I picked up a 2011 silver 9C3 just over a week ago. Had been lurking here for a while before that, but decided it was time to join.
It is a little bug splattered right now, but I'll try to get some photos of it to post up this afternoon.
Previous owner replaced any of the plastic that was damaged or had holes drilled in it. Overall the car looks very nice for its 112k miles.
It seems I may have a few problems to work through - the most concerning is an engine noise identical to what is described in this thread: https://www.newcaprice.com/forum/viewto ... =14&t=1291
Overall very happy with the car and happy to be here.
Hey all!
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A couple pics.
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CapriceX2
2011 Caprice 9C3 - TSP 220R W/ DOD delete, 10.8:1 Compression, Custom Stainless Exhaust
1995 Caprice Classic Wagon
1996 K2500 6.5L diesel
2011 Caprice 9C3 - TSP 220R W/ DOD delete, 10.8:1 Compression, Custom Stainless Exhaust
1995 Caprice Classic Wagon
1996 K2500 6.5L diesel
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Thanks!
I can’t take any credit, though. Previous owner did the work. I haven’t changed a thing since I bought it.
I can’t take any credit, though. Previous owner did the work. I haven’t changed a thing since I bought it.
CapriceX2
2011 Caprice 9C3 - TSP 220R W/ DOD delete, 10.8:1 Compression, Custom Stainless Exhaust
1995 Caprice Classic Wagon
1996 K2500 6.5L diesel
2011 Caprice 9C3 - TSP 220R W/ DOD delete, 10.8:1 Compression, Custom Stainless Exhaust
1995 Caprice Classic Wagon
1996 K2500 6.5L diesel
Re: Hey all!
Very nice. Welcome!
2011 Caprice PPV, former RCMP test vehicle, never put into service
Build Thread: http://www.newcaprice.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=2419
Build Thread: http://www.newcaprice.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=2419
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Well, I thought about posting a video so y'all could play "guess that noise", but I guess I'll just tell you what I found instead:
I tore into the car to do a DOD delete. I wasn't convinced that the noise I was hearing was from the valve train, but it was a great excuse for a cam swap. I put in a TSP 220R cam, thinner head gasket, and had 0.020" milled from the heads. I didn't find any problems with the cam or lifters. I didn't find any evidence of a leaking exhaust manifold gasket. I didn't find any valve or rocker problems. I was getting very concerned that I wasn't going to identify the cause - until I pulled the spark plugs. Found #6 spark plug was loose. Never even thought to check that.
Just goes to show - just because DOD problems are kind of common... not every tick is DOD related.
I tore into the car to do a DOD delete. I wasn't convinced that the noise I was hearing was from the valve train, but it was a great excuse for a cam swap. I put in a TSP 220R cam, thinner head gasket, and had 0.020" milled from the heads. I didn't find any problems with the cam or lifters. I didn't find any evidence of a leaking exhaust manifold gasket. I didn't find any valve or rocker problems. I was getting very concerned that I wasn't going to identify the cause - until I pulled the spark plugs. Found #6 spark plug was loose. Never even thought to check that.
Just goes to show - just because DOD problems are kind of common... not every tick is DOD related.
CapriceX2
2011 Caprice 9C3 - TSP 220R W/ DOD delete, 10.8:1 Compression, Custom Stainless Exhaust
1995 Caprice Classic Wagon
1996 K2500 6.5L diesel
2011 Caprice 9C3 - TSP 220R W/ DOD delete, 10.8:1 Compression, Custom Stainless Exhaust
1995 Caprice Classic Wagon
1996 K2500 6.5L diesel
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Welcome aboard!! You have a nice looking car. I have a 2013 silver 9C3. A pic is attached to my response to the Lake Norman NC new member.
Vanguard
2013, Silver 9C3, DoD Delete, LS3 cam, Rotofab intake, Solo Exhaust, NGK, Eibach, Konig
2013, Silver 9C3, DoD Delete, LS3 cam, Rotofab intake, Solo Exhaust, NGK, Eibach, Konig