My car is a 2002 camaro SS with a stock LS1 60K Miles. Everytime i start the car in the morning it makes this ticking noise that almost sounds like a lifter? I've heard alot of LS1 cars make this same noise, i was just wondering if someone could clarify what this is and if there is a fix? Someone also told me that it could be piston slap? thanks

 

some say its the valvetrain. some say its minor piston slap, if it goes away after its at normal operating temp. Mine does the same thing. try www.pistonslap.com

 

sounds like a case of the slap....

 

never sseen an ls1 that didnt do it.if it stops at operating temp dont worry about it

 

I have that BUT mines weird. . mine only does it AT operating temp, not if its cold.?

 

check to see if your spark plugs are tightened. disconnect your battery please need i say more.

 

Probably the valves ticking. Pushrod engines tend to do that.

What kind of oil are you running??

 

i used to run torco, now im running GC .. . was the question to me? lol

 

my one dosn't slap

 

Mine doesn't make any weird noises at start up even in like 30 degree weather. and she has 109k miles on her.

 

Welcome to the world of high compression, high perfromance, pushrod engines, unless it is extremely loud you're ok....every fbod ive ever ridden in did that....mine never goes away in my LT1....they are noisy cars

 

If she's got power and oil pressure...Keep runnin' her!!

 

Completely normal LS1 sound, don't worry.

 

mine does it also on start up, but goes away, i wouldn't worry