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90503 · 12-08-2011, 10:04 PM

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Originally Posted by TCAT

Yeah, I know when you're joking man. I don't take things to heart as I joke around A LOT with people, lol

.

I'm a health director, and deal with maximizing human performance, injury prevention, biomechanics, general nutritional aspects in an athletic setting, prevention of various diseases caused by a sedentary lifestyle and poor nutrition, etc.

You should use that to get a spot with the fd...they hire a ton of civilian nurse educators...medical advisory...fitness for life staff...etc..

TCAT · 12-08-2011, 10:08 PM

Great idea. I'm going to look into who to talk to about that. I'd be able to help with everything I described, as well as run their fitness testing (not sure how often try have mandatory testing though but I've heard they do testing). Thanks

VR Baron · 12-08-2011, 10:08 PM

Hey, here's some real

for you. On the v6 thread been seeing a number of engines blow/ sieze up. About 6 now in the 20-25,000 mile or more range, People I know here, some driven hard, some normal. Seems like they can start to drink alot of oil or it magically disappears even though they check it, (or not ) Bearing get spun seems to be the resut or cause. All in early 2010 range.

Man whata pisser!
I'm glad I traded, mine was right in that build date range though may have nothing to due with it.

Just wonder if the 6, built strong as it is was meant to be more then a cruiser or just bad motors popping up now. How they iron it out.

90503 · 12-08-2011, 10:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by VR Baron

Hey, here's some real

for you. On the v6 thread been seeing a number of engines blow/ sieze up. About 6 now in the 20-25,000 mile or more range, People I know here, some driven hard, some normal. Seems like they can start to drink alot of oil or it magically disappears even though they check it, (or not ) Bearing get spun seems to be the resut or cause. All in early 2010 range.

Man whata pisser!
I'm glad I traded, mine was right in that build date range though may have nothing to due with it.

Just wonder if the 6, built strong as it is was meant to be more then a cruiser or just bad motors popping up now. How they iron it out.

I wonder if the v6 is some new motor? oor is it one thats been aroiund a lot...the v8 is an old vette motor isnt it?

VR Baron · 12-08-2011, 10:11 PM

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Originally Posted by bajamoon

Cool. We know bunny srgt just bangs his head on computers so that's covered.

:bangdesk: and

on himself when nervous

TCAT · 12-08-2011, 10:13 PM

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Originally Posted by 90503

I wonder if the v6 is some new motor? oor is it one thats been aroiund a lot...the v8 is an old vette motor isnt it?

That's a good question about the V-6. I know the V-8 LS motors have been around and tried and proven for years. It's nice to see the improvement in LS engines since the LS-1's existence. I always loved the fact that the Camaro received the LS engine just like the Vette. Gotta love it.

VR Baron · 12-08-2011, 10:14 PM

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Originally Posted by 90503

I wonder if the v6 is some new motor? oor is it one thats been aroiund a lot...the v8 is an old vette motor isnt it?

Been around 4-5 years, the LLT, not the new lfx but about the same. Used in the Caddy and others and rated #9 in the world 1-2 years.Runs like heck and built strong like the ls3. Maybe just some bad bearings

90503 · 12-08-2011, 10:15 PM

I work for a steel heat treater. Make steel hard. Allot of racing and aerospace work.[/QUOTE]

I used to own a machine shop back in the day...dealt with a lot of heat treaters and tool steel suppliers...glad to here that stuff is still around!

90503 · 12-08-2011, 10:19 PM

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Originally Posted by VR Baron

Been around 4-5 years, the LLT, not the new lfx but about the same. Used in the Caddy and others and rated #9 in the world 1-2 years.Runs like heck and built strong like the ls3. Maybe just some bad bearings

Probably v6s that blew were driven by young kids who had no idea about auto maintenance or even what crankcase oil is! lol

VR Baron · 12-08-2011, 10:20 PM

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Originally Posted by TCAT

That's a good question about the V-6. I know the V-8 LS motors have been around and tried and proven for years. It's nice to see the improvement in LS engines since the LS-1's existence. I always loved the fact that the Camaro received the LS engine just like the Vette. Gotta love it.

