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Josh @ Spartan LSX · 06-10-2014, 04:19 PM

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Originally Posted by rberns

I've got btr .660 springs but was also given 7.4 push rods. I figure I would have to have my installer measure first though.

7.4" will most likely not put you in the acceptable preload range.

What size cam is it and what lobe is it on? I can probably tell you what you need just based off of that having done so many.

Unreal · 06-10-2014, 04:54 PM

They did just change Pennzoil Plat and it isn't as good any more. If you can find the older spec stock up on it, the new stuff isn't nearly as good.

GR8WHITE1 · 06-10-2014, 04:56 PM

Would probably be nice to see a list of guys that are selling cams that are not using comp cams cores.

BFASTNOTLAST · 06-10-2014, 05:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Unreal

They did just change Pennzoil Plat and it isn't as good any more. If you can find the older spec stock up on it, the new stuff isn't nearly as good.

Rotella T6 is another "cheap" high zinc content and good shear additives.

10aSSee D · 06-10-2014, 07:18 PM

My comp cam better not mess up my new 417 ADM installed a few months ago!!!

WHAMMO · 06-10-2014, 08:04 PM

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Originally Posted by VADER SS L99

I don't mean to give you offense but every single post of yours is way too long. (I admit this one is not nearly as bad as most). I don't even read them any more because almost every time is a huge long post on why we should all use Joe Gibbs LS30 oil. If I was someone who didn't know how good that oil is or much about oil, your post would have me looking at other oils. That's how annoying they are. If your affiliated with Joe Gibbs somehow you really need to go about your support in a different way because at this point you might actually be hurting them rather than helping. Just my opinion of course and some friendly advice.

+100000000 ..His posts are like a copy/paste of his one and only original post about oil quality and trillion links to the same tests..man, that's heavy! Please stop!

I was asking in another topic related thread why I never saw so much damaged cam thread on LS1tech forums...My next cam wont be a comp cam. This whole cam whine BS is non sense!!

thahemp · 06-11-2014, 08:51 AM

These Spartan guys were talking about it on ls1tech a long time ago. That's where I first read about the bad comp cores. It's the same thread where I learned that Tracy (SC2150) was a huge asshole too haha.

Josh @ Spartan LSX · 06-11-2014, 10:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Unreal

They did just change Pennzoil Plat and it isn't as good any more. If you can find the older spec stock up on it, the new stuff isn't nearly as good.

That sucks, and it figures. The EPA is ruining all the good oils one by one.

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Originally Posted by BFASTNOTLAST

Rotella T6 is another "cheap" high zinc content and good shear additives.

Rotella is good stuff if you don't have cats. We use that too, and I personally run it in my Silverado (gas motor).

1sick_eg · 06-11-2014, 11:00 AM

Same problems all over LS1tech and other forums. I'll be going with Cam motion for my cam. At least if there are any issues, Kip will take care of it. Customer service goes a long way these days.

Josh @ Spartan LSX · 06-11-2014, 11:04 AM

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Originally Posted by 1sick_eg

Same problems all over LS1tech and other forums. I'll be going with Cam motion for my cam. At least if there are any issues, Kip will take care of it. Customer service goes a long way these days.

We build 50+ engines per yer whether it be a free standing engine for a customer or inside a car, using Cam Motion camshafts and have yet to have one problem or failure. This ranges anywhere from street use to 7500rpm track use and everything in between. Dry sump, wet sump, etc.

Unreal · 06-11-2014, 11:25 AM

The Pennzoil API SM was the good stuff, they just switched to API SN and the wear rating testing went down something like 25%. It is stupid and sucks. Ohh well. Just move on to another decent oil.

Kip Fabre · 06-11-2014, 12:14 PM

I like Royal Purple HPS. Look at there web site it's a real oils company they make there own oil. I will start another thread about oils later but for now look at this. I am sure they are not the only ones.

Bell040 · 06-11-2014, 12:27 PM

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Originally Posted by axis

You don't need just one number. You need to know the amount of ZDDP AND detergent. They both go hand and hand. Where did you get your 1500 number?

well, 1500 to 1800 PPM. That's what Mobil 1 racing oil has.

and if spring pressure is doubled, the boundary layer is probably about half, so you need double concentration.

f5journal · 06-11-2014, 12:40 PM

About 4 years ago I suggested this might be Comp Cam core problems and had a mod nicely tell me "back off" if I did not know for sure. As I posted earlier, hunch/opinions were based on experiences years ago with flat tappet stuff

Again, it's not exactly a Comp Cam problem, but they apparently sell the most of the cams with the suspect cores from elsewhere.

