Ls1Lover's 95 Z28 Build Thread - Page 6 - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

Blueovalman · 06-25-2012, 12:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ls1Lover

Yea forgot to menion whenever we start it (With the fram oil filter) it starts to drip oil from the top of it. So we need to figure out that now.
Whats a good oil filter? Mobile 1?

I honestly wouldn't put a Fram oil filter on my lawn mower lol.
The best choice for a oil filter in your LSX engine would be
either a AC Delco or Mobil 1 oil filter they are both recommended by GM.
Also Mobil 1 full synthetic motor oil is endorsed and highly recommended by
GM engineering.

demonspeed · 06-25-2012, 10:33 AM

What K&N filter were you using? The truck one? HP1007 is the number for the car filter. The truck one is longer. People run the truck version so they can get an even 6qts in, IIRC.

I run K&N as it seems to keep the oil pressure where it needs to be, especially at high RPM.

Ls1Lover · 06-26-2012, 01:23 AM

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Originally Posted by dmginc

i used a K&N in my TA, Mobil 1 should be pretty good too. the top of Fram oil filters are made out of cardboard.

Okay cool guess ill run mobile 1.. I wonder if thats why the fram is leaking?

Oh and how tight do you guys put them on? When i took off the stock one i couldnt even do it, had to have my dad do it and he barely could get that sucker off too..

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blueovalman

I honestly wouldn't put a Fram oil filter on my lawn mower lol.
The best choice for a oil filter in your LSX engine would be
either a AC Delco or Mobil 1 oil filter they are both recommended by GM.
Also Mobil 1 full synthetic motor oil is endorsed and highly recommended by
GM engineering.

Yea i figured mobile 1 would be the best for that reason, but they didnt have any so we just grabbed the shortest one (fram) so we could get home.

Quote:

Originally Posted by demonspeed

What K&N filter were you using? The truck one? HP1007 is the number for the car filter. The truck one is longer. People run the truck version so they can get an even 6qts in, IIRC.

I run K&N as it seems to keep the oil pressure where it needs to be, especially at high RPM.

Im honestly not to sure it was hugeee compared to the fram though..
I shouldnt have this problem anymore though, selling the Ebiach Sportlines and running BMR Or Strano since ill be daily driving it when i can drive..
Thanks For The Oil Filter Info Guys!

dmginc · 06-26-2012, 06:06 AM

oil filters should not be much more then hand tight, like 1/4 turn with a wrench past hand tight. and you need to put a little oil on the seal on the top of the filter to make sure it seals and the rubber doesnt deform.

meissen · 06-26-2012, 06:09 AM

Honestly everyone bad talks Fram filters but that's all I used for the first 7 years I owned my Camaro and I had no issues.

Sweet car dude! Keep up the good work!

demonspeed · 06-26-2012, 08:22 AM

I need to retract my previous post about the filter numbers -- I forgot you've got a LT1!

Ls1Lover · 07-02-2012, 09:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dmginc

oil filters should not be much more then hand tight, like 1/4 turn with a wrench past hand tight. and you need to put a little oil on the seal on the top of the filter to make sure it seals and the rubber doesnt deform.

Yea thats what i thought.. That sucker wouldnt move what so ever!
And yea when we put the fram on we put oil around the seal

Quote:

Originally Posted by meissen

Honestly everyone bad talks Fram filters but that's all I used for the first 7 years I owned my Camaro and I had no issues.

Sweet car dude! Keep up the good work!

Yea it seems like a good design but it starts leaking when we start it up.?
And Thanks!

Quote:

Originally Posted by demonspeed

I need to retract my previous post about the filter numbers -- I forgot you've got a LT1!

Haha yupp i got a LTjuan

Sportlines are off the car and getting sold tomorrow..
Just need to decide BMR, H&R, Or Strano. Im thinking BMR! I like the stance the best

xXSilencerXx · 07-02-2012, 10:03 PM

I run AC Delco. Put some oil on top and turn it about 1/4 to 1/2 turn past hand tight and I'm good to go.

I'd go Strano. I have the BMR's and they have sagged some over the past three years.

Zabo · 07-03-2012, 05:51 AM

I'm the same way with Mobil 1 filters, but I've also been there every time with the sticky filter; must be the Fram seal. My filters usually just need an assist from a filter wrench at worst..

X2 on the Stranos, they almost always get stellar reviews on ls1tech.

demonspeed · 07-03-2012, 09:15 AM

If you want a "look" and/or plan on going with Koni's -- Strano.

If you want a system that does more than looks cool, you need to plan your springs around the shocks/struts.

Ls1Lover · 07-06-2012, 03:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by xXSilencerXx

I run AC Delco. Put some oil on top and turn it about 1/4 to 1/2 turn past hand tight and I'm good to go.

