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PQ · 07-30-2013, 01:37 PM

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Originally Posted by 10aSSee D

Are you getting the 419 from Livernois?

That is who I talked to. I'll talk to others at the fest as well.

The fest is a scouting mission this year. hahaha

zebra · 07-31-2013, 01:33 AM

well... i reckon that's my cue

zebra · 07-31-2013, 01:36 AM

you know... it's a good thing your car's in a zillion pieces right now, cause i got half a mind to drive back to Mobile & show you what a "slow ass vette" can do

you had me by what - almost 100hp & i bet Eve still coulda walked all over you!

Scott@Bjorn3D · 07-31-2013, 06:27 AM

Don't forget to talk to Ted Jannetty and see what he may be able to do.

PQ · 07-31-2013, 07:19 PM

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Originally Posted by zebra

you know... it's a good thing your car's in a zillion pieces right now, cause i got half a mind to drive back to Mobile & show you what a "slow ass vette" can do

you had me by what - almost 100hp & i bet Eve still coulda walked all over you!

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Originally Posted by Scott@Bjorn3D

Don't forget to talk to Ted Jannetty and see what he may be able to do.

I'll talk to everybody.

NOBODY is working on my car though.

litle88 · 07-31-2013, 07:28 PM

Awesome! I know Nick from Lethal is on Theeee way! That would be a badazz conversation IMHO. id like to pick their minds too.

grocerygetter · 07-31-2013, 08:56 PM

Yup...fest will be good for u.

freedomintheskies · 07-31-2013, 09:48 PM

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Originally Posted by PQ

I certainly will now. I had no idea about that stuff.

Here is something to consider... I run it in everything that burns gas and has a valvetrain... It is super high in Zinc and will prevent scuffing on all internal engine surfaces. On a side note, I wonder if GM would cover the repair bill with their 100k drivetrain warranty? Have you (or anyone else) heard of other issues with cam lobe failure from the roller lifters burning through the hardened camshaft lobe surface?http://www.acdelco.com/parts/vehicle...bly-lubricant/

PQ · 07-31-2013, 10:46 PM

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Originally Posted by freedomintheskies

Here is something to consider... I run it in everything that burns gas and has a valvetrain... It is super high in Zinc and will prevent scuffing on all internal engine surfaces. On a side note, I wonder if GM would cover the repair bill with their 100k drivetrain warranty? Have you (or anyone else) heard of other issues with cam lobe failure from the roller lifters burning through the hardened camshaft lobe surface?http://www.acdelco.com/parts/vehicle...bly-lubricant/

Well, this is a comp cam installed 40k miles ago.

litle88 · 08-03-2013, 09:51 PM

It was awesome meeting and hanging out with you PQ!! Had a blast..anyways

PM YOUR ADDRESS lol so I can ship that plate for ya bud! Lol

1Camaro2SS · 08-05-2013, 12:42 AM

It was great seeing you at the Fest again PQ. Those cam lobes looked much worse in person than pictures. I'm rooting for your rebuild and will be watching this thread closely. You will be glad you chose to work on it yourself. Just take your time when you get stuck or something is unclear and don't cut any corners.

PQ, just saw this on FB this morning and thought I'd share with you. It would be a sweet deal if you were the only bidder on it. Lol

http://www.ebay.com/itm/111137151744...witem=&vxp=mtr

PQ · 08-05-2013, 11:47 AM

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Originally Posted by litle88

It was awesome meeting and hanging out with you PQ!! Had a blast..anyways

PM YOUR ADDRESS lol so I can ship that plate for ya bud! Lol

PM sent. Totally forgot while at the fest.

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Originally Posted by 1Camaro2SS

It was great seeing you at the Fest again PQ. Those cam lobes looked much worse in person than pictures. I'm rooting for your rebuild and will be watching this thread closely. You will be glad you chose to work on it yourself. Just take your time when you get stuck or something is unclear and don't cut any corners.

I know the guys to call on for sure.

Looks like I will probably let Livernois build me a long block. Since it was a valvetrain issue and not just a bottom end issue that probably caused this there is not much that doesn't really need to be replaced. Rockers and pushrods could be. Probably the valves. I'll send them the heads and let them salvage whatever they can to save me a little money.

Or................................................ ......

PQ · 08-05-2013, 01:16 PM

If I use my block as a core I MIGHT be able to get 400.00 or so knocked off because it will cost me to ship it to them as well. And the heads MIGHT save me the same amount BEFORE they port them and stuff.

So giving that math, and considering I gotta replace the whole valve train other than, say, the rockers and maybe the pushrods, there is not much knew that I won't have to buy.

Soooooooo............

Why not re-buy the cam and two lifters and put it all back together and run it while I save money? Sure, it might die in a few months but it might live for a year or more. I would have a car to drive while I wait. AND it will give me a practice run on the install. It's worth the 400.00 to 800.00 it would cost me to do it.

