New Orleans - shreveport/bossier hang out!

Yup! Easier.....

It's been awfully quiet on this thread lately. Seems all the conversing is on Facebook now.

Yup lsx monster!!!:cheers:

Well, I made it home without incident. VATS excepted. :lol:

Trans cooler ordered. Almost time to stall this beast.

Im just getting out of bed, up till the sun showed up

track was bad ass today! u would of thought it was lsx fest or shoot out tons of cars 90% of them were lsx cars .track was nasty at the end! z06's on 18s getting 1.5-1.6 60"

Pretty sure I need a clutch. Damn.

and seats.....

Had a Great Time at the track seeing all the Shreveport friends. Good time had by all!

Wish I could have made it today, sounds like I missed out.

Pretty sure I need a clutch. Damn.
Those r always fun on a vette

Pretty sure I need a clutch. Damn.

It's a simple swap, but does take time.
I remove the rear cradle from the frame, disconnect the upper-A-Arms, upper shock mounts, e-brake cables, etc.. and pull the entire rear cradle/differential/trans/and torque tube out at an assembly.

Like this:
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7159/6620222481_5b4f635df2_b.jpg

I had a blast but I doubt I go back on street tires. Next time I go I will be ready to get it on.

yeah it is but much easier on fbody and cheaper if u have to pay someone to do it. Shops hear corvette then they like to add $$$$ lol


It's a simple swap, but does take time.
I remove the rear cradle from the frame, disconnect the upper-A-Arms, upper shock mounts, e-brake cables, etc.. and pull the entire rear cradle/differential/trans/and torque tube out at an assembly.

Like this:
[img]http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7159/6620222481_5b4f635df2_b.jpg[img]

yeah it is but much easier on fbody and cheaper if u have to pay someone to do it. Shops hear corvette then they like to add $$$$ lol

Heck yeah, I'd definitely prefer to lift a car up and pull the DS and then the trans to get to the clutch LOL

Vettes arnt as bad as everyone makes them out to be. Me and my buddy can pull his entire drivetrain in half a day. That's motor, trans, and rear.

Vettes arnt as bad as everyone makes them out to be. Me and my buddy can pull his entire drivetrain in half a day. That's motor, trans, and rear.

I agree, I don't find them difficult at all and can practically pull it with my eyes closed LOL

It's not a job I'm looking forward to, but I'll do it; eventually.
I've been reading arguments for and agains different clutches.

I don't want to spend ~$1200 on a twin disk, but then again, I don't want to do this job more often than I have to.

Monster argues that they can hold up to 700 hp/tq with a single (3), but it's $700+

Spec has similar claims with the 3, and the 3+ looks really good right now at $538 free shipping.

It's not a job I'm looking forward to, but I'll do it; eventually.
I've been reading arguments for and agains different clutches.

I don't want to spend ~$1200 on a twin disk, but then again, I don't want to do this job more often than I have to.

Monster argues that they can hold up to 700 hp/tq with a single (3), but it's $700+

Spec has similar claims with the 3, and the 3+ looks really good right now at $538 free shipping.

If you want my seasoned opinion, I suggest the McLeod RST/RXT clutch. Both a twin disks and you can use your stock flywheel, so that's not an added expense. These clutches are far easier to drive than a single 6-puck design. Another cool thing is that McLeod can rebuild them when it comes time.

Anybody with a vacuum/boost gauge, what is your vacuum at idle? My gauge shows me around -20.

Pretty sure I've seen 18 before. That's the normal range for most cars to my knowledge.

Trans cooler ordered. Almost time to stall this beast.

You are going to love it :nod: Whole different animal.....

its official lsx monsters are making this thread die!!!

No thanks. This thread was bumpin back in the day before all the new people came on.

Yeah it was. All the noobs can go to facebook or whatever it is lol. I hate facebook with a passion. Never had a facebook and probably never will.

I am one of the few OG's still posting on this thread. Chris A hardly ever even posts on here anymore, kinda wonder what hes been up to. Me, Steve, Josh R, hell i think thats about it still here from day one. Johnny and Chad D have been here a while tho. Josh D fell off the face of the earth. And wayne hasnt said anything in yrs probably

ahem.

I was late to the party...

ahem.

I watched your old car get some 08 H/C/I z06 cheeks last night

What the hell is cheeks? I'm not up on the street racing lingo :jest: Ass cheeks I reckon...

I'm chilling here for now. People come and people go but this thread has a LOT of history in it from the last couple of years. Wow, imagine going back and reading some of the middle of it or the beginning. A few of us have been here since page 1 and could likely remember any random page of this thread you pull up. Lots of memories in that amount of time, there was even a Shreveport/Bossier thread before this one that we let die for this new one. You youngsters always want the newest greatest thing......for me, I'll stick with what works ;)

Chris, I talked to Wayne (caddobass) the other day, told him he should come over and let me buy him a cold beer. He agreed to when he is in the area.

I'm no OG, but I check this thread several times a day. It's been pretty quiet lately, but I'll chime in on both. You can't do LS research on Facebook. I've learned most of what I know from this site. And of course a little trial and error.

Yup ass cheeks is correct LOL

Getting some cheeks means winning or losing??? :confused:

Sounds like he got some ass from winning(track whores). My best guess anyways. :confused:

Quick side story.....a couple of nights ago I was almost killed/badly injured by an EGR block off plate shrapnel exploding into orbit from an intake backfire :nod:

They do act like handy burst panels :eyes:

Beating cheeks/ taking cheeks = whipping ass

I still don't know what the hell that means but ok :jest:

I think I'll stick with whipping ass. lol

The ZO6 spun badly and Dorothy took the win cause the Z couldn't make up the ground in time. Just goes to show what can happen on the street.

The Facebook group is just a way of the group as a whole to keep up with area happenings and talk shit just like on here except the difference is FB updates without having to refresh. Yes we could just call/text but when you have a group of roughly 110 people that gets hard to do.

