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sdynak · 02-14-2018, 08:49 PM

It’s a comp core.. 5150 same as he uses in his drag motors.

lionssfan · 02-14-2018, 08:51 PM

I want a lopey cam that goes with my magnusion SC. from the videos leaning on the Jannetty blower cam or BTR Stage 3. And going down to a 3.4 pulley on the blower.

frankwjr · 02-14-2018, 08:52 PM

all of the bronze bushing kits seems to be very similar in design except for the CHE...Powell, Straub and others use a thicker bronze bearing...either design obviously works well and is better than stock IMHO...CHE costs more $$$ for ? not knocking them but I like my hard earn cash and can use what I save for more go fast parts!

frankwjr · 02-14-2018, 08:54 PM

can't beat a custom spec cam combined with the right tune...

lionssfan · 02-14-2018, 09:18 PM

Thanks for the advise frankwjr. Going with a Spec Cam I keep hearing about. and tuner for is important. So That's three people going with Powell machine.

el Wulf · 02-14-2018, 09:26 PM

So "caged bearings" are a bust....binding issues? Thanks for the heads up! Getting ready to order a GPI VVT Stage 1 cam kit & would hate to have a failure because of crappy bearings. Just looked at the Powell Cam's kit...looks pretty stout. Much appreciated!

frankwjr · 02-14-2018, 09:51 PM

welcome all...helpin peeps out is part of the fun...the caged bearing trunnion kit is a basic upgrade to stock at least usin spring clips instead of the bearing cups being pressed in...the only thing the bronze bearing will do is wear..and as a plus the valve train quiets down quit a bit to0...

when you do the Powell trunnions, if the rocker feels tight or binding just press which ever side is out the most in a scoshe(critical measurement used in automotive machine work!)..problem solved!

and read up/understand how to measure P/R length...good luck!

frankwjr · 02-14-2018, 09:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lionssfan

Thanks for the advise frankwjr. Going with a Spec Cam I keep hearing about. and tuner for is important. So That's three people going with Powell machine.

lol...I think there are a few more that have gone with Powell...and they should be sendin my kick back check any day now...

their facebook page shows some really nice stuff and the owner clearly knows his sh!t...

el Wulf · 02-14-2018, 11:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by frankwjr

welcome all...helpin peeps out is part of the fun...the caged bearing trunnion kit is a basic upgrade to stock at least usin spring clips instead of the bearing cups being pressed in...the only thing the bronze bearing will do is wear..and as a plus the valve train quiets down quit a bit to0...

when you do the Powell trunnions, if the rocker feels tight or binding just press which ever side is out the most in a scoshe(critical measurement used in automotive machine work!)..problem solved!

and read up/understand how to measure P/R length...good luck!

Must of been reading my mind....have the cam & springs picked out, but was unsure about push rod length. Will have to do a thread search & research. Zero'd in on the suspension upgrades (recently acquired a set of 1le struts & shocks as well as Spohn trailing arms & toe links, LG Motorsports strut tower brace, Hotchkis springs, chassis brace, & rear sway bar-just need a 1le front sway bar & upgraded LCA's to complete setup. Upgraded the brakes with Power Stop Street Warrior Z-26 rotors & pads, along with Goodridge stainless steel brake lines) but still working on the engine. Basically looking to put 500hp & as much torque possible to the rear wheels. So far, I've added JBA "shorty" headers, AEM CAI, ADM intake scoop, Jet Performance throttle body, C.H.E. high-flow fuel rails w/pressure gauge , Granatelli CAI calibrated MAF, Power Bond 25% underdrive balancer, McNally catch can, Borla rear exhaust setup, & SCT-X4 93 octane "canned" tune. Looking to install GPI VVT Stage 1 kit w/DOD delete, Powell Cams or C.H.E. trunnion upgrade, GPI fully ported w/rod mod intake manifold, ZL1 fuel pump, 52 lb injectors, Taylor wires, Magnaflow X-pipe, & professional tune. Also, just purchased a set of 3.70 gears & JBA "off-road" mid-pipes. Now I just need to get a complete set of poly bushings to finish it. It's going to be a long winter installing everything, but worth it after that groundhog appears & spring is here!!!

hammdo · 02-14-2018, 11:40 PM

Article for the fun of it:

http://www.enginelabs.com/news/needl...-the-chevy-ls/

Another bushing kit vendor...