I'd go Strano. I have the BMR's and they have sagged some over the past three years.

Ill look into ac delco or mobile 1.. I would run strano but i dont like how the front sits alot higher than than the rear. Oh and i dont like the price too

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zabo

I'm the same way with Mobil 1 filters, but I've also been there every time with the sticky filter; must be the Fram seal. My filters usually just need an assist from a filter wrench at worst..

X2 on the Stranos, they almost always get stellar reviews on ls1tech.

Okay cool ill take off the fram and go get a mobile 1.

Quote:

Originally Posted by demonspeed

If you want a "look" and/or plan on going with Koni's -- Strano.

If you want a system that does more than looks cool, you need to plan your springs around the shocks/struts.

Yea mostly just for the looks.. I cant stand the 4x4 look..

*Well anyways ordered BMR Springs from hawks third gen for like $250 bucks shipped

Oh And Went To The DMV Today And Passed My Permit Test!!!

Taking my behind the wheel tomorrow then it will be good to go

Ls1Lover · 07-16-2012, 09:52 PM

Got a microgaurd oil filter and 2 quarts of oil.. took off the fram and put it on (hand tight). Its still dripping oil, The part where the oil filter seals up does have a chip on it but the chip is on the side and im pretty sure the seal doesnt even go near it..Ill get some pics up soon.
So $30 more dollars and its still leaking

Ls1Lover · 09-01-2012, 01:50 PM

Started the tear down for the cam last night at about 6 and stopped around 8.30-9 ish.

Got pretty far for a few hours, im cleaning it all up right now then were gonna pull the headers and start the valve springs, RR's, ect..

Ls1Lover · 09-03-2012, 04:09 PM

Well satarday consist of pulling the stock headers off and that took pretty much all day

Lets just say lots of blood and band aids

Yesterday pulled the stock cam and put in the new LE Cam

And put in two (on #6 since it was tdc) of the new valve springs..

Lee0123567 · 09-04-2012, 02:30 PM

We're going to need an exhaust clip when you're done!

dmginc · 09-04-2012, 03:38 PM

im gonna get fat

waiting on this to be finished...lol

Ls1Lover · 09-06-2012, 08:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lee0123567

We're going to need an exhaust clip when you're done!

Of Course!

Haha will have first start up vid as well

Quote:

Originally Posted by dmginc

im gonna get fat

waiting on this to be finished...lol

LOL. Yea it might take alittle while due to my dad being super busy with work but work comes first! But id say another 2-3 weekends and it should be close maybe even done

Ls1Lover · 09-28-2012, 07:48 PM

Well while we were pulling the timing cover off a few weeks ago the loop that is connected to the oil pan gasket tore so now i FINALLY got the oil pan bolts off and now we can work on getting the new felpro oil pan gasket on... This made the project such a pain, plus how dirty it is doesnt help at all

danielblack60 · 10-17-2012, 11:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ls1Lover

Well while we were pulling the timing cover off a few weeks ago the loop that is connected to the oil pan gasket tore so now i FINALLY got the oil pan bolts off and now we can work on getting the new felpro oil pan gasket on... This made the project such a pain, plus how dirty it is doesnt help at all

How's it going? Any updates?

Lee0123567 · 10-18-2012, 09:11 PM

Yeah I'm getting anxious to hear the final product!

kaler · 12-02-2012, 12:39 AM

This Is "Ls1Lover" we got some stuff done over the thanksgiving weekend

Moved The Car In The Garage:

Finally Got The Pan Dropped ( Had to get a hoist and lift the motor as much as possible ) :

I Spent Hours Getting The Front Of The Motor Clean To Put The Timing Cover On :

Got Timing Chain On And Set TDC:

Timing Cover On:

Lifters In, Pushrods In, Roller Rockers On..:

More Of Roller Rockers:

Opti On :

Oh And Found Out The Oil Filter Leak Problem:

Hard To See But The Adapter Was Cracked Badly..

xtremdegre · 12-27-2012, 10:58 PM

maybe I missed it, but what are the wheels 15x10? what backspacing?

Lee0123567 · 12-28-2012, 07:42 PM

'Bout damn time son!

Looks good.

kaler · 12-31-2012, 12:16 AM

Got it all done tonight, sounds wicked open headers!
I made a first start vid but it came out bad, so ill have a good video up tomorrow.
-Ls1Lover

kaler · 12-31-2012, 03:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by xtremdegre

maybe I missed it, but what are the wheels 15x10? what backspacing?

