01-03-2022, 12:17 PM | #1 |
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New lifters now or later
Hi Everyone! In 2021 I decided to take my street car to the next level as far as power. I just finished with my clutch upgrade and installing a new rear crank housing, pilot bearing, oil cooler assembly, throwing bearing, slave cylinder, clutch line, separate clutch/brake reservoirs, etc.
Before doing all of that, and after I installed my Supercharger earlier in 2021, I started to hear a ticking sound. I'm still not sure if it is due to the supercharger or if it is a lifter. The sound does get faster as I accelerate. When doing my supercharger and cam install, I replaced EVERYTHING as far as bolts, gaskets, pumps, chains, etc. The only thing I didn't do was take out the heads and change out the lifters and lifter cartridges. With that said, should I just bite the bullet, uninstall everything and replace the lifters and cartridges? Or should I just wait on that? I plan to run the GM Performance "Caddy" lifters. Just looking for opinions and ideas so that I can plan accordingly. My car was down for 3 months due to scheduling and parts, so I'm currently breaking in my new Monster 3 disc clutch. Also, I do all of the installs/work myself, so it takes longer, but I'm learning. Here is my current build: ENGINE: Magnuson Heartbeat Supercharger Magnuson 87mm Pulley Gates RPM Micro-V Belt (K061045) ZR1 3 BAR MAP Sensor Roto-Fab CAI Heartbeat Kit w/Dry Filter Soler Performance Ported Throttle Body 95mm Kooks LT Headers 1 7/8” w/ High Flow Cats and Ceramic Coating (silver) ARP Header Bolts (434-1202) Comp Cam Camshaft (54-000-11) · 13018R/13022R HR 116 + 4 · 231/247 Duration @ .050 · .617/.624 Valve Lift · 116 + 4 LSA Comp Cam Spring Kit (26926TS-KIT) Comp Cam Pushrods (7956-16) Comp Cam Trunion Kit (13702TL-KIT) Katech C5-R Timing Chain (HME-G68V-2) Melling Oil Pump (MEL-10296) 2012 GM Heater Hoses Re-Location (22962570) Mighty Mouse Catch Can Camaro 5 Wild (Holley Oil Cap Adapter) Holley LS Tall Valve Covers – Red (241-404) GM LS2 Chain Damper (12588670) SacCityCorvette Billet Front Oil Galley Plug SacCityCorvette Billet Rear Oil Galley Barbell Plug FUEL AND IGNITION SYSTEM: ZL1 Fuel Pump (19303293) ADM FPCM for ZL1 Fuel Pump FIC 1000cc Fuel Injectors DSX Flex Fuel Kit (E85) DSX Auxiliary Fuel Pump (114kpz / ~2psi) Allstar Performance Fuel Pump Access Panel ZR1 Spark Plugs (12571165) MSD 8.5mm Super Conductor Wires CBM Coil Relocation Kit (CBM-11011-LS-KIT) Red Wire Socks TRANSMISSION / DRIVETRAIN: Monster S Series Triple Disc Clutch (S3-9520-GEN5) Monster Remote Speed Bleeder Monster Billet Release Bearing Support for Slave Cylinder Tick Performance Steal Braided Clutch Line (TP5GBL) GM 2004 GTO Clutch Fluid Reservoir (92065790) Driveshaft Shop 3.5” Aluminum 1 Piece (GMCA10-A) Metco Motorsports Driveshaft Safety Loop (MDL3100) -bracket extension BRAKES: Goodridge G-Stop Braided Brake Lines (12219) FLUIDS: Mobile 1 Oil Redline D4 ATF Transmission Fluid Motul RBF 600 Brake Fluid (Dot 4) GAUGES: AEM AFR X Series (30-0300) AEM Boost X Series (30-0306) AeroForce Dual Gauge Pod PARTS REPLACED AS OF 2021: GM Cam Gear (12586481) GM Crank Bolt (12557840) GM Cam Bolts x3 (12556127) GM Front Timing Cover Housing (12633906) GM Water Pump (19207665) GM Balancer Bolt Install (11570163) GM Rear Main Crank Seal Housing (12639250) GM Pilot Bearing (12557583) GM Slave Cylinder (19421324) GM Slave Cylinder Hose Line (24256594) GM Oil Cooler Assembly (12606576)
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01-03-2022, 12:20 PM | #2 |
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I forgot to mention that my car currently has 146,000 miles on the stock bottom end and lifters.
thanks!
