Carnage pics from my LS1.

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Dec 27, 2007 | 10:28 AM

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Carnage pics from my LS1.

This was pulled from inside of the intake manifold today. As far as I can tell, a few valvesprings broke, I have only pulled the TB and valvecovers though. Shortly after this happened, comp recalled a few batches of their 918 beehive springs, the same springs I was running. This happened after 3000 miles of use.

Dec 27, 2007 | 10:34 AM

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In again!

Dec 27, 2007 | 02:30 PM

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i dont think you are the first guy and mroe than likely not the last to have got a bad batch of the 918s .

Dec 27, 2007 | 02:36 PM

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nobody cares black z. maybe you shouldnt spin it to 7400 rpm.

/story.

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Dec 27, 2007 | 03:26 PM

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nobody cares black z. maybe you shouldnt spin it to 7400 rpm.

/story.

You cared enough to post in the thread Michael.

More like 6850....

Dec 27, 2007 | 06:29 PM

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Looks like someone needs to go with a 4.8L crank, 427 Block setup!!!!

I know just the guys that can do it for you.

Dec 27, 2007 | 09:14 PM

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Looks like someone needs to go with a 4.8L crank, 427 Block setup!!!!

I know just the guys that can do it for you.

If you used a 4.8 crank (3.27 stroke) you'd have to have a 4.5588 bore. You're also going to get busted for non sponsor contact link / soliciting.

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Dec 27, 2007 | 10:51 PM

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If you used a 4.8 crank (3.27 stroke) you'd have to have a 4.5588 bore. You're also going to get busted for non sponsor contact link / soliciting.

I dont believe he is talking about making a 427 out of a 427 block and a 4.8 crank...he's talking about making a 350 from a 4.125 bore and the 3.27 crank. Both the person who started this topic and myself know ShwankeEngines personally....he's always getting into trouble one way or another...lol....

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Dec 28, 2007 | 08:26 AM

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Thanks for the clear up Mike. I should have put the 350 CI, but I figured you'd be able to figure it out. I was just saying this since you like to put it on the limiter.

We are now a sponsor, just not sure why it isn't showing up in our title yet. Guess I will have to give them a call. Thanks for being alert though guys.

Dec 28, 2007 | 09:23 AM

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Why do people still run these horrible springs? They break they will ruin a motor when they do. Probably not a good idea to run them if you are running them take them out or suffer the consequences. There are other good springs out there at an affordable price to risk it.

Dec 28, 2007 | 02:00 PM

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Looks like someone needs to go with a 4.8L crank, 427 Block setup!!!!

I know just the guys that can do it for you.

I think I am going to do a forged stock cube LS3.

Dec 28, 2007 | 02:19 PM

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ooooooooooouch, any moe info on the fails? and how much dmg happened

Dec 29, 2007 | 08:15 AM

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Looks like someone needs to go with a 4.8L crank, 427 Block setup!!!!

I know just the guys that can do it for you.

PM sent about our policy.

Dec 29, 2007 | 05:13 PM

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PM sent about our policy.

PM Sent

Dec 30, 2007 | 08:45 PM

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I run 918s in my SC LS1 for several years and haven't had any problems.

Dec 31, 2007 | 05:20 PM

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I feel your pain, better go ahead and buy some new valves.

This is a Patriot Gold after 10k miles with a MS4.

Dec 31, 2007 | 05:46 PM

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Those are the PRC Duals? What kind of damage are we talking for you?

Dec 31, 2007 | 10:11 PM

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I have the totally revised 918s in my motor. I have less than 2000 on the motor so far since the swap. I'll be sure to post if I have any trouble.

Jan 1, 2008 | 12:03 AM

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I feel your pain, better go ahead and buy some new valves.

I think the new valves will be in the new heads which will be on the new shortblock.

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