This thread has lots of history and it'll never die. If anyone ever goes back and reads from the beginning you'll not only learn some things, but see some epic discussions and some heated arguements. Mainly the A4 vs M6, but there were many more. But no matter what we are all good friends.

I frequent both forums several times a day. I don't post unless I have something to say or if something needs to be said. With that being said, I hate FB! The ONLY reason I get on is for LSX Monsters. To see what's goin on with the group, the area, and local parts sales.

oh, and hilton is an OG too. cody is to busy being whooped to ever get out or even post anymore. I think he will get tired of that one day.......

oh, and hilton is an OG too. cody is to busy being whooped to ever get out or even post anymore. I think he will get tired of that one day.......

Cody who?

Cody No Balls. I'll let Hilton explain that one.

Hahaha.

His car was bone stock at the time, thus it had, "no balls"

He has since graduated to "Cody Ray"

"Ray" may or may not actually be his middle name. I like it though. Has a good ring.

People with real cars are coming out and doing stuff and hanging out. 1st time since I've been here its fun. Sucks sitting home on weekends. Facebook lsx monsters is much more fun then this. Got like 4-10 people in here that post up. lol kind of gotten old and Boaring in here now. lol my go pro hd got some crazy work this weekend.

I'm still on both boards myself.

I am one of the few OG's still posting on this thread. Chris A hardly ever even posts on here anymore, kinda wonder what hes been up to. Me, Steve, Josh R, hell i think thats about it still here from day one. Johnny and Chad D have been here a while tho. Josh D fell off the face of the earth. And wayne hasnt said anything in yrs probably

I'm still here and even though I only post up every now and then I do check in every day or two just to keep up with you guys. Some of you know my dad, and know we have always raced, hunted and fished together. If you seen me at the track, he was there too. He had a serious health issue and as soon as I get him beat back into shape we will be back out there. All of our LS stuff has just been sitting needing to be put back together for months. Both cars are not far from being ready to go again. The facebook thing is out for me also. I have a wife and two daughters and Facebook causes too much drama around my house:D

ill still get on both, but im not on here as much noe. lol You can make facebook just like this for those that dont like it. All you do is only approve friends ya want and turn off notifications

People with real cars are coming out and doing stuff and hanging out. 1st time since I've been here its fun. Sucks sitting home on weekends. Facebook lsx monsters is much more fun then this. Got like 4-10 people in here that post up. lol kind of gotten old and Boaring in here now. lol my go pro hd got some crazy work this weekend.

I can understand your opinion and also predict it ahead of time as well. No biggie to me, people are just different. I got three kids at home man, that day of running the roads is long gone. And ya know, it's all good. Anyone who goes from being single or having a girlfriend to having a wife and multiple kids is gonna go through some priority changes in their life. I don't hold where you are in life against anyone. Hell I've been working on and off for a year and a half on the current project that's sitting in my garage because of budget issues for the owner. As far as "doing stuff", I pretty much eat, sleep, and breathe these cars daily....without exception. Ask anyone that knows me well and they will tell you of all the LSX parts I buy weekly and/or tools to work on these cars with. And, I wrench just about every chance I get on something, but mostly LS related. Some of the more seemingly boring LS guys around here are the ones who are turning wrenches the most and have the most knowledge built on experience. They have earned my respect through their dedication to these cars and this hobby. So, I don't really consider them boring. I've met some of my best friends on this thread, so it will always get my love. If you think though that only the guys coming to hang out all the time are the only ones with real cars or a real passion for these cars, you're mistaken. I told TA Chris just earlier tonight I'd setup his 9 inch for him for free if it would save him some money, I was drilling Todd at the track about tuning questions because I been busting ass to learn how to tune because I promised Johnny I'd tune his car for him, and told Josh R just the other day he could come over and we'd drop his tranny if he needed to.

Steve, I just have a beat up s10 so I don't get any respect from you because I don't have one of "these cars"? Lol Oh and I'm here everyday waiting to see someone post. ;)

Shane I give you love because you are out building shit and getting dirty. That's always A-OK with me :thumb:

71 nova is the new project. Got it for my stepson for Christmas. Going to build it for his first car to drive to school. 5.3/4l60 stock with a go fast paint job. Lol

I knew you'd be working on something new soon. This is the longest I can ever remember of you not showing some new car/project you just bought :nod:

I can understand your opinion and also predict it ahead of time as well. No biggie to me, people are just different. I got three kids at home man, that day of running the roads is long gone. And ya know, it's all good. Anyone who goes from being single or having a girlfriend to having a wife and multiple kids is gonna go through some priority changes in their life. I don't hold where you are in life against anyone. Hell I've been working on and off for a year and a half on the current project that's sitting in my garage because of budget issues for the owner. As far as "doing stuff", I pretty much eat, sleep, and breathe these cars daily....without exception. Ask anyone that knows me well and they will tell you of all the LSX parts I buy weekly and/or tools to work on these cars with. And, I wrench just about every chance I get on something, but mostly LS related. Some of the more seemingly boring LS guys around here are the ones who are turning wrenches the most and have the most knowledge built on experience. They have earned my respect through their dedication to these cars and this hobby. So, I don't really consider them boring. I've met some of my best friends on this thread, so it will always get my love. If you think though that only the guys coming to hang out all the time are the only ones with real cars or a real passion for these cars, you're mistaken. I told TA Chris just earlier tonight I'd setup his 9 inch for him for free if it would save him some money, I was drilling Todd at the track about tuning questions because I been busting ass to learn how to tune because I promised Johnny I'd tune his car for him, and told Josh R just the other day he could come over and we'd drop his tranny if he needed to.

Hammer, meet nail! I really couldn't have said it better myself.