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01-03-2022, 01:17 PM | #3 |
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Looks like a well thought out build.
Go ahead and start savings for a forged bottom end and a better fuel pump system.
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2015 2SS 1LE Clutch reservoir, Vararam DRX, ported TB, TSP 2" headers, MGW shifter Totalled: 2010 1SS Wilkes Performance/Eagle 416 shortblock, TSP custom valvetrain, PRC 260 heads, Edelbrock Pro Flo 102, th400 swap, 8" PTC 5500 stall= 535/435 at the wheels tuned Gen 3 Performance and Dyno 10.97 @ 124 full weight in 3100 DA CamaroFest X |
01-03-2022, 03:22 PM | #4 |
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Here is a video of the ticking sound. It sounds like it’s coming from the supercharger cover rather than the lifters. Opinions!
https://youtu.be/sAuvd7JF_Nc Thanks
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01-03-2022, 07:00 PM | #5 |
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How many miles on the cam swap?
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2015 2SS 1LE Clutch reservoir, Vararam DRX, ported TB, TSP 2" headers, MGW shifter Totalled: 2010 1SS Wilkes Performance/Eagle 416 shortblock, TSP custom valvetrain, PRC 260 heads, Edelbrock Pro Flo 102, th400 swap, 8" PTC 5500 stall= 535/435 at the wheels tuned Gen 3 Performance and Dyno 10.97 @ 124 full weight in 3100 DA CamaroFest X |
01-04-2022, 01:03 AM | #6 |
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About 1,000 to 2,000 miles on the Cam and Supercharger. thanks.
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01-04-2022, 01:56 AM | #7 |
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7.450 length pushrods are fairly long for a cam swap with production cylinder heads. Is that what you came up with when you measured?
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2015 2SS 1LE Clutch reservoir, Vararam DRX, ported TB, TSP 2" headers, MGW shifter Totalled: 2010 1SS Wilkes Performance/Eagle 416 shortblock, TSP custom valvetrain, PRC 260 heads, Edelbrock Pro Flo 102, th400 swap, 8" PTC 5500 stall= 535/435 at the wheels tuned Gen 3 Performance and Dyno 10.97 @ 124 full weight in 3100 DA CamaroFest X |
01-04-2022, 07:19 AM | #8 |
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You could use a mechanic's stethoscope to better determine where the sound is coming from.
I would definitely suggest removing the heads so you can replace the head gaskets. Then reinstall with head studs. Or at least some ARP head bolts. New lifter trays are a must. Agree with what Bo mentioned regarding pushrods. It really is important to measure for the correct length. Lifter preload is critical and it's determined by PR length. Also what do you mean by "new rear crank housing"? Rear cover maybe? |
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Update: I sent the video to Magnuson and they said the sound is normal and not to worry. “That is the harmonics of the engine causing the rotors to load and unload. That is normal operation.” Thanks
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01-04-2022, 11:44 AM | #10 |
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Ok good deal
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2015 2SS 1LE Clutch reservoir, Vararam DRX, ported TB, TSP 2" headers, MGW shifter Totalled: 2010 1SS Wilkes Performance/Eagle 416 shortblock, TSP custom valvetrain, PRC 260 heads, Edelbrock Pro Flo 102, th400 swap, 8" PTC 5500 stall= 535/435 at the wheels tuned Gen 3 Performance and Dyno 10.97 @ 124 full weight in 3100 DA CamaroFest X |
01-04-2022, 12:53 PM | #11 |
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Now for sure
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