GMouldy

Hey guys I'm new to the forum here, not really new to cars, I'm an air force ground support mechanic and have done a lot of wrenching over the years on family owner vehicles along side my father who was also a helicopter mechanic in the air force. While I've always had a love for fast American muscles cars. i finally got around to purchasing one.

i bought a 2000 Camaro SS, auto, with 50K for $8700. While i've very excited to be the owner of this car, it is far from stock imo. the list of mods are as followed

Stock block, bored and sleeved
Diamond Turbo pistons (9:1 compression)
Eagle rods
Stock crank
LS6 Cam
LS6 Valvesprings
Lucas 42.5 lb injectors
Racetronix 255lph in-tank fuel pump
STS rear-mount turbo kit (bought at Texas Rear Turbos) w/Garrett T-60
STS dual-stage boost controller
STS methanol injection kit (boost/methanol switch mounted in ash tray)
TCI Super Street Fighter 3500 RPM lockout stall converter
TCI large transmission cooler
4L60E transmission rebuilt w/stoutest possible parts

All machine work performed by Yancy's Automotive in Smithville, MO. All mechanical work performed by Shane (turbo specialist) at Bill and Larry's Automotive in Gladstone, MO. Tuning provided by Anthony at PCM performance.






My big question is i have never had a car with these in depth modifications, I lost track of my love for cars around 2003 and my main focus was motocross. While its still a big love in my life i couldn't turn this car down. But what kind of maintenance besides the normal would need extra attention? Anything i should keep an eye on more than normal? Anything else you guys can fill me in on?

Thanks a lot guys

sunset_Z28/RS

iTrader: (11)

the only things you need to care for besides the usual would be to check the oil feed and return lines on the turbo and the engine block from time to time. Debris from the road could posibly damage them. I'm highly doubtfull that they will get damaged but anything can happen. Also i would check the plugs every oil change. When i had my Twin Turbo Stealth they would only last about 3k miles.

millersta

iTrader: (2)

sounds like u got one hellofa deal congrats

01ssreda4

iTrader: (96)

Never understood why the first poster has to quote the entire damn post thats right above him.

bowtie_racer

Congrats on the new ride, looks good! I used to work for Yancy a few years back. Shane definetly knows his stuff. (he used to stop by Yancy's frequently). We are planning some gatherings when the weather gets nicer, and your welcome to join us. Probably move locations around from K.C. to Johnson County KS from time to time. I'm sure we could all make our way to Topeka sometime.

caseypryan

iTrader: (10)

How the hell did you get that deal?!?! that's incredible

GMouldy

The recession i guess. some guy(Shop owner in KC) couldn't afford to keep the toy and sold it to a Business partner, which in turn this business (body shop owner) repainted it and couldn't afford to hang on to it for him so they are just trying to break even on it.

And i came into play, Good thing about the military is I'm not too worry about losing my job at least not for the next three years.

But i've heard about some kind of oil problems on the STS turbos. Is there any way to hook an oil pressure gauge to make sure its getting enough oil or is there a built in warning system for that?

But yeah definitely would be interested in meeting up with some guys sometime. Do you ever get out to KCIR? I've never been there but i hear its a good track, i just stick to heartland since its just across town.

1_slow00z28

very clean car man great deal too new ls1 owner here as well

sunset_Z28/RS

iTrader: (11)

Maybe because i dont know how to quote the only a section that i needed

SSmoken

iTrader: (26)

just delete what you dont want quoted or dont even quote since you were first reply. anyway, yes this is a deal. im jealous.

NastyNate65

Man that SS is sick!! Any idea how much HP youre getting to the wheels? Just curious cuz i havent seen many of those kits on camaros

Sabbath87

iTrader: (1)

my car was stock and you paid way less than me!

i will trade straight up! i got a cool hood...

1gt2nv

iTrader: (5)

I was thinking the same thing. I paid $8500 cash for my 99 Z/28 with 50,000 miles on her 1 year ago. Wish mine already had the mods the op's car has. Nice deal you got there.

GMouldy

Thanks guys, yeah i'm excited to drive it, but i don't get home for two more months, i've never even laid eyes on the car.

But the previous owner said somewhere around 550hp at the wheels. I'm going to get it tuned and dynoed again once i get back

GMouldy

You didn't happen to be a member of gp-owners.com did you?

caseypryan

iTrader: (10)

Only thing wrong with it is it's an auto