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JantzenOKC · 10-26-2015, 10:52 AM

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Originally Posted by IneedAZ

Is that with or without using a catch can? IF with, what mileage when installed?

I put a catch can on it very early, I can't remember exactly when.. Somewhere in the first couple thousand miles though. Been through two rx cans and one mightymouse.

And while on the subject, I'm rethinking the MightyMouse setup for my car. While the system works great at idle and in negative manifold pressure, I'm not sure about when under WOT. At idle it uses the turbo inlet filter for the fresh air into the motor. But when under boost it has to use that same turbo inlet hose to pull on the crankcase, but when this is happening there is NO fresh air into the crankcase. I'm thinking about going back to a dual valve catch can. Working on a new evac setup.. Stay tuned.

JantzenOKC · 10-26-2015, 10:56 AM

Also I'm getting slightly different readings in different cylinders on the piston to head clearances when I put the short block back together. I'm wondering if it's possible that the crankshaft got bent very slightly when it locked up. I'm not sure I can trust these readings... At least not enough to order a set of $800-$1,000 custom pistons. I should probably go ahead and get my used motor and check clearances with that to be safe.

JantzenOKC · 10-26-2015, 04:25 PM

Here's a couple more pics of the forged rods side by side with the factory powdered metal LFX rods. They look a little stronger to me...

HP Turbine · 10-26-2015, 09:26 PM

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Originally Posted by JantzenOKC

Also I'm getting slightly different readings in different cylinders on the piston to head clearances when I put the short block back together. I'm wondering if it's possible that the crankshaft got bent very slightly when it locked up. I'm not sure I can trust these readings... At least not enough to order a set of $800-$1,000 custom pistons. I should probably go ahead and get my used motor and check clearances with that to be safe.

Can you check the trueness of the crank shaft?

pin it at centers in a lathe and role it with a depth mic on it maybe?

JantzenOKC · 10-27-2015, 07:16 AM

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Originally Posted by HP Turbine

Can you check the trueness of the crank shaft?

pin it at centers in a lathe and role it with a depth mic on it maybe?

I don't have the ability to do that, but it really doesn't matter. I had no plans to reuse any of this stuff. I was just going to use it for measurmemts to build the pistons from. I'll be buying a nice used motor with 5k miles or less on it. Just need to get it sooner than later I guess.

xc_SS/RS · 10-27-2015, 10:34 AM

Just read the entire thread and I'm subscribing now. This is a very cool build so far! Also I'm extremely jealous of you being able to do all of this work even if it is on your down time at work lol

JantzenOKC · 10-27-2015, 04:36 PM

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Originally Posted by xc_SS/RS

Just read the entire thread and I'm subscribing now. This is a very cool build so far! Also I'm extremely jealous of you being able to do all of this work even if it is on your down time at work lol

Thanks, and yes that is definitely a perk of my job!

JantzenOKC · 10-29-2015, 10:52 AM

I'm done with you V6 guys. Since I have everything apart and gotta spend money I've decided to just LS swap this thing. I'm pretty sure I can just reuse all my wiring and computer.. Just need to hook the turbos up to it. I should be able to get into the high 10's no problem now!

rgrmoreira13 · 10-29-2015, 11:01 AM

Are you going to swap it with a LS7?

smithnc · 10-29-2015, 11:04 AM

WOW, nice!

Jason@JacFab · 10-29-2015, 12:40 PM

You're full of $#!7 lol...

smithnc · 10-29-2015, 12:52 PM

That's what I was thinking but I wasn't sure LOL

JantzenOKC · 10-29-2015, 03:32 PM

Alright I was going to drop it in but decided it was too heavy and had too many cylinders lol. Guess I'll just stick with this little V6.

crc91 · 10-30-2015, 02:12 AM

Ha that's be sweet. I think there was a guy working on swapping a ls3 into a 6. Anyone ever know if he did it?

