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Teeth · 10-20-2021, 08:32 AM

Yeah maybe concrete is a better solution, thoughts?

Aqua Blue RS/SS · 10-20-2021, 09:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Teeth

Yeah maybe concrete is a better solution, thoughts?

Take it apart and fix it right

Teeth · 10-20-2021, 09:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Aqua Blue RS/SS

Take it apart and fix it right

I know, it was supposed to be a joke lol

Already got the parts coming

1JEWLDSSRS · 10-20-2021, 04:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Teeth

I know, it was supposed to be a joke lol

Already got the parts coming

Awesome!! I learned a long time ago, those "quick fix" additives just make matters WORSE in the long run. Take your time and always do it right the first time. These cars deserve to be DONE RIGHT!!

morepowerjoe · 10-21-2021, 04:19 AM

I just did my lifters and took the heads off of course and I think it could be done on a long day. I took my time and did it over two days though mainly because of bad knees and back. As long as you get all the parts you need together ahead of time you should be ok. I would also invest in some arp head bolts so you don't have to mess with that torque to yeld crap. Yeah it's way more easier than you think.

1JEWLDSSRS · 10-21-2021, 06:53 AM

Yea, I'm thinking about swapping out my lifters and installing the Johnson link bars in my engine, but I was told I will also need new PR's because they are shorter than the LS7's I have now. Not sure if I really want to do all that as she runs great now with very little valve train noise now and can handle 7500 rpm already..

morepowerjoe · 10-21-2021, 07:18 AM

One thing I noticed on the gm performance racing versions was I couldn't even push the plunger in at all on them and that was with them not even being primed. So I think they are a lot more heavy duty then the regular gm performance ones. I just feel a lot better about high rpm revving now with them in there because before I felt like I had to take an easy on them but now I'm like go for it! I just feel confident in my valve train now. Now if I just get my transmission tune down I'll be good. lol.

1JEWLDSSRS · 10-21-2021, 07:27 AM

Cool. So far, knock on wood, I haven't had any issues with them. I'm not sure exactly which lifters I have, the tuner/builder could only tell me that they were the Delphi LS7 lifters, and I do push the limits a lot when I'm out for a spirited drive.. Good luck with your trans, it is nice to have it function properly, mine could use a bit of tweaking itself, but she does operate pretty well now with the big converter.

10-20-2021, 08:32 AM	#15
Teeth Drives: 2010 Chevrolet Camaro SS Join Date: Sep 2019 Location: Columbia, South Carolina Posts: 223 View My Garage	Yeah maybe concrete is a better solution, thoughts? __________________ 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS: Cyber gray matte wrap, Danti Lambo style louvers, Granatelli Pro-stock look wing B&M transcooler, Mishimoto oil cooler, Mishimoto catchcan, Borla/Pypebomb axle back L99 to LS3 conversion, Vararam ram air intake, BTR Nightfury cam, Johnson lifters, LS7 injectors, Circle D 3200 stall converter, Kooks LT headers, Custom X-pipe

10-21-2021, 04:19 AM	#19
morepowerjoe Drives: 2012 Chevrolet Camaro l99 Join Date: Aug 2020 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 2,101	I just did my lifters and took the heads off of course and I think it could be done on a long day. I took my time and did it over two days though mainly because of bad knees and back. As long as you get all the parts you need together ahead of time you should be ok. I would also invest in some arp head bolts so you don't have to mess with that torque to yeld crap. Yeah it's way more easier than you think. __________________ DSS FX Forged Pistons, Eagle ESP L19 Forged Rods, ARP Head and Main Studs, TSP PRC 260 CNC Ported Heads milled .030, Cometic .040 Head Gaskets, GPI SS3 VVT Camshaft, GM Performance Racing Lifters, CHE Trunnions , Molly Pushrods, Melling 10355HV Oil Pump, Cold Air Inductions CAI, Fast LSXR Intake Manifold, Nick Williams 103 TB, TSP 1 7/8" Longtubes with 3" TSP Exhaust, ZL1 Fuel Pump, Mishimoto Radiator, Mishimoto Oil Cooler, Tru Cool 40k Tranny Cooler, 3600 Circle D Converter, Fluid Dynamics Balancer Build Thread https://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=609817

10-21-2021, 06:53 AM	#20
1JEWLDSSRS Drives: 2011 SS-RS Join Date: May 2011 Location: FLORIDA Posts: 11,426	Yea, I'm thinking about swapping out my lifters and installing the Johnson link bars in my engine, but I was told I will also need new PR's because they are shorter than the LS7's I have now. Not sure if I really want to do all that as she runs great now with very little valve train noise now and can handle 7500 rpm already.. __________________ TSP STAGE 3 CAM,231/246 @112 LSA 614/641 LIFT, CIRCLE D 5C-4200-4500 CONVERTER,LOD INTAKE.CORSA EXHAUST. DSS 1 PC DS. PEGASUS SOLID CRADLE MOUNTS. 486RWHP/475RWTQ.LOTS MORE.

10-21-2021, 07:18 AM	#21
morepowerjoe Drives: 2012 Chevrolet Camaro l99 Join Date: Aug 2020 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 2,101	One thing I noticed on the gm performance racing versions was I couldn't even push the plunger in at all on them and that was with them not even being primed. So I think they are a lot more heavy duty then the regular gm performance ones. I just feel a lot better about high rpm revving now with them in there because before I felt like I had to take an easy on them but now I'm like go for it! I just feel confident in my valve train now. Now if I just get my transmission tune down I'll be good. lol. __________________ DSS FX Forged Pistons, Eagle ESP L19 Forged Rods, ARP Head and Main Studs, TSP PRC 260 CNC Ported Heads milled .030, Cometic .040 Head Gaskets, GPI SS3 VVT Camshaft, GM Performance Racing Lifters, CHE Trunnions , Molly Pushrods, Melling 10355HV Oil Pump, Cold Air Inductions CAI, Fast LSXR Intake Manifold, Nick Williams 103 TB, TSP 1 7/8" Longtubes with 3" TSP Exhaust, ZL1 Fuel Pump, Mishimoto Radiator, Mishimoto Oil Cooler, Tru Cool 40k Tranny Cooler, 3600 Circle D Converter, Fluid Dynamics Balancer Build Thread https://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=609817

10-21-2021, 07:27 AM	#22
1JEWLDSSRS Drives: 2011 SS-RS Join Date: May 2011 Location: FLORIDA Posts: 11,426	Cool. So far, knock on wood, I haven't had any issues with them. I'm not sure exactly which lifters I have, the tuner/builder could only tell me that they were the Delphi LS7 lifters, and I do push the limits a lot when I'm out for a spirited drive.. Good luck with your trans, it is nice to have it function properly, mine could use a bit of tweaking itself, but she does operate pretty well now with the big converter. __________________ TSP STAGE 3 CAM,231/246 @112 LSA 614/641 LIFT, CIRCLE D 5C-4200-4500 CONVERTER,LOD INTAKE.CORSA EXHAUST. DSS 1 PC DS. PEGASUS SOLID CRADLE MOUNTS. 486RWHP/475RWTQ.LOTS MORE.