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slowbro · 11-15-2021, 10:19 AM

Hi all, I'm thinking about bidding on this Camaro that was involved in a theft and side collision but something about the engine on the car feels off to me. I see that the gauge is displaying a check engine light but this might be from mods the owner installed, it looks like it may have an aftermarket exhaust. The only problem is all I have is a picture and video regarding the engine so I can't look at in person. You guys are much more familiar with these engines than I am so I was wondering if you could tell me if anything is off just from the pictures? Thank you.

Video: https://streamable.com/h6e85b

acutron42 · 11-15-2021, 01:39 PM

I would pass on it, looks like a bad gamble. Not enough info for me to justify a bid but that is my opinion.

CamaroDreams76 · 11-15-2021, 06:59 PM

Wth is the rats nest between the fuel rail and coil pack.

From what I see it has a cold air intake and after market plug wires. Cant really see the headers. I also don't know what the can is hanging by cai.

Moto-Mojo · 11-15-2021, 08:19 PM

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Originally Posted by CamaroDreams76

Wth is the rats nest between the fuel rail and coil pack.

From what I see it has a cold air intake and after market plug wires. Cant really see the headers. I also don't know what the can is hanging by cai.

Exactly! WTF is that? Have we finally found the real origin of the bat shit virus?

I’d second on the pass.

FasNuf · 11-15-2021, 08:33 PM

The can looks like a rusty ebay catch can. I'de pass like said before....too big a gamble unless it's free or close to.

Badbubba · 11-15-2021, 10:14 PM

Looks like a CAI. Is that a BTR decal on the tube? If so, maybe a cam was installed.

1JEWLDSSRS · 11-16-2021, 07:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Moto-Mojo

Exactly! WTF is that? Have we finally found the real origin of the bat shit virus?

I’d second on the pass.

As stated above, I would pass on this nasty unkept looking car just because of the weird setup under hood!! No telling what kind of trouble you might get into. Just my .02...

George-CZ · 11-16-2021, 08:02 AM

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Originally Posted by slowbro

Hi all, I'm thinking about bidding on this Camaro that was involved in a theft and side collision but something about the engine on the car feels off to me. I see that the gauge is displaying a check engine light but this might be from mods the owner installed, it looks like it may have an aftermarket exhaust. The only problem is all I have is a picture and video regarding the engine so I can't look at in person. You guys are much more familiar with these engines than I am so I was wondering if you could tell me if anything is off just from the pictures? Thank you.

Video: https://streamable.com/h6e85b

How much does he want for it?

slowbro · 11-16-2021, 08:45 AM

Thanks for the responses everyone! It's an insurance auction so the insurance company will typically let it go for however high it bids up. This means it's unlikely to be doctored up in any way but you guys are right about how unkept that engine looks. I suppose I was just wondering if anything is obviously wrong about the engine but I might look elsewhere. I know Badbubba mentioned it might be cammed, could you tell that from watching the video?

acutron42 · 11-16-2021, 09:33 AM

It kind of sounds like it but the video isn't the best. I would still steer clear as you have very little information to go on. The car was stolen, wrecked & who knows what other damage there is. If you won the bid then you have a brand new set of problems. Auction fees, possible shipping, title transfer, repairs etc. The car will be most likely branded salvage & your insurance company might not even insure it depending on the company. Being an insurance auction there might be a reserve price on it.

1JEWLDSSRS · 11-16-2021, 09:35 AM

The vid wasn't very loud or clear, but yea it kinda sounds like it has a small cam lope to it. I'm guessing a BTR cam since the CAI tube has a BTR sticker on it? lol.

1JEWLDSSRS · 11-16-2021, 09:37 AM

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Originally Posted by acutron42

It kind of sounds like it but the video isn't the best. I would still steer clear as you have very little information to go on. The car was stolen, wrecked & who knows what other damage there is. If you won the bid then you have a brand new set of problems. Auction fees, possible shipping, title transfer, repairs etc. The car will be most likely branded salvage & your insurance company might not even insure it depending on the company. Being an insurance auction there might be a reserve price on it.

^^^^ great items to note here...

Run away brother!!

slowbro · 11-16-2021, 10:29 AM

Thanks for the advice everyone! The search continues...

acutron42 · 11-16-2021, 10:56 AM

Good choice, you will find the right car. Even if you did get it dirt cheap there would still be a long road ahead monetarily & time to make it right. If the auction house is only providing one pic they must be hiding something. Sounds shady to me. Let it be someone else's problem.

