect...

Just to follow up, the oil pump looked perfect and it was a 7/8 rod bearing failure and a cracked crankshaft.
Forum: V8 LT1 Engine, Exhaust, and Bolt-Ons 12-18-2023, 08:39 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 6,510
Posted By Baddawg53
Thanks for sharing that video, really good stuff...

Thanks for sharing that video, really good stuff in there. Definitely subscribed to that channel.

I'm going to build the engine myself, I've built enough to have the confidence to do it, just not...
Forum: V8 LT1 Engine, Exhaust, and Bolt-Ons 12-07-2023, 09:42 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 6,510
Posted By Baddawg53
Man ... Not sure how I glossed over that part...

Man ... Not sure how I glossed over that part about grinding off the tang on the bearing. Need a bit better attention to detail there. Thanks for following up with that.

I've seen where guys have...
Forum: V8 LT1 Engine, Exhaust, and Bolt-Ons 12-06-2023, 10:05 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 6,510
Posted By Baddawg53
Thanks for the link! Good read. I didn't see...

Thanks for the link! Good read.

I didn't see much on the thrust bearing though. I'm curious about aftermarket cranks and bearings vs OEM. Say, if I was to opt for a stroker, is that just a simple...
Forum: V8 LT1 Engine, Exhaust, and Bolt-Ons 12-02-2023, 01:01 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 6,510
Posted By Baddawg53
Thanks for the responses. Without first hand...

Thanks for the responses. Without first hand knowledge it's tough to gauge who to buy from.

Definitely leaving it NA, at least until the mid life crisis fully kicks in. I'd like to build it to be...
Forum: V8 LT1 Engine, Exhaust, and Bolt-Ons 11-28-2023, 09:05 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 6,510
Posted By Baddawg53
LT1 rebuild

For those of you that have rebuilt an LT1, I have a couple of questions.

I'm going with stock compression and stroke, either a stock crank and drop ins or a fully forged rotating assembly. Any...
Forum: Road Course/Track and Autocross 10-20-2023, 11:21 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,075
Posted By Baddawg53
I just cut a hole in the liner. If I remember...

I just cut a hole in the liner. If I remember correctly it said cutting a hole was better for downforce than removing the liner altogether. Or something like that....
Forum: Road Course/Track and Autocross 10-20-2023, 12:51 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,075
Posted By Baddawg53
I don't have a 1le, just a track dedicated 2SS. I...

I don't have a 1le, just a track dedicated 2SS. I put the GTC 300 wing on along with a custom splitter I bought used. I can tell you it makes a difference, you can definitely notice the increased...
Forum: Road Course/Track and Autocross 10-03-2023, 10:07 PM
Replies: 2,315
Views: 383,946
Posted By Baddawg53
Sonoma raceway 10/3/23 Lap time 1:47.56 ...

Sonoma raceway 10/3/23
Lap time 1:47.56

2017 2SS cam/heads/FBO E85 silvers 2 ways, Hoosier R7 313/30/18 square. GTC 300 wing, custom splitter.

https://youtu.be/gKgXAwJ-ntI?si=t8dozqbPhciPfPG5
Forum: Road Course/Track and Autocross 09-20-2023, 11:27 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,958
Posted By Baddawg53
I just bought one of these, gonna do the install...

I just bought one of these, gonna do the install next week. Only part that makes me a little nervous is locating and only drilling the hole in the bumper cover one time.
Forum: V8 LT1 Engine, Exhaust, and Bolt-Ons 09-17-2023, 10:28 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 660
Posted By Baddawg53
Oh man!! Hopefully he had fun for a few minutes!!

Oh man!! Hopefully he had fun for a few minutes!!
Forum: V8 LT1 Engine, Exhaust, and Bolt-Ons 09-17-2023, 07:08 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 660
Posted By Baddawg53
My first guess would be a ground wire that maybe...

My first guess would be a ground wire that maybe didn't get connected. Or maybe an issue with clearing them through HP tuners. I've had a bunch of codes pop up due to low battery voltage but they're...
Forum: Road Course/Track and Autocross 09-12-2023, 04:34 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,240
Posted By Baddawg53
I've done oil samples with 0-40 after 3 track...

I've done oil samples with 0-40 after 3 track days and 0 street miles that have come back with the oil breaking down and above average wear. I recently switched to Mobil 1 0w-50 racing oil and after...
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