C.H.E. kit ($199)

https://sdparts.com/i-24101310-sdpc-...nnion-kit.html

for those interested

-Don

el Wulf · 02-14-2018, 11:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hammdo

Article for the fun of it:

http://www.enginelabs.com/news/needl...-the-chevy-ls/

Another bushing kit vendor...

C.H.E. kit ($199)

https://sdparts.com/i-24101310-sdpc-...nnion-kit.html

for those interested

-Don

Much appreciated....Knowledge is Horsepower!!!

Bo White · 02-15-2018, 02:39 AM

Stay stock or bronze trunnions. I stayed stock until 134k miles. Now Im bronze.

lionssfan · 02-15-2018, 03:59 AM

Can't thank the input so far enough. I feel I really have somewhere else to look for what I need. I want to do it right the first time.

lionssfan · 02-15-2018, 04:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hammdo

Article for the fun of it:

http://www.enginelabs.com/news/needl...-the-chevy-ls/

Another bushing kit vendor...

C.H.E. kit ($199)

https://sdparts.com/i-24101310-sdpc-...nnion-kit.html

for those interested

-Don

Thanks Don, very nice read. Can't say enough

02-14-2018, 08:49 PM	#15
sdynak Drives: 2010 1SS Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Bayville, NJ Posts: 936	It’s a comp core.. 5150 same as he uses in his drag motors. __________________ 2010 1SS LS3, Black, 235/250, .621/.615, 114 + 4, Kooks Stepped Headers, 3.91's, Bo White PTB, Flowmaster Mufflers, Cold Air Industries CAI, Apex Scoop & Windshield Washer Relocate, SLP Wheels, Skip Shift Eliminate, Barton Flat Stick, OEM HID/Halos, Dyno Tuned by ECS

02-14-2018, 08:51 PM	#16
lionssfan Drives: 2010 2ss camaro Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: mi Posts: 1,184 View My Garage	I want a lopey cam that goes with my magnusion SC. from the videos leaning on the Jannetty blower cam or BTR Stage 3. And going down to a 3.4 pulley on the blower. __________________ 2012 zl1 stock 7000 miles 2010 TVS2300, BTR cam PD stage 3, ID1050 injectors, CHE bronze trunnions, 7.400" pushrods,.660" lift platinum springs, Titanium ret, Zl1 fuel pump, Kooks LT headers, High flow cats, Roto Fab CAI, Corsa exh., Mellings oil pump, HD chain, ls2 damper, all synthetic, BMR control arms, zl1 toe link, BMR cradle mounts, W/bottle relocation, air scoop deflector, Hennessy wheels, two piece rotor, morimoto fogs, DRL harness, coilovers, Heads up install, mgw shifter, slps splitter, slp spoiler, zl1 side skirts, painted strips, debadged, tinted, 2018 emblems. Edit Signature

02-14-2018, 08:52 PM	#17
frankwjr Drives: 2010 SS 2SS M6 Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Smithsburg, Md. Posts: 2,446	all of the bronze bushing kits seems to be very similar in design except for the CHE...Powell, Straub and others use a thicker bronze bearing...either design obviously works well and is better than stock IMHO...CHE costs more $$$ for ? not knocking them but I like my hard earn cash and can use what I save for more go fast parts! __________________ 2010 SS 2SS M6 - Tune by RDP dynoSteve!(Woot) - Daily Driver - *150K!* - All work by me...

02-14-2018, 08:54 PM	#18
frankwjr Drives: 2010 SS 2SS M6 Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Smithsburg, Md. Posts: 2,446	can't beat a custom spec cam combined with the right tune... __________________ 2010 SS 2SS M6 - Tune by RDP dynoSteve!(Woot) - Daily Driver - *150K!* - All work by me...

