Do all years of the LS1 have piston slap?
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My '98 doesn't do it at all.Also it just may be normal,most of the new Ford F-150's I've heard have the same ticking going on as what some of you describe. 
Not really sure,just happy mine is quiet!Except for that squeaky belt 
Kevin
Not really sure,just happy mine is quiet!Except for that squeaky belt Kevin
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From: Hagerstown, MD
Originally posted by venomcure98
My 98 Z had it real bad with 39k miles on it and i took it to the dealer and they gave me a NEW ENGINE and TRANSMISSION!!!!!!!!!! I was really happy, the new one doesnt do it at all and it seems to be a hell of alot faster. the reason why i got a new tranny is because the guy said that the syncros were worn out because somebody had been power shifting!!! NOT ME,previous owner! im happy with it!Plus i got a extended warranty until 75k miles!
My 98 Z had it real bad with 39k miles on it and i took it to the dealer and they gave me a NEW ENGINE and TRANSMISSION!!!!!!!!!! I was really happy, the new one doesnt do it at all and it seems to be a hell of alot faster. the reason why i got a new tranny is because the guy said that the syncros were worn out because somebody had been power shifting!!! NOT ME,previous owner! im happy with it!Plus i got a extended warranty until 75k miles!
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Originally posted by nikkev
My '98 doesn't do it at all.Also it just may be normal,most of the new Ford F-150's I've heard have the same ticking going on as what some of you describe. Not really sure,just happy mine is quiet!Except for that squeaky belt
Kevin
My '98 doesn't do it at all.Also it just may be normal,most of the new Ford F-150's I've heard have the same ticking going on as what some of you describe.
Not really sure,just happy mine is quiet!Except for that squeaky belt Kevin
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Re: piston slap
Originally posted by cdmelcher
second owner of a 98 Z28 with 38,000 miles and I have not heard any piston slap yet, do I have this too look forward too after a certain amount of miles????
second owner of a 98 Z28 with 38,000 miles and I have not heard any piston slap yet, do I have this too look forward too after a certain amount of miles????
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From: Charleston,SC
Originally posted by TransAmLS1
Just curious, is your car stock?
Just curious, is your car stock?
Recently I have done the following:-Dynomax 3" race welded catback
-SLP MAF ends
-!EGR mod
-TB Bypass
-Subframe connectors
-STB
-Taylor 10mm wires
-Rapidfire plugs
-IRS lower control arms
-Hotchkis adjustable panhard rod
I am going to Germany for 90 days and when I get back I will have Hooker LT's,slicks or drag radials(I have an extra set of wheels), and a 3200 TC.I hope to get down to at least a 7.8 or 7.9 consistantly and then spray a little N2O
Kevin
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Originally posted by nikkev
Mostly stock,just the free stuff and minor bolt-ons.Last winter I ran an 8.5 in the 8th with a lid,FRA,and cut-out on the stock exhaust.My tires REALLY suck,they aren't even Z rated Recently I have done the following:
-Dynomax 3" race welded catback
-SLP MAF ends
-!EGR mod
-TB Bypass
-Subframe connectors
-STB
-Taylor 10mm wires
-Rapidfire plugs
-IRS lower control arms
-Hotchkis adjustable panhard rod
I am going to Germany for 90 days and when I get back I will have Hooker LT's,slicks or drag radials(I have an extra set of wheels), and a 3200 TC.I hope to get down to at least a 7.8 or 7.9 consistantly and then spray a little N2O
Kevin
Mostly stock,just the free stuff and minor bolt-ons.Last winter I ran an 8.5 in the 8th with a lid,FRA,and cut-out on the stock exhaust.My tires REALLY suck,they aren't even Z rated
Recently I have done the following:-Dynomax 3" race welded catback
-SLP MAF ends
-!EGR mod
-TB Bypass
-Subframe connectors
-STB
-Taylor 10mm wires
-Rapidfire plugs
-IRS lower control arms
-Hotchkis adjustable panhard rod
I am going to Germany for 90 days and when I get back I will have Hooker LT's,slicks or drag radials(I have an extra set of wheels), and a 3200 TC.I hope to get down to at least a 7.8 or 7.9 consistantly and then spray a little N2O
Kevin
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From: Latham, NY
18500 on mine and unless it is real cold, my Z is pretty quiet (except for some occasional valve train chatter). I dont like driving my car when the motor is cold so maybe that 30 seconds of warm up does something ... or my car is less broke than others. ..
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