06-10-2014, 04:54 PM	#114
Unreal Drives: 2006 Z06 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Gilbert, AZ Posts: 5,712	They did just change Pennzoil Plat and it isn't as good any more. If you can find the older spec stock up on it, the new stuff isn't nearly as good. __________________ Nick Corvette Z06 -1200ish rwhp

06-10-2014, 07:18 PM	#117
10aSSee D Drives: Silver 2010 SS Camaro Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: TN Posts: 2,562	My comp cam better not mess up my new 417 ADM installed a few months ago!!! __________________ MODS: ADM built 417, 2.9L Whipple with 3.250 pulley, ADM ported and polished LSA heads,ADM stage3 cam,ADM LSA belt drive system,ADM CAI race scoop, ADM dual fuel pumps, ID 850's, BMR full suspension, Gforce 9 inch kit with 3.5 inch driveshaft, Street Slayer twin carbon clutch, Lingenfelter oil seperator. Tuned by built by ADM Performance, 763rwhp,705rwtq

06-11-2014, 08:51 AM	#119
thahemp Geek Drives: 2012 Black LS3 Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Derby, KS Posts: 4,343 View My Garage	These Spartan guys were talking about it on ls1tech a long time ago. That's where I first read about the bad comp cores. It's the same thread where I learned that Tracy (SC2150) was a huge asshole too haha. __________________ 01000111011011110110111101100100001000000110110001 11010101100011011010110010000001110111011010010111 01000110100000100000011101000110100001101001011100 110010000001101111011011100110010100100001 x = ac97968bd3df8f968c8cd3df998a9c94d3df9c8a918bd3df9c 909c94df8c8a9c949a8dd3df92908b979a8ddf998a9c949a8d d3df8b968b8cd1 x = ~x

06-11-2014, 11:25 AM	#123
Unreal Drives: 2006 Z06 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Gilbert, AZ Posts: 5,712	The Pennzoil API SM was the good stuff, they just switched to API SN and the wear rating testing went down something like 25%. It is stupid and sucks. Ohh well. Just move on to another decent oil. __________________ Nick Corvette Z06 -1200ish rwhp

06-11-2014, 12:40 PM	#126
f5journal Senior Camaro Fanatic Drives: 2011 SS/RS manual - White Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: aiken, sc Posts: 1,980	About 4 years ago I suggested this might be Comp Cam core problems and had a mod nicely tell me "back off" if I did not know for sure. As I posted earlier, hunch/opinions were based on experiences years ago with flat tappet stuff Again, it's not exactly a Comp Cam problem, but they apparently sell the most of the cams with the suspect cores from elsewhere. __________________ Former '68 and '69 Z/28 Owner...........Now sporting around in a 2011 RS/SS with........Kooks LT's and cats, JRE tune, CAI, scoop, ZL1 Bumper conversion, custom ZL-1 grille, halo harness, Painted silver stripes, GM GFX, black painted lower edge of skirts and rear bumper. MGW shifter.....and now a 3.91 1LE diff Last edited by f5journal; 06-11-2014 at 01:05 PM.

06-10-2014, 04:56 PM	#115
GR8WHITE1 Drives: camaro Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: ca Posts: 431	Would probably be nice to see a list of guys that are selling cams that are not using comp cams cores.

06-11-2014, 11:00 AM	#121
1sick_eg Drives: 14 Camaro 1LE,328i, and some Hondas Join Date: May 2014 Location: Virginia Posts: 799	Same problems all over LS1tech and other forums. I'll be going with Cam motion for my cam. At least if there are any issues, Kip will take care of it. Customer service goes a long way these days.

06-11-2014, 12:14 PM	#124
Kip Fabre Drives: 2010 Corvette Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Baton Rouge La Posts: 62	I like Royal Purple HPS. Look at there web site it's a real oils company they make there own oil. I will start another thread about oils later but for now look at this. I am sure they are not the only ones.