I've had the worst time trying to find a time to meet to let you borrow these books for tuning. If you want, I can leave them at my dad's shop that is very close to Hilton's old house and you can swing by and pick them up whenever you have time. I'm certain they will help.

As far as "doing stuff", I pretty much eat, sleep, and breathe these cars daily....without exception. Some of the more seemingly boring LS guys around here are the ones who are turning wrenches the most and have the most knowledge built on experience.

I especially like these two sentences.

Sorry... we didnt know LSX Monsters would grow like it did. At first it was just me and Bud, Cody G(Cold), Cody A., and a handful of others who know who they are. It was never meant to compete with anything on tech. I have been reading this thread for 3-4 years. I used to read just to see what the locals like Blue98Z were up to on the sneak. :secret2:

If it isnt your thing that is fine with me, but so far there have been some REALLY good deals come through LSX Monsters and I'm sure thee are several on here that will attest to that. I still get on here to check and see whats going on, but LSX Monsters is extremely active. It has turned into a local version of this. I blame the members. Thank you all. :usa:

Put the Tick master in over the weekend. Went out saturday and put some fresh gas in the ol girl since she's pretty much been sitting since november and then went and rowed some gears. I must say, it was nice to rip the gears again or just drive it like normal. Definitely worth the money, but it still hurt the ol wallet lol.

Hoping the weather will be nice for the 15th. Would like to make a few passes if the ol 10 bolt will hang in there. A 9" will be back under it before long with a good DS, so I can go play whenever I want and as hard as I want...............well, as hard as the nittos will let me haha.

Hoping the weather will be nice for the 15th. Would like to make a few passes if the ol 10 bolt will hang in there. A 9" will be back under it before long with a good DS, so I can go play whenever I want and as hard as I want...............well, as hard as the nittos will let me haha.

Not very....

Anybody needing a full a/c setup Drier,exp valve compressor, brackets and all hard lines for a 4th gen let me know Ive got it all including a bnib drier and expansion valve ill make you a good deal on it. Ive also got a automatic shifter setup with cable and a rebuild able 4l60e as well.

Did my 40 hours in 2 1/2 days, then worked in the garage for 12 hours when I got off. Been up for 35 hours. Yikes.........But there is soon to be one more LS powered car roaming the streets. One of these days I will fix mine.

It's gonna be creeping up on them like a bad mullet too.

And then put behind like a bad mullet too :D :engarde:

whats up fellas :D

whats up fellas :D

Im sensing a call out soon..... :D

Alright guys, came down south here for the winter and got ol' stacy here with me also to finally cruise these streets like a gentleman should. :lol: When's yalls next meet?

If the weather holds up it'll be the 15th at the track. I'm sure there are gonna be several of us out there watching and/or racing. Gates open at noon I believe.

That sounds pretty fun, are there usually a bunch of yall out there?

As of late yes. The cooler weather seems to bring everyone out. Say their cars are faster :lol:

:wavey: Didnt see a "new member" spot but hey guys. I am in shreveport. I am posting in here as I have heard there may be a member with an LS1 motor looking to get rid of!

Welcome man! Not sure who may be selling one but hang around We sell all kinds of stuff in here.

Whatcha drive?

:wavey: Didnt see a "new member" spot but hey guys. I am in shreveport. I am posting in here as I have heard there may be a member with an LS1 motor looking to get rid of!
You looking for a complete motor? I have an LS6 block for sale.

Lovin the stall so far. A lot more fun from a 45mph punch. No more dead spots.

Steve, this is the longest I've kept anything other than my wife. Lol The nova is my stepson's. That's his dream car so I happen to know where one was around Christmas time. I almost sold the s10 about a week ago but couldn't bring myself to do it. Looks like tax time will bring a faster time in the work truck. ;)

I've got a ls1 block for sale. Probably let it go cheap since I'll never use it.

Also. Gor Rhonda running and cruised for about 80 miles the other day. Gonna try to catch the next meet work permitting

How cheap is cheap?

Lovin the stall so far. A lot more fun from a 45mph punch. No more dead spots.

Surely a new personal best E.T. is in your future.....:chug:

Blaine has a ls1 block for $200

welcome new guys hope to see yall out. more people one here to http://www.facebook.com/groups/126212947461468/

What year LS1 block?

Anybody have a transmission mount lying around? Mine is broken.

They're like 10-15 bucks at the parts store.

Is it just test and tune Sunday? Thinking about making a trip Sunday up there....

It's TnT and street car challenge. Kind of like king of the street a from back in the day.

I was thinking bout just going to watch yall cause i haven't gotten a change to work on the car yet, but now that i think about it the weather is good and i wouldn't mind getting my slips. How much is it and how many runs do you get?

You could run a bunch if you hot lapped. Its usually 20 to race, 10 to watch.

^^^what he said. It's unlimited passes.

It was $10 to run last week....

:jest: the girl at the gate tried to talk me into running the STS two weeks ago. She said in her sweetest voice "but its free to race...." Nope, I'll pass lady.

Killed the drag radials and rolling on some 295/50r15s bfg all season tires...time to save up money for big boy mods! after I get the 3 1/2" borla from Ryan put on.

what year ls1 block?

2000 :)

They're like 10-15 bucks at the parts store.

try 75$ called 5 stores :(

try 75$ called 5 stores :(

Then you're not asking for the right part ;) Pretend you have jonny's car and ask them again.......:angel:

Ok sounds good.:... what time do the gates open and when does test and tune start?

Gates open @ 12 lanes open @ 1

Gates open @ 12 lanes open @ 1

Thanks

You looking for a complete motor? I have an LS6 block for sale.

I am looking for a complete motor. Preferably LS1/LS3 with ecu, wiring harness, and I am also looiking for a T56 tranny.

I've got a ls1 block for sale. Probably let it go cheap since I'll never use it.

