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Stephen12ZL1 · 08-19-2015, 09:26 PM

nice Lance...what is a Johnson lifter?

CanadianZL1#992 · 08-19-2015, 09:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Stephen12ZL1

nice Lance...what is a Johnson lifter?

They are a brand BTR sells. Slow leak down race lifters. Like morel. I had one of the stock lifters collapse on my last build. Not taking any chances this time.

Boother · 08-19-2015, 11:00 PM

Surprised you aren't doing a 6 bolt since you started from scratch?

CanadianZL1#992 · 08-19-2015, 11:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Boother

Surprised you aren't doing a 6 bolt since you started from scratch?

The LSA block should have no problem handling the power range I'm looking for and the boost I'm looking at running. The aftermarket blocks start getting to pricey. It's costly enough as it is.

LBreezie · 08-19-2015, 11:16 PM

I would of bought it too. Especially if it was for around 45k

Redlineviper · 08-20-2015, 06:31 AM

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Originally Posted by CanadianZL1#992

Attachment 738829. Hammer down on the new build. Hoping to make a few runs with the new car before the snow flies. So far 396 CID LSA with Callies dragonslayer crank and rods, diamond pistons. 9.9 to 1 compression. Trickflow 255 genX cylinder heads done by BTR. BTR stage 3 cam. Katech piston squirters,Johnson lifters, squash fuel system. Davenport started pulling the "old" motor today.

That's some really nice stuff. Congrats, it's going to be a beast.

CanadianZL1#992 · 08-20-2015, 06:57 AM

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Originally Posted by LBreezie

I would of bought it too. Especially if it was for around 45k

It went for a bit more than 45K.

CanadianZL1#992 · 08-20-2015, 06:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Redlineviper

That's some really nice stuff. Congrats, it's going to be a beast.

Thanks Redline.

Stephen12ZL1 · 08-20-2015, 09:54 PM

these lifters from Katech look good as well...http://store.katechengines.com/gm-hi...ters-p305.aspx

The Johnson lifters appear to be top notch. Which version did you get?

Battlezone580 · 08-20-2015, 10:00 PM

Wow really? I don't even know what to say... Sure auto is a little faster, but you have to pay 2k extra for it. For 2k I can get the 650hp package and blow away any auto ZL1 just saying!!

Wait a second 396? my 2015 ZL1 has a 373?? Does the 2012 ZL1 have a different engine?

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Originally Posted by mat300z

ok..I am officially lost on this post. You built up your ZL1 for 3 years and your wife's car is faster? What am I missing here. Part of owning a manual is just for the shear fun of having full control of the gears. As for 1/4 mile times autos may be a little faster on the shift but I am sure that with lots of practice the times would be extremely close.

Yea I agree I can't believe I ever owned a automatic ss it was so boring...

Ron_Robinson1 · 08-21-2015, 06:19 AM

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Originally Posted by DreamDiesel420

Wow really? I don't even know what to say... Sure auto is a little faster, but you have to pay 2k extra for it. For 2k I can get the 650hp package and blow away any auto ZL1 just saying!!

Wait a second 396? my 2015 ZL1 has a 373?? Does the 2012 ZL1 have a different engine?

Yea I agree I can't believe I ever owned a automatic ss it was so boring...

This was a very comical post.

CanadianZL1#992 · 08-21-2015, 06:36 AM

[QUOTE=DreamDiesel420;8597291]Wow really? I don't even know what to say... Sure auto is a little faster, but you have to pay 2k extra for it. For 2k I can get the 650hp package and blow away any auto ZL1 just saying!!

Wait a second 396? my 2015 ZL1 has a 373?? Does the 2012 ZL1 have a different engine?

Your 2015 ZL1 has a 376cid like every other Camaro. I pull the engine and have it stroked and forged. The new 15' auto I bought had less than 200 miles on it when it hit the shop and had the engine pulled. The auto is more than a little faster and way more consistant. There is nothing boring about going down the 1/4 mile in any car with over 700 rwhp!!!

CanadianZL1#992 · 08-21-2015, 06:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Ron_Robinson1

This was a very comical post.

Agreed

CanadianZL1#992 · 08-21-2015, 06:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Stephen12ZL1

these lifters from Katech look good as well...http://store.katechengines.com/gm-hi...ters-p305.aspx

The Johnson lifters appear to be top notch. Which version did you get?

I almost bought those Stephen. I was told they were extremely noisy. Almost to the point of messing with the knock sensors. These are the lifters I got. I was told I didn't need the link bar, the drop in were all I would need.
http://www.briantooleyracing.com/joh...ters-2110.html

08-19-2015, 09:26 PM	#71
Stephen12ZL1 Drives: '21 ZLE A10 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Mechanicsville, VA Posts: 6,808	nice Lance...what is a Johnson lifter? __________________ '21 ZLE A10 Wild Cherry PDR 2:00.78 VIR Full 10.68@131.69 1.68 60' '17 ZL1 A10 Mosaic Black PDR/Nav 2:03.08 VIR Full 11.003@129.2 1.75 (sold) '15 Z/28 #325 Black a/c & stereo. 2:10.1 VIR Full (sold) '12 ZL1 A6 Black 10.52@131 1.55 60' 2:13 VIR Full (sold)

08-20-2015, 09:54 PM	#79
Stephen12ZL1 Drives: '21 ZLE A10 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Mechanicsville, VA Posts: 6,808	these lifters from Katech look good as well...http://store.katechengines.com/gm-hi...ters-p305.aspx The Johnson lifters appear to be top notch. Which version did you get? __________________ '21 ZLE A10 Wild Cherry PDR 2:00.78 VIR Full 10.68@131.69 1.68 60' '17 ZL1 A10 Mosaic Black PDR/Nav 2:03.08 VIR Full 11.003@129.2 1.75 (sold) '15 Z/28 #325 Black a/c & stereo. 2:10.1 VIR Full (sold) '12 ZL1 A6 Black 10.52@131 1.55 60' 2:13 VIR Full (sold)

08-21-2015, 06:36 AM	#82
CanadianZL1#992 ANGRY Z Drives: 2015 Camaro ZL1 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Alberta, Canada Posts: 1,406	[QUOTE=DreamDiesel420;8597291]Wow really? I don't even know what to say... Sure auto is a little faster, but you have to pay 2k extra for it. For 2k I can get the 650hp package and blow away any auto ZL1 just saying!! Wait a second 396? my 2015 ZL1 has a 373?? Does the 2012 ZL1 have a different engine? Your 2015 ZL1 has a 376cid like every other Camaro. I pull the engine and have it stroked and forged. The new 15' auto I bought had less than 200 miles on it when it hit the shop and had the engine pulled. The auto is more than a little faster and way more consistant. There is nothing boring about going down the 1/4 mile in any car with over 700 rwhp!!! __________________ 2015 ZL1 A6 396 stroker RWHP- depends on nitrous

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Boother Drives: 14 ZL1 Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Calgary Posts: 167	Surprised you aren't doing a 6 bolt since you started from scratch?

08-19-2015, 11:16 PM	#75
LBreezie Drives: 2012 Camaro 45th anniversary Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: PA Posts: 1,027 View My Garage	I would of bought it too. Especially if it was for around 45k