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2012-2SS · 01-04-2014, 03:20 PM

Always good to see people installing cams on their own instead of just opening their wallets...

Patiently waiting that first start vid...

Sent from my Galaxy "LS3"

vroomapunk · 01-05-2014, 03:22 AM

Fired it up! Everything's great, I'll post a video and the rest of the pics tomorrow afternoon

rberns · 01-05-2014, 04:08 AM

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Originally Posted by litle88

It could be colder, now suck it up lol

It's 12* here and -40 by tomorrow night

Yep, I hear its supposed to be a high of -9 and a low of -22, but with windchill they are saying -35 to -50.

OP, nice job. Wish I had the knowledge some of you guys have.

Fred 6528 · 01-05-2014, 08:20 AM

Put the grill in garage and fire it up. Redneck Heater

vroomapunk · 01-05-2014, 10:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Fred 6528

Put the grill in garage and fire it up. Redneck Heater

Haha

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Originally Posted by HRD_WRK

Congrats on your build.
Have any pics of the transcoolerr?
Install of it go ok?
Thanks.
Tim

I actually went to install it, and realized that I needed to make a couple brackets. I didnt want to rush/half ass them and I needed the car done today so I am going to do it another day. There are pics in my build thread.

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Originally Posted by rberns

Yep, I hear its supposed to be a high of -9 and a low of -22, but with windchill they are saying -35 to -50.

OP, nice job. Wish I had the knowledge some of you guys have.

Thanks, you can do it man, experience helps but you gotta start somewhere. Also having facebook/camaro5/texting people like litle88 and nick and shawn at lethal racing.

Video:

Ir0nM4n · 01-05-2014, 11:56 AM

Very very nice, curious is this the first time you have done work like this?

litle88 · 01-05-2014, 01:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Ir0nM4n

Very very nice, curious is this the first time you have done work like this?

Even if it wasn't varoompunk was very organized in this build.

Built not bought, is a good thing to brag about!

73camarolt · 01-05-2014, 01:56 PM

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Originally Posted by litle88

Even if it wasn't varoompunk was very organized in this build.

Built not bought, is a good thing to brag about!

What do u get ur car parts for free??

vroomapunk · 01-05-2014, 03:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Ir0nM4n

Very very nice, curious is this the first time you have done work like this?

Yes and no, I did drop the engine and trans on my 98 camaro and replace the engine, though ive never done any internal engine work.

And I did it 90% by myself, my dad came and helped/watched for an hour or two.

Lot of research, took my time, and was organized like litle said.

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Originally Posted by litle88

Even if it wasn't varoompunk was very organized in this build.

Built not bought, is a good thing to brag about!

vroomapunk · 01-05-2014, 03:30 PM

final install pics

Everything went on relatively easy. Checking the trans fluid level and adding fluid was kind of a bitch. And getting the dipstick tube back in sucked.

Drove the car today, havent gotten crazy with it, but its definitely quicker, and pulls harder, cant wait to open her up later on.

Also installed a heat shield material inbetween the intake manifold and valley cover.

Ir0nM4n · 01-05-2014, 07:25 PM

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Originally Posted by vroomapunk

Yes and no, I did drop the engine and trans on my 98 camaro and replace the engine, though ive never done any internal engine work.

And I did it 90% by myself, my dad came and helped/watched for an hour or two.

Lot of research, took my time, and was organized like litle said.

I would like to do this at some point, I have built an engine small block 383 (Chevrolet 350 w/ 400 crank). So I was just wondering if people with some experience can do this type of work. I wasn't sure what your level of expertise was hence the question.

Maybe in a year or two I will have the funds to do something similar.

Great Job!!!

11vert w&o · 01-05-2014, 09:13 PM

I see that you are changing to the chain dampner, I stuck my cam in tonight but I'm still not sure if I want to change. I have the part but can't decide if I want to change or not. What made you decide to do away with the tensioner?

vroomapunk · 01-05-2014, 09:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Ir0nM4n

I would like to do this at some point, I have built an engine small block 383 (Chevrolet 350 w/ 400 crank). So I was just wondering if people with some experience can do this type of work. I wasn't sure what your level of expertise was hence the question.

Maybe in a year or two I will have the funds to do something similar.

Great Job!!!

You can do it! No biggie haha

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Originally Posted by 11vert w&o

I see that you are changing to the chain dampner, I stuck my cam in tonight but I'm still not sure if I want to change. I have the part but can't decide if I want to change or not. What made you decide to do away with the tensioner?

I did it at the recommendation of my shop (lethal racing), I bought the parts from them and they tune the car

11vert w&o · 01-05-2014, 09:56 PM

Thanks, sounds like I will be pulling the chain back off tomorrow night to make the change.

01-04-2014, 03:20 PM	#29
2012-2SS Drives: 2012 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Dover, NH Posts: 678	Always good to see people installing cams on their own instead of just opening their wallets... Patiently waiting that first start vid... Sent from my Galaxy "LS3" __________________ 2012 Camaro 2SS/RS, Hurst Short Throw, IdealG M/C, Pypes Pipe Bomb, LSR Cold Air Intake, LSR Toe Links/Lower Control Arms Clear Image headers, high flows, Slowhawk tune 1974 Chevy K10 Built 355, FAST EZ EFI, 5speed 2000 Chevy Tahoe LT 5.3L, Slowhawk tune

01-05-2014, 03:22 AM	#30
vroomapunk [COTW 5/12/14] Drives: 2012 CRT NF Cammed 2SS/RS For Sale Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: NOLA Posts: 6,115 View My Garage	Fired it up! Everything's great, I'll post a video and the rest of the pics tomorrow afternoon __________________

01-05-2014, 11:56 AM	#34
Ir0nM4n Love me some Tacos Drives: 14 1LE Join Date: May 2011 Location: Washington Posts: 2,728 View My Garage	Very very nice, curious is this the first time you have done work like this? __________________

01-05-2014, 03:30 PM	#38
vroomapunk [COTW 5/12/14] Drives: 2012 CRT NF Cammed 2SS/RS For Sale Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: NOLA Posts: 6,115 View My Garage	final install pics Everything went on relatively easy. Checking the trans fluid level and adding fluid was kind of a bitch. And getting the dipstick tube back in sucked. Drove the car today, havent gotten crazy with it, but its definitely quicker, and pulls harder, cant wait to open her up later on. Also installed a heat shield material inbetween the intake manifold and valley cover. Attached Images __________________

01-05-2014, 08:20 AM	#32
Fred 6528 Drives: 2011 ss Join Date: May 2013 Location: va Posts: 983	Put the grill in garage and fire it up. Redneck Heater

01-05-2014, 09:13 PM	#40
11vert w&o Drives: 2010 2SS/RS Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Ohio Posts: 79	I see that you are changing to the chain dampner, I stuck my cam in tonight but I'm still not sure if I want to change. I have the part but can't decide if I want to change or not. What made you decide to do away with the tensioner?

01-05-2014, 09:56 PM	#42
11vert w&o Drives: 2010 2SS/RS Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Ohio Posts: 79	Thanks, sounds like I will be pulling the chain back off tomorrow night to make the change.