Finkledbody

I’ve read through your posts, the level of detail you provided is appreciated. Base model LS3 will be the way to go.

Finkledbody

Ordered Magg Performance carbon fiber roof panel, freaking expensive but will be worth it.

LS3 is on hold. Maybe I’ll do a heads/intake package this winter or throw some NO2 at it.

Finkledbody

The Sail panel shipped and is scheduled to arrive Nov 7.


front shocks set at 15 clicks compression/rebound.
rear shocks set at 18 comp/rebound

Rear springs don’t feel right, the springs are full loose so big bumps cause the spring to leave it’s perch when the rear goes up, then binds when it comes back down. 175lbs springs appear to be to much.

I wonder if I lay dynamat down and relocate the battery to the rear if it will help. Otherwise it’s time to call Sam strano and get some springs for theses at afcos.

Finkledbody

Ordered 18 sheets of Dynamat and a roller. It’s roughly 40lbs worth so shouldn’t effect weight much. Install this weekend with any luck

Magnet

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Fun build. Any performance goals?

Finkledbody

my goal is 11.5 car for now. Will be looking for more later, after I get everything sorted out.

Finkledbody

Got everything removed;
Put down some pads to kneel on
prepped surfaces with neutral PH detergent and all solv.


layed down the mat after heating it with a propane heater


have 5 sheets left out of 18. I’ll have to finish up next weekend

Also: Ordered Dynapad
Ordered Cerwin Vega subs to replace Skar units

Finkledbody

“Never enough money to do it right the first time but plenty of time and money to do it a second time…”

Finkledbody

Still need to inspect this Saturday

Finkledbody

New sub fits! Sounds better than the skar unit and can take all the power from the monsoon amp.


Got some dynapad installed… Found one box doesn’t go very far so ordered more. Don’t want to make it heavy though.






Did a oil change with Amsoil 5w-30 and Royal Purple filter
Replaced K&N mini filters

Ordered second sub
Ordered Cerwin Vega 6.5” front component speakers
Ordered Cerwin Vega .75” tweeters
Ordered Cerwin Vega 4” coaxial speakers
Ordered Rockford Fosgate punch series 4” full range

Update*
Dynapad and speakers arrived

front speakers were blown. No rubber surround left.



install this weekend

Finkledbody

Ordered CDT 6.5” component speakers with tweeter, going to Frankenstein the Cerwin Vegas into the CDTs to avoid a custom mount. Might be interesting or boring.


Removed the sail panel. I tried the heat and pry method but whoever thought of that is punished. After doing 30 minutes I abandoned that method and came up with my own.


I used a dremel to cut it up into pieces with a vacuum in my left hand. To control the dust, worked mint. Had it off in 2 hours.




test fit. Still need to shave down the epoxy and install it but damn will it look good.


Also painted behind the subwoofers and installed ultra lightweight 2” thick foam. I’m using the foam to reduce enclosure volume.

Finkledbody

Finished installing the Dynapad and Stopped at 13 sheets of dynamat; Added roughly 65lbs.
Cerwin Vega subs pound since completing the sound deadening work.

Now, with only the subs plugged in, I tested the hatch speakers:
Cerwin Vega coaxial speakers are to rich. I now understand why they didn’t put coaxial speakers back there from the factory.
Rockford Fosgate prime full range speakers are an improvement but can’t take all the power.

So Ordered CDT 4” full range speakers. We’ll see if they are better. If not I’ll have to spend more.

CDT 6.5” components speakers arriving Tuesday so more testing to come.

jim9

What's an SOM?

Nathan C

Sunset orange metallic is the color.

Finkledbody

Got some progress this weekend.

Cleaned all the interior one part at a time using a commercial grade non-caustic heavy duty cleaner. Then hit each part with solvent. Then Ceramic coated every part with ceramic coat that is unavailable to the public so I won’t name it cause u can’t buy it. Also ceramic coated all the leather. Interior looks better the new.

After that I rewired the electric cutout; eliminated 25’ of wire as well as 10 soldered connections that were useless. I used all new wire that is properly color coded. Routed all the wires for an ultra clean stock as possible look. Ya can’t see them even if u tried.
Edit: also finished stereo install.

**** ton of time later the interior is done!

Transmission cooler next.

Rabo73

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Nice! The SS is put away for the winter. I could jockey stuff around to pay it some love but,,,,, I'm feeling lazy and it's kinda cold.

Finkledbody

Last couple weekends I worked on the Avalanche.
Installed new Moog upper and lower control arms, tie rods, and all new GM hardware; followed up with an alignment.
Today I ordered a new MBRP XP series exhaust system (409 stainless should last) and new 20” factory GMC wheels, haven’t decided on tires yet

this weekend I got back to the camaro
I drained the radiator
removed the lid and plastic housing under it
got to the transmission cooler
mocked up the new transmission cooler - Need to get 1/2” npt fittings at the store





I’m getting the itch to order ****
Ordered
Sylvania 9006
Sylvania 9005
and Sylvania 894 bulbs.

low beams

High beams

Finkledbody

Headlights lights done

Fittings installed




Ordered Hayden’s 210 mounting kit
will finish next week

Up next
Crank seal
Adjust pinion angle
Finish alignment
Fill coolant + add water wetter

Finkledbody

Sunday I tried to remove the crank pulley
Got the car on jackstands
I removed the belts



Put my Mac Tools air gun to the crank bolt and the damn thing wouldn’t budge. Need to get a torque multiplier wrench. Ganna try to borrow one from a friend. Hate to spend $350+ for a tool I might use twice.

Next:
Time to delete the stock power steering cooler.
I ordered 25ft of 3/8” hose. I’m going to reuse the old 7500btu transmission cooler. Was going to buy a new one but damn they went up in price.

Ordered 25ft of 11/32 hose To replace the old rubber lines.

Ordered NGK TR6 plugs

Next order will be for new Gatorback belts

its not much progress but the plan is coming together.

Finkledbody

Replaced some more 3/8 hose
Installed transmission cooler

Added 1 qt Dex VI
Filled radiator with 50/50 + Redline water wetter
Added 6oz. of Cammotion ZDDP


let it idle for 1 hour - no leaks.

Ordered:
Hayden’s 687 transmission cooler
x2 GM Transmission filters
Goodyear serpentine belt
Goodyear accessory belt
x6 Wix XP oil filters
x30 5w-30 oil

this weekend:
Install PS cooler
replace transmission filter

Im running out of small easy stuff.