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CapriceX2
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Joined: Sat Jun 22, 2019 10:06 am

Hey all!

Post by CapriceX2 »

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.
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
CapriceX2
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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
Ilikemtb999
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Joined: Wed Feb 06, 2019 11:49 pm

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Post by Ilikemtb999 »

That looks great!
CapriceX2
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Joined: Sat Jun 22, 2019 10:06 am

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Post by CapriceX2 »

Thanks!
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
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Mooseman
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Joined: Mon Jun 12, 2017 11:35 pm
Location: Ottawa, ON Canada
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Post by Mooseman »

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
CapriceX2
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Post by CapriceX2 »

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.
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
SSpeedracer
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Joined: Tue Mar 13, 2018 6:34 pm

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Post by SSpeedracer »

Glad it worked out so well for you. Good story.
2016 Caprice
Vanguard
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Joined: Thu Dec 27, 2018 8:56 pm

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Post by Vanguard »

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
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