svtDisZ97

I got a question i recently got my camaro cammed with a 224/230 cam nd my oil pressure is sittin at 0 on my gauge but when i rev it goes up. Also it has problems stayin on it idles good in park but if you throw it in gear it will kill it and has a hard time turning on. Can some1 help

fex77k

iTrader: (2)

Verify the oil pressure by hooking up a manual gauge.



Here is some very recent threads.
https://ls1tech.com/forums/lt1-lt4-m...-pressure.html
Hook a mechanical gauge up like this
https://ls1tech.com/forums/lt1-lt4-m...-unit-wtf.html
https://ls1tech.com/forums/lt1-lt4-m...-question.html

svtDisZ97

Thanks ill check it out in the mornin.

svtDisZ97

I got a manual gauge and it reading at 5 lbs of pressure so is dat good or bad?

djjab57

iTrader: (17)

is that at cold start up or warm engine ?

RamAir95TA

iTrader: (2)

Either way that's bad. First make sure the oil pickup didn't fall off the pump. Tap the bottom of the oil pan with a mallet and you should hear it bounce around. If not, you're going to be due for a rebuild.

Also wouldn't hurt to check and inspect the oil pump drive gear (under the intake manifold).

It's possible that due to lack of cleanliness, nicking bearings on the intall, etc., during your cam install that caused you to spun a bearing. It happens.

svtDisZ97

Thats at warm idle but it did the same thing even before it got cammed but this time the car has problems starting at first ive gone thru 2 starters in less than a week and tgats not normal.

RamAir95TA

iTrader: (2)

A big problem is you did a cam swap with low oil pressure. Bad idea. You'll probably be pulling it for a rebuild/replacement soon. You can run a heavier weight oil if you want to help band-aid the problem, but the inevitable is right around the corner.

svtDisZ97

Is that also why it has a hard time turning on?

RamAir95TA

iTrader: (2)

Define "hard time turning on." That could mean alot of different things. Even better, post a video.

djjab57

iTrader: (17)

Ive been running my car with 1-5 Psi (warm motor) for years now with out an issue, But if it breaks i have my forged 355 with LE2 heads, cam, Intake, 58 mm PP TB waiting to drop in

svtDisZ97

It will crank but it feels like the starter aint strong but it will turn it over a couple of times but then it just fries the starter.

djjab57

iTrader: (17)

had this issue AGAIN yesterday, check your ICM and coil

svtDisZ97

Ight thanks ill check it out when i get off of work and ill post a video later on.

98pontiacfirehawk

If you are having starter issues then, you have main bearing issues. It can be difficult to hear main bearing rattling sometimes due to the knock sensor retarding the timing. I bet if you dummy the knock sensor you will hear it rattle like hell.

97Z28SS

iTrader: (5)

Spun bearings after a cam install, where have I heard this before? That's why I'm a firm beleiver in rebuilding a high mileage engine rather than try to mod it. Sorry for your loss but it's definitely rebuild time also stop trying to start the car before you wipe out your new cam.

svtDisZ97

thanks for the help ima go ahead and get the engine rebuilt this time. Im thinkn of goin with 383 stroker but not sure yet any ideas? Its gonna be a DD and some weekend fun (drag strip).

LT1

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383 isn't exactly cheap way to go if your on a budget. Prepare to spend 4 grand +
That's with decent parts not using cheap parts and having all the same problems at the end.

svtDisZ97

Damn i wasnt lookin to spend that much. What would be somethin good to build on a budget?

LT1

iTrader: (1)

Budget build would be 355 with stock rod's, and crank.

Maybe check out this post
https://ls1tech.com/forums/lt1-lt4-m...good-deal.html