01-18-2014, 08:02 PM | #57 |
"Black Ace"
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Cam still in use Y/N: Y
Cam type/brand: Comp Cam Specs: 230/234 .613/.598 114+2 (dialed back to +1) Cam miles: 34K Forced induction: Maggie (5.5 psi )--9k miles Power level: 568/493 Oil type: Mobil 1 5w30 (just switched to Joe Gibbs LS-30) Oil Pump: Melling HV Date of cam purchase: 9/2011 Katech C5R timing chain, .650-lift dual valve springs (Lunatti for first 25K [still looked good after removal], PRC since then)... I noticed my oil pressure at idle, once warmed up, has been lower than usual lately (14-15 psi), but goes back up over 30 under throttle. Should I be concerned? The car has just under 70K total miles.
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Mods: Forged 416 LS3, Maggie TVS 2300 SC (~11 psi), custom cam (232/247, .630/.630, 118 LSA), 90-lb. injectors, ZL1 fuel pump & ADM controller, Alky Control meth kit, Monster LT1-SC twin-disk clutch, ZL1 drivetrain conversion w/ DSS 1000-HP axles & 1-pc. driveshaft, CAI Inc. intake w/ ADM scoop, XS Power full exhaust (1 7/8" LT headers with 3" off-road pipes), VMAX CNC-ported TB, LSR adjustable sway bars, LPE rear end-links, BMR 1" drop, BMR polyurethane bushings; UMI trailing arms & toe rods. Built & tuned by Kraftworks. 755 rwhp/708 rwtq Last edited by fldrummer; 01-18-2014 at 08:20 PM. |
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It makes more sense to gather a wide range of data through short/long mileage setups, and other variables to come up with more information.
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01-18-2014, 11:10 PM | #60 |
Drives: 2012 2SS M6 Join Date: Nov 2013
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Sorry SS. I agree with you.
This will remain open to everyone regardless of mileage and failures. It can be compiled for stats outside the thread if a true failure analysis is to be attempt. My 0.02 |
01-18-2014, 11:29 PM | #61 |
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I did it myself in the garage
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01-19-2014, 07:37 AM | #63 |
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fldrummer hope don't mind stealing template.
Cam still in use Y/N: N Cam type/brand: Comp Custom 3Bolt Cam Cam Specs: 230's 617/621 113+2 Cam miles: 13k Forced induction: EForce 3.25 Pulley (8.5 psi to 10+ ) 18k Power level: Mid 600's. Oil type: Mobil 1 prior to Cam install. RP HPS 5w-30 after. Oil Pump: Melling HV Date of cam purchase: 5/2012 Katech C5R timing chain, .650-lift dual valve springs Comp Trunion Kit all other top end supporting parts etc. ARH 1 7/8" CAI Intake,#" Exhaust. KB BAP ZL1 Pump JRE EFORCE Fuel Mod. Stock bottom. Car ran flawless since top end work for close to 19 months.Conservative Pump gas tune. Always good oil pressure temp etc. Getting on gas somewhere in the neighborhood of 4.5k-5k. Slight vibration immediately followed by boom shrapnel and oil cloud out back. No time to react. Engine hasn't been torn apart yet however hole in block around #5 and #7. Fuse could have been lit by bad tune originally at FI install and/or imho maybe too much boost. Who knows.
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01-19-2014, 07:50 AM | #64 | |
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GM tolerances are pretty extreme from low to high. I've pulled my heads twice and I have had no issues. My valve train is pretty noisy too. Includes 10 runs at the track. My psi has been consistent since the build. If yours was something else and then just suddenly dropped to 14-15 psi, I'd have it checked out. |
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01-19-2014, 08:01 AM | #65 |
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Yes, if you are going to make a sticky maybe the members who aren't having issues can attach a video of the car running for the members who want a cam but can't decide which one they want or need.
BTW The page you created is great and it is very informing of what to look out for.
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03-15-2014, 01:55 PM | #68 |
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Mine failed with 65K miles but it was caused by a failed lifter which was caused by a failed rocker trunion 20K mile back. The cam was Comp 231/234, .617/.620 on 114 LSA. All other lobes looked good.
G6X3 going in when I get home from work trip next month.
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03-15-2014, 04:20 PM | #69 |
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The real question is how many vvt cams have failed. I'm just curious about those because I'm wanting GPIs vvt3 cam some time soon
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03-16-2014, 06:04 AM | #70 |
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is there a way to organize this thread better? Such as new posts get added to a spreadsheet based on size and brand? I'm betting we would see a trend where the failures rise exponentially based on size...
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