LS2 #2 RIP

[Rent Free]

LOL sorry man maybe [MENTION=11585]twinv6gtp[/MENTION] was on to something when he said he was joking about swapping a 3800 into his trailblazer SS.

 

[Spivitz]

I'm past feeling upset, now it's all about the biggest bang for the buck. I'm thinking boost.

 

[Rent Free]

Stock is bestest stock is fastest. + BOOOOOOOOOST of course.

 

[twinv6gtp]

Why is it that all trail blazer SS's eat motors like a fat kid at pie contest?

Heavy weight plus AWD = very high load.
High Gs off the line makes it worse.
Retarded oil pan setup. Inherent oiling issues with the factory block.

I put in a used low miles ctsv ls2 engine converted to tbss style ls2. Made a custom pan for it. Should help.

Buy an oil pressure gauge with bright programmable low oil pressure warning light.

 

[DanJ]

Is this the motor that Brandon at FAST built, or am I thinking of another TBSS?

 

[Spivitz]

Is this the motor that Brandon at FAST built, or am I thinking of another TBSS?

Yes, FMS did all the work. I was told with the oil pick up tube there was a snow balls chance in hell it would spin another bearing.

 

[wolfe]

Yes, FMS did all the work. I was told with the oil pick up tube, relocated oil pump, there was a snow balls chance in hell it would spin another bearing.

Did he actually do that work though?

 

[Spivitz]

Did he actually do that work though?

He sent the motor out and had the machine shop install bearings, rotating assembly etc

 

[Gone_2022]

This is probably a really really stupid question but did you have a ported higher pressure better volume oil pump installed? I don't know much about the tbss crap so forgive me

 

[Spivitz]

Receipt notes GMPP oil pump $105.99
Relocated oil pump pick up tube kit $259.99

 

[DEEZUZ]

So what's the exact issue these things are having?

 

[DEEZUZ]

Oh ok. Pick up is in front of engine and oil slosh starves pump.. omg....

So is yours mid pick up or rear pick up

 

[daturbosix]

i run 7qts in my wifes tbss. never had a problem with her truck. all 120k miles worth thus far.

@CTC DEEZUL how much you want for that 5.3 short block?
@Spivitz if you pick up a new engine, id be interested in the blown up one.

 

[Spivitz]

Cool man, I'll keep you posted

 

[Spivitz]

TTT

 

[Gone_2022]

Receipt notes GMPP oil pump $105.99
Relocated oil pump pick up tube kit $259.99

Ah ok. From what I read online some people said they ordered that GM performance pump and when it arrived it was just a normal ls6 pump. Really hit or miss. People did not seem to have strong reviews or solid reviews on it at all. Personally I would have gone with the Melling or Texas speed ported one. Both are about 50-80 dollars more than u paid. No idea why.


For me idle is about 38-42 psi of oil pressure. Full throttle at 6500-7000 rpms I am pushing 80-85 psi for oil. If you can remember what you were at for comparison.

 

[School Boy]

Maybe [MENTION=3559]School Boy[/MENTION] can tune it

Speed Inc. would be happy to tune it for you.

I would just verify that the pick up tube relocation was done. It also couldve been a error when whoever built the motor.

 

[School Boy]

Yes, FMS did all the work. I was told with the oil pick up tube, relocated oil pump, there was a snow balls chance in hell it would spin another bearing.

You cant relocate the oil pump, its the oil pump pick up tune that gets relocated to the back of the pan so it doesnt starve for oil when youre on the throttle.

 

[School Boy]

Yup, this confirms it.. I am not building a LS based motor anymore.... too many horror stories....

What build was it this time? GM built?

You are always going to hear about the horror stories and never the good stories. My legit stock 5.3 has 8-10 nitrous mother bottles through it this past season. Each mother bottle is about 60lbs. So do the math lol. I have cut my oil filter appart 4 times this season to make sure there wasnt material in it and Ive found nothing. It doesnt smoke, tick, or make any weird noises after the constant beating I give this thing. As long as the tuning is right and you dont them starve for oil it will live forever.

 

[Tight Lines]

I would just verify that the pick up tube relocation was done. It also couldve been a error when whoever built the motor.

Of course it was done, FMS did the work. :rollseyes:

 

[Spivitz]

Ya, is what it is. I have no intentions on bashing, his shop is closed for a reason.

 

[Spivitz]

Hmmmmm..

 

[Spivitz]

Speed Inc. would be happy to tune it for you.

I would just verify that the pick up tube relocation was done. It also couldve been a error when whoever built the motor.

PCM pick up tube kit, new LS3 engine, you think I'm rolling the dice on oil starvation keeping that 3800 stall in?

I'm done spinning bearings, it's getting old.

 

[daturbosix]

Relocated Oil Pump Pickup Tube Kit

i cant believe that son of a bitch is $279!!! fuck them.

 

[Spivitz]

All suggestions are welcome. I appreciate the support.
Seriously, You All are pretty cool