04 CTS-V, 05 STS, 07 SRX- All sold :(
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Here is a collection of useful and informative threads relating to the CTS-V.
High Oil Temp and alarms? Here is a fix for it
Buying a Used V Checklist - Things to Look For
If you have something you feel should be added, simply reply with a link to the thread and a brief description. It doesn't need to specifically be a DIY thread- maybe just a really good conversation about the pros and cons of certain tires, for example. A Moderator will check it out, and then move the links into this first post if it's deemed worthy.
Special thanks to V pioneers Urbanski, Benjet and ctsvett for compiling some of these links back in the day.
***Intake
A comparison of aftermarket air intakes for the CTS-V
Trukk's FAST90/90 Manifold results
Volant
Free Flow V intake (aka StealthV, long gone)
Comparison
MAF descreen (bad idea)
LPE 1
LPE 2
LPE/FFV hybrid
stock airbox mod
Intake replumb
LPE install tips
Speed Inc.
Early comparo
K&N drop in
MAF thread
Lingenfelter Intake Dyno results
***Exhaust
Header discussion
Exhaust comparison
Exhaust discussion
Another exhaust thread
lasstss comparo
Zoomers system Home page:http://www.zoomersexhaust.com/
Stainless Works headers/Random Tech cats
Bassani
Stock muffler mods
Electric Cutout Mod on Silver Baron's V
Small Borla thread
Replace mufflers only with Magnaflow
Videos
http://www.cadillacfaq.com/faq/video/index.html
Installed exhaust pics
http://www.cadillacfaq.com/faq/imglib/exhaust.html
B&B install instructions
http://www.stealthv.com/instructions.htm
***PCM/Computer
PCM location/removal instructions
***Trans/Clutch/Flywheel
Shane's excellent DIY clutch removal thread- with photos!
Trans fluid swap
What is needed for an LS7 clutch/fw swap
Textralia clutch
Clutch pedal sticking to the floor
UUC Fywheel
T56 rebuild thread - lots of pics
T56 disassembly and rebuild videos
***Rear Differential
Change diff fluid
Retrofitting an '09 diff
The "washer fix" (mixed results)
Nutz's one-off Steel Diff
Hendrix Engineering's Wheelhop stopping axles
Rear Axle Removal/Installation (thanks Lollygagger8)
GForce Engineering's wheelhop stopping axles
Installing/removing a rear diff
Removing diff support bushing
Bushing puller info
Difference between 04-05 diff and 06-07 diff
http://www.cadillacforums.com/forums/2004-2007-cadillac-cts-v-general/237707-gforce-9-rear-end-install-tutorial.html (thanks Lollygagger8)
***Navigation System/Stereo
Updating your Firmware to play newer discs and fix the "stuck in MI" problem
Unlock DVD controls while in motion
Upgrading stock door speakers
Installing Free-Air Sub
Base CTS DIC in the CTS-V
***Brakes
Large pad thread here with links to 4 other great brake threads contained.
Brake fluid
Burnishing 1
Burnishing 2
GM Rotors
Another rotor discusson
Rusty rotors
Powdercoating
***Short Shifters
A comparison between B&M, UUC and Katech shifters
Disabling Skip Shift
Installing a shifter from the top
B&M install thread
B&M install thread #2
UUC install thread
UUC w/bushing discussion
B&M vs UUC short thread
Katech shifter install
Katech install #2
Katech vs UUC
Mallett shifter #1
Mallett #2
Mallett vs UUC
Stock boot/knob part numbers
***Suspension
General suspension questions
How to keep a lowered V from raising
AAIIIC's KW Coilover install
Ground Control Noises
Ground Control issues
Installing Z06 sways and endlinks
Fixing the GC clunk
BMR trailing arms
***Cams
Trickflow Heads/cam
Trukk's cam results
Katech vs VRX3
jnrandall's cam thread
Notable issues:
High Oil Temp and alarms? Here is a fix for it
Buying a Used V Checklist - Things to Look For
Please reply and add links we're missing to the list!
If you have something you feel should be added, simply reply with a link to the thread and a brief description. It doesn't need to specifically be a DIY thread- maybe just a really good conversation about the pros and cons of certain tires, for example. A Moderator will check it out, and then move the links into this first post if it's deemed worthy.
Special thanks to V pioneers Urbanski, Benjet and ctsvett for compiling some of these links back in the day.
***Intake
A comparison of aftermarket air intakes for the CTS-V
Trukk's FAST90/90 Manifold results
Volant
Free Flow V intake (aka StealthV, long gone)
Comparison
MAF descreen (bad idea)
LPE 1
LPE 2
LPE/FFV hybrid
stock airbox mod
Intake replumb
LPE install tips
Speed Inc.
Early comparo
K&N drop in
MAF thread
Lingenfelter Intake Dyno results
***Exhaust
Header discussion
Exhaust comparison
Exhaust discussion
Another exhaust thread
lasstss comparo
Zoomers system Home page:http://www.zoomersexhaust.com/
Stainless Works headers/Random Tech cats
Bassani
Stock muffler mods
Electric Cutout Mod on Silver Baron's V
Small Borla thread
Replace mufflers only with Magnaflow
Videos
http://www.cadillacfaq.com/faq/video/index.html
Installed exhaust pics
http://www.cadillacfaq.com/faq/imglib/exhaust.html
B&B install instructions
http://www.stealthv.com/instructions.htm
***PCM/Computer
PCM location/removal instructions
***Trans/Clutch/Flywheel
Shane's excellent DIY clutch removal thread- with photos!
Trans fluid swap
What is needed for an LS7 clutch/fw swap
Textralia clutch
Clutch pedal sticking to the floor
UUC Fywheel
T56 rebuild thread - lots of pics
T56 disassembly and rebuild videos
***Rear Differential
Change diff fluid
Retrofitting an '09 diff
The "washer fix" (mixed results)
Nutz's one-off Steel Diff
Hendrix Engineering's Wheelhop stopping axles
Rear Axle Removal/Installation (thanks Lollygagger8)
GForce Engineering's wheelhop stopping axles
Installing/removing a rear diff
Removing diff support bushing
Bushing puller info
Difference between 04-05 diff and 06-07 diff
http://www.cadillacforums.com/forums/2004-2007-cadillac-cts-v-general/237707-gforce-9-rear-end-install-tutorial.html (thanks Lollygagger8)
***Navigation System/Stereo
Updating your Firmware to play newer discs and fix the "stuck in MI" problem
Unlock DVD controls while in motion
Upgrading stock door speakers
Installing Free-Air Sub
Base CTS DIC in the CTS-V
***Brakes
Large pad thread here with links to 4 other great brake threads contained.
Brake fluid
Burnishing 1
Burnishing 2
GM Rotors
Another rotor discusson
Rusty rotors
Powdercoating
***Short Shifters
A comparison between B&M, UUC and Katech shifters
Disabling Skip Shift
Installing a shifter from the top
B&M install thread
B&M install thread #2
UUC install thread
UUC w/bushing discussion
B&M vs UUC short thread
Katech shifter install
Katech install #2
Katech vs UUC
Mallett shifter #1
Mallett #2
Mallett vs UUC
Stock boot/knob part numbers
***Suspension
General suspension questions
How to keep a lowered V from raising
AAIIIC's KW Coilover install
Ground Control Noises
Ground Control issues
Installing Z06 sways and endlinks
Fixing the GC clunk
BMR trailing arms
***Cams
Trickflow Heads/cam
Trukk's cam results
Katech vs VRX3
jnrandall's cam thread
