newbie question..
newbie question.. I have what everybody call piston slap on my 01 SS, I tried to go to gm to fix it but they won't do anything.
so my question is, would a new cam kit fix the problem?
also, how much would this cost me (parts + work)?
thanks guys
so my question is, would a new cam kit fix the problem?
also, how much would this cost me (parts + work)?
thanks guys
truthfully i dont think a new cam will fix the piston slap. the piston slap is caused by carbon build up on the pistons as far as i understand.....now maybe if you get a cam with a pretty choppy idle you wouldn't be able to hear the piston slap near as bad. I have seen cam kits go from 700 to well over 1000 dollars......that isn't including installation.....hope i answered your question....good luck
oh ok thanks guys!
damn, that's even more $$...
So, one more questions, how much would it be for pistons, rings, work and wathever I would need? Some good ones, but I don't want to build a race car neither..
damn, that's even more $$...
So, one more questions, how much would it be for pistons, rings, work and wathever I would need? Some good ones, but I don't want to build a race car neither..
It's not a must that you change the pistons and rings. How loud is it when the car is at full temp? If your going to do the swap I would reomend going with forged pistons and rods. This will also alow you to add big power in the future if you want. Forged rods will run you around $550 a set and pistons are about the same price.
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You want to know a nice fact about piston slap?
Stock slapping shortblocks make more power than forged blocks (all else being equal)
So unless you have damaged block, just live with it, most of us just do that.
Or just get a cam that lopes harder than the slap.
Stock slapping shortblocks make more power than forged blocks (all else being equal)
So unless you have damaged block, just live with it, most of us just do that.
Or just get a cam that lopes harder than the slap.
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Originally Posted by conan
It's not a must that you change the pistons and rings. How loud is it when the car is at full temp? If your going to do the swap I would reomend going with forged pistons and rods. This will also alow you to add big power in the future if you want. Forged rods will run you around $550 a set and pistons are about the same price.
so, about $1000 for parts, how much is the work?
thanks again
Originally Posted by PREDATOR-Z
Shortblock rebuilt.
Call up a couple of the sponsors that are local to you, they will be able to give you the best idea. The best anyone here could do is give you a ballpark.
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The real question is did the noise just start, or did you just start to notice the noise. Some cars come with a slight tap NEW and eventually goes away with the engine wearing in. But if the engine just started tapping, I would be worried. Better double check the oil pressure and oil level. If you have heard of the old stick trick you can find if the noise is comming from the top of the bottom and tell if it is just a valve tap on top or bottom end tap.
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Originally Posted by monsterchevylizzard
The real question is did the noise just start, or did you just start to notice the noise. Some cars come with a slight tap NEW and eventually goes away with the engine wearing in. But if the engine just started tapping, I would be worried. Better double check the oil pressure and oil level. If you have heard of the old stick trick you can find if the noise is comming from the top of the bottom and tell if it is just a valve tap on top or bottom end tap.
i think i bought the car like that but it had some thicker oil to cover the noise, possible?