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James4086 · 06-22-2011, 11:21 PM

Ok, so I drove from Louisiana to Oshawa for the homecoming event and factory tour. However on the way back down, the engine started making really bad clattering noises in Tennessee. (I U-hauled her the rest of the way.)

Now I've heard some bad theories about what could be going on, so I'm preparing for the worst... I may need a whole new engine.

First off, I'd kinda like some suggestions, but right now I'm thinking LSA. I know there's a few shops that have done engine swaps, but I couldn't find them in the forum, so links please if you know where they are.

I saw some arguement about LS3 with supercharger vs LSA, and they also mentioned something about forged internals, but that was over my head... at least untill I get back on my A.D.D. perscription and feel like reading.

I know I want 550RWHP, but I also want to put a cam in it to give it that sound. Anyway, any suggestions, links, and prices would be helpful.

Thanks.

Jason7 · 06-22-2011, 11:26 PM

What was all done to your original motor and how many miles does it have..?

Jason

mikeSS · 06-22-2011, 11:26 PM

what mods do you have ? another engine thread to oshawa? LOL

DarkneSS · 06-22-2011, 11:28 PM

Did you have a tune?

Jason7 · 06-22-2011, 11:28 PM

Looks lime he is cammed with a maggy..

mikeSS · 06-22-2011, 11:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jason7

Looks lime he is cammed with a maggy..

now thats helpful info LOL .

TJ91 · 06-22-2011, 11:40 PM

wow another one?!
Hope it works out for the op, I dont have much info on this to have any good input. Hope someone chimes in!

ravensjeff · 06-23-2011, 12:09 AM

You may want to find out what forging is all about before you cost yourself another engine.

brAnd7onX · 06-23-2011, 02:10 AM

Sounds to me like these maggies or cams dont like long road trips lol

REDXIIIDave · 06-23-2011, 04:46 AM

I'm not getting this whole thing. New engine without a powertrain warranty? Did you have mods that voided the original warranty? You want to put down 550hp to the wheels but don't know squat about beefing up the internals? Sounds like you might be doing this again in about 6 months.

Nvincent4708 · 06-23-2011, 07:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by REDXIIIDave

I'm not getting this whole thing. New engine without a powertrain warranty? Did you have mods that voided the original warranty? You want to put down 550hp to the wheels but don't know squat about beefing up the internals? Sounds like you might be doing this again in about 6 months.

Thats why he is asking our advice

1camaro70 · 06-23-2011, 10:13 AM

His garage says he has cam, supercharger and tune, would like to know what failed.
Was down in Baton Rouge last month and didn't see a single Camaro on the road, only saw about 3 on drive down, where are they hiding? in U-Haul trailers?

Nvincent4708 · 06-23-2011, 10:48 AM

and if its chattering. you most likely still have a good block.. so that's a big plus

sscamaro · 06-23-2011, 10:59 AM

I have 546/rwhp with an E-Force at 6 PSI. Other mods in sig. I went to Oshawa and didn't have any problems.

06-22-2011, 11:21 PM	#1
James4086 Drives: Black 2017 ZL1 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Prairieville La Posts: 252 View My Garage	Suggestion for New Engine? Ok, so I drove from Louisiana to Oshawa for the homecoming event and factory tour. However on the way back down, the engine started making really bad clattering noises in Tennessee. (I U-hauled her the rest of the way.) Now I've heard some bad theories about what could be going on, so I'm preparing for the worst... I may need a whole new engine. First off, I'd kinda like some suggestions, but right now I'm thinking LSA. I know there's a few shops that have done engine swaps, but I couldn't find them in the forum, so links please if you know where they are. I saw some arguement about LS3 with supercharger vs LSA, and they also mentioned something about forged internals, but that was over my head... at least untill I get back on my A.D.D. perscription and feel like reading. I know I want 550RWHP, but I also want to put a cam in it to give it that sound. Anyway, any suggestions, links, and prices would be helpful. Thanks. __________________ CAUTION: side effects of driving a Camaro include grinimus permintallis otherwise known as "Permagrin" and random, uncontrollable outbursts of "I love this car!!"

