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Forum: LTX and LSX
06-17-2020, 01:19 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,413
Posted By cam-

Re: P0016 and P0507 - Reluctor wheel, timing chain or (hopefully) something easier

You can set up the scan tool to verify every single data feed going to the PCM. You need to start with this and seek someone who knows what they are doing or get on the hp boards and start with a...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
10-11-2019, 02:40 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 6,743
Posted By cam-

Re: Vibrations get worse with every poly bushing I install

Im full poly and half solid and have worked the vibrations down to none by setting my pinion angle to zero. I played and played with the rear suspension set up to get it to hook the way I want and...
Forum: LTX and LSX
12-20-2015, 11:05 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 8,864
Posted By cam-

Re: Too much time on my hands...

Nice project. Sounds like a fun go :cool:

The LSA SC your looking into, has it had the bearings redone? A lot of the ebay CTSV warranty ones came in for noise troubles and were swapped out, and...
Forum: LTX and LSX
12-20-2015, 10:54 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 31,425
Posted By cam-

Re: WARNING! To all LS swappers

This isnt a new concern, we have an old thread somehwhere here with others warning of those things blowing off too. If you follow the scene enough you might notice the vast majority of BAD crashes...
Forum: LTX and LSX
10-27-2015, 01:32 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 10,628
Posted By cam-

Re: 92 Camaro LS1 Swap

You cant paint over surfaces where gaskets are meant to seal unless you love trouble ;)

Spray brake cleaner or use paint thinners on a rag and carefully clean off the areas where gaskets need to...
Forum: LTX and LSX
07-03-2015, 04:38 PM
Replies: 284
Views: 53,957
Posted By cam-

Re: 1984 Camaro RHS/LSx 427 Twin 76mm build up

Excellence takes time :chevy:
Forum: Power Adders
06-13-2015, 04:12 PM
Replies: 396
Views: 40,380
Posted By cam-

Re: Project Déjà vu- 87 Z28 5.3L Turbo

Probably just needs more fluid. Good to hear its running, that must feel great!
Forum: Power Adders
06-13-2015, 11:10 AM
Replies: 396
Views: 40,380
Posted By cam-

Re: Project Déjà vu- 87 Z28 5.3L Turbo

4th gen pump? Notorious for over heating and blowing fluid out with the divorced reservoir/pump arrangement. Mine whips it up like butter if its filled to spec.... If I fill it RIGHT to the top it...
Forum: LTX and LSX
06-08-2015, 10:46 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,706
Posted By cam-

Re: Need a lot of help!!!! Opinions

Rollers are fine too but I gauged my response based on what your experience level seems to indicate and I was trying to save you some headaches by starting with a car that is basically stock so the...
Forum: LTX and LSX
06-07-2015, 11:38 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,706
Posted By cam-

Re: Need a lot of help!!!! Opinions

Welcome aboard!

12k is tight for a total build IF high performance is a priority. Getting a third gen LS converted and a nice street car can easily be done for that budget though. If you can build...
Forum: Power Adders
06-03-2015, 09:17 AM
Replies: 396
Views: 40,380
Posted By cam-

Re: Project Déjà vu- 87 Z28 5.3L Turbo

From my homework it sure seems that PSI isnt nearly as dangerous as too much timing with sbe stuff and boost, ESPECIALLY with a tight cam like stock or LS6 etc.
Forum: Power Adders
06-03-2015, 07:45 AM
Replies: 396
Views: 40,380
Posted By cam-

Re: Project Déjà vu- 87 Z28 5.3L Turbo

SWEETNESS! Looking forward to results. Go easy on the timing now if running pump fuel, REAL easy.... like 8 and bump it a little at a time, but you already know that dont ya? ;)


20lbs GO!!!...
Forum: LTX and LSX
04-05-2015, 08:09 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,892
Posted By cam-

Re: stuck on ecm decision

TSP package should work well, they do good work down there. The mail order tune will work decent and be safe but you should plan on road tuning in your a/f with a wide band once it's all up and...
Forum: LTX and LSX
04-05-2015, 01:48 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,892
Posted By cam-

Re: stuck on ecm decision

Swapping gen IV management is 100x more challenging than 24x stuff. The potential of the 58x systems is staggering, but the management freedom isnt nearly the same as the older 24x stuff which works...
Forum: Power Adders
02-09-2015, 01:26 PM
Replies: 396
Views: 40,380
Posted By cam-

Re: Project Déjà vu- 87 Z28 5.3L Turbo

Norwood car? My 87 e-carb had no lift pump either.
Forum: LTX and LSX
01-04-2015, 08:41 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 1,588
Posted By cam-

