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BOSS_HOSS · 08-23-2011, 06:01 PM

I am hearing a ticking noise (pretty sure it's normal) on my LS3, not sure if I'm paranoid because my oil pump just failed and any little noise scares the hell out of me now...just want to make sure.

I installed JRE's 445 cam package which include Comp Cams dual valve springs and the trunion upgrade quite some time ago (amazing upgrade) and for some reason I'm thinking the ticking got worse...

Please watch video of both the engine and I also recorded a clip of underneath the car near the cats (ARH long tubes with high flow cats) where the tick is most noticeable.

Just want to make sure nothing is wrong.

Thanks,
Steve

Engine:

Underneath:

Squintz Palladoris · 08-23-2011, 06:26 PM

Sounds like a noisey ass LS valvetrain to me. Normal, especially with a cam.

Parapdrapa · 08-23-2011, 06:48 PM

That is your new valvetrain, stronger springs make more noise

molsonbrador · 08-23-2011, 08:03 PM

Sexy.

Gordo · 08-23-2011, 09:17 PM

Do the comp cam trunnion upgrade and that will take care of it.

Jayrcr3 · 08-23-2011, 10:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Squintz Palladoris

Sounds like a noisey ass LS valvetrain to me. Normal, especially with a cam.

+1

BOSS_HOSS · 08-23-2011, 11:05 PM

The trunion upgrade is installed

Gordo · 08-23-2011, 11:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BOSS_HOSS

The trunion upgrade is installed

Mine isn't near that loud,did you press the bearings in or use a hammer?

fourmz · 08-24-2011, 12:00 AM

I have the same cam package and have the same noise with 4000 miles on it. It's just the valvetrain and it's normal.

Squintz Palladoris · 08-24-2011, 07:09 AM

LOL Mine is bone stock and sounds like that. My wifes LS1 GTO sounds like that. My IVgen sounded like that.

Its the LS motor sewing machine. AT least the pistons are a bit quieter in the LS3 vs the LS1.

bubblyjock · 08-24-2011, 02:46 PM

That tick is no where near as loud as the 6.0 L76 I had in my G8, it sounded like that brand new and after a cam upgrade, your LS3 sounds normal to me.

08-23-2011, 09:17 PM	#5
Gordo Drives: CMG 2SS/RS Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Unknown Posts: 194	Do the comp cam trunnion upgrade and that will take care of it. __________________ You have not lived until you have done something for someone who could never repay you.

08-23-2011, 11:05 PM	#7
BOSS_HOSS Drives: 2010 Camaro SS Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Petawawa, ON Posts: 151	The trunion upgrade is installed __________________ 2010 2SS/RS 1 7/8" Long Tube American Racing Headers w/high flow cats, Borla S-Type Catback Exhaust, Roto-Fab CAI, VMAX Ported Throttle Body, MGW Shifter, JRE 445 Street Cam Package tuned via SCT, Pedders Street 1 Kit.

08-24-2011, 12:00 AM	#9
fourmz Fourmz Drives: 2010 2SS/RS 1968 Firebird 1994 Z28 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Soldotna,Alaska Posts: 382	I have the same cam package and have the same noise with 4000 miles on it. It's just the valvetrain and it's normal. __________________ Black-in-Black/Blue out 2010 2SS/RS LS-3 -Magnacharger TVS2300,OD cog belt drive, 3.4" pulley, Janetty smooth idle blower cam,ID-850 injectors,ZL1 fuel pump,MSD boost a pump, ADM FPCM Janetty custom tune,Doug Thorley long tube headers, Corsa catback,C.A.I. Intake, Roto-Fab Big Gulp Scoop, Monster LT1/SC Clutch assembly,Eibach pro kit plus, BMR cradle/diff bushings, Barton Shifter,JRE 3.91 Eaton Tru-Trac rear diff,Barton Short Throw SHifter, Boss 339 20" wheels,Painted heritage grille, Sparks Restoration Inverted blue/black SS emblems, Seibon BB carbon fiber hood, ZL1 front bumper conversion.

08-24-2011, 02:46 PM	#11
bubblyjock Drives: 2010 LS3 2SS Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Worland, Wyoming Posts: 27	That tick is no where near as loud as the 6.0 L76 I had in my G8, it sounded like that brand new and after a cam upgrade, your LS3 sounds normal to me. __________________ 2010 Camaro 2SS, M6 LS3, Summit White, Jannetty Racing Tune, Cold Air Inductions Intake, Solo High-flow cats, MBRP 3" Catback with X-pipe, window tint and much more to come!!

08-23-2011, 06:26 PM	#2
Squintz Palladoris Drives: 2010 IOM 1SS M6 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: NC Posts: 557	Sounds like a noisey ass LS valvetrain to me. Normal, especially with a cam.

08-23-2011, 06:48 PM	#3
Parapdrapa Drives: 2010 Camaro Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: NC Posts: 174	That is your new valvetrain, stronger springs make more noise

08-23-2011, 08:03 PM	#4
molsonbrador Drives: 2010 Camaro SS, 2018 Colorado Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: NC Posts: 2,207	Sexy.

08-24-2011, 07:09 AM	#10
Squintz Palladoris Drives: 2010 IOM 1SS M6 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: NC Posts: 557	LOL Mine is bone stock and sounds like that. My wifes LS1 GTO sounds like that. My IVgen sounded like that. Its the LS motor sewing machine. AT least the pistons are a bit quieter in the LS3 vs the LS1.