Anyways, much appreciated Jennifer, Jason, Kenny, and Merim for all the free parts! 
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enjoy the cam mike, I think you'll like all the extra torque it makes! make sure you get the new gaskets as rob says, maybe grab the impala gaskets and bump your compression a bit.
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Probably wouldnt be a bad idea if I went that far anyways just to put a fresh set of gaskets in and allow me to peek down and inspect the cylinder walls. Knock on wood but the engine itself runs great for the mileage.
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I purchased a front splitter from 6Litreeater and coughed up the extra $50 for the beveled edge option on it for a total of $400. I got the splitter the other day and test fit it on the car. I want to adjust it more to my liking but as stated, just test fitting for now (plus I want to paint the hardware included so waiting for a little warmer weather)
Overall, a great piece and wasnt too difficult to install. Bolted up to the stock mounting tabs minus 3 holes in the middle that I drilled and ran a nut and bolt through other than using 3M double sided tape. I would like to run some spacers in the middle 3 bolts to give it an even flat look instead of the gradual upward slope in the middle along with adjusting it back further. I will be posting up a write up for the install and whatever modifications I make to make this look "dead on" when the weather allows (pouring rain out right now)
Also snapped a couple pictures after throwing my SS 10 spoke wheels back on and washing the Camaro this morning (of course its raining so makes sense)
I need to have my friend install the silver Manta stripe kit I bought (he is tough to get to do anything so being impatient like I am, may have to cough up the dough and have it done professionally) then I plan on clearcoating over the stripes to give it a painted look and eliminate any edge. This will be done when I weld up my old Dick Harrell spoiler holes in the 1/4 panel and tough up some spots here and there.
Overall, a great piece and wasnt too difficult to install. Bolted up to the stock mounting tabs minus 3 holes in the middle that I drilled and ran a nut and bolt through other than using 3M double sided tape. I would like to run some spacers in the middle 3 bolts to give it an even flat look instead of the gradual upward slope in the middle along with adjusting it back further. I will be posting up a write up for the install and whatever modifications I make to make this look "dead on" when the weather allows (pouring rain out right now)
Also snapped a couple pictures after throwing my SS 10 spoke wheels back on and washing the Camaro this morning (of course its raining so makes sense)
I need to have my friend install the silver Manta stripe kit I bought (he is tough to get to do anything so being impatient like I am, may have to cough up the dough and have it done professionally) then I plan on clearcoating over the stripes to give it a painted look and eliminate any edge. This will be done when I weld up my old Dick Harrell spoiler holes in the 1/4 panel and tough up some spots here and there.
it's lookin good. but those tires on the black rims are almost frickin new Kumho tires so you better use those cuz if not I'll toss them on mine when I trailer it back n forth to the track.
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They are mixed Eibachs. I did this on purpose when I had the Camaro set up for the track. The Camaro sat level with the skinnies and drag radials but now the rear sits low. I need to trade or buy new rears to raise the back up. I have the more aggressive Eibach ones on the rear, forget the name offhand...
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Thanks to am_muslc (Jason) for selling me the blue bowtie he wasnt using and thanks to his girlfriend Gina for painting the black outline for me with nail polish! lol I had to cut the ends of the studs off the emblem to get it to fit however. Otherwise I would have had to drill holes into the center of the bumper which I didnt want to do. After that, I just put two speednuts on backwards with a washer to hold the emblem on the grill.
Snapped a couple pics...
Then I bought a Summit/Jegs? overflow container at a swap meet along time ago that I "found" in my garage. It was blue which looked horrible in the engine bay so I used some SEM black plastic paint and sprayed it black. Now to find a place in the engine bay to hide it...maybe infront of the radiator where the A/C condensor used to go...
Found a good deal I couldnt pass up from 97pontta on a throttle body plate cover. Only $11 shipped to my door and looks great! I need to clean up or buy a new throttle body though. I dont like how the ends are exposed after doing the TB bypass...
Snapped a couple pics...
Then I bought a Summit/Jegs? overflow container at a swap meet along time ago that I "found" in my garage. It was blue which looked horrible in the engine bay so I used some SEM black plastic paint and sprayed it black. Now to find a place in the engine bay to hide it...maybe infront of the radiator where the A/C condensor used to go...
Found a good deal I couldnt pass up from 97pontta on a throttle body plate cover. Only $11 shipped to my door and looks great! I need to clean up or buy a new throttle body though. I dont like how the ends are exposed after doing the TB bypass...
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Thanks! Its getting tougher to keep it on a budget as I go further in the build, but I have gotten some great deals on alot of used parts thats helped quite a bit. I know when I get the spare LT1 block built up, its going to be pretty expensive but staying with a 355 instead of buying a stroker kit is going to save a couple bucks.
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Yeah, but like I said when I talked to you on the phone earlier, Im getting the 69 SS emblem for the grill now. Oh well, at least I will get to compare the two and decide which looks better.
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DAMN YOU MIKE!!! To each is own I guess... I think it looks good the way it is.
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The stock overflow tank is hard to beat. It holds a good amount of coolant, it's very light (like 1.5-2lbs iirc), and it's contoured perfectly for our cars.
I thought this was a go-fast thread? All I see lately are ricer mods!
j/k man, the car looks good!
I thought this was a go-fast thread? All I see lately are ricer mods!
j/k man, the car looks good!
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Thanks Jeremy! Let me know when you are out this way next...I havent forgotten about your $30. Whats the EFT on getting your Camaro on the road? Driving mine to work today since its sunny and somewhat warm.
Thanks. Guess I cant leave anything alone for long. I get bored. Next is a CME exhaust valance/tips once I sell some stuff to cover it.
Yeah, no real benefits I doubt from going to an aftermarket other than cosmetic. The stocker looks out of place after I moved the battery to the rear.