It finally happened... - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

jstuckey · 11-27-2022, 04:27 PM

Howdy y'all...well, it's been a long minute since I've posted on here. Y'all give some great advice and I've found the answers to most of my questions through y'all. So thank you!! This time, I'm writing with sadness. I believe my L99 finally chewed threw a lifter on start up today. I will post the pics and video for your review. I think I know what happens next, but if anyone has a bunny to pull out of a hat today, I'd appreciate it! Viewer discretion is advised..lol.

LS1Formulation · 11-27-2022, 05:50 PM

Ouch! Well, that block is probably toast, so if you've gotta go through the effort to pull the motor, may as well do an LS3. And damn, only 4 posts in 8 years? Lol...

CamaroDreams76 · 11-27-2022, 06:22 PM

LS3 for sure. Might as well go big too

olblue75 · 11-27-2022, 09:24 PM

416/418 stoker or maybe even a 7.0!!!

jstuckey · 11-28-2022, 07:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LS1Formulation

Ouch! Well, that block is probably toast, so if you've gotta go through the effort to pull the motor, may as well do an LS3. And damn, only 4 posts in 8 years? Lol...

Yes ..I'm not the biggest on posting...lol. Normally, I can find the answers throughout the forum...just this one was bigger haha

The_bald_eagle_machine · 11-28-2022, 08:14 AM

That's terrible news... But like everyone above said, now is your chance to build it back better!

Ashen L99 · 11-30-2022, 03:07 AM

Here’s the deal, that block is toast. The question shouldn’t be to go ls3 unless you want to buy a crate motor. You have all kinds of options. go find a gen 4 6.2 block and start with that. If it’s a budget themed build, see if you can reuse the crank and put after market rods and pistons in it. Or look at stroker kits. Then, look at the different head choices. you could put the lighter intake valves on your 823s and reuse them. All kinds of options!

102SS · 11-30-2022, 05:23 AM

How many miles were on it?

BTW I voted LS3.

Bildo · 12-02-2022, 08:34 AM

Time for a resleeved 427

WHAMMO · 12-02-2022, 11:06 AM

Get the cheaper stroker alum block you can get. You dont 'need' an LS3. Could be a resleeved anything.

Good luck. Threat yourself with a 416ci.

View Poll Results: Swap to LS3, or stay L99
LS3	15	88.24%
L99	2	11.76%
Voters: 17. You may not vote on this poll

11-27-2022, 04:27 PM	#1
jstuckey Drives: 2010 2SS/RS L99 Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 5 View My Garage	It finally happened... Howdy y'all...well, it's been a long minute since I've posted on here. Y'all give some great advice and I've found the answers to most of my questions through y'all. So thank you!! This time, I'm writing with sadness. I believe my L99 finally chewed threw a lifter on start up today. I will post the pics and video for your review. I think I know what happens next, but if anyone has a bunny to pull out of a hat today, I'd appreciate it! Viewer discretion is advised..lol. Attached Images Last edited by jstuckey; 11-27-2022 at 05:09 PM.

11-27-2022, 06:22 PM	#3
CamaroDreams76 Tri-County Camaro SWFL Drives: 2013 IOM 2SS/RS/1LE Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: South West FL Posts: 3,079 View My Garage	LS3 for sure. Might as well go big too __________________ Just bolt ons........ https://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=343023

11-27-2022, 09:24 PM	#4
olblue75 Drives: 2010 2SS/RS Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Clarksville Tennesse. Posts: 6,064	416/418 stoker or maybe even a 7.0!!! __________________ Orange Krush II 1LE Front sway bar, Splitter, shocks and struts, Z28 dual mode mufflers, Intake, UCA Bushings, and Toresen 3.91 Diff. 1 piece DSS Drive Shaft, ZL1/C7 Calipers, and 32mm JPSS Rear Bar. ASC race spec splitter and wicker. 6th Gen M017 Wheels. Stainless Works 1 7/8 LTs. DSE and PAFDT Suspension components.