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10-26-2015, 10:56 AM	#618
JantzenOKC Drives: '13 2LT/RS Twin Turbo Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Edmond, Oklahoma Posts: 3,073	Also I'm getting slightly different readings in different cylinders on the piston to head clearances when I put the short block back together. I'm wondering if it's possible that the crankshaft got bent very slightly when it locked up. I'm not sure I can trust these readings... At least not enough to order a set of $800-$1,000 custom pistons. I should probably go ahead and get my used motor and check clearances with that to be safe. __________________ 3.6L Twin Turbo V6 Garrett GT28 turbos -- Jacfab forged connecting rods -- Diamond forged pistons(10.5:1) -- Alky Control Methonal Injection -- CircleD 2E triple disc torque converter -- BMR suspension 10.75 @ 131mph

10-26-2015, 04:25 PM	#619
JantzenOKC Drives: '13 2LT/RS Twin Turbo Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Edmond, Oklahoma Posts: 3,073	Here's a couple more pics of the forged rods side by side with the factory powdered metal LFX rods. They look a little stronger to me... Attached Images __________________ 3.6L Twin Turbo V6 Garrett GT28 turbos -- Jacfab forged connecting rods -- Diamond forged pistons(10.5:1) -- Alky Control Methonal Injection -- CircleD 2E triple disc torque converter -- BMR suspension 10.75 @ 131mph

10-27-2015, 10:34 AM	#622
xc_SS/RS Drives: 2010 Camaro SS/RS Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: somewhere in MD Posts: 4,883	Just read the entire thread and I'm subscribing now. This is a very cool build so far! Also I'm extremely jealous of you being able to do all of this work even if it is on your down time at work lol __________________ 2010 2SS/RS Z/28 intake, NW, FAST 102, speed engineering LT's, some exhaust, ATI -10% pulley, GM flex fuel injectors, DSX flex fuel sensor, MGW shifter, HP Tuners, some suspension work, stickers and a little weight loss. 12.63 @113.53

10-29-2015, 10:52 AM	#624
JantzenOKC Drives: '13 2LT/RS Twin Turbo Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Edmond, Oklahoma Posts: 3,073	I'm done with you V6 guys. Since I have everything apart and gotta spend money I've decided to just LS swap this thing. I'm pretty sure I can just reuse all my wiring and computer.. Just need to hook the turbos up to it. I should be able to get into the high 10's no problem now! Attached Images __________________ 3.6L Twin Turbo V6 Garrett GT28 turbos -- Jacfab forged connecting rods -- Diamond forged pistons(10.5:1) -- Alky Control Methonal Injection -- CircleD 2E triple disc torque converter -- BMR suspension 10.75 @ 131mph

10-29-2015, 11:01 AM	#625
rgrmoreira13 Drives: 2015 2SS 1LE Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Miami WADE County Posts: 1,127 View My Garage	Are you going to swap it with a LS7? __________________ Specs TSP Stage 2 Boosted Cam 227/235 at 114 LSA Fore Innovation Triple pump staged (Walbro 342 primary and 2x Walbro 450 secondaries) Procharger D1x with a 3.85 pulley ID1050x Injectors Flex Fuel Sensor Monster LT1 Twin Disk Clutch Holley Sniper Efi Intake Manifold NW 103mm Boosted TB 747rwhp at 12psi on E85

10-29-2015, 11:04 AM	#626
smithnc Drives: 2012 Camaro RS Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Colorado Posts: 208 View My Garage	WOW, nice!

10-29-2015, 12:40 PM	#627
Jason@JacFab Drives: 2016 1LT RS Camaro; 72 Chevelle Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Central Point, OR Posts: 5,685 View My Garage	You're full of $#!7 lol...

10-29-2015, 12:52 PM	#628
smithnc Drives: 2012 Camaro RS Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Colorado Posts: 208 View My Garage	That's what I was thinking but I wasn't sure LOL

10-29-2015, 03:32 PM	#629
JantzenOKC Drives: '13 2LT/RS Twin Turbo Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Edmond, Oklahoma Posts: 3,073	Alright I was going to drop it in but decided it was too heavy and had too many cylinders lol. Guess I'll just stick with this little V6. __________________ 3.6L Twin Turbo V6 Garrett GT28 turbos -- Jacfab forged connecting rods -- Diamond forged pistons(10.5:1) -- Alky Control Methonal Injection -- CircleD 2E triple disc torque converter -- BMR suspension 10.75 @ 131mph

10-30-2015, 02:12 AM	#630
crc91 Drives: '14 1LS Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Mandeville Posts: 2,166	Ha that's be sweet. I think there was a guy working on swapping a ls3 into a 6. Anyone ever know if he did it? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Patiently waiting for my 2023 SS 1LE