02-14-2018, 09:18 PM	#19
lionssfan Drives: 2010 2ss camaro Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: mi Posts: 1,184 View My Garage	Thanks for the advise frankwjr. Going with a Spec Cam I keep hearing about. and tuner for is important. So That's three people going with Powell machine. __________________ 2012 zl1 stock 7000 miles 2010 TVS2300, BTR cam PD stage 3, ID1050 injectors, CHE bronze trunnions, 7.400" pushrods,.660" lift platinum springs, Titanium ret, Zl1 fuel pump, Kooks LT headers, High flow cats, Roto Fab CAI, Corsa exh., Mellings oil pump, HD chain, ls2 damper, all synthetic, BMR control arms, zl1 toe link, BMR cradle mounts, W/bottle relocation, air scoop deflector, Hennessy wheels, two piece rotor, morimoto fogs, DRL harness, coilovers, Heads up install, mgw shifter, slps splitter, slp spoiler, zl1 side skirts, painted strips, debadged, tinted, 2018 emblems. Edit Signature

02-14-2018, 09:26 PM	#20
el Wulf Drives: 2011 2SS/RS Camaro Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Chico, California Posts: 187 View My Garage	So "caged bearings" are a bust....binding issues? Thanks for the heads up! Getting ready to order a GPI VVT Stage 1 cam kit & would hate to have a failure because of crappy bearings. Just looked at the Powell Cam's kit...looks pretty stout. Much appreciated!

02-14-2018, 09:51 PM	#21
frankwjr Drives: 2010 SS 2SS M6 Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Smithsburg, Md. Posts: 2,446	welcome all...helpin peeps out is part of the fun...the caged bearing trunnion kit is a basic upgrade to stock at least usin spring clips instead of the bearing cups being pressed in...the only thing the bronze bearing will do is wear..and as a plus the valve train quiets down quit a bit to0... when you do the Powell trunnions, if the rocker feels tight or binding just press which ever side is out the most in a scoshe(critical measurement used in automotive machine work!)..problem solved! and read up/understand how to measure P/R length...good luck! __________________ 2010 SS 2SS M6 - Tune by RDP dynoSteve!(Woot) - Daily Driver - *150K!* - All work by me...

02-14-2018, 11:40 PM	#24
hammdo 'It's an experiment' Drives: [COTW 2/09/15] '11 GPI LSA SC Z/LE Join Date: May 2014 Location: Dallas TX Posts: 8,694 View My Garage	Article for the fun of it: http://www.enginelabs.com/news/needl...-the-chevy-ls/ Another bushing kit vendor... C.H.E. kit ($199) https://sdparts.com/i-24101310-sdpc-...nnion-kit.html for those interested -Don __________________ 747 RWHP 794 RWTQ "Horsepower sells cars, torque wins races." - Enzo Ferrari See My Build: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=385577

02-15-2018, 02:39 AM	#26
Bo White Drives: 2015 Summit White 2SS 1LE Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Vance Alabama Posts: 8,018	Stay stock or bronze trunnions. I stayed stock until 134k miles. Now Im bronze. __________________ Retired wanna be cylinder head porter 2015 2SS 1LE Clutch reservoir, Vararam DRX, ported TB, TSP 2" headers, MGW shifter Totalled: 2010 1SS Wilkes Performance/Eagle 416 shortblock, TSP custom valvetrain, PRC 260 heads, Edelbrock Pro Flo 102, th400 swap, 8" PTC 5500 stall= 535/435 at the wheels tuned Gen 3 Performance and Dyno 10.97 @ 124 full weight in 3100 DA CamaroFest X

02-15-2018, 03:59 AM	#27
lionssfan Drives: 2010 2ss camaro Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: mi Posts: 1,184 View My Garage	Can't thank the input so far enough. I feel I really have somewhere else to look for what I need. I want to do it right the first time. __________________ 2012 zl1 stock 7000 miles 2010 TVS2300, BTR cam PD stage 3, ID1050 injectors, CHE bronze trunnions, 7.400" pushrods,.660" lift platinum springs, Titanium ret, Zl1 fuel pump, Kooks LT headers, High flow cats, Roto Fab CAI, Corsa exh., Mellings oil pump, HD chain, ls2 damper, all synthetic, BMR control arms, zl1 toe link, BMR cradle mounts, W/bottle relocation, air scoop deflector, Hennessy wheels, two piece rotor, morimoto fogs, DRL harness, coilovers, Heads up install, mgw shifter, slps splitter, slp spoiler, zl1 side skirts, painted strips, debadged, tinted, 2018 emblems. Edit Signature