Also. Gor Rhonda running and cruised for about 80 miles the other day. Gonna try to catch the next meet work permitting

Is it a complete long block?

Here is what I have always used. It's for an LT1
http://www.oreillyauto.com/site/c/search/AT+Mount/03234/C0019.oap?keyword=at+mount&year=1994&make=Chevrolet&model=Camaro&vi=1035874
Here is one for an LS1.
http://www.oreillyauto.com/site/c/search/AT+Mount/03234/C0019.oap?year=1998&make=Chevrolet&model=Camaro&vi=1303524&keyword=at+mount

Here's something else. I bolted up my old LT1 mount to my LS1 4l60E. Lined up just fine with the trans. If the middle stud bolt is lined up the same, which it looks like it is, then there is no reason it shouldn't hold you over.
If it doesn't work, you can get a refund.

Thanks, I think its the same from 82 up.

Wow. 13.99 for Lt1 71.99 for Ls1.

I think I may have one. I'll look after a while. Just got home.

Post up a pic of what I'm looking for.

Well, I picked up an Lt1 mount. It's a little different, but should bolt up. I'll find out tomorrow.

Take a pic of it. I may be able to save you $15 and get you the right part.

I'm on my mobile. If you Google "02 camaro transmission mount" and look at images, it should be the second or so pic. It's sitting on a tile floor in the picture. The Lt1 looks the same but doesn't have the two retaining "teeth" sticking out the back.

Sorry, I looked at the second pic on the second page. The eighth pic on the first page is much better.

Yeah, I'm not really willing going to go to a whole lot of effort. No big deal. The one you have probably will be fine.

Lol, Google does take a lot of effort. ;)

When I'm giving free parts to a stranger, any extra effort is too much.

Want me to come install it for you?

yeah they work just fine the ls1 will just hold a lot more power and last longer. The hooks help it not pull apart so fast and act like a safety hook to keep trans from banging floor.

Interesting Sig Daniel

Won't make it to the track Sunday. Daniel Moore and I are putting headers on my 2011 Camaro, then I be putting one of my good tunes in there. ;)

Hilton, I realize I made that the most difficult sounding way to find a pic of something. Second pic on the 12th page, after the last paragraph, but not like the other... But kinda. I'm sure this temporary fix will get me by for a while.

Hilton, go to my post on the page before this with the two links to the mounts, they have pics.

Haha matt you crazy!!! Wtf Dan Lolz:jest:

^^Time for some new profile pics, Cody.

Trans is properly mounted. Well, to 93-97 standards anyway. I don't think there's gonna be any issues.

^^Time for some new profile pics, Cody.

If he'll bring the goat tomorrow, I'll take a few pics so he can have one.

Got a T2i Canon 18mp I've been wanting to try out on other things than stuff in the yard.

Oh and to let everyone know, looks like Whataburger at 11 is the meeting place to go the track as a group if yall wanna do that.

If he'll bring the goat tomorrow, I'll take a few pics so he can have one.

Got a T2i Canon 18mp I've been wanting to try out on other things than stuff in the yard.

Oh and to let everyone know, looks like Whataburger at 11 is the meeting place to go the track as a group if yall wanna do that.

Tomorrow Im installing my tick mc, drag bags and mgw shifter....I got the radio and ash tray in tonight couldnt help my self lol would have started on everything else but my step dad borrowed my jack stands and hasn't brought them back so I have to get them tomorrow :(

Tomorrow Im installing my tick mc, drag bags and mgw shifter....I got the radio and ash tray in tonight couldnt help my self lol would have started on everything else but my step dad borrowed my jack stands and hasn't brought them back so I have to get them tomorrow :(

If you lived one state closer lol, I'd offer to help you out.

LOL I know I know :bang:

Anyone got a link to the website or where it's at? I'm guessing it's trrp but now I'm kind of confused.

13500 gilliam Scott slough rd.
Gilliam la 71029

Oh ok thanks! And it is king of street or whatever? Does that mean you only get one run if you loose your first match up? The website says test and tune but then says open to changes in schedule. Sorry for all the questions here :lol:

Not sure. This is the first time I've been to this track. Im just going to test and tune.

Oh ok cool i figured i was going to be the only one. I think ill go (prob miss watching the texans loose :() Hope to meet some of yall out there!

I saw some pretty nice cars and solid runs today :thumb: I made a lot of beginner mistakes, but on the positive side at least i got some experience now.

Some action shots from today. Not all of them, some of my favorites.

http://i176.photobucket.com/albums/w181/Blue98z/LSX%20Monsters/IMG_0120-1-1.jpg

http://i176.photobucket.com/albums/w181/Blue98z/LSX%20Monsters/IMG_0337-1.jpg

http://i176.photobucket.com/albums/w181/Blue98z/LSX%20Monsters/IMG_0324-1.jpg

Hilton's old car

http://i176.photobucket.com/albums/w181/Blue98z/LSX%20Monsters/IMG_0309-1.jpg

http://i176.photobucket.com/albums/w181/Blue98z/LSX%20Monsters/IMG_0222-1.jpg

http://i176.photobucket.com/albums/w181/Blue98z/LSX%20Monsters/IMG_0167-1.jpg

Track was sticky today... nice pics... got my new pb today too

Are all those people above members on here? Those are some good pics. edub did you have a different hood than you sig?

I saw your car, but not sure I got any pics of it. Didn't know that was you or I would have. What was your fastest pass?

Are all those people above members on here? Those are some good pics. edub did you have a different hood than you sig?

naw my Sig pic is how it still looks lol.... I ran my car 4 times and left around 230...12.2 @ 112 was my best time.....

Oh its ok I barely knew what to do haha hopefully i didn't get anyone too upset at me i shoulda just watched for a bit but the lady at the gate said to just hop in so i kinda just figured things out as i went. It was pretty bad man..haha 14 flat was my best. I couldnt get a 60' to save my life and spun out in 2nd almost everytime too.

naw my Sig pic is how it still looks lol.... I ran my car 4 times and left around 230...12.2 @ 112 was my best time.....

