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by jpalmer
Mon Aug 10, 2015 9:50 pm
Forum: Crazy Paul's Parts - Holden parts from Australia
Topic: A question for Crazy Paul - Trunk protector
Replies: 5
Views: 24658

Re: A question for Crazy Paul - Trunk protector

I know this is an old post, but I have been looking for a trunk liner and this thread helped a ton!

part# 92245800 for the 2013 PPV.
by jpalmer
Mon Aug 10, 2015 9:27 pm
Forum: V8 engine tech (L77)
Topic: Let's open the flood gates of discussion, shall we? CAI ...
Replies: 17
Views: 37438

Re: Let's open the flood gates of discussion, shall we? CAI

I don't mean to be the guy to rain on anyone's parade, but what about modifying the stock air box to pull in air from a cooler location? The reason I ask is that back in my younger days (when I raced B-Bodies albeit without a transbrake or use of the launch controllers available today), I noticed Z...
by jpalmer
Sun Aug 09, 2015 8:28 pm
Forum: V8 engine tech (L77)
Topic: Let's open the flood gates of discussion, shall we? CAI ...
Replies: 17
Views: 37438

Re: Let's open the flood gates of discussion, shall we? CAI

I have only had my Caprice for a few months so I am still coming up to speed on what options are out there. And, keeping in mind that my vehicle will be a daily driver, there probably won't be a "Maggie" in my future. My mods will be more conservative than some of the other guys and my lis...
by jpalmer
Sat Aug 01, 2015 12:00 am
Forum: Drivetrain tech
Topic: Differential Options for my 2013
Replies: 18
Views: 35889

Re: Differential Options for my 2013

I may be wrong but I thought from previous posts here that the 3.45 diffs came from V8 Camaros with manual trans and the 3.27 diffs came from V6 Camaro and V8 automatic Camaros with the L99 engine which I would bet only came in limited slip on V8 auto equipped versions. That's what I thought too, b...
by jpalmer
Sat Jul 25, 2015 9:54 am
Forum: Drivetrain tech
Topic: Differential Options for my 2013
Replies: 18
Views: 35889

Re: Differential Options for my 2013

My perfect setup would be to keep the 2.92, and figure out how to make the 8-speed (8L90) trans work. It has a 4.56 first gear, vs the 4.03 in 6L80. Winner at both ends. 6 speed (4th is 1.15, 5th is 0.85, 6th is 0.67) 2.92 x 4.03 = 11.77 3.27 x 4.03 = 13.18 3.45 x 4.03 = 13.90 (18% change from stoc...
by jpalmer
Sat Jul 25, 2015 9:39 am
Forum: Drivetrain tech
Topic: Differential Options for my 2013
Replies: 18
Views: 35889

Re: Differential Options for my 2013

For the sake of argument, back in the B-Body days, most guys recommended a jump from 3.08 (on 9C1 cars) to 3.73. I always thought this was too big of a jump, revs too much on the highway, impacts MPG, etc. So I used the same logic as you and went with 3.42. I never regretted that decision. In fact,...
by jpalmer
Fri Jul 24, 2015 9:50 pm
Forum: Drivetrain tech
Topic: Differential Options for my 2013
Replies: 18
Views: 35889

Differential Options for my 2013

OK, so I'm looking around the forum and notice that several guys are upgrading the 2.92 rear ends to 3.45s from a Camaro. I was wondering what options are out there for these cars. I have found rear ends w/3.27, 3.45 and 3.91 gears but no mention as to whether or not they are open or limited slip. T...
by jpalmer
Thu Jul 23, 2015 8:49 pm
Forum: New user - intro forum
Topic: Shout Out From Eastern North Carolina
Replies: 26
Views: 38929

Re: Shout Out From Eastern North Carolina

Welcome aboard!

As with all the new members, gotta post pics!

No pics, it didn't happen! :lol:
by jpalmer
Sun Jul 19, 2015 10:44 pm
Forum: V8 engine tech (L77)
Topic: Any Dyno Tuners in the Pittsburgh area?
Replies: 4
Views: 11193

Re: Any Dyno Tuners in the Pittsburgh area?

Well if I can find a tuner in my area or close I might give it a shot but so far I haven't found anyone.

I have also been checking out the RotoFab CAI and might spring for one, headers and an exhaust definitely gotta wait.
by jpalmer
Sat Jul 18, 2015 9:39 pm
Forum: V8 engine tech (L77)
Topic: Any Dyno Tuners in the Pittsburgh area?
Replies: 4
Views: 11193

Re: Any Dyno Tuners in the Pittsburgh area?

That's what I figured. The CAI isn't a big deal but headers and an exhaust is big bucks, and then there is the drone factor. I have spent a lot of time in the Exhaust Threads and there doesn't appear to be a real good solution.....for me yet.

Thanks.