Meet GheyRay: Lower, Wider, Lighter!

[Kracka]

I got the WeaponX intake manifold installed this weekend, along with some DEI heat shroud (turned inside-out) around the radiator hoses to help shield the intake pipe from that radiant heat! I was out doing some logging in the 106F temps yesterday afternoon and the car still pulls like a train even with the A/C blasting! My tuner got the tunes updated so I'll get those flashed on tonight.

[turbotalon1g]

Did you log any change in temps?
coolant or intake?

[Halon]

Mods, what mods?

[Kracka]

Originally Posted by turbotalon1g

Did you log any change in temps?
coolant or intake?

I do have logs of everything, but I have not yet reviewed them to compare any change in AIT's (nor will I most likely, I just email the logs to my tuner and stop there). Coolant and oil temps both run about 15 degrees (F) cooler than stock; I thank a bottle of Redline Water Wetter + ceramic coated exhaust manifolds for this drop.

Originally Posted by Halon

Mods, what mods?

Oh, just this air filter, basically stock!

[Kracka]

New drivetrain fluids inbound! I figured at 20k miles/2 years it's getting about due.

Transmission: Redline D4 ATF (gallon)
Differential: ACDelco LS 75W-90 (3 quarts)

I was considering going with Mobil 1 LS 75W-90 for the diff, but its a mixed bag of info whether or not it has the correct amount of LSD additive in it; I figured going with OEM would be the safe play there.

For the transmission, Tremec recommends a Dexron III ATF fluid, but the dealer parts counter tried to sell me something called ACDelco Manual Transmission Fluid. I decided to just skip the confusion and order tried & trued Redline since I've been using their transmission fluids for nearly 15 years.

[Kracka]

Pics for reference:

[Kracka]

Mmmmm...Z06 grille...

I picked one up off a guy that only had it for 2 months. Looks better + 17% increase in cooling airflow to the radiator and front brakes.



Will look like this on my car:

[A//// Guy]

Looks nice! Should have got chrome lol jk

[Kracka]

Originally Posted by A//// Guy

Looks nice! Should have got chrome lol jk

This one?

[Goat Blower]

Mmmm, I like that.

[rose0529]

Looking good!

[goodhart]

Ok, the shark teeth would be kind of cool if you got them airbrushed haha

[polishmafia]

The shark teeth is gimmicky, but its kind of entertaining. I prefer the black grill though!

[Kracka]

...and of course the seller flaked! At least he refunded my Paypal payment, so not entirely like a DSMer

I'll probably just buy a new one, maybe one of the GM parts vendors will have a good Black Friday sale.

[Goat Blower]

I think EVO owners are the new DSM'rs. I just got a Paypal dispute asking for a partial refund on Evo cams I sold. He's claiming they're 272's, I clearly looked up the numbers and they are 274/278's, exactly as I described. Theft by swindle will not be tolerated.

[Kracka]

Originally Posted by Goat Blower

I think EVO owners are the new DSM'rs.

Fact.

[Murlo26]

Originally Posted by Kracka

Fact.

Hey now, that's not nice

What does that make DSM'ers then? Hot rodders now or something.

[goodhart]

Originally Posted by Murlo26

Hey now, that's not nice

What does that make DSM'ers then? Hot rodders now or something.

95% of them are pieces of shit now days. I don't even really bother buying/selling used parts anymore unless they are from someone I already know.

The car scene has moved almost entirely to facebook it seems. Which is terrible for trying to track down any info. The majority of young car enthusiasts now days are little douchebags. Now get off my lawn.

[Kracka]

Originally Posted by goodhart

The car scene has moved almost entirely to facebook it seems.

This. Another problem is getting any type of actual technical info is near impossible as every discussion quickly turns to arguments, bashing, butthurt, and name calling regardless of the topic.

[Kracka]

I was referring to the "new generation" of Evo owners now that there are plenty of cheap ones in the used market. You're fine, you're an OG