06-22-2011, 11:40 PM	#7
TJ91 :chevy: Drives: 2LT/RS Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Toronto Posts: 13,033	wow another one?! Hope it works out for the op, I dont have much info on this to have any good input. Hope someone chimes in! __________________ CAMARO Consult your doctor before taking Camaro Side effects include Sudden increase in Heart Rate, Insomnia and occasional hallucinations If you experience Permagrin exceeding 4 hours after taking Camaro, seek immediate Camaro5 Help CAMARO Bringing excitment back into the Garage

06-23-2011, 12:09 AM	#8
ravensjeff 100% Chevy & Harley Man Drives: 2010 2SS: Blown LSX 376-B15 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Eldersburg,MD Posts: 2,211 View My Garage	You may want to find out what forging is all about before you cost yourself another engine. __________________ LSX 376-B15, TVS2300 SC, Harland Sharp Rockers w/ Trunion Bearings, ATI Balancer/keyed, AR LT Headers/Borla Catback Exhaust, DSS 1400 HP Axles, DSS aluminum driveshaft, 3.70, Hotchkis Springs/Sway bars, Forgeline SO3P Aluminum Wheels (20x9.5 F/20x11 R)w/ Hidden Titanium Hardware, Nitto NT05 Tires (27540ZR20 F/31535ZR20 R), Billet LPE brake/gas pedals, Escort 9500ci Radar Detector Laser Jammer, Roto Fab CAI with Ice Silver box, Carbon fiber tube/MAF Housing Assy, LPE Aluminum coil covers, SS9 Sleeper Fiber Glass Hood (ACS), Carbotech 1521 ceramic brake pads, Elite catch can.

06-23-2011, 02:10 AM	#9
brAnd7onX Drives: 2012 1SS IOM Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Hutto, TX Posts: 1,642	Sounds to me like these maggies or cams dont like long road trips lol __________________ 2012 Camaro SS IOM "TigreSS" Borla "S" Catback C.A.I. Intake VMax Ported TB JRE Tune

06-23-2011, 10:59 AM	#14
sscamaro Drives: 2010 2SS, 2017 Silverado LTZ Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Denver,PA Posts: 3,195 View My Garage	I have 546/rwhp with an E-Force at 6 PSI. Other mods in sig. I went to Oshawa and didn't have any problems. __________________ 2010 2SS/RS Victory Red, MN6, 1-7/8 Kooks LT Headers, SLP Axle Back, Edelbrock E-Force S/C, ZL1 Fuel Pump, 72# Injectors, JRE fuel rail upgrade, Roto-Fab CAI, Elite Catch Can, Billet Hurst Shifter, DSS 1000HP axles, Spohn Trailing Arms, Toe Links, Lower Control Arms. Chrome American Racing Torq-Thrust wheels. 546/rwhp & 522/rwtq & 10.9# boost Tune by Jeremy Formato.

06-22-2011, 11:26 PM	#2
Jason7 NorCalCamaros.com Drives: 2010 2SS White Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: California Delta Posts: 1,138 View My Garage	What was all done to your original motor and how many miles does it have..? Jason

06-22-2011, 11:26 PM	#3
mikeSS Drives: 2015 c7 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: MI Posts: 7,462	what mods do you have ? another engine thread to oshawa? LOL

06-22-2011, 11:28 PM	#4
DarkneSS Account Suspended Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS 6MT Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Westchester, New York Posts: 3,715	Did you have a tune?

06-23-2011, 04:46 AM	#10
REDXIIIDave El Chupacabra Drives: 2011 2SS/RS A6 Black/Black Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Lakewood, CO Posts: 923	I'm not getting this whole thing. New engine without a powertrain warranty? Did you have mods that voided the original warranty? You want to put down 550hp to the wheels but don't know squat about beefing up the internals? Sounds like you might be doing this again in about 6 months.

06-23-2011, 10:13 AM	#12
1camaro70 Drives: 2010 2SS RS L99 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: BUTLER, PA Posts: 531	His garage says he has cam, supercharger and tune, would like to know what failed. Was down in Baton Rouge last month and didn't see a single Camaro on the road, only saw about 3 on drive down, where are they hiding? in U-Haul trailers?

06-23-2011, 10:48 AM	#13
Nvincent4708 Drives: N/A Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: N/A Posts: 25,855 View My Garage	and if its chattering. you most likely still have a good block.. so that's a big plus

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