I have a feeling this is going to hurt... <img border="0" title="" alt="[Sad]" src="gr_sad.gif" /> I was out pounding on the car last nite and after on the way home I noticed the oil pressure was a little low as I drove more, a metalic noise started.... it`s there but did not get any louder! so today I dumped the oil and found it looks like Boat paint!!! I`am sure it`s "hurt" I am going to pull it out and take it apart. So I`am thinking on a big cube stroker...who makes the most bang for the buck and who`s the most reliable? any ideas???

 

fryed bearing maybe? What color was it?

 

So what does boat paint look like? <img border="0" title="" alt="[Confused]" src="images/icons/confused.gif" />

 

Metalflake like the old custom paint jobs!!!!silver chuncks in the oil.... <img border="0" alt="[whiner]" title="" src="graemlins/gr_cry.gif" />

 

Fat B it doesn't look good for you. Sounds like you spun a bearing you will have to pull it out to see.

 

Hey welcome to my club just blew mine up last week.I have been doing alot of research on the big cube LS1 and it looks like A.R.E has the most dependable big cube I am going to be giving them a call this winter just my opinion.I don't want any more problems with my car.Thinking bigger then 422 what are you thinking?

 

</font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Originally posted by NEWBIRD:
<strong>I don't want any more problems with my car.Thinking bigger then 422 what are you thinking? </strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">I think those 2 sentances are contradictory.

 

JMX I dont know what you mean by that are you saying that you cannot have a reliable big cube?Or something else.

 

jmX isn't kidding. Don't kid yourself either. Stroker motors require almost constant maintenance. When you make the power and play the game you will continue to pay all the way down the road. Buying an engine upgrade is not a one time event. Plan on paying for it for years to come.

 

</font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Originally posted by NEWBIRD:
<strong>JMX I dont know what you mean by that are you saying that you cannot have a reliable big cube?Or something else.</strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">GM invested lots of money to make a motor that runs good and lasts long... the moment you start modifying it, it will last shorter than expected....

If aftermarket parks improved reliability then GM would be all over it...

Fact is... Change motor from stock (and valvetrain) then if you experience any problems dont bitch to GM...

 

Why would I bitch to GM I know what you guys are saying but what I meant was I didnt want any water problem. No matter who builds a motor GM,Ford or Crysler or any one else for that matter you can blow it up. How many people here blew up there stock **** all I was saying is IMO ARE has the most reliable stroker package. I had problems with my head and cam stuff I know what to expect with regards to tuning.You guys don't have to jump all over me like I'm completely lost!

 

</font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Originally posted by NEWBIRD:
<strong>Why would I bitch to GM I know what you guys are saying but what I meant was I didnt want any water problem. No matter who builds a motor GM,Ford or Crysler or any one else for that matter you can blow it up. How many people here blew up there stock **** all I was saying is IMO ARE has the most reliable stroker package. I had problems with my head and cam stuff I know what to expect with regards to tuning.You guys don't have to jump all over me like I'm completely lost!</strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">hey, i misread your original statment... so my response wasn't directd at you <img border="0" title="" alt="[Smile]" src="gr_stretch.gif" /> though sayijng ARE is reliable is a matter of opinion i guess... I know someone w/an are motor that has had lots of problems... not dissing ARE cause I know they make good motors.. but PE...

 

jmx are you saying that it is not possible to build a tough reliable big ls1?

 

You build the big block and blow out everything else (tranny, rearend). If you do a big block you need a different radiator, upgraded tranny, 12 or 9 inch rearend, and the suspension to handle that new power. That is assuming no issues with the engine either. That is what they mean by you don't just build an engine and all is good. It all adds up fast.