Hi... I have just fired my new crate ls7... I have oil pressure and everything but i have a noise first i thought it would disapear but it doesnt then i started to remove the oil pan and hope the was a easy fix but not.. I tok all rod bolt to check the rodbearings but nothing theres nothing wrong With it ... But when i tok one of the rod Bolts out something happen to one of the Bolts, the treads was bad.. So now i have to Get me a new rod....
So my question is... We heard so Much about this ls7 do that and do that... My car is a street driven 70 camaro With all the parts from DSE on the chassi... So it Will go to track days... But mostly road.... Since my new engine is out of the car again and in the engine shop, should i Get more power and What part should i change to Get a better safer engine?? Please kindly recommend
Ps.. I was thinking all arp bolt and piston, cam....

Kjell
Norway

 

Have the heads checked out by Richard at WCCH as LS7s' are known for dropping intake valves. Even on extremely low milage engines.

 

PICs???

 

The engine is new... From GM it has ben Stored 5 years...so i cant Get help from Them
Kjell

 

Needs a pro charger then you won't hear the noise!