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Old 01-09-2013, 03:33 PM
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What I'm starting with....
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What I'm adding.......

6.2/6L80 (2013 Camaro SS)
Magnacharger TVS 1900
Deleted VVT/AFM
Doug Thorley 1 7/8" headers
Comp Cam 219/235 113 LSA with matching dual valve springs/hardened 7.4 pushrods
Dakota Digital VHX gauges
ShrifterSix paddle shifters
DSS one piece aluminum 3.5" driveshaft
Holley LS Brackets
Vintage Air
TampaTuning Tune!
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I see you post all the time on the 67-72 board, and now I actually get to see some pics. Looks nice, but I'm not sure you'll be happy with that engine/trans combo, so since I'm a nice guy, I'd come and take that off your hands......
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Originally Posted by ART T
Nice.
Thanks!

Originally Posted by ls1nova71
I see you post all the time on the 67-72 board, and now I actually get to see some pics. Looks nice, but I'm not sure you'll be happy with that engine/trans combo, so since I'm a nice guy, I'd come and take that off your hands......
LOL, I hope it turns out like I want..
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very nice, love the truck, color, wheels, etc. the new engine/trans will be the perfect compliment. Only thing that I think would be cool would be AWD, but otherwise, one of my dream trucks.
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Very nice truck and drive line combo.
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Getting close! I've got everything installed and wired up. Just working through a couple of Gremlins right now....
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Originally Posted by Hart_Rod
Getting close! I've got everything installed and wired up. Just working through a couple of Gremlins right now....
You should finish this truck before you start working on a Gremlin, or more than one Gremlin. Or maybe the Suburban...
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Originally Posted by ls1nova71
You should finish this truck before you start working on a Gremlin, or more than one Gremlin. Or maybe the Suburban...
LOL, I wish I had you here to help me troubleshoot it. I've got an issue on the right side with some bad misfires, but I think I might have an idea about what the problem is. Hopefully I'll know by tomorrow....
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How is that serpentine belt routed. I have been thinking of a supercharger like that but my belt is already around 117" long. I also have the A/C compressor located in the same position. The alternator and power stearing pump are on the other side.
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I think my belt ended up being 121" long. Here's a picture.
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dam beautiful truck its gunna be badass when done
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Originally Posted by erickcastillo95
dam beautiful truck its gunna be badass when done
Thanks! More pics..
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Thank you for posting the belt drive. I will have to look into that.
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Got the exhaust on and it seems to have cured some of the issues I have had with my fuel trims. Lesson learned, NEVER try to mess with the tune unless you have a completed exhaust system!!!
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looks awesome, can you share some details on the driveline setup?
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Originally Posted by 350SS
looks awesome, can you share some details on the driveline setup?
Custom length, DSS one piece driveshaft.

http://www.driveshaftshop.com/domest...ece-driveshaft

Do you have any other specific questions?

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mainly interested in how they adapted to the fixed yoke on the 6l80. looks like a billet adapter with a cv joint. Is the rear end side a U-joint? How much axial play does the cv allow when the rear moves through its travel?
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Originally Posted by 350SS
mainly interested in how they adapted to the fixed yoke on the 6l80. looks like a billet adapter with a cv joint. Is the rear end side a U-joint? How much axial play does the cv allow when the rear moves through its travel?
You are correct, billet adapter and Porsche CV joint. I have a 1350 u-joint connecting to the differential. I think there is a little over an inch of travel on the CV joint. On my suspension, there was only a 1/8" of movement through full travel of the suspension. I measured it 50 times before I pulled the trigger, LOL. Call Frank at the DSS and talk to him about what you are doing. I'm sure he will give you some good advice on what you should do and how to take the measurements.
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