11-15-2021, 10:19 AM	#1
slowbro Drives: Toyota Camry Join Date: Nov 2021 Location: MW Posts: 3	Can anyone tell me if something is off about this engine? Hi all, I'm thinking about bidding on this Camaro that was involved in a theft and side collision but something about the engine on the car feels off to me. I see that the gauge is displaying a check engine light but this might be from mods the owner installed, it looks like it may have an aftermarket exhaust. The only problem is all I have is a picture and video regarding the engine so I can't look at in person. You guys are much more familiar with these engines than I am so I was wondering if you could tell me if anything is off just from the pictures? Thank you. Video: https://streamable.com/h6e85b Attached Images

11-15-2021, 06:59 PM	#3
CamaroDreams76 Tri-County Camaro SWFL Drives: 2013 IOM 2SS/RS/1LE Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: South West FL Posts: 3,082 View My Garage	Wth is the rats nest between the fuel rail and coil pack. From what I see it has a cold air intake and after market plug wires. Cant really see the headers. I also don't know what the can is hanging by cai. __________________ Just bolt ons........ https://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=343023

11-15-2021, 08:33 PM	#5
FasNuf Drives: 2014 Camaro ZL1 Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: Oregon Posts: 1,619 View My Garage	The can looks like a rusty ebay catch can. I'de pass like said before....too big a gamble unless it's free or close to. __________________ . . . . https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgN...etl17hA/videos

11-15-2021, 10:14 PM	#6
Badbubba GrINned & JUICEd Drives: 15STI, 10Expy, 10 2SS/RS M6, 47KB1 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 1,247	Looks like a CAI. Is that a BTR decal on the tube? If so, maybe a cam was installed. __________________ GPI SS3 Cam & stuff,N.O. Plate(dedicated fuel tank,progressive,fuel hose upgrade,remote opener,heater,console switches),LNC2000,CTAP,ARH 1 7/8" LTs/gutted cats/X pipe/mufflers,Jet Hot coated LTs,GPI HPT Tune,CAI, Scoop,Rx Catch Can,Gates heater hose relocation, Remote clutch & auto brake res,Metco loop,Momentum Tunnel Brace,TSW Nurb 18",555 & 05,Pfadt trailing arms & toe rods,Autometer WB,Fesler Pillar Pod,LED strips (int),Lloyds floor & trunk mats,LED DRL/front turn & license plate,DRL harness,VLEDs tail lights,Plasticoat Bowties. Ord: Oct 5, 2009 Rec: Nov 19, 2009 13.17@112.6 stock

11-16-2021, 09:35 AM	#11
1JEWLDSSRS Drives: 2011 SS-RS Join Date: May 2011 Location: FLORIDA Posts: 11,449	The vid wasn't very loud or clear, but yea it kinda sounds like it has a small cam lope to it. I'm guessing a BTR cam since the CAI tube has a BTR sticker on it? lol. __________________ TSP STAGE 3 CAM,231/246 @112 LSA 614/641 LIFT, CIRCLE D 5C-4200-4500 CONVERTER,LOD INTAKE.CORSA EXHAUST. DSS 1 PC DS. PEGASUS SOLID CRADLE MOUNTS. 486RWHP/475RWTQ.LOTS MORE.

11-15-2021, 01:39 PM	#2
acutron42 Drives: 2013 Camaro 2SS AGM Join Date: Apr 2020 Location: WNY Posts: 733	I would pass on it, looks like a bad gamble. Not enough info for me to justify a bid but that is my opinion.

11-16-2021, 08:45 AM	#9
slowbro Drives: Toyota Camry Join Date: Nov 2021 Location: MW Posts: 3	Thanks for the responses everyone! It's an insurance auction so the insurance company will typically let it go for however high it bids up. This means it's unlikely to be doctored up in any way but you guys are right about how unkept that engine looks. I suppose I was just wondering if anything is obviously wrong about the engine but I might look elsewhere. I know Badbubba mentioned it might be cammed, could you tell that from watching the video?

11-16-2021, 09:33 AM	#10
acutron42 Drives: 2013 Camaro 2SS AGM Join Date: Apr 2020 Location: WNY Posts: 733	It kind of sounds like it but the video isn't the best. I would still steer clear as you have very little information to go on. The car was stolen, wrecked & who knows what other damage there is. If you won the bid then you have a brand new set of problems. Auction fees, possible shipping, title transfer, repairs etc. The car will be most likely branded salvage & your insurance company might not even insure it depending on the company. Being an insurance auction there might be a reserve price on it.

11-16-2021, 10:29 AM	#13
slowbro Drives: Toyota Camry Join Date: Nov 2021 Location: MW Posts: 3	Thanks for the advice everyone! The search continues...

11-16-2021, 10:56 AM	#14
acutron42 Drives: 2013 Camaro 2SS AGM Join Date: Apr 2020 Location: WNY Posts: 733	Good choice, you will find the right car. Even if you did get it dirt cheap there would still be a long road ahead monetarily & time to make it right. If the auction house is only providing one pic they must be hiding something. Sounds shady to me. Let it be someone else's problem.