Oh ok, yeah i remember seeing one like yours now. Saw one with a cowl hood that said lsx on it i thought was yours. Dang i woulda killed for a 12.2 what was your average?

If yall want a laugh here's funny first time junk.

Lady at the gate told me to use the left lane, so i used that one the whole time (i dunno if the right was any different) but i thought about it after and wondered why i didn't.

Took a bit of time (probably a while) first run to figure out i needed the 2nd light before i could go.

Guy told me to roll my windows all the way up 2nd or 3rd run. (oops haha duh..)

Forgot to turn off t/c one run till after almost killing it trying to burnout.

Forgot to let pressure out of rear tires. (around 30psi the whole time)

Had to stop after 5 passes cause i didn't have enough gas in my tank anymore.

Bout all i can think of right now

mine was red with cowl hood and had lsx monsters on the side

I was gonna say yeah i saw a red one with lsx on it too. Some badass looking cars. Everywhere i've been i'm lucky to see a fbody that hasn't been trashed let alone one with some time and money in it.

Well, Welcome aboard "The Mighty Texan" sorry I missed you at the track. I see you're in Longview, if your lookin to do some mods, get a tune, or just hang out, I'm in Longview as well. You probably saw my stickers on some of the cars above. cough***camaro pulling wheels with crazy paint scheme on hood of car (Wade's Car)****cough ****look at his windshield sticker*** cough. LOL!

Anyway, I'm always available for car stuff, no matter how much the wife hates it. LOL!

^^ That sticker makes your car go faster. It's known as the BT2R mod. ;)

Nice pics, wish I could have made it.

Thanks! Here are some more:

Not sure who this was, but it was a procharged SS running mid 10's

http://i176.photobucket.com/albums/w181/Blue98z/LSX%20Monsters/IMG_0335-1.jpg

http://i176.photobucket.com/albums/w181/Blue98z/LSX%20Monsters/IMG_0336-1.jpg

http://i176.photobucket.com/albums/w181/Blue98z/LSX%20Monsters/IMG_0337-2.jpg

http://i176.photobucket.com/albums/w181/Blue98z/LSX%20Monsters/IMG_0211-1.jpg

http://i176.photobucket.com/albums/w181/Blue98z/LSX%20Monsters/IMG_0187-1.jpg

http://i176.photobucket.com/albums/w181/Blue98z/LSX%20Monsters/IMG_0199-1.jpg

http://i176.photobucket.com/albums/w181/Blue98z/LSX%20Monsters/IMG_0131-1.jpg

http://i176.photobucket.com/albums/w181/Blue98z/LSX%20Monsters/IMG_0249-1.jpg

http://i176.photobucket.com/albums/w181/Blue98z/LSX%20Monsters/IMG_0159-1.jpg

I haven't dressed any of these pictures up. Although photobucket takes away some quality they still look pretty nice. I'm very pleased with this new camera.

^ I think they look good. What are you shooting with?
I'm not a BIG fan of most pictures being over-edited. Dan has his signature black border and vignette in all his pics, so it's good to see some originals. BTW, no disrespect, I enjoy all the pictures posted. Every time I am out driving I find a spot where I am going to take pics of my car when it's back on the ground.

^^ That sticker makes your car go faster. It's known as the BT2R mod. ;)

Thanks Matt!




Great pics! I think you and Dan had the whole track event covered.

^ I think they look good. What are you shooting with?
I'm not a BIG fan of most pictures being over-edited. Dan has his signature black border and vignette in all his pics, so it's good to see some originals. BTW, no disrespect, I enjoy all the pictures posted. Every time I am out driving I find a spot where I am going to take pics of my car when it's back on the ground.
Thanks and no offense. I kinda like putting the borders around them and messing with the contrast a tad and thats about it, but on some of the pics I did do that to, they needed very little adjustment on the contrast or saturation. I'm using a Canon T2i DSLR 18meg. I was using my 250mm zoom lens with a UV filter to help with the sun and glare.

Great pics! I think you and Dan had the whole track event covered.

Yeah we both got some really nice shots. I was doing it for fun. Photography is one of many hobbies of mine. Gotta teach the ol lady how to use it so I can get pics of mine leaving the line as well :devil:

Todd how did the header install go? I've heard by some it's a pain in those cars, but it looks like it would be simple. Especially after doing several sets on the 4th gens.

sig updated fuckers!

LOL don't forget your avatar and garage!

Yep, gotta lose the 11 second club member too :nod: Gotta re-earn it :jest:

Yep, gotta lose the 11 second club member too :nod: Gotta re-earn it :jest:

meh...12.6@112 2.10 60' on street tires...its got an 11 in it....:gruffy:

For those that tune........ Quickly, basically a bolt on setup, basically stock tune. First ever log and crank up, I was hitting 15.75-16.00 (WB max is 16) at idle. I tried fattening the VE just to get in a safe driving range for a quick test drive. I tried +12% from 400-2k rpms. Reflash, nothing changes. I then do it again, same range, another 8%, reflash, nothing changes. Stumped so I unplug the MAF, AFR finally drops down. Seeing the big change by unplugging the MAF, I reflash a stock VE table back in and it idles in the 14 range. Go for a drive (MAF still unplugged) and its it jumps around from 14 to 11 or so just going down the street but mostly stays in the 12-14 range (We were in CL at the time). But, the question is.....Is the MAF bad? I suspect so. Intake track is bone stock, lid, bellow, MAF, TB and LS intake.

Car was showing 25 on the fuel trims while it was running 16 as well. I'm assuming it was trying to correct itself....

