383z28
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Post by 383z28 on Aug 2, 2006 21:26:00 GMT -6
Long story short. I've had a Comp R lifter (2500 miles on them) come apart on me. I really wanted the car ready for a local cruise night on Friday. I might still be able to do it, but I'm not real sure about useing my low mileage stockers that I still have on hand with the GM 847 and dual coil springs.
Opinions on that anyone?
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Post by TripKidd on Aug 8, 2006 12:59:02 GMT -6
Very common occurance. those are pretty much black listed on camaroz28.com and impalassforum.com aswell. here is a link to the big thread on the camaro LT1 forum. read this. web.camaross.com/forums/showthread.php?t=394574-Ryan Edit- just realized you were probably asking about the combination of that cam w/ stock lifters. anyway, from a few posts I've read, it doesnt seem like it would be a problem. I'd reccomend a quick search on camaroz28.com though. |
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Post by 383z28 on Aug 8, 2006 15:43:39 GMT -6
Thanks, I read camaross.com quite a bit and posted this same question over there. I ended up putting the stockers in and it runs great for now. I was well aware of the problems with the Comp Rs when I was looking into aftermarket lifters. I called Comp before I bought them and they assured me that the problem with the retainers had been resolved. I guess they lied.  Oh well. It's okay for now. |
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Post by ajschult on Aug 22, 2006 9:51:25 GMT -6
You most likely over tightened the rockers. Comp R's dont require nearly as much preload as stockers. Many people tighten them to zero lash or just a hair past it without problems.
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Post by TripKidd on Aug 22, 2006 14:09:15 GMT -6
You most likely over tightened the rockers. Comp R's dont require nearly as much preload as stockers. Many people tighten them to zero lash or just a hair past it without problems. ahh yup.. 1/4 to 1/2 for stock... and 0 to 1/16 for those. forgot about that. |
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Post by 383z28 on Aug 22, 2006 19:05:58 GMT -6
You most likely over tightened the rockers. Comp R's dont require nearly as much preload as stockers. Many people tighten them to zero lash or just a hair past it without problems. They were set at zero lash. Doesn't matter, the car is sold. The newer Comp Rs are sh1t. Period. |
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Post by ajschult on Aug 24, 2006 9:59:50 GMT -6
yes they are.
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