https://ls1tech.com/forums/ Non-technical LSX related topics. en Sun, 17 May 2026 15:28:21 GMT vBulletin 60 https://ls1tech.com/forums/images/misc/rss.jpg https://ls1tech.com/forums/ https://ls1tech.com/forums/general-lsx-automobile-discussion/1984863-l99-drift-rebuild-need-bearing-ring-clearance-advice-experienced-ls-builders.html Sun, 17 May 2026 14:24:37 GMT Hey guys, *I have an aluminum 6.2L L99 engine that I’m currently rebuilding.* Planned upgrades/mods: - DOD delete - VVT delete - Replacing piston rings - New cam bearings - Main bearings Hey guys,

I have an aluminum 6.2L L99 engine that I’m currently rebuilding.

Planned upgrades/mods:
- DOD delete
- VVT delete
- Replacing piston rings
- New cam bearings
- Main bearings
- Rod bearings

I will be reusing the factory L99 pistons, factory rods, and stock crankshaft.

Parts I already have:
- Melling 10355HV oil pump
- TSP F35 Stage 4 cam kit

The car will mainly be used for drifting, and I do not plan to exceed 6800 RPM.

From your long-term experience with LS builds, I’d really appreciate your recommendations for the best clearances for this type of setup:

- Rod bearing clearance
- Main bearing clearance
- Cam bearing clearance
- Piston-to-wall clearance
- Top ring gap
- Second ring gap

Looking for a reliable setup that can handle drift abuse and high RPM without sacrificing longevity.

Thanks in advance. ]]> General LSX Automobile Discussion gt86lsx https://ls1tech.com/forums/general-lsx-automobile-discussion/1984863-l99-drift-rebuild-need-bearing-ring-clearance-advice-experienced-ls-builders.html https://ls1tech.com/forums/general-lsx-automobile-discussion/1984848-help-excessive-oil-burn-ls3-416-stoker.html Fri, 15 May 2026 20:41:51 GMT Hello, recently me and my father tore down my 2012 Camaro SS Ls3 and put a 416 stroker kit along with an aggressive cam in it. We’ve checked the valve guides, replaced the valve seals, placed a catch... Hello, recently me and my father tore down my 2012 Camaro SS Ls3 and put a 416 stroker kit along with an aggressive cam in it. We’ve checked the valve guides, replaced the valve seals, placed a catch can on it, and completed a leakdown test with less than 5% on each cylinder. The car has maybe 30-45 miles on it. Blue smoke keeps puffing out on heavy deceleration and also just a small amount at idle. When looking with a borescope we can see oil sitting on top of the pistons looking like it is getting in from the valves. Not really sure what else there could be other than oil rings. ]]> General LSX Automobile Discussion Ck304 https://ls1tech.com/forums/general-lsx-automobile-discussion/1984848-help-excessive-oil-burn-ls3-416-stoker.html https://ls1tech.com/forums/general-lsx-automobile-discussion/1984758-2002-camaro-z28-hatch-struts.html Tue, 05 May 2026 14:52:13 GMT Are the rear hatch struts different if you have a spoiler versus no spoiler? Are the rear hatch struts different if you have a spoiler versus no spoiler? ]]> General LSX Automobile Discussion ram2002z https://ls1tech.com/forums/general-lsx-automobile-discussion/1984758-2002-camaro-z28-hatch-struts.html