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all i do is fade corners and add boarder or maybe crop something out. I mostly took video for wade on this day

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Well, Welcome aboard "The Mighty Texan" sorry I missed you at the track. I see you're in Longview, if your lookin to do some mods, get a tune, or just hang out, I'm in Longview as well. You probably saw my stickers on some of the cars above. cough***camaro pulling wheels with crazy paint scheme on hood of car (Wade's Car)****cough ****look at his windshield sticker*** cough. LOL!

Anyway, I'm always available for car stuff, no matter how much the wife hates it. LOL!

Thanks! Maybe i need to look into this BT2R mod :lol: I'm actually in Marshall, Just threw longview up cause its more on the map. Perfect location between it and shrevport though. It's nice to know there's members in the area, can't wait to get back at that track a second time here.

Header install on the 2011 Camaro was the easiest header install I've ever done. I kept waiting for the "hic-up", but there never was one. AMAZING!

Dan great pics. You guys are making me wish I was there instead.

As far as the tuning question goes, It doesn't mean the maf is bad at all. The maf needs to be turned off, as well as the O2 sensors. Then, tune the ve table. Next, turn O2 sensors back on and maf back on....then begin tuning the maf.

If you're using the 2.23 Beta version of HP Tuners, I can email you my config file, and give you some instructions on tuning it. Or, bring the car down here and I can help you tune it along with a little teaching so you can become more proficient.
Whatever it is, just let me know. I'm here to help.

I agree with Todd, installing headers on the new camaros is as easy as it gets.

http://ls1tech.com/forums/multimedia-exchange/1505923-few-lsx-monsters-pics.html

I just learned that its not hard at all to get to the oil pressure sending unit with out removing anything else. Turns out mine wasn't even hand tight. No wonder oil was leaking.

yeah u could tell when we had the trans out thats where it was coming from. u get todd to tune that stall yet? The sooner the better :)

As far as the tuning question goes, It doesn't mean the maf is bad at all. The maf needs to be turned off, as well as the O2 sensors. Then, tune the ve table. Next, turn O2 sensors back on and maf back on....then begin tuning the maf.

If you're using the 2.23 Beta version of HP Tuners, I can email you my config file, and give you some instructions on tuning it. Or, bring the car down here and I can help you tune it along with a little teaching so you can become more proficient.
Whatever it is, just let me know. I'm here to help.

Ok, that's what I was wondering. I thought because it was so far wrong that it could indicate a bad sensor. Not 100% sure the MAF works as its origin is somewhat unknown, it looks fine though and should work. As far as driving to TX, well we haven't even made it off the block yet, but we did get almost to the end of the street :jest: It's coming along though :angel:

Anybody needing a power driver seat track, complete with working motors and all? I did the power seat delete mod and looking to get this sumbitch outta my way.

The guy with the red procharged ss is Jody Prince. My brother in law called me today telling me about it. Said it ran 11.3x the other day and the motor is toast.

Thought that car went mid-10s Sunday.....

Idk I wasnt there. Him and my brother in law are tight and he said 10.3x. I have no clue... All I know is I got a call looking for info on where to buy a shortblock.

Fucker you said 11.3 above now 10.3...

That car was moving out pretty well when it hooked...

The guy with the red procharged ss is Jody Prince. My brother in law called me today telling me about it. Said it ran 11.3x the other day and the motor is toast.

wonder if he had a wideban? saved my ass b4. Super a+ clean car. think he went faster then a 10.3 i know it was low tens

My new opsu only reads 20 lbs at cruise, where the old leaky one read almost 40. Weird.

Auto parts store OPSU read different then OEM ones. I have one from Orielly that's jumpy as hell and doesn't read like the stocker did. I even verified oil pressure with a mechanical gauge because it had me worried.

pics after i detailed codys GTO bling bling

http://ls1tech.com/forums/multimedia-exchange/1506832-codys-gto-lsx-monsters.html#post15861466

^Uh... Where...^

Yeah, I would like to see what a mechanical gushed would say on mine.

Or maybe I don't really want to know. There is a good bit of steam coming from the breathers, but she's still running good.

Gauge*

Are they having test and tune this weekend ..... according to the web sight they are not but someone told me they are doing it every weekend ???

the 29th is the next track day, Its every 2 weeks

That sucks.......I am off this weekend and work the next 2..any place close open this weekend ???????

^ Ouch..that does suck. I was looking around too, there's an old one in harlton but i guess it hasnt been open since '05. I haven't found any around..

vote for feb for local ryans turbo lsx truck
http://www.performancetrucks.net/forums/truck-stop-133/favorite-month-2012-pt-net-calendar-495441/

Lol I meant 10.3. I dont know the exact number. The car looks nice and I heard good things. I dont know if he had a WB in the car. I would hope so. That was the cars 3rd time at the track. Supposedly its a low mile car and the previous owner built it and just let it sit. Im sure we will see a lot more of it.



I gotta poop. Just a heads up for those that might want to know.

^ Funny, that's what I'm doing as I read this post.

pics after i detailed codys GTO bling bling

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Fifth picture down is my new desktop background. Love that shot.

Mine to LOL

^ Funny, that's what I'm doing as I read this post.

x3 haha, good ol tech..

Dan, the setting for those pics looks mighty familiar...

Fuck you wade!

:secret2:

:nutkick:

dan, the setting for those pics looks mighty familiar...

???? :)

Tinkered on the car a little today.

Got it in the air
pulled off the rear wheels, calipers, A arms, shocks, undid a bunch of clips, undid emergency brake cables etc.
pulled off exhaust to headers
pulled off the plate that goes over the torque tube

I've borrowed a motorcycle jack, but it won't go high enough to reach the rear cradle.

I've got a couple of options:
1. Lower the car a little bit.
2. Put something on top of the motorcycle jack
3. Put something under the motorcycle jack
4. Find some other option like a transmission jack (or two.)

