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Bonemaro · 06-15-2012, 11:52 AM

This thread is going to be about my rebirth if you will for my 2010 RJT 1SS. If you don't know allready my camaro is dead in the water. As bad luck would have it something went wrong internally, but to what extent and how remains unknown. For now i am patiently shopping around looking for my next best move to get me back out there.

On or about May 30th i pulled into my driveway after a long night at work, and the info on the DIC said Low Oil Pressure turn off engine followed by loud clanking. I shut it off right away and called for a flatbed to have it towed for further review. Turns out the bearing's in the crankshaft in GM's word's were showing wear typically seen from high revving of the engine. I also had metal shavings in the oil pan. Having an aftermarket cam i knew allready that my warranty was void, and i'd be hard pressed to state anything contrary to my situation; whatever went wrong did, and it was going to be all on me.

Over the past two weeks i've been doing some homework deciding on what approach i would use to get my car back to life. First thought was a total rebuild. "x" amount of dollars to have the engine pulled, stripped, and looked over to see what i could still use, and what i couldn't. From there i thought about anything from a mini stroker to a long block 454. From the boards here i've talked to DanD, my friends at Livernois, and my buddies at Vector Motorsports bouncing one idea after another off them trying to nail down the best fit for me. Then it hit me... why not just get another LS3?

Currently i am carrying around the idea of getting a brand new zero miles LS3; the very same engine i had, but use a different approach than before. For now that's where i am at; square one, and the best thing about it that i didn't feel until yesterday?? This is actually going to be fun. I'm finally at peace with my 40K mile engine failing, and i am closing that door to open up anew.

Pic's to follow as we progress

Bonemaro · 06-23-2012, 03:08 PM

Here are a few pic's of the LS3 6.2L crate engine i ordered from GM. It's pretty much bare bones as i'll be swapping a few bits and pieces over from my old one-

pierre777 · 06-24-2012, 01:47 AM

Subscribed and sorry for your loss man

Bonemaro · 06-25-2012, 08:07 PM

Thanks Pierre.

Another setback as i got word today from Paul @ Vector Motorsports that this is how my car was put back together; or not so much from the dealership.

***Found A/C Belt Missing***
***Found Multiple Bolts In Front Clip/Radiator Support Loose
or Not Tightened***
***Found Multiple Nicks On Front Clip and Fendors/Hood***

More to come in the next few days.

Bonemaro · 06-28-2012, 06:25 PM

Let the tear down begin!! Finally underway with high hopes of making the C5fest deadline.

Bonemaro · 07-07-2012, 04:42 PM

Memoirs of an oil starved engine

We got most of the engine tore down to inspect. Unfortunately we found your camshaft was wiped out and took some lifters as well. We have a new camshaft on the way!

Take a look at that block, and the internal damage. Big old rip there. Kids this is what it looks like when an oil pump fail's.

Bonemaro · 07-12-2012, 02:40 AM

7/11/2012

In with the new

A few pic's as the new LS3 is lowered into it's cradle

pierre777 · 07-12-2012, 06:51 AM

looking good bro

Bonemaro · 07-12-2012, 07:50 AM

Thanks guys! Coming along quite well thanks to Paul and Jon at Vector Motor Sports http://www.vectormotorsports.com/ind...mart&Itemid=28

They've been my saving grace.

Dan@VectorMotorsports · 07-12-2012, 08:19 AM

Nice thread Dave! I will have some more updates for you again shortly as well!

Bonemaro · 07-12-2012, 08:33 AM

Sweet ! Thanks Jon

Dan@VectorMotorsports · 07-16-2012, 04:25 PM

Here are a few pictures of the engine bay as of tonight!

Grey Ghost · 07-16-2012, 05:38 PM

Its good to see your car coming back to life. This may be a lesson to me to not void my warranty too soon. Scary

Dan@VectorMotorsports · 07-17-2012, 04:18 PM

Getting some break in miles done on the car, changing the oil, back up on the dyno, and back to David!

