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- December 9th, 2011
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- Michael H
- 1989 Iroc-Z Convertible/1998 Z28
- Greenville, MI
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My offer would be in the $150-175 area, not trying to slap you in the face but that's what I feel comfortable with.
1998 Camaro Z28 - Bright Red, 6.0 TR224, 4l60e, 3.42 Eaton TrueTrac
1989 Camaro IROC-Z Convertible - 355 big tube TPI, WC T5, 3.42 Zexel Torsen, CTS-V/C4 brakes
1955 Bel Air 2 Door Post - 357 TPI, Muncie M20, 4 wheel disc
2006 Saab 9-7x 5.3i Daily Driver
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- December 9th, 2011
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- Michael H
- 1989 Iroc-Z Convertible/1998 Z28
- Greenville, MI
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Didn't think you would
My z06 cam, LS2 springs, spring tool, and truck MAF cost me $140 last time around...we'll see what I can do that again
In reality I'd like to be around $300-325 range for aftermarket cam/springs or $150 for GM stuff.

1998 Camaro Z28 - Bright Red, 6.0 TR224, 4l60e, 3.42 Eaton TrueTrac
1989 Camaro IROC-Z Convertible - 355 big tube TPI, WC T5, 3.42 Zexel Torsen, CTS-V/C4 brakes
1955 Bel Air 2 Door Post - 357 TPI, Muncie M20, 4 wheel disc
2006 Saab 9-7x 5.3i Daily Driver
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- December 9th, 2011
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- Michael H
- 1989 Iroc-Z Convertible/1998 Z28
- Greenville, MI
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Gen III and newer cams run about $350-400 new. I just saw a used 2002 Z06 cam sell for $175 the other dayOriginally posted by 1fstss View Postdayum!! i didnt pay 300 for my brand new cam!!

1998 Camaro Z28 - Bright Red, 6.0 TR224, 4l60e, 3.42 Eaton TrueTrac
1989 Camaro IROC-Z Convertible - 355 big tube TPI, WC T5, 3.42 Zexel Torsen, CTS-V/C4 brakes
1955 Bel Air 2 Door Post - 357 TPI, Muncie M20, 4 wheel disc
2006 Saab 9-7x 5.3i Daily Driver
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- December 9th, 2011
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- Michael H
- 1989 Iroc-Z Convertible/1998 Z28
- Greenville, MI
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I'm thinking I'll pull the Z06 cam/springs from the 5.3 and use them in the 6.0 and put the 6.0 stuff in the 5.3.
I pulled the LQ4 (6.0) cam tonight and found this though...seems to be a somewhat common ordeal?? Has me a bit worried though.
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Timing chain also had more slop than I would have expected. I'll look for a LS2 timing chain set.
1998 Camaro Z28 - Bright Red, 6.0 TR224, 4l60e, 3.42 Eaton TrueTrac
1989 Camaro IROC-Z Convertible - 355 big tube TPI, WC T5, 3.42 Zexel Torsen, CTS-V/C4 brakes
1955 Bel Air 2 Door Post - 357 TPI, Muncie M20, 4 wheel disc
2006 Saab 9-7x 5.3i Daily Driver
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- December 9th, 2011
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- Michael H
- 1989 Iroc-Z Convertible/1998 Z28
- Greenville, MI
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2005 LS2 pistons and rods - worth upgrading to stop piston slap? $135
Still waiting to hear back from my friends if they can coat the LQ4 pistons soon. I know they have a shit ton of bullets to coat right now for the government
1998 Camaro Z28 - Bright Red, 6.0 TR224, 4l60e, 3.42 Eaton TrueTrac
1989 Camaro IROC-Z Convertible - 355 big tube TPI, WC T5, 3.42 Zexel Torsen, CTS-V/C4 brakes
1955 Bel Air 2 Door Post - 357 TPI, Muncie M20, 4 wheel disc
2006 Saab 9-7x 5.3i Daily Driver
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- December 9th, 2011
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- Michael H
- 1989 Iroc-Z Convertible/1998 Z28
- Greenville, MI
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Spent the evening cleaning the pistons. Going out Monday for coating I hope
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1998 Camaro Z28 - Bright Red, 6.0 TR224, 4l60e, 3.42 Eaton TrueTrac
1989 Camaro IROC-Z Convertible - 355 big tube TPI, WC T5, 3.42 Zexel Torsen, CTS-V/C4 brakes
1955 Bel Air 2 Door Post - 357 TPI, Muncie M20, 4 wheel disc
2006 Saab 9-7x 5.3i Daily Driver
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- December 9th, 2011
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- Michael H
- 1989 Iroc-Z Convertible/1998 Z28
- Greenville, MI
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1998 Camaro Z28 - Bright Red, 6.0 TR224, 4l60e, 3.42 Eaton TrueTrac
1989 Camaro IROC-Z Convertible - 355 big tube TPI, WC T5, 3.42 Zexel Torsen, CTS-V/C4 brakes
1955 Bel Air 2 Door Post - 357 TPI, Muncie M20, 4 wheel disc
2006 Saab 9-7x 5.3i Daily Driver
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- December 9th, 2011
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- Michael H
- 1989 Iroc-Z Convertible/1998 Z28
- Greenville, MI
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Not nearly as often. LS2's went to a floating piston/rod setup and the pistons got a coating on the skirts. The coating is usually a screen printed MolyKote D-10. I got my pistons coated for free (MolyKote 7409, similar stuff - sprayed on though) but I had had to wait a bit for them so why not? If it works, great, if it doesn't, oh well
I'm going to see if I can get some polishing tape to clean up the rod journals a bit before putting the pistons in. I can't hang a fingernail on them but they don't look very pretty.
1998 Camaro Z28 - Bright Red, 6.0 TR224, 4l60e, 3.42 Eaton TrueTrac
1989 Camaro IROC-Z Convertible - 355 big tube TPI, WC T5, 3.42 Zexel Torsen, CTS-V/C4 brakes
1955 Bel Air 2 Door Post - 357 TPI, Muncie M20, 4 wheel disc
2006 Saab 9-7x 5.3i Daily Driver
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- December 9th, 2011
- 5919
- Michael H
- 1989 Iroc-Z Convertible/1998 Z28
- Greenville, MI
- Die Maker
- Send PM

1998 Camaro Z28 - Bright Red, 6.0 TR224, 4l60e, 3.42 Eaton TrueTrac
1989 Camaro IROC-Z Convertible - 355 big tube TPI, WC T5, 3.42 Zexel Torsen, CTS-V/C4 brakes
1955 Bel Air 2 Door Post - 357 TPI, Muncie M20, 4 wheel disc
2006 Saab 9-7x 5.3i Daily Driver
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