Re: no start issues

tap the body of the injectors while cranking. If they are gummed up this can free them. Ive had this happen on a couple that sat too long without running
Forum: LTX and LSX
01-04-2015, 12:57 PM
Replies: 344
Views: 27,553
Posted By cam-

Re: Project Reclaimer: The Asendancy Has Begun

^ You just proved your lunacy. Blasting off powder coat is a form of living hell. Kudos to your patience
Forum: LTX and LSX
01-04-2015, 12:52 PM
Replies: 344
Views: 27,553
Posted By cam-

Re: Project Reclaimer: The Asendancy Has Begun

You wanted clean, you got CLEAN! Lookin good
Forum: LTX and LSX
12-16-2014, 10:12 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,055
Posted By cam-

Re: What happened to tpi terror ?

Car looks great! You ever run that thing down the 1/4?
Forum: LTX and LSX
12-15-2014, 05:34 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 689
Posted By cam-

Re: Connector help - Alternative?

Good link :thumbsup:
Forum: LTX and LSX
12-15-2014, 01:25 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 649
Posted By cam-

Re: Driver side coil problem?

Yet again another ground issue is the root cause of a mystery problem. Glad you caught it
Forum: LTX and LSX
12-15-2014, 01:21 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 689
Posted By cam-

Re: Connector help - Alternative?

Crazy pricing on that stuff. If your willing to buy all components, and in bulk, you can get them reasonably priced but onesy twosy you gotta pay. Ive had excellent service and fast ship from...
Forum: LTX and LSX
12-06-2014, 01:58 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 22,038
Posted By cam-

Re: lq4 vs ls2

Not really. There are LS2 blocks boosted to over 1000whp out there. Iron block 1200ish but after that the 4 bolt heads really dont cut the mustard and your into aftermarket stuff
Forum: LTX and LSX
12-01-2014, 03:55 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,233
Posted By cam-

Re: LS2 best cam upgrade hp/emissions

Same cam in 10 different engines is going to yield 10 different numbers. As I said the entire combination needs to be carefully planned. There is one guy I know of who claims to have taken a...
Forum: LTX and LSX
12-01-2014, 01:45 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,233
Posted By cam-

Re: LS2 best cam upgrade hp/emissions

Yeah eventually I need to visit Scandinavia. Denmark, Norway, and Sweden are all places I will visit someday.

As for understanding the cam? Think of it as the analog computer or mechanical brain...
Forum: LTX and LSX
11-27-2014, 07:00 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,233
Posted By cam-

Re: LS2 best cam upgrade hp/emissions

PatG is a reputable tuner as well as a cam spec'r. He spec'd the cam in my car now which i really like, it hit the mark as he said it would. Its definitely worth looking into those LS7 manifolds...
Forum: Engine Swap
11-26-2014, 11:32 AM
Replies: 202
Views: 30,715
Posted By cam-

Re: Found my original '88 Camaro- LSX Rebuild

Fantastic!!! My Players car is in need of the same treatment. I almost started on it last year, then I sold it... deal fell through, now im dreaming of such a resto again thanks in part to this...
Forum: LTX and LSX
11-26-2014, 09:31 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,233
Posted By cam-

Re: LS2 best cam upgrade hp/emissions

If its a "header no good" issue the LS7 ZO6 manifolds flow quite well. Im not sure how you would fit them in a third gen, it would probably require a tubular k member but they flow quite well. Best...
Forum: LTX and LSX
11-25-2014, 10:26 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,233
Posted By cam-

Re: LS2 best cam upgrade hp/emissions

A lot of that is in the tune up re headers. You really need to tune to your specific needs. Theres lots of guys around with long tubes passing emissions handily although im far from any kind of ace...
Forum: LTX and LSX
11-25-2014, 10:17 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,233
Posted By cam-

Re: LS2 best cam upgrade hp/emissions

Hey Robbe!

