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X-QQQ-me · 11-04-2018, 03:56 PM

Hey fellas I’m new here so bare with me. I had cylinder 6 go out and I pulled the plug on it. The ground electrode bent in leaving no gap in the plug. I’m assuming the worst here. So it’s with a valve. Part of the piston, detonation, over rev , just seeing if anyone has had a similar issue.

I got a bore scope on the way to work today. When I get home I’m going to cross my fingers and see what I find in there.

What y’all think?

Pic of plug

crazydave · 11-04-2018, 04:39 PM

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Originally Posted by X-QQQ-me

Hey fellas I’m new here so bare with me. I had cylinder 6 go out and I pulled the plug on it. The ground electrode bent in leaving no gap in the plug. I’m assuming the worst here. So it’s with a valve. Part of the piston, detonation, over rev , just seeing if anyone has had a similar issue.

I got a bore scope on the way to work today. When I get home I’m going to cross my fingers and see what I find in there.

What y’all think?

Pic of plug

More people may be able to help if you provide more details about you car. Mods, miles, when did you notice the issue. At 1st glance it appears that the electrode had the crap beat out of it and possibly melted i.e. lean run. Can you post a closer pic of the electrode?

X-QQQ-me · 11-04-2018, 07:44 PM

2012 zl1 m6
39000 miles

Lingenfelter 2.55 upper
Ati 8.66 crank pully
Ati harmonic balancer
Ported super charger
Ported 93mm TB
17/8 LT headers
Cora’s exhaust
Bosch 1000cc injectors
Cai
Tuned on 91 octane

I noticed the days before it idled a bit rough then was fine. I smelt a bit of fuel that was more then usual as well. Then the day it happened it fired right up I let it warm up for a few min then was going to head to work. As I pulled on the high way it shuttered bad and lost power so I turned around and went home to get my truck.

X-QQQ-me · 11-04-2018, 08:16 PM

could someone point me in the direction of a shop that is reputable with these cars. I was looking at RPM in North Carolina but that is a long way for me nearly 22hrs from Sioux Falls SD.

Thanks for any and all Info guys.

RobZL1 · 11-05-2018, 06:24 AM

Could try Schwanke Engines in MN. I've at least heard of those guys.

Happy_Dan · 11-05-2018, 08:37 AM

I am not getting naked.

Be interested to see what the bore scope shows. Did you test compression or at least turn the engine by hand with the plug out to see if you can see anything?

SamHouseIII · 11-06-2018, 03:11 PM

Mine did the same thing, turned out to be the tune and caused a detonation, both 6 and 8 cylinders had the spark plugs smashed and took chunks out of the piston edges, cause a scar on the #6 cylinder wall as well. Machine shop will be the best bet to know the real damage.

X-QQQ-me · 11-06-2018, 03:40 PM

How did you determine it was a tune issue? That’s what I am thinking as of now in my ordeal.. what did you end up doing to fix it all?

X-QQQ-me · 11-06-2018, 03:42 PM

Happy_Dan I seen some scuffs on the piston face but could quite tell if anything was loose in there.

gsxrturbo · 11-07-2018, 01:59 PM

why not excessive autosports in Sioux fall

X-QQQ-me · 11-07-2018, 03:29 PM

I talked to them the other day! I’m new to this area and wasn’t to sure where to start looking. I met with Joey there and he seemed pretty cool and knowledgeable. I’m taking the car there on the 26th. I’m planning for the worst and hoping for the best. Lol

How do you know of Excessive gsxrturbo ?

11-04-2018, 03:56 PM	#1
X-QQQ-me Drives: 2012 black ZL1 Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: Sioux Falls, SD Posts: 11	Cylinder 6 out Hey fellas I’m new here so bare with me. I had cylinder 6 go out and I pulled the plug on it. The ground electrode bent in leaving no gap in the plug. I’m assuming the worst here. So it’s with a valve. Part of the piston, detonation, over rev , just seeing if anyone has had a similar issue. I got a bore scope on the way to work today. When I get home I’m going to cross my fingers and see what I find in there. What y’all think? Pic of plug Attached Images

11-05-2018, 06:24 AM	#5
RobZL1 fo'shizZL1 Drives: 2017 ZL1 Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: ATL Posts: 1,281	Could try Schwanke Engines in MN. I've at least heard of those guys. __________________ 2017 ZL1 M6 Black \| Maggie 2650 // 103TB // Big Gulp Past Rides- 2014 ZL1 M6 Red Hot \| Tons of mods 2004 CTS-V M6 Silver \| Many mods 1995 Corvette M6 Torch Red \| A few more mods 1992 Camaro M5 White \| A few mods

11-06-2018, 03:11 PM	#7
SamHouseIII I Carry! Drives: 2013 CRT ZL1 Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Fletcher, Ok Posts: 2,722	Mine did the same thing, turned out to be the tune and caused a detonation, both 6 and 8 cylinders had the spark plugs smashed and took chunks out of the piston edges, cause a scar on the #6 cylinder wall as well. Machine shop will be the best bet to know the real damage. __________________ I am a Modaholic!! Please Help!! Do Not feed my addicition....See build... http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=261540 From Oklahoma, Join us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/okcamaros/

11-04-2018, 07:44 PM	#3
X-QQQ-me Drives: 2012 black ZL1 Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: Sioux Falls, SD Posts: 11	2012 zl1 m6 39000 miles Lingenfelter 2.55 upper Ati 8.66 crank pully Ati harmonic balancer Ported super charger Ported 93mm TB 17/8 LT headers Cora’s exhaust Bosch 1000cc injectors Cai Tuned on 91 octane I noticed the days before it idled a bit rough then was fine. I smelt a bit of fuel that was more then usual as well. Then the day it happened it fired right up I let it warm up for a few min then was going to head to work. As I pulled on the high way it shuttered bad and lost power so I turned around and went home to get my truck.

11-04-2018, 08:16 PM	#4
X-QQQ-me Drives: 2012 black ZL1 Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: Sioux Falls, SD Posts: 11	could someone point me in the direction of a shop that is reputable with these cars. I was looking at RPM in North Carolina but that is a long way for me nearly 22hrs from Sioux Falls SD. Thanks for any and all Info guys.

11-05-2018, 08:37 AM	#6
Happy_Dan Happy_Dan Drives: 2012 IOM Camaro ZL1 #569 Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: New Boston, NH Posts: 2,239	I am not getting naked. Be interested to see what the bore scope shows. Did you test compression or at least turn the engine by hand with the plug out to see if you can see anything?

11-06-2018, 03:40 PM	#8
X-QQQ-me Drives: 2012 black ZL1 Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: Sioux Falls, SD Posts: 11	How did you determine it was a tune issue? That’s what I am thinking as of now in my ordeal.. what did you end up doing to fix it all?

11-06-2018, 03:42 PM	#9
X-QQQ-me Drives: 2012 black ZL1 Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: Sioux Falls, SD Posts: 11	Happy_Dan I seen some scuffs on the piston face but could quite tell if anything was loose in there.

11-07-2018, 01:59 PM	#10
gsxrturbo Drives: 2010 ss Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: windom mn Posts: 337	why not excessive autosports in Sioux fall

11-07-2018, 03:29 PM	#11
X-QQQ-me Drives: 2012 black ZL1 Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: Sioux Falls, SD Posts: 11	I talked to them the other day! I’m new to this area and wasn’t to sure where to start looking. I met with Joey there and he seemed pretty cool and knowledgeable. I’m taking the car there on the 26th. I’m planning for the worst and hoping for the best. Lol How do you know of Excessive gsxrturbo ?