Ruined Motor
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Ruined Motor I put the TR 224 cam and ported heads on my 01' Z28 along with headers, NOS dry kit, and gear. I changed my rev. limiter to 6,800 rpm and thought it would all stay togather. Well at a 4,000 rpm launch i spun a rod bearing and ate up the crank..........my question, is it worth putting heads and cam on your car if you cant spin it that fast or was that a freak accident, and if it is worth it what cam is good to only 6,000 rpm?
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Re: Ruined Motor there are a few weak points in these LS1s...
Oil pump, timing chain and rod bolts to name the big 3. either a faulty oil pump or rod bolt could've caused a spun rod bearing.
Type of oil also has an influence...what thickness were you using...I recommend 10W30 or thicker for higher rpm use
Oil pump, timing chain and rod bolts to name the big 3. either a faulty oil pump or rod bolt could've caused a spun rod bearing.
Type of oil also has an influence...what thickness were you using...I recommend 10W30 or thicker for higher rpm use
Re: Ruined Motor Its worth it.. Build a forged shortblock this time, but go with more Cubic Inches... <img border="0" alt="[devil]" title="" src="graemlins/gr_devil.gif" />
Re: Ruined Motor Depends on how much money you got to spend and how much you enjoy it. You can race for cheaper in an old muscecar with stout motor for cheaper than an LS1 f-body, but it ain't the same.
Re: Ruined Motor Any chance you want to buy a forged LS6 short block? I have one sitting at the JPE here in Lubbock! Sent ya mail!
Jason
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Jason
Co-Owner, Texas Speed & Performance, Ltd.
2005 Twin Turbo C6
404cid Stroker, 67mm Twins
994rwhp/902lb ft @ 22 psi (mustang dyno) www.Texas-Speed.com
