(1st Camaro build) 99 Hugger orange Z28 LS6 build
(1st Camaro build) 99 Hugger orange Z28 LS6 build I am starting my first camaro build on aa 1999 hugger orange Z28. The car was all stock until now, other than boyd coddington wheels.
The problem started about a year ago with the alternator going out. The stupid power steering pump was leaking on it, I have always thought it was because of the power steering cooler(I am getting rid of the junky factory cooler).
The next problem was it has a very high idle when it gets cold outside I assume it is because the PVC system has a leak somewhere.
It also sounds like it has an exhaust leak but the local exhaust shop and I can't find one anywhere, so I am beginning to think it was a intake or head gasket leak. It was using quite a bit of antifreeze and was running kinda rough.
So when the power steering pump blew apart and pulled the threads out of the p.s. mount I thought it was time to fix these issues.
I called a local performance shop called Hinson performance and I talked to the LS guru Lane Culver. He gave me a good deal on a LS6 with CNC ported 862 heads and a cam in it with only 12 thousand miles on the whole motor that he pulled out of a Z06.
I brought the transmission to a buddys transmission shop to have them go through it and build it so it will hold 500-600 rwhp... I know I wont have that much but I have a nitrous kit I am putting on for the track, so I want it to hold up.
I am also going to drop in a new rear end that is suppose to have moser internals with a locker and 3.73s. Along with that I have some adjustable spohn lower control arms, and a adjustable SLP torque arm.
I am open to any suggestions that you guys have for me during this build, any and all input is appreciated!
The problem started about a year ago with the alternator going out. The stupid power steering pump was leaking on it, I have always thought it was because of the power steering cooler(I am getting rid of the junky factory cooler).
The next problem was it has a very high idle when it gets cold outside I assume it is because the PVC system has a leak somewhere.
It also sounds like it has an exhaust leak but the local exhaust shop and I can't find one anywhere, so I am beginning to think it was a intake or head gasket leak. It was using quite a bit of antifreeze and was running kinda rough.
So when the power steering pump blew apart and pulled the threads out of the p.s. mount I thought it was time to fix these issues.
I called a local performance shop called Hinson performance and I talked to the LS guru Lane Culver. He gave me a good deal on a LS6 with CNC ported 862 heads and a cam in it with only 12 thousand miles on the whole motor that he pulled out of a Z06.
I brought the transmission to a buddys transmission shop to have them go through it and build it so it will hold 500-600 rwhp... I know I wont have that much but I have a nitrous kit I am putting on for the track, so I want it to hold up.
I am also going to drop in a new rear end that is suppose to have moser internals with a locker and 3.73s. Along with that I have some adjustable spohn lower control arms, and a adjustable SLP torque arm.
I am open to any suggestions that you guys have for me during this build, any and all input is appreciated!
I was just reading your thread last night about your SS. I like it, it looks like a very clean car!
I am debating on doing a under drive pulley while I have the motor out. I would like for some one to chime in and say whether its worth it or not.
What do you guys recommended for a converter? I was thinking around 3500.. I plan on running a 3.73 rear end.
I was informed this morning in the internal engine section that my cam is a Comp cam 224/228 .581/.588 with 114 lobe seperation, advanced +4 degrees.
The car is mainly a DD but will see a few trips to the track each year and a little fun on the streets.
I was informed this morning in the internal engine section that my cam is a Comp cam 224/228 .581/.588 with 114 lobe seperation, advanced +4 degrees.
The car is mainly a DD but will see a few trips to the track each year and a little fun on the streets.
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Update on the build I have been working a lot of hours so I haven't been able to work on the car like I planned on doing. But I am pretty close to being done with it. I am waiting on a throttle body to come in, but after I get it. I can install it and the nitrous kit and I will be ready to get a tune!
Tuners in North Al I am wondering who you guys recommended for tuning in north al?
I have heard about Lane Culver in Laceys Spring, and Scott Culbert for albertville.
I would like to hear some feed back from whoever you guys recommended..
I have heard about Lane Culver in Laceys Spring, and Scott Culbert for albertville.
I would like to hear some feed back from whoever you guys recommended..
That is quite the car stand you had going on there!
As for the pulley being worth it... I am happy with my decision to go with one. The cost is nominal in the grand scheme of things, and I definitely noticed the engine revs quicker. I'm going to the track on Saturday to see if it did anything in that regard.
As for the pulley being worth it... I am happy with my decision to go with one. The cost is nominal in the grand scheme of things, and I definitely noticed the engine revs quicker. I'm going to the track on Saturday to see if it did anything in that regard.
That is quite the car stand you had going on there!
As for the pulley being worth it... I am happy with my decision to go with one. The cost is nominal in the grand scheme of things, and I definitely noticed the engine revs quicker. I'm going to the track on Saturday to see if it did anything in that regard.
As for the pulley being worth it... I am happy with my decision to go with one. The cost is nominal in the grand scheme of things, and I definitely noticed the engine revs quicker. I'm going to the track on Saturday to see if it did anything in that regard.
I ended up getting a ud pulley as well, I did notice that it seems to Rev really fast compared to any other camaro I have heard, I guess there are a lot of variables though. It could be the 10" PTC converter that weighs 21#s less than factory, the heads flow real good, more compression, the ud pulley... But I am ready to get it done so we can actually drive it!