11-28-2022, 08:14 AM	#6
The_bald_eagle_machine Anthony S Drives: 2011 chevrolet camaro 2ss/rs Join Date: Apr 2021 Location: Chiefland, FL Posts: 842	That's terrible news... But like everyone above said, now is your chance to build it back better! __________________ Follow me on instagram @The_bald_eagle_machine https://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=600181 Mods: Texas Speed 2 inch headers, high flow cats, and X-pipe. Custom mid-pipe, Borla Xr1 mufflers. Torqstorm Supercharger, 3.1" pulley, ZL1 fuel pump. MGW Shifter, Mcleod RST clutch, Tick master cylinder and Tick Billet bushing reinforced slave cylinder. DSS One-piece 3.5" Driveshaft, Metco Driveshaft safety loop, BCRacing Coilovers. BMR Poly Diff bushings, Poly Rear cradle bushings, Sub-frame connectors, Lower control arms, camber arms, and toe links.

11-27-2022, 05:50 PM	#2
LS1Formulation Drives: '13 Camaro SS '98 Firebird Formula Join Date: Mar 2022 Location: Grand Rapids, Mi Posts: 76	Ouch! Well, that block is probably toast, so if you've gotta go through the effort to pull the motor, may as well do an LS3. And damn, only 4 posts in 8 years? Lol...

11-30-2022, 03:07 AM	#7
Ashen L99 Drives: Ashen grey, 1SS, L99 Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 527	Here’s the deal, that block is toast. The question shouldn’t be to go ls3 unless you want to buy a crate motor. You have all kinds of options. go find a gen 4 6.2 block and start with that. If it’s a budget themed build, see if you can reuse the crank and put after market rods and pistons in it. Or look at stroker kits. Then, look at the different head choices. you could put the lighter intake valves on your 823s and reuse them. All kinds of options! __________________ Roto-fab CAI, Nick Williams 102mm TB, LOD X1 V3 intake manifold, GMPP LS3 heads, Night Fury cam, TSP 2” long tubes, Corsa ZL-1 catback, Nitrous Outlet 102mm plate kit/150 shot, NGK BR7EF plugs with Taylor plug wires, DSX flex fuel kit, ZL-1 fuel pump and injectors, B&M deep trans pan, Yank 3400 converter, 3.45s with BMR Delrin bushings, mishimoto 169° Thermostat, GM ground effects, T-Rex upper grill, Z/28 Spoiler, Lolly pop Lime brake calipers, ZL1 10 spoke wheels, 12” subwoofer, and custom paint matched interior.

11-30-2022, 05:23 AM	#8
102SS waiting at the tree Drives: SIM 2010 2SS/RS A6 Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Niagara Falls Posts: 3,143	How many miles were on it? BTW I voted LS3. __________________ 2010 2SS/RS A6 ZL1 Rims 60ft 2.03 13.08 at 107.82 (4/28) 2009 Pontiac G8 3.6L the DD

12-02-2022, 08:34 AM	#9
Bildo Drives: 2012 2SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Omaha, Nebraska Posts: 1,677	Time for a resleeved 427 __________________ 2012 2SS M6, ERL Superdeck 6 427, PRC 255 Heads, Procharger F1A w/ 3.85 pulley, 1300hp intercooler, Squash Dual 450lph, E85, ID1700, RXT Clutch, DSS 1pc driveshaft, GForce axles, Eaton Detroit Trutrac, a bunch of other crap I don't feel like typing.

12-02-2022, 11:06 AM	#10
WHAMMO Drives: 13' 1LE Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Canada Posts: 2,642	Get the cheaper stroker alum block you can get. You dont 'need' an LS3. Could be a resleeved anything. Good luck. Threat yourself with a 416ci. __________________ 13' 1LE Old setup: TSP 231-236/Tick 660/.105 PR, UDP, SW LT 2'' & HFC, stock NPP & H pipe, VR-DRX CAI, air scoop, Goertz1 manifold, 102mm BBK, 26" Toyo DRs, Forgestars R17x10 & F18x8, rear seat delete, remote Pat G tune Autocal, 7400 limiter, Spec Mini Twin. 91oct. 11.90@122.3, 0-60ft 2.0 / 11.99@123.6, 0-60ft 2.1 DA+819 ...519RWHP SAE Solid roller SBE LS3, FED, LLSR, 91oct, 605rwhp N/A. Tuned by Pat G. Build by me.