I'm not in a super hurry. I'm going to wait until I can find a good deal on either a Monster 3 or a Spec 3+.

The area on the bottom of the bellhousing is wet with oil. I'm guessing that the rear main seal needs to be replaced. Oil probably got on the clutch and ruined it.

Guys vote for your local LSX Monster! (February) http://www.performancetrucks.net/forums/truck-stop-133/favorite-month-2012-pt-net-calendar-495441/

I'd do a rear main while everything is out....trans seals also.

I'd check the opsu as well. Mine was leaking from the connection itself.

Now I gotta problem. 92 Chevy truck with 700r4 and wanting to swap 5.3 or 6.0 into it. I can get one from pipes and tear it down later, but I don't know crap about wiring harness or the computer to keep it fuel injection

Goat talk to Ryan a.k.a Swerve7rpm2000

Any of you 4l60E guys interested in a BMR torque arm relocation crossmember? It's hammertone in color and looks nice. Will come with polyurethane bushing that fits any torque arm with the stock like end (shaped like a W). Asking $200 shipped OBO. Don't be afraid to shoot an offer. It's in my way and I DO NOT need it. I'll do $160 local.

That's a good deal, I love mine so far.

Tinkered on the car a little today.

Got it in the air
pulled off the rear wheels, calipers, A arms, shocks, undid a bunch of clips, undid emergency brake cables etc.
pulled off exhaust to headers
pulled off the plate that goes over the torque tube

I've borrowed a motorcycle jack, but it won't go high enough to reach the rear cradle.

I've got a couple of options:
1. Lower the car a little bit.
2. Put something on top of the motorcycle jack
3. Put something under the motorcycle jack
4. Find some other option like a transmission jack (or two.)

I'm not in a super hurry. I'm going to wait until I can find a good deal on either a Monster 3 or a Spec 3+.

The area on the bottom of the bellhousing is wet with oil. I'm guessing that the rear main seal needs to be replaced. Oil probably got on the clutch and ruined it.

Hey buddy,
I've actually started pulling my entire rear cradle/trans/TT assembly with a single floor jack. I just center the cup under the diff, and I will be up front pulling the TT apart from the rear of the engine. Once I get that loose, I just set it down on something that slides easy and just grab the jack handle and pull it out from under the car. I really don't know if I could do it any easier without a lift.

Now I gotta problem. 92 Chevy truck with 700r4 and wanting to swap 5.3 or 6.0 into it. I can get one from pipes and tear it down later, but I don't know crap about wiring harness or the computer to keep it fuel injection

You need a complete engine harness to go with your engine and an OBD2 plug from any 96-newer vehicle or you can repin your existing one that's in the truck. The engine harness needs one 12+ power wire, several 12+ IGN wires (for various engine circuits), and a ground. If your VATS or anti-theft is tuned out it will run. The harness will have gauge outputs for your gauges (if compatible), OBD2 plug serial data wire, a signal turn-on for your fuel pump relay, and your electric fan controls (if your changing over to electric). That's basically everything to make the engine/harness function as intended. The trucks electronics should be fairly independent of all engine related items. You need wiring data for the truck, and the computer harness you are intending to use. We just dissected a 94z body/engine harness and 98 LS1 engine control harness. It was not to bad of a job once you knew what you were looking at.

Hilton, Like so:

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Hey how do you like the Bilsteins on the Vette?

Josh (Blue02) is bringing a trans jack over today. I'm going to do just what you did, except using the trans jack where you used the floor jack.

My plan is to put the trans jack under it, undo the 4 bolts, let it down a little bit, then undo the torque tube and slide the whole thing back and out.


Hey buddy,
I've actually started pulling my entire rear cradle/trans/TT assembly with a single floor jack. I just center the cup under the diff, and I will be up front pulling the TT apart from the rear of the engine. Once I get that loose, I just set it down on something that slides easy and just grab the jack handle and pull it out from under the car. I really don't know if I could do it any easier without a lift.

Hey how do you like the Bilsteins on the Vette?
I like them a lot. They are the sport series so they lowered it a little compared to the stockers.

Josh (Blue02) is bringing a trans jack over today. I'm going to do just what you did, except using the trans jack where you used the floor jack.

My plan is to put the trans jack under it, undo the 4 bolts, let it down a little bit, then undo the torque tube and slide the whole thing back and out.

Good deal man! :chug:

I've got some suspension toys ready to go on as well!
I'm pretty excited about them.
C6Z06 front and rear sways, shocks, and metal end links.

I've got some suspension toys ready to go on as well!
I'm pretty excited about them.
C6Z06 front and rear sways, shocks, and metal end links.

Should make a big difference :chug:

One of my friends from Dallas came over this weekend in his silver '05 M3, first time inside one and it was pretty impressive. I've always liked BMW's they seem to be well rounded in most aspects of the car. Still not sure what the heck the trans was.. it was an auto but had different options for shifting points, paddle shifters, and also could manually stick shift. I've seen auto cars that have a slap shifter (up and down) but nothing this complicated, probably the norm now though huh. Anyways it had a blower on it and put 400rwhp on the dyno.

Launching wasn't that great, it didn't really seem all that fast in lower gears, 3rd and 4th is where i noticed the biggest difference. Biggest thing was it got crazy on the corners, i looked at the speedometer and we were going 120+ around some pretty tight corners, felt like it wanted a lot more too..

Anyways, overall it was a pretty nice car. How do yall like them?

Never been around an M3 personally, but I like a BMW. I've always wanted a 7 series. Doubt I'll ever have one, but if it was ever among a purchase choice in my budget at the time, it'll be my choice.

Ive heard that with DI there is a lot of carbon build up!

looks like this old wore out ls7 clutch is good to go a little longer :) This mcleod adjustable master seem to bring it back to life. lol

First time pulling the intake. Replaced knock sensors and harness... Success!!!

