Spring and summer fun...

[JJhummus]

Changing the thread title per some persuasion. Sucks to see another lifter failure. Make me think I should keep my extra 8 for safety stock... Will start working on the termination box parts tomorrow. Calculated everything in Pipemax today and came up with my primary and secondary header lengths and diameters.

[G8 GT V8]

I think it was a rocker arm failure so you should be okay...assuming that you did the trunion upgrade with your recent engine mods.

We need to get some guys together soon. A few of us hit Edgewater last weekend and it was a good time.

[-Ray-]

My GXP wheels are ready to be shipped.

[G8 GT V8]

Look'n awesome Ray!!!!! Can't wait to see photos of them on your car.

[todds87ss]

My GXP wheels are ready to be shipped.

MAN I hope they work out this time! You've been through too much on these to have more troubles.

[JJhummus]

Those wheels look good. Definitely post some pics once you get them on.

Marty, now that the car is running again, we should meet up around Middletown for dinner or a beverage.

[-Ray-]

I got the tracking numbers for the wheels. I should have them on Saturday.

[JJhummus]

That is usually a good feeling, but sucks you have to tear the engine apart.

[-Ray-]

Wheels arrived today. One of them I'm not really happy with.
15551

[-Ray-]

Travis came over this morning, and we got a lot off the car today. Should have no problem pulling the engine next weekend.

[2lazy4agoodname]

The black gxp wheels look awesome!

[JJhummus]

Is anyone in the Ohio area looking for Camaro Brembos? I have a front and rear set that is going to be a pain for me to install with my wheels. So, I think I am going to pass on the brakes. I have all four corners worth of rotors and calipers that have rough 5K on them. They really look spotless except for the normal rotor wear. I have the 14mm hardware for the front, the Squash Performance rear kit, and the drill for the front knuckles. I'm asking $500 for everything. I would rather not ship all this, so anyone that wants to meet for the exchange, I will go half way. I'm outside the Dayton area and would really travel an hour in any direction to meet. If I don't hear anything by 7/1, then I will post in the For Sale section. Let me know, really want the 3.27 Camaro rear end...

[JJhummus]

Went for a little spin this morning and turned the ESP off as there are a couple people asking to see it go without it on. Had to lift after shifting in to second as she was getting a little too sideways for the kink in the road that I was approaching quickly. That is the reason for the 65mph hesitation. Once back on it, you can see it sling back up into the power.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c2DTpTvH3LE&feature=channel&list=UL

Brakes are ready for a new home if anyone is interested.

[JJhummus]

Here is another idle clip.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xzwjTXik2Ho

[-Ray-]

Sounds good. my engine is out, now waiting on one to be built.

[-Ray-]

Ordered falken tires for the GXP wheels. ordered deep sump trans pan and filter from Greg. Still trying to figure out a cam and valve train.

EDIT:
Tires are here already. Taking the wheels to get them mounted!

[JJhummus]

Nice.

What are you trying to figure out about the cam and valve train?

[-Ray-]

i think I have a cam picked out. No one on this board, or my local board has commented on my selection.
I'm going with Lunati link bars.

[MIEngineer]

Is that black powdercoat? Doesn't look like black chrome or anything.

Interested to see how they look.

[JJhummus]

Rick usually chimes in here. I am not up on the Lunati pieces you are talking about. I have done a bunch of research on the cam aspect though.....

[-Ray-]

Is that black powdercoat? Doesn't look like black chrome or anything.

Interested to see how they look.

California Chrome calls it Fusion coat. Black powder coat plus clear powder coat.

[-Ray-]

Rick usually chimes in here. I am not up on the Lunati pieces you are talking about. I have done a bunch of research on the cam aspect though.....


I'm talking with Mike Norris, the cam selected is just a little too much on the race side for me. Gonna go just a little smaller.
this is a single bolt cam. I'll need a new cam gear if I go with this one.
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/CCA-146-460-11/

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They look good Ray.