06-15-2012, 11:52 AM	#1
Bonemaro Drives: 2010 RJT 1SS M6 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Ann Arbor, Mi. Posts: 1,692 View My Garage	Bonemaro's build thread This thread is going to be about my rebirth if you will for my 2010 RJT 1SS. If you don't know allready my camaro is dead in the water. As bad luck would have it something went wrong internally, but to what extent and how remains unknown. For now i am patiently shopping around looking for my next best move to get me back out there. On or about May 30th i pulled into my driveway after a long night at work, and the info on the DIC said Low Oil Pressure turn off engine followed by loud clanking. I shut it off right away and called for a flatbed to have it towed for further review. Turns out the bearing's in the crankshaft in GM's word's were showing wear typically seen from high revving of the engine. I also had metal shavings in the oil pan. Having an aftermarket cam i knew allready that my warranty was void, and i'd be hard pressed to state anything contrary to my situation; whatever went wrong did, and it was going to be all on me. Over the past two weeks i've been doing some homework deciding on what approach i would use to get my car back to life. First thought was a total rebuild. "x" amount of dollars to have the engine pulled, stripped, and looked over to see what i could still use, and what i couldn't. From there i thought about anything from a mini stroker to a long block 454. From the boards here i've talked to DanD, my friends at Livernois, and my buddies at Vector Motorsports bouncing one idea after another off them trying to nail down the best fit for me. Then it hit me... why not just get another LS3? Currently i am carrying around the idea of getting a brand new zero miles LS3; the very same engine i had, but use a different approach than before. For now that's where i am at; square one, and the best thing about it that i didn't feel until yesterday?? This is actually going to be fun. I'm finally at peace with my 40K mile engine failing, and i am closing that door to open up anew. Pic's to follow as we progress

06-24-2012, 01:47 AM	#3
pierre777 HT5 COTW 9/3/2012 Drives: Cyber Bullet Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: lebanon Posts: 4,555 View My Garage	Subscribed and sorry for your loss man __________________

06-25-2012, 08:07 PM	#4
Bonemaro Drives: 2010 RJT 1SS M6 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Ann Arbor, Mi. Posts: 1,692 View My Garage	Thanks Pierre. Another setback as i got word today from Paul @ Vector Motorsports that this is how my car was put back together; or not so much from the dealership. *Found A/C Belt Missing* *Found Multiple Bolts In Front Clip/Radiator Support Loose or Not Tightened* *Found Multiple Nicks On Front Clip and Fendors/Hood* More to come in the next few days. Last edited by Bonemaro; 06-25-2012 at 08:21 PM.

07-12-2012, 06:51 AM	#8
pierre777 HT5 COTW 9/3/2012 Drives: Cyber Bullet Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: lebanon Posts: 4,555 View My Garage	looking good bro __________________

07-16-2012, 05:38 PM	#13
Grey Ghost Drives: 2013 HWSE 2SS Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Nokomis, FL Posts: 1,304 View My Garage	Its good to see your car coming back to life. This may be a lesson to me to not void my warranty too soon. Scary __________________ 2013 Hot Wheels 2SS

06-23-2012, 03:08 PM	#2
Bonemaro Drives: 2010 RJT 1SS M6 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Ann Arbor, Mi. Posts: 1,692 View My Garage	Here are a few pic's of the LS3 6.2L crate engine i ordered from GM. It's pretty much bare bones as i'll be swapping a few bits and pieces over from my old one-

06-28-2012, 06:25 PM	#5
Bonemaro Drives: 2010 RJT 1SS M6 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Ann Arbor, Mi. Posts: 1,692 View My Garage	Let the tear down begin!! Finally underway with high hopes of making the C5fest deadline.

07-07-2012, 04:42 PM	#6
Bonemaro Drives: 2010 RJT 1SS M6 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Ann Arbor, Mi. Posts: 1,692 View My Garage	Memoirs of an oil starved engine We got most of the engine tore down to inspect. Unfortunately we found your camshaft was wiped out and took some lifters as well. We have a new camshaft on the way! Take a look at that block, and the internal damage. Big old rip there. Kids this is what it looks like when an oil pump fail's.

07-12-2012, 02:40 AM	#7
Bonemaro Drives: 2010 RJT 1SS M6 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Ann Arbor, Mi. Posts: 1,692 View My Garage	7/11/2012 In with the new A few pic's as the new LS3 is lowered into it's cradle

07-12-2012, 07:50 AM	#9
Bonemaro Drives: 2010 RJT 1SS M6 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Ann Arbor, Mi. Posts: 1,692 View My Garage	Thanks guys! Coming along quite well thanks to Paul and Jon at Vector Motor Sports http://www.vectormotorsports.com/ind...mart&Itemid=28 They've been my saving grace.

07-12-2012, 08:19 AM	#10
Dan@VectorMotorsports Drives: 2010 Camaro SS, TVS 2300 Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Clinton Township, Michigan Posts: 39	Nice thread Dave! I will have some more updates for you again shortly as well!

07-12-2012, 08:33 AM	#11
Bonemaro Drives: 2010 RJT 1SS M6 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Ann Arbor, Mi. Posts: 1,692 View My Garage	Sweet ! Thanks Jon

07-16-2012, 04:25 PM	#12
Dan@VectorMotorsports Drives: 2010 Camaro SS, TVS 2300 Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Clinton Township, Michigan Posts: 39	Here are a few pictures of the engine bay as of tonight!

07-17-2012, 04:18 PM	#14
Dan@VectorMotorsports Drives: 2010 Camaro SS, TVS 2300 Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Clinton Township, Michigan Posts: 39	Getting some break in miles done on the car, changing the oil, back up on the dyno, and back to David!