In the meantime I"m saving for my new engine from Livernois. Ya?

litle88 · 08-05-2013, 05:51 PM

PQ it's on the way bud. Tracking number is in your inbox.

Keep us posted.

07-31-2013, 01:33 AM	#58
zebra just can't seem to leave Drives: your mom wild!! Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: cold & windy Posts: 10,625 View My Garage	well... i reckon that's my cue __________________ Eve ('00 FRC): hot-air intake Rowan ('09 H3): 5spd mom-mobile Penny ('99 Sierra): 5.3 / HD 5spd... gone but not forgotten Samson ('18 HD): compounded 408

07-31-2013, 01:36 AM	#59
zebra just can't seem to leave Drives: your mom wild!! Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: cold & windy Posts: 10,625 View My Garage	you know... it's a good thing your car's in a zillion pieces right now, cause i got half a mind to drive back to Mobile & show you what a "slow ass vette" can do you had me by what - almost 100hp & i bet Eve still coulda walked all over you! __________________ Eve ('00 FRC): hot-air intake Rowan ('09 H3): 5spd mom-mobile Penny ('99 Sierra): 5.3 / HD 5spd... gone but not forgotten Samson ('18 HD): compounded 408

07-31-2013, 07:28 PM	#62
litle88 V8 Lounge member #2 Drives: 2001 Ws6 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Burbank,IL Posts: 6,373	Awesome! I know Nick from Lethal is on Theeee way! That would be a badazz conversation IMHO. id like to pick their minds too. __________________ 2001 ws6, 40k miles, Ls3 416 stroker, short block built by PER the rest by me. LPE Ls3 heads milled to 12-1 comp, FAST 102, NW 102, kooks 2", dual DMH cutouts, Magnaflow C/B, BTR cam + springs. Full UMI suspension.

07-31-2013, 08:56 PM	#63
grocerygetter instigator Drives: 2020 6.2 Trail Boss, 2022 XC90 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: 72034 Posts: 3,979 View My Garage	Yup...fest will be good for u. __________________ -John S.

08-03-2013, 09:51 PM	#66
litle88 V8 Lounge member #2 Drives: 2001 Ws6 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Burbank,IL Posts: 6,373	It was awesome meeting and hanging out with you PQ!! Had a blast..anyways PM YOUR ADDRESS lol so I can ship that plate for ya bud! Lol __________________ 2001 ws6, 40k miles, Ls3 416 stroker, short block built by PER the rest by me. LPE Ls3 heads milled to 12-1 comp, FAST 102, NW 102, kooks 2", dual DMH cutouts, Magnaflow C/B, BTR cam + springs. Full UMI suspension.

07-31-2013, 06:27 AM	#60
Scott@Bjorn3D Drives: Kami, 2013 2SS LS3 Luvin Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Eufaula, Alabama Posts: 6,427	Don't forget to talk to Ted Jannetty and see what he may be able to do.

08-05-2013, 12:42 AM	#67
1Camaro2SS Drives: 2013 Camaro ZL1 M6 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Grand Rapids, MI Posts: 1,445 View My Garage	It was great seeing you at the Fest again PQ. Those cam lobes looked much worse in person than pictures. I'm rooting for your rebuild and will be watching this thread closely. You will be glad you chose to work on it yourself. Just take your time when you get stuck or something is unclear and don't cut any corners. PQ, just saw this on FB this morning and thought I'd share with you. It would be a sweet deal if you were the only bidder on it. Lol http://www.ebay.com/itm/111137151744...witem=&vxp=mtr __________________ Last edited by 1Camaro2SS; 08-05-2013 at 11:46 AM.

08-05-2013, 01:16 PM	#69
PQ Booooosted. Drives: 2010 Supercharged SS Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Mobile, AL Posts: 36,717 View My Garage	If I use my block as a core I MIGHT be able to get 400.00 or so knocked off because it will cost me to ship it to them as well. And the heads MIGHT save me the same amount BEFORE they port them and stuff. So giving that math, and considering I gotta replace the whole valve train other than, say, the rockers and maybe the pushrods, there is not much knew that I won't have to buy. Soooooooo............ Why not re-buy the cam and two lifters and put it all back together and run it while I save money? Sure, it might die in a few months but it might live for a year or more. I would have a car to drive while I wait. AND it will give me a practice run on the install. It's worth the 400.00 to 800.00 it would cost me to do it. In the meantime I"m saving for my new engine from Livernois. Ya? __________________

08-05-2013, 05:51 PM	#70
litle88 V8 Lounge member #2 Drives: 2001 Ws6 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Burbank,IL Posts: 6,373	PQ it's on the way bud. Tracking number is in your inbox. Keep us posted. __________________ 2001 ws6, 40k miles, Ls3 416 stroker, short block built by PER the rest by me. LPE Ls3 heads milled to 12-1 comp, FAST 102, NW 102, kooks 2", dual DMH cutouts, Magnaflow C/B, BTR cam + springs. Full UMI suspension.