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efpardo · 07-07-2013, 11:12 AM

Sorry to hear about your engine - What's the replacement going to run you?

Sikoriko · 07-07-2013, 11:34 AM

If an old stlye oil gauge was installed you would see the needle bouncing. I don't think these new gauges see air in the oil system, indicating low level

driyac · 07-07-2013, 11:35 AM

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Originally Posted by efpardo

Sorry to hear about your engine - What's the replacement going to run you?

This. At what point does buying a used ls3 become more viable?

Probably the same price at the end of the day. Sell the supercharger and recoup your money for long tube headers, intake and 420+rwhp..

Not knock at the v6 guys just saying if your replacing the engine misewell go for displacement as there is always an engine for sale on here.

Nutbutt · 07-07-2013, 11:55 AM

Used ls3 would require a lot more changes to the accessories. Computer, fuel pump .... Not to sure it would work out $ wise.
An IPF supercharged v6 is pretty impressive in my book !

BaylorCamaro · 07-07-2013, 12:21 PM

Wow I didn't think an IPF engine would blow before an RX engine

BUT like others have said I really do not think it was the supercharger / tune, but we may never know. More likely that it was the typical LLT oil conception goblin in our engine. That's one of the reasons I traded mine it, that and the dreaded timing chain issue..

Good luck with everything!

Yellow_Glide · 07-07-2013, 12:26 PM

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Originally Posted by BaylorCamaro

That's one of the reasons I traded mine it, that and the dreaded timing chain issue..

Good luck with everything!

Am I reading that right - you traded up?!

Ventmaster · 07-07-2013, 12:26 PM

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Originally Posted by BaylorCamaro

Wow I didn't think an IPF engine would blow before an RX engine

BUT like others have said I really do not think it was the supercharger / tune, but we may never know. More likely that it was the typical LLT oil conception goblin in our engine. That's one of the reasons I traded mine it, that and the dreaded timing chain issue..

Good luck with everything!

Wait- what? You traded in your Camaro V6? Did I miss that, or have I had another mini-stroke?

V6owner · 07-07-2013, 12:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Ventmaster

Wait- what? You traded in your Camaro V6? Did I miss that, or have I had another mini-stroke?

All us RX'd people are trading in

KMPrenger · 07-07-2013, 12:50 PM

He traded WAY up...to a ZL1 BEAST. lol

KMPrenger · 07-07-2013, 12:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Nutbutt

Used ls3 would require a lot more changes to the accessories. Computer, fuel pump .... Not to sure it would work out $ wise.
An IPF supercharged v6 is pretty impressive in my book !

Have to agree.

In my world...I'd really love a SC'd, LT header V6.....and if I could somehow magically know it wasn't going to blow itself up due to oil consumption I'd be extremely satisfied.

Nutbutt · 07-07-2013, 02:48 PM

Become like me ! Checking my oil every few days. Can you say paranoid ! So far I have only had to add oil once between changes. But this doesn't stop me from checking. In fact I think I'm going to go out to the garage and check the oil on the camaro & Subaru.

IBM camaro · 07-07-2013, 04:27 PM

Lol you guys crack me up

Agarc · 07-08-2013, 10:20 AM

you dont have to get a ls3 you can make just as much power with a ls2 ..and you can get alot of the stuff cheap its not as hard as people say

BaylorCamaro · 07-08-2013, 01:20 PM

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Originally Posted by KMPrenger

He traded WAY up...to a ZL1 BEAST. lol

Lol

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Originally Posted by KMPrenger

Have to agree.

In my world...I'd really love a SC'd, LT header V6.....and if I could somehow magically know it wasn't going to blow itself up due to oil consumption I'd be extremely satisfied.

That was another lurking issue in the back of my mind along with potential timing chain issues. The way I see it, I avoided a ticking time bomb.

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07-07-2013, 11:12 AM	#15
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07-07-2013, 11:55 AM	#18
Nutbutt Drives: 2011 RJT 2LT/RS Convertible Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Western Massachusetts Posts: 3,381 View My Garage	Used ls3 would require a lot more changes to the accessories. Computer, fuel pump .... Not to sure it would work out $ wise. An IPF supercharged v6 is pretty impressive in my book ! __________________ 1st IPF Supercharged 2011 2LT/RS RJT Convertible

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BaylorCamaro Track > 1/4 Mile Drives: 2016 C7 Z51 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: League City, TX Posts: 6,072 View My Garage	Wow I didn't think an IPF engine would blow before an RX engine BUT like others have said I really do not think it was the supercharger / tune, but we may never know. More likely that it was the typical LLT oil conception goblin in our engine. That's one of the reasons I traded mine it, that and the dreaded timing chain issue.. Good luck with everything! __________________ Automotive YouTube Channel / Texas World Speedway / MSR Houston

07-07-2013, 12:50 PM	#23
KMPrenger Drives: 16 Camaro SS, 15 Colorado Join Date: May 2009 Location: Jefferson City, Missouri Posts: 13,943	He traded WAY up...to a ZL1 BEAST. lol __________________ 2016 Camaro 1SS - 8-speed - NPP - Black bowties 2010 Camaro 1LT V6 (Sold. I will miss her!)

07-07-2013, 02:48 PM	#25
Nutbutt Drives: 2011 RJT 2LT/RS Convertible Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Western Massachusetts Posts: 3,381 View My Garage	Become like me ! Checking my oil every few days. Can you say paranoid ! So far I have only had to add oil once between changes. But this doesn't stop me from checking. In fact I think I'm going to go out to the garage and check the oil on the camaro & Subaru. __________________ 1st IPF Supercharged 2011 2LT/RS RJT Convertible

07-07-2013, 11:34 AM	#16
Sikoriko Drives: 2011 V6 IOM Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: San Diego Posts: 1,385 View My Garage	If an old stlye oil gauge was installed you would see the needle bouncing. I don't think these new gauges see air in the oil system, indicating low level

07-07-2013, 04:27 PM	#26
IBM camaro Texas HT5 Drives: IBM Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Tx Posts: 1,335	Lol you guys crack me up

07-08-2013, 10:20 AM	#27
Agarc Dr.Frankenstein Drives: 15gt Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: MIA Posts: 1,568 View My Garage	you dont have to get a ls3 you can make just as much power with a ls2 ..and you can get alot of the stuff cheap its not as hard as people say __________________ Carandsoulcustoms puntocomm