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06-01-2009, 09:17 AM #1
crate engine
Im looking to pull out my LS1 and put a new motor in. I was thinking of an LS6 or LS2 but im not sure where to look for the lowest price, so im asking you guys for help. Anything would be great! Thank you.
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06-01-2009, 09:29 AM #2
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Arctic White, red/gray- 1997 Corvette, 92 Typhoon
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06-01-2009, 10:55 AM #3
yea my motor is shot and getting a crate motor is the fastest way to get it fixxed.
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06-01-2009, 11:11 AM #4
whats wrong with the engine you puloling out? want to sell it?
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06-01-2009, 11:20 AM #5
Its still in the car now until i get a new one. The work it would take to fix it would be close to what a new one is. In a nut shell in needs a new bottom end maybe some head work.
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06-01-2009, 11:47 AM #6
check out texas speed they have everything your looking for and maybe a 402/408 short block for pretty good prices man
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06-01-2009, 11:50 AM #7
Yea thats what i was thinking but im trying to do everything for a cheap as i can at this point. Thanks for everything so far guys!!
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06-01-2009, 12:37 PM #8
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Arctic White, red/gray- 1997 Corvette, 92 Typhoon
Well if you want to keep the engine stock the nthe ls6 is def your best choice for a replacement. But if your ls1 block si still usuable you could get a forged stroker rotating assembly and a nice set of lightly used heads(stock or aftermarket) for close to the same price.
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06-02-2009, 10:53 AM #9
Well after makeing some phone calls i think im going with an LS2 long block. It'll run about 4300. I hope thats a good price. Thanks to everyone that helped me out!
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06-02-2009, 12:07 PM #10
You can purchase an ls-6 longblock for 3,500 from gm.
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06-02-2009, 12:15 PM #11
Yea but why not go for the LS2. Its alittle more money that i dont mind spending. That way later on down the road i could do a 402 or 403 stroker motor.
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06-02-2009, 12:34 PM #12
If you got the money go for it, just wasn't sure what your budget was, I would say ls3 but then how much money do you have
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06-02-2009, 04:40 PM #13
LOL! Oh i looked at one and when i saw the price i knew that it was way out of my budget. But if your your going big do it right and get a LS7. