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shinzzerz · 12-08-2020, 03:28 PM

Hey Guys,

I've searched around this forum, but I couldn't get any solid info on which lifter is more suitable for a cam'd LS3 camaro. I would be going with the Johnson 21X6 reduced travel lifter (note there is also a short travel variant that is more akin to solid lifters).

I'm looking at either Johnson 2126LSR vs the Johnson 2116LSR.

The main hesitation with the 2126 (beyond price

) is that they are equipped with axle oiling which will reduce oil pressure. I was wondering if anyone here has any experience with running the 2126LSR lifter with 30 weight oil with the stock oil pump on the LS3? Did you notice an appreciable drop in oil pressure?

This is the 2126 with extra orifice for axle oiling

Thanks!

sixty9fordkiller · 12-08-2020, 04:44 PM

i use valvoline 10w30 vr1 oil

10296 melling

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Clarkstar · 12-08-2020, 05:02 PM

I have the 2116lsr. I run 5w30 Royal Purple. With Yella Terra rockers, I machined all the pedestals to allow .040 preload... the valvetrain is quiet ��

shinzzerz · 12-08-2020, 11:40 PM

Thanks for all of the info I appreciate it. I think I'm going to go with the 2116LSRs. Those lifters seem to fit the bill for what I need.

12-08-2020, 03:28 PM	#1
shinzzerz Drives: '15 1LE Join Date: May 2020 Location: GA Posts: 21	Johnson Lifter Which One ?!? Hey Guys, I've searched around this forum, but I couldn't get any solid info on which lifter is more suitable for a cam'd LS3 camaro. I would be going with the Johnson 21X6 reduced travel lifter (note there is also a short travel variant that is more akin to solid lifters). I'm looking at either Johnson 2126LSR vs the Johnson 2116LSR. The main hesitation with the 2126 (beyond price ) is that they are equipped with axle oiling which will reduce oil pressure. I was wondering if anyone here has any experience with running the 2126LSR lifter with 30 weight oil with the stock oil pump on the LS3? Did you notice an appreciable drop in oil pressure? This is the 2126 with extra orifice for axle oiling Thanks! Last edited by shinzzerz; 12-08-2020 at 03:43 PM.

12-08-2020, 04:44 PM	#2
sixty9fordkiller Donkey Dick Cam Camaro Drives: 2010 2SS/RS LS3 M6 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 1,998	i use valvoline 10w30 vr1 oil 10296 melling Sent from my SM-G975U using Tapatalk __________________ Bone Stock

12-08-2020, 05:02 PM	#3
Clarkstar Drives: 2013 1SS 1LE Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Ixonia wi Posts: 1,456	I have the 2116lsr. I run 5w30 Royal Purple. With Yella Terra rockers, I machined all the pedestals to allow .040 preload... the valvetrain is quiet �� __________________ 2013 1le- Katech 416 short block, TSP custom grind cam, LOD intake, cnc heads by F.ED., Nick William's 102mm T.B., CORN fed, Pedders coilovers. Performance street alingnment by Justin at Lake Country Alignment and dyno tune by Late Model Throttle. 603 h.p. 495 ft lbs tq.

12-08-2020, 11:40 PM	#4
shinzzerz Drives: '15 1LE Join Date: May 2020 Location: GA Posts: 21	Thanks for all of the info I appreciate it. I think I'm going to go with the 2116LSRs. Those lifters seem to fit the bill for what I need.