You'll gain as much from a quality set of long tubes as you will from a cam swap and there is no emission increase along with a high flowing exhaust. Porting or swapping heads will also...
Forum: LTX and LSX
11-22-2014, 11:14 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 22,038
Posted By cam-

Re: lq4 vs ls2

LS2 drilled, 6.0 truck not drilled. drilled = better
Forum: LTX and LSX
11-21-2014, 09:48 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 22,038
Posted By cam-

Re: lq4 vs ls2

LS2's also have a better crank and it is one of the best aluma block offerings from GM
Forum: LTX and LSX
11-19-2014, 04:06 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 753
Posted By cam-

Re: truck coils

keyword, usually :) also can repin the same square type easy. No crimp nec just release the locking tab and repin as per needs
Forum: LTX and LSX
11-19-2014, 10:47 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 753
Posted By cam-

Re: truck coils

Look at the configuration of the guide slots/grooves in each plug and compare. Usually its as simple as take a razor knife and trimming one or both of the grooves off and they slide right in. For...
Forum: LTX and LSX
10-31-2014, 09:56 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 548
Posted By cam-

Re: TPI or Carb car?

x2
Forum: Engine Swap
10-28-2014, 11:08 AM
Replies: 202
Views: 30,715
Posted By cam-

Re: Found my original '88 Camaro- LSX Rebuild

You guys did a great job. Great step by step documentation too. Im with above, looking forward to finished pics and maybe a vid or two :)
Forum: LTX and LSX
10-28-2014, 11:06 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 13,145
Posted By cam-

Re: My swap project: LS3 and TR6060 MM6 from a '13 Camaro 1LE

Cool swap :burnout:
Forum: LTX and LSX
10-21-2014, 09:08 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 595
Posted By cam-

Re: A Sad day has come

Fun times had building that car. Hey man look at the bright side someone can take over and bring the fun back. I think if your fortunate enough for the car to go to an owner who will appreciate what...
Forum: LTX and LSX
10-20-2014, 01:31 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,877
Posted By cam-

Re: So I went to the track yesterday...

Same tires but I put the suspension back to the older set up ( didnt work any better, in fact it was worse I had a few 12.5's through the day ) but my seat time made a big improvement as I gained...
Forum: LTX and LSX
10-20-2014, 01:21 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,877
Posted By cam-

Re: So I went to the track yesterday...

Thanks Justin, it was a looooong and curvy road to get that dang 11 second slip without butchering the car out of street trim. Its been set up this way for a few years now and im going to leave it...
Forum: LTX and LSX
10-20-2014, 09:06 AM
Replies: 93
Views: 15,964
Posted By cam-

Re: Previous GN engine now 427LSX/98mm turbo

Butter smooth! Made it look easy, congrats
Forum: LTX and LSX
10-20-2014, 09:00 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,877
Posted By cam-

Re: So I went to the track yesterday...

^ Im sorry to hear that. Theres always another track day.

But I was teasing a little in this thread, heres my last two passes of the day

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Forum: LTX and LSX
10-19-2014, 06:51 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,877
Posted By cam-

Re: So I went to the track yesterday...

Went back today. Cant believe how consistent this thing runs. Id kill a 12.0 bracket class, which I may very well do just because it seems so easy to do this

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Forum: Power Adders
10-14-2014, 02:14 PM
Replies: 396
Views: 40,380
Posted By cam-

Re: Project Déjà vu- 87 Z28 5.3L Turbo

Tony has one of those now ( LS1tech founder ) he loves it. I just cant personally do the Dodge thing, too many of those Dodge weirdos around my town growing up, left a permanently bad impression on...
Forum: Power Adders
10-14-2014, 12:39 PM
Replies: 396
Views: 40,380
Posted By cam-

Re: Project Déjà vu- 87 Z28 5.3L Turbo

Regret? Bah, more the merrier. You had it, now your building something better, and cooler too I might add. Vettes carry that mid life crisis stigma and Camaros are cool again nowadays and most likely...
Forum: LTX and LSX
10-08-2014, 09:41 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 707
Posted By cam-

Re: Corvette fuel regulator?

C5 Corvette, all the same iirc. The PN is in the sticky somewhere but say a 2001 stock C5 would be a safe bet. They use the push on clip style fitting common on pretty much everything 99+
Forum: Power Adders
10-02-2014, 10:54 AM
Replies: 396
Views: 40,380
Posted By cam-

Re: Project Déjà vu- 87 Z28 5.3L Turbo

Whats the plan for fuel system? What fuel are you going to run?
Forum: LTX and LSX
10-02-2014, 09:00 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,156
Posted By cam-

Re: my 5.3 ls swap video

X2, sweet build!!!! :chevy:
Forum: Power Adders
10-02-2014, 08:59 AM
Replies: 396
Views: 40,380
Posted By cam-

Re: Project Déjà vu- 87 Z28 5.3L Turbo

Thats going to be a sweet package!
Forum: LTX and LSX
10-02-2014, 08:58 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 5,524
Posted By cam-

Re: LS1 swap: vent line question

Have you logged fuel pressure cold vs hot(when it dies)? 58psi or so is normal range +-3psi
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