First time pulling the intake. Replaced knock sensors and harness... Success!!!

Nice job man!

Thanks, now I can enjoy boost with out the automatic timing retard.

Thanks, now I can enjoy boost with out the automatic timing retard.

Sweet!
I have to drill and tap some holes in the side of my new LS2 motor next week so I can use my LS1 knock sensors. :D

First time pulling the intake. Replaced knock sensors and harness... Success!!!
Last time I watched someone do that they busted them to get them out and had to buy new ones.
Sweet!
I have to drill and tap some holes in the side of my new LS2 motor next week so I can use my LS1 knock sensors. :D

If you're running AC what I did may not work the same for you. I had about 4 spots to choose from that didn't need to be tapped. One's behind the DS motor mount and the other is in front of the PS motor mount. They threaded right in.

Ok, this is weird. Everything is buttoned up, no more codes. At idle, everything is fine, but if I give it any gas, all lights start flickering. Any thoughts?

If you're running AC what I did may not work the same for you. I had about 4 spots to choose from that didn't need to be tapped. One's behind the DS motor mount and the other is in front of the PS motor mount. They threaded right in.
That's what I've heard too. I really dont have any idea until the block gets in my hands.

try what i posted on monsters

Ok, this is weird. Everything is buttoned up, no more codes. At idle, everything is fine, but if I give it any gas, all lights start flickering. Any thoughts?

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try what i posted on monsters



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FB group has ~150 members from all over the US. It should be expected that he would have more replies. Essentially, its becoming a forum on FB, except its not as organized.

60 or more are LA local. help is help. This group had over 20 lsx cars at track two TNT races ago and a good bit from that last one.

60 or more are LA local. help is help. This group had over 20 lsx cars at track two TNT races ago and a good bit from that last one.
I wasn't trying to say that he shouldn't reach out for help where it's available. More power to him. I was just giving the logic behind the numbers. People also get notifications for the FB group. I'll admit, I look at the LSxMonsters more than this thread :D

Yall sound like a buncha girls! My dad used to put my sisters indian stlye and make them slap the shit outta each other until one of em gave up.... we gonna have to do that on here? lol

Yall sound like a buncha girls!

That's what alcoholics call "a moment of clarity" :jest:

Seriously, his description wasn't great. I wasn't about to rattle off potential solutions and problem solving ideas. I figure a common car 20-50 lights in it, so saying the "lights flicker" just leaves me with more questions then ideas. If it was dash lights/gauges, I find it hard to believe that an intake and KS swap could yield such an issue, but like I said, he wasn't very specific.

I couldn't be more specific. I give it gas, all lights flicker. Let off, they stop. If I unplug the negative from the battery while running, everything is normal. Anyone's guess is as good as mine.

I couldn't be more specific. I give it gas, all lights flicker. Let off, they stop. If I unplug the negative from the battery while running, everything is normal. Anyone's guess is as good as mine.

Are the lights on while idling?

You should not be unplugging battery terminals while the engine is running. What is your battery voltage reading? (not the stock gauge, I mean with a multi-meter) That's likely gonna tell you a lot....

At idle, the lights look normal. Once you give it any gas, they start pulsing. I don't have a volt meter. Usually with a bad with a bad battery, alternator, or ground it would pulse at idle and lessen when you give it gas. I just don't know. It's not terribly noticeable until the dome light is on. I'll just have to get used to it until I figure it out.

Ok, after putting a few miles on it, it seems pretty much normal again. I guess the Gremlins decided to give me a break as of now.

It was pouring rain outside my open garage while I pulled the intake yesterday. Must have been a moisture issue.

Well maybe it worked itself as you said. There are many assumptions that could made obviously, but like most, I woulda leaned towards a loose ground, slipping belt,or a failing alternator.

You take the battery terminal loose when you took the intake off? It sounds like a bad connection. Alternators pulse when trying to charge. The battery cushions this so you don't typically see it unless the battery is no good OR the connection is bad. Knowing how shitty the GM designed terminals are, I'd bet that is where your problem is.

I did

Well that's what I would check first.

Seems to have worked itself out. I'll just keep an eye on it. Thanks for the input guys.

It's the WEEKEEEEEEEEEEEENNNNNND BABY!

That just means I have more work to do.

My work week starts on Friday. Depressing...

I work all week so I can work on the weekend as well. Getting pretty lame :lol:

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So............


J/K, I usually don't say much because I've only met like 2 people on here in person. I'll get out once my car is on the road I guess and actually meet some of you guys.

Just fixed the pesky head gasket on mine finally. No more steam out of the tail pipe but it seemed to have a pesky cold start miss today like it did when the gasket was bad......Guess time will tell.

Conversation!!! I still believe in this post, lol.

How is it running aside from the cold start?

Wonderful, couldn't be better. I didn't do any 100% throttle though....more like 70ish. I wanna look over the tune first if possible....or at the very least let the fuel trims figure everything out.

Good deal man. You ever upgrade that stall? Or are you still running the SS4000?

Still got the Yank. It's gonna stay for the time being.

Matt's gonna hook me up with Knock Sensors and Harness tomorrow, and if everything goes according to plan I should be cammin' before march!

.....:secret2:

Secret Squirrel.

Matt's gonna hook me up with Knock Sensors and Harness tomorrow, and if everything goes according to plan I should be cammin' before march!

Nice, which one did you decide on, or have you?

I wanna say he was going 224 or 228ish.

I know but I will let him answer for him self....

Yep, seems he's looking at more aggressive options...

Was originally going for VRX3. 226/228. but knowing myself I will not be satisfied with cam only power for too terribly long, so going with a more aggressive cam along the lines of an MS3.

MS3 seems like a good cam. It's pretty proven. It's gonna like rpm and anything to help breathing like heads, FAST intake, 1 7/8 headers etc. You planning on doing rod bolts while you have it apart?