*Update: Engine Down* Cam/lifter upgrades?

[RLC2020]

Make sure they disable the DOD once they install the kit and fire it back up. Just putting the plugs in place isn't enough. The kit from Glenn's Performance is awesome.

Hopefully these guys know what they are doing. They are LS performance specialists. He assured me there will be no DOD components left in the motor. I will of course make sure of that before I pick it up. He confirmed that he engine looks alright internally, they are going to do the new lifters, plugs, wires, oil change, then test it out for me. Should be done by the end of the week or early next week.

 

[joe_joe]

Good luck with the build. Let us know how it turns out.

 

[Rocket Man]

Hopefully these guys know what they are doing. They are LS performance specialists. He assured me there will be no DOD components left in the motor. I will of course make sure of that before I pick it up. He confirmed that he engine looks alright internally, they are going to do the new lifters, plugs, wires, oil change, then test it out for me. Should be done by the end of the week or early next week.

So you didn’t opt for the upgrades?

 

[RLC2020]

^ no, he said with all the labor involved it would be an extra $3k to swap the cam and associated parts and it would only be about a 40hp increase. I guess on 2015+ there's a lot more labor to change the oil pump, motor has to come out since I'm 4wd and the pan can't be dropped without pulling the motor. I'm going to do an air intake and maybe some exhaust work instead. I can have 15-20hp for a few hundred and be happy.

 

[joe_joe]

^ no, he said with all the labor involved it would be an extra $3k to swap the cam and associated parts and it would only be about a 40hp increase. I guess on 2015+ there's a lot more labor to change the oil pump, motor has to come out since I'm 4wd and the pan can't be dropped without pulling the motor. I'm going to do an air intake and maybe some exhaust work instead. I can have 15-20hp for a few hundred and be happy.

Yeah, it was easier pulling the motor and replacing all the supporting hardware and gaskets then trying to do it while still in the vehicle. Look at the Volant intake. I added a Magnaflow muffler and am happy with the sound.

Dang, an extra $3k? I am glad I was able to do this install in my buddies shop. I do think the grand total for all the parts I ended up buying was about $3k, but not having to pay for labor was clutch lol.

 

[Rocket Man]

^ no, he said with all the labor involved it would be an extra $3k to swap the cam and associated parts and it would only be about a 40hp increase. I guess on 2015+ there's a lot more labor to change the oil pump, motor has to come out since I'm 4wd and the pan can't be dropped without pulling the motor. I'm going to do an air intake and maybe some exhaust work instead. I can have 15-20hp for a few hundred and be happy.

That’s kind of ridiculous imo. For one thing, you don’t need an oil pump at 70k and it has nothing to do with a different cam so the engine doesn’t need to come out. Second, you’re already buying a new cam and lifters so the only difference would be new springs for a higher lift cam. Labor would be the same. A tune is normally $500 which should add up to less than $1000. Oh well, glad to hear you’re getting it done and you should be good to go.

 

[RLC2020]

yeah, I'm getting nailed cost wise, but that's what happens when I can't do the work myself. I would do this, but my new garage isn't built yet and my wife and I just welcomed our 3rd child this week so I do not have the time to deal with anything, let alone a project this involved.

I'll just be happy that I have no more DOD and a running engine again, I was pretty sure I was in for a new engine so I feel that I'm getting off easy.
$3k out the door for lifters, dod block offs, plugs, wires, pushrods, oil change. I feel like that's not the end of the world.

My buddy's wife was just quoted $5k for new cats and mufflers on her Honda Pilot to put it in perspective, lol.

 

[Rocket Man]

yeah, I'm getting nailed cost wise, but that's what happens when I can't do the work myself. I would do this, but my new garage isn't built yet and my wife and I just welcomed our 3rd child this week so I do not have the time to deal with anything, let alone a project this involved.

I'll just be happy that I have no more DOD and a running engine again, I was pretty sure I was in for a new engine so I feel that I'm getting off easy.
$3k out the door for lifters, dod block offs, plugs, wires, pushrods, oil change. I feel like that's not the end of the world.

My buddy's wife was just quoted $5k for new cats and mufflers on her Honda Pilot to put it in perspective, lol.

Congrats on the new kiddo!

 

[RLC2020]

Well, It's done! It's running great other than a slight rpm fluctuation at idle. he said they'll take a look at it this weekend for me. It feels great though, better than before the lifter failed. Nice smooth power now and it's in V8 all the time. I'll attach pics of the invoice so you can see what they did. I feel that they did a good job and got me out of there in less than a week. The other shop said new motor, these guys seem to have pulled it off without having to resort to that.

 

[joe_joe]

Glad you're back on the road. I too noticed it ran so much better than factory once I fixed mine. It is legit a brand new vehicle.