Yep. My ls1 in my 98 z28 has been one strong motor. 95000 miles and only drinks 1 qt in 3700 miles when using German castrol 0-30. at 75000 miles making within 2-3 hp of the peak it made at 16000.
And they just got better and better.

TCAT · 12-08-2011, 10:23 PM

That example is one of the reasons why I love these motors.

Awesome!

VR Baron · 12-08-2011, 10:23 PM

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Originally Posted by 90503

Probably v6s that blew were driven by young kids who had no idea about auto maintenance or even what crankcase oil is! lol

I know some from on here. older folks that know how to mod and drive and do at the track and all good with the maintance and dont abuse but do drive as the motor was intended. Thats why its a bit worisome

90503 · 12-08-2011, 10:28 PM

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Originally Posted by VR Baron

I know some from on here. older folks that know how to mod and drive and do at the track and all good with the maintance and dont abuse but do drive as the motor was intended. Thats why its a bit worisome

Should all be warranty work though...?

VR Baron · 12-08-2011, 10:35 PM

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Originally Posted by 90503

Should all be warranty work though...?

I think thats been the case but not sure on all. Lots of mods the dealer could blame, but still have to prove being the cause. Think most have been o.k.

VR Baron · 12-08-2011, 10:36 PM

It's late, do you know where your Gumby Sgt is?

TCAT · 12-08-2011, 10:37 PM

Searching for some wood maybe??

90503 · 12-08-2011, 10:39 PM

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Originally Posted by VR Baron

It's late, do you know where your Gumby Sgt is?

Maybe he's still asleep from yesterday!

bajamoon · 12-08-2011, 11:02 PM

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Originally Posted by 90503

Maybe he's still asleep from yesterday!

He posted earlier in another thread.

Tom heat treat will never go away. Who did you use? most likely still around today.

90503 · 12-08-2011, 11:06 PM

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Originally Posted by bajamoon

He posted earlier in another thread.

Tom heat treat will never go away. Who did you use? most likely still around today.

gosh, memory cells going...Modern Heat Treat, gardena...Accurate ht trt ??

bajamoon · 12-08-2011, 11:08 PM

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Originally Posted by 90503

gosh, memory cells going...Modern Heat Treat, gardena...Accurate ht trt ??

Don't know the one in Gardena, at least it isn't around anymore. I work for Accurate unfortunately lol. GM at that dump, been there since 97

VR Baron · 12-08-2011, 11:11 PM

Or banged his head to hard on the computer and knocked himself out

90503 · 12-08-2011, 11:11 PM

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Originally Posted by bajamoon

Don't know the one in Gardena, at least it isn't around anymore. I work for Accurate unfortunately lol. GM at that dump, been there since 97

Shop closed up @ '95-'96...injection mold tool steels, mostly small stuff for ht trt.

bajamoon · 12-08-2011, 11:13 PM

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Originally Posted by 90503

Shop closed up @ '95-'96...injection mold tool steels, mostly small stuff for ht trt.

No shit, I do a ton of injection molding work.

bajamoon · 12-08-2011, 11:14 PM

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Originally Posted by VR Baron

Or banged his head to hard on the computer and knocked himself out

Guess we need to visit his build thread. Need to google more wood pics

bajamoon · 12-08-2011, 11:20 PM

Gumby you going to bring your camera to the meet?