Yes 15x10 & 7.5 BS
-Ls1Lover

06-25-2012, 10:33 AM	#127
demonspeed Drives: 2002 BRR SS M6 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Pittsburgh Posts: 1,621	What K&N filter were you using? The truck one? HP1007 is the number for the car filter. The truck one is longer. People run the truck version so they can get an even 6qts in, IIRC. I run K&N as it seems to keep the oil pressure where it needs to be, especially at high RPM. __________________ '05 GTO\|'02 SS\|'01 Z28\|'00 SS\|'93 GT\|'91 Z28\|'89 IROC-Z

06-26-2012, 06:06 AM	#129
dmginc Drives: 01 Jeep/11 HHR Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Freeville, NY Posts: 1,922 View My Garage	oil filters should not be much more then hand tight, like 1/4 turn with a wrench past hand tight. and you need to put a little oil on the seal on the top of the filter to make sure it seals and the rubber doesnt deform. __________________

06-26-2012, 06:09 AM	#130
meissen Founder - Michigan FBody Drives: 1994 Camaro LT1, 2012 Camaro LFX Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Chesterfield Twp, MI Posts: 2,015	Honestly everyone bad talks Fram filters but that's all I used for the first 7 years I owned my Camaro and I had no issues. Sweet car dude! Keep up the good work! __________________ 2012 Camaro LFX M6 - "Clifford" - 270hp/232tq on Dynojet (before TB was installed) - Cold Air Inductions CAI, VMAX Ported Throttle Body, MGW Short Throw Shifter 1994 Camaro LT1 A4 - "Red Alert" - v6-to-LT1 Swapped Cruiser; Cammed, Stalled, Enjoyed Michigan FBody Association http://www.mifbody.com/ Proud member of the unofficial Camaro5 "Rodgers Chevrolet Fan Club"

06-26-2012, 08:22 AM	#131
demonspeed Drives: 2002 BRR SS M6 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Pittsburgh Posts: 1,621	I need to retract my previous post about the filter numbers -- I forgot you've got a LT1! __________________ '05 GTO\|'02 SS\|'01 Z28\|'00 SS\|'93 GT\|'91 Z28\|'89 IROC-Z

07-02-2012, 10:03 PM	#133
xXSilencerXx Butter Bar! Drives: 2011 SS, 1998 Trans Am Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Patrick AFB, FL Posts: 1,345	I run AC Delco. Put some oil on top and turn it about 1/4 to 1/2 turn past hand tight and I'm good to go. I'd go Strano. I have the BMR's and they have sagged some over the past three years. __________________ *2011 Camaro SS, Summit White with Orange Stripes* 1998 Trans Am, Red, Functional WS6 style hood, MTI Carbon Fiber Lid, ARH LT's, Magnamouth, LS6 intake, UMI STB, UMI LCA's, UMI LCA Reolcation Brackets, UMI Adjustable Lower A-Arms, BMR Upper A-Arms, UMI 35mm and 22mm Solid Sway bars, BMR Springs, KYB AGX Shocks

07-03-2012, 05:51 AM	#134
Zabo KFSC, now with more LSx Drives: '00 Trans Am, '13 Escape Ecoboost Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Florence, KY Posts: 9,323 View My Garage	I'm the same way with Mobil 1 filters, but I've also been there every time with the sticky filter; must be the Fram seal. My filters usually just need an assist from a filter wrench at worst.. X2 on the Stranos, they almost always get stellar reviews on ls1tech. __________________ 2000 Pontiac Trans Am !CAGS - CETA Blackout - WS6 Store Shortstick - Custom 'Bandit' Shift knob - 3" TSP Rumbler - AP Tips - 1 3/4" Pacesetter LTs - 3" Catted ORY - MSD Wires - NGK Plugs - !EGR - Prothane Motor and Transmission Mounts - Catch Can - BMR STB - 17" WS6 Speedlines - Volant CAI

07-03-2012, 09:15 AM	#135
demonspeed Drives: 2002 BRR SS M6 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Pittsburgh Posts: 1,621	If you want a "look" and/or plan on going with Koni's -- Strano. If you want a system that does more than looks cool, you need to plan your springs around the shocks/struts. __________________ '05 GTO\|'02 SS\|'01 Z28\|'00 SS\|'93 GT\|'91 Z28\|'89 IROC-Z

07-16-2012, 09:52 PM	#137
Ls1Lover Drives: 95 Z28 Camaro Join Date: May 2011 Location: BayArea,Ca Posts: 230	Got a microgaurd oil filter and 2 quarts of oil.. took off the fram and put it on (hand tight). Its still dripping oil, The part where the oil filter seals up does have a chip on it but the chip is on the side and im pretty sure the seal doesnt even go near it..Ill get some pics up soon. So $30 more dollars and its still leaking __________________ Just A Slow LT1 Build Thread: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=179795

