so much for my budget l67 build

[thebeewantsboost]

I was thinking i could get some forged pistons on a budget by buying an l67. So much for that.

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[transamtom1]

Re: so much for my budget l67 build

Somebody only wanted to pay for regular gas not premium.

I hope it didn't set you back too many $$$

[PalmHarborBlkv6]

Re: so much for my budget l67 build

I have been using regular in my 2000 Camaro since the first day. I
have not experienced this kind of issue and there is no cause and effect
relationship between Reg and Premium and this photo. Chevy made
the car to run on regular.

[EarlR]

Re: so much for my budget l67 build

I have been using regular in my 2000 Camaro since the first day. I
have not experienced this kind of issue and there is no cause and effect
relationship between Reg and Premium and this photo. Chevy made
the car to run on regular.

Did your Camaro come with a supercharged L67? If not, there is no cause and effect between your Camaro and the engine in the photo.

[thebeewantsboost]

Re: so much for my budget l67 build

a camaro doesn't come with an l67 and a blower. This is out of a 2000 grand prix gtp and most definitely needs premium. Otherwise you get knock and pretty pistons like this. i paid 400 and i'm getting most of my money back by selling the supercharger and such. Still sucks though.

[thebeewantsboost]

Re: so much for my budget l67 build

i bought the motor to build for my camaro

[EarlR]

Re: so much for my budget l67 build

a camaro doesn't come with an l67 and a blower.

Yeah, that was a redundant question...

[Need4Camaro]

Re: so much for my budget l67 build

a camaro doesn't come with an l67 and a blower. This is out of a 2000 grand prix gtp and most definitely needs premium. Otherwise you get knock and pretty pistons like this. i paid 400 and i'm getting most of my money back by selling the supercharger and such. Still sucks though.

I'm guessing you're trying to turbo eh?

[ssms5411]

Re: so much for my budget l67 build

You should of bought a newer engine like a L26 and get the newer heads and forged bottom end with better rods.

[Docta]

Re: so much for my budget l67 build

L26 powaaaaa

[thebeewantsboost]

Re: so much for my budget l67 build

my car's already turbocharged. it was a craigslist deal. i'll do more research before i buy anything else. i thought about using these rods and getting forged pistons. but im a cheap ***. I have a hard time justifying 900 bucks or so for just pistons. I think i'm just gonna focus on getting the t56 in and getting it back on the road. try to save up some money and keep my eyes open.
now, i've got 2 3.8 blocks lying around. anybody need a boat anchor?

[alex553]

Re: so much for my budget l67 build

L32 rods and forged pistons are the way to go :P
Also doing a t56 swap I'm tired of driving a stalled auto freaking 3800 stall lol

[ssms5411]

Re: so much for my budget l67 build

I did my rebuild along time ago and its still holding up great, 9.5.1 Diamond pistons and L32 rods when they first came out. Plus other extras and its been over 10 years.

[WarShrike]

Re: so much for my budget l67 build

It's a common misconception that the L67/L32 pistons are forged. They're still hypereutectic just like the L36/L26, just lower compression. The L32 uses sinter forged powdered metal rods. It's a budget friendly improvement over the cast iron ones in the Series II compared to going with the billet h-beam ones on one of the vendor sites.

Crank still cast iron in Series II and III.

[thebeewantsboost]

Re: so much for my budget l67 build

is there any difference in them and the l36 besides compression?? i knew the crank was cast. but damn, the pistons are the same? if thats the case. i don't see any reason to upgrade. i'd rather have high compression.