12-08-2011, 10:08 PM	#1327
TCAT SoCal HT5: [COTW 8/15/11] Drives: 2011 SS SW LS3 T76 Turbocharged Join Date: May 2011 Location: On Earth Posts: 6,344	Great idea. I'm going to look into who to talk to about that. I'd be able to help with everything I described, as well as run their fitness testing (not sure how often try have mandatory testing though but I've heard they do testing). Thanks __________________

12-08-2011, 10:08 PM	#1328
VR Baron SoCal Camaro5 Race Team Drives: 2012 VR 2SS RS M6 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: SO CAL Posts: 9,782	Hey, here's some real for you. On the v6 thread been seeing a number of engines blow/ sieze up. About 6 now in the 20-25,000 mile or more range, People I know here, some driven hard, some normal. Seems like they can start to drink alot of oil or it magically disappears even though they check it, (or not ) Bearing get spun seems to be the resut or cause. All in early 2010 range. Man whata pisser! I'm glad I traded, mine was right in that build date range though may have nothing to due with it. Just wonder if the 6, built strong as it is was meant to be more then a cruiser or just bad motors popping up now. How they iron it out. __________________ #1 car 2010 Black 2LTRS 1/28/10-10/15/11, 17900 miles #2 car 2012 Red 2SSRS 10/15/11- way in the future Mods: Outlaw Axelback & J Pipes/Heritage&Stillen Grill/SLP Fade Gills/Rear Blackout Panel/Halltech CAI/Apex Scoop,Washer Bottle/OEM Strut Tower Brace/VMax T/B/ G.M. Blade Spoiler/Retro 69 SS emblems/Pfadt ZL1 Sways & End links/Hotchkis springs/SLP Splitter/TSW Nurburgring wheels

12-08-2011, 10:23 PM	#1336
TCAT SoCal HT5: [COTW 8/15/11] Drives: 2011 SS SW LS3 T76 Turbocharged Join Date: May 2011 Location: On Earth Posts: 6,344	That example is one of the reasons why I love these motors. Awesome! __________________

12-08-2011, 10:36 PM	#1340
VR Baron SoCal Camaro5 Race Team Drives: 2012 VR 2SS RS M6 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: SO CAL Posts: 9,782	It's late, do you know where your Gumby Sgt is? __________________ #1 car 2010 Black 2LTRS 1/28/10-10/15/11, 17900 miles #2 car 2012 Red 2SSRS 10/15/11- way in the future Mods: Outlaw Axelback & J Pipes/Heritage&Stillen Grill/SLP Fade Gills/Rear Blackout Panel/Halltech CAI/Apex Scoop,Washer Bottle/OEM Strut Tower Brace/VMax T/B/ G.M. Blade Spoiler/Retro 69 SS emblems/Pfadt ZL1 Sways & End links/Hotchkis springs/SLP Splitter/TSW Nurburgring wheels

12-08-2011, 10:37 PM	#1341
TCAT SoCal HT5: [COTW 8/15/11] Drives: 2011 SS SW LS3 T76 Turbocharged Join Date: May 2011 Location: On Earth Posts: 6,344	Searching for some wood maybe?? __________________ Last edited by TCAT; 12-08-2011 at 10:54 PM.

12-08-2011, 10:15 PM	#1333
90503 Drives: 2011 2SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Torrance Posts: 7,823	I work for a steel heat treater. Make steel hard. Allot of racing and aerospace work.[/QUOTE] I used to own a machine shop back in the day...dealt with a lot of heat treaters and tool steel suppliers...glad to here that stuff is still around!

12-08-2011, 11:11 PM	#1346
VR Baron SoCal Camaro5 Race Team Drives: 2012 VR 2SS RS M6 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: SO CAL Posts: 9,782	Or banged his head to hard on the computer and knocked himself out __________________ #1 car 2010 Black 2LTRS 1/28/10-10/15/11, 17900 miles #2 car 2012 Red 2SSRS 10/15/11- way in the future Mods: Outlaw Axelback & J Pipes/Heritage&Stillen Grill/SLP Fade Gills/Rear Blackout Panel/Halltech CAI/Apex Scoop,Washer Bottle/OEM Strut Tower Brace/VMax T/B/ G.M. Blade Spoiler/Retro 69 SS emblems/Pfadt ZL1 Sways & End links/Hotchkis springs/SLP Splitter/TSW Nurburgring wheels

12-08-2011, 11:20 PM	#1350
bajamoon Drives: 2011 1ss rs Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Whittier CA Posts: 12,119 View My Garage	Gumby you going to bring your camera to the meet? Attached Images

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