09-01-2012, 01:50 PM	#138
Ls1Lover Drives: 95 Z28 Camaro Join Date: May 2011 Location: BayArea,Ca Posts: 230	Started the tear down for the cam last night at about 6 and stopped around 8.30-9 ish. Got pretty far for a few hours, im cleaning it all up right now then were gonna pull the headers and start the valve springs, RR's, ect.. __________________ Just A Slow LT1 Build Thread: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=179795

09-03-2012, 04:09 PM	#139
Ls1Lover Drives: 95 Z28 Camaro Join Date: May 2011 Location: BayArea,Ca Posts: 230	Well satarday consist of pulling the stock headers off and that took pretty much all day Lets just say lots of blood and band aids Yesterday pulled the stock cam and put in the new LE Cam And put in two (on #6 since it was tdc) of the new valve springs.. __________________ Just A Slow LT1 Build Thread: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=179795

09-04-2012, 02:30 PM	#140
Lee0123567 Nope! v6. Drives: 2001 SOM v6 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Ottawa, OH Posts: 427	We're going to need an exhaust clip when you're done! __________________ 3" Magnaflow cat-back, MSD 8.5mm Super Conductor Wires, NGK Iridium plugs, KN Air Filter, Halo Headlights, Shaved Air Lid, Chrome ZR1 Rims, SS Hood Scoop/Spoiler

09-04-2012, 03:38 PM	#141
dmginc Drives: 01 Jeep/11 HHR Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Freeville, NY Posts: 1,922 View My Garage	im gonna get fat waiting on this to be finished...lol __________________

09-28-2012, 07:48 PM	#143
Ls1Lover Drives: 95 Z28 Camaro Join Date: May 2011 Location: BayArea,Ca Posts: 230	Well while we were pulling the timing cover off a few weeks ago the loop that is connected to the oil pan gasket tore so now i FINALLY got the oil pan bolts off and now we can work on getting the new felpro oil pan gasket on... This made the project such a pain, plus how dirty it is doesnt help at all __________________ Just A Slow LT1 Build Thread: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=179795

10-18-2012, 09:11 PM	#145
Lee0123567 Nope! v6. Drives: 2001 SOM v6 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Ottawa, OH Posts: 427	Yeah I'm getting anxious to hear the final product! __________________ 3" Magnaflow cat-back, MSD 8.5mm Super Conductor Wires, NGK Iridium plugs, KN Air Filter, Halo Headlights, Shaved Air Lid, Chrome ZR1 Rims, SS Hood Scoop/Spoiler

12-02-2012, 12:39 AM	#146
kaler Drives: 2011 Dodge 3500 dually Mega Cab Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: discovery bay,ca Posts: 666	This Is "Ls1Lover" we got some stuff done over the thanksgiving weekend Moved The Car In The Garage: Finally Got The Pan Dropped ( Had to get a hoist and lift the motor as much as possible ) : I Spent Hours Getting The Front Of The Motor Clean To Put The Timing Cover On : Got Timing Chain On And Set TDC: Timing Cover On: Lifters In, Pushrods In, Roller Rockers On..: More Of Roller Rockers: Opti On : Oh And Found Out The Oil Filter Leak Problem: Hard To See But The Adapter Was Cracked Badly.. __________________ 2010 SS a6 with TSP VVT-3 cam,PRC ported heads,Yank 3200,Kooks and CAI inc. = +121 RWHP 1/4 mile 12.1 E.T. On P-Zero Tires. Last edited by kaler; 02-11-2013 at 06:14 PM.

12-27-2012, 10:58 PM	#147
xtremdegre Drives: 95 Z28 Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Oahu Posts: 1	maybe I missed it, but what are the wheels 15x10? what backspacing?

12-28-2012, 07:42 PM	#148
Lee0123567 Nope! v6. Drives: 2001 SOM v6 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Ottawa, OH Posts: 427	'Bout damn time son! Looks good. __________________ 3" Magnaflow cat-back, MSD 8.5mm Super Conductor Wires, NGK Iridium plugs, KN Air Filter, Halo Headlights, Shaved Air Lid, Chrome ZR1 Rims, SS Hood Scoop/Spoiler

12-31-2012, 12:16 AM	#149
kaler Drives: 2011 Dodge 3500 dually Mega Cab Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: discovery bay,ca Posts: 666	Got it all done tonight, sounds wicked open headers! I made a first start vid but it came out bad, so ill have a good video up tomorrow. -Ls1Lover __________________ 2010 SS a6 with TSP VVT-3 cam,PRC ported heads,Yank 3200,Kooks and CAI inc. = +121 RWHP 1/4 mile 12.1 E.T. On P-Zero Tires. Last edited by kaler; 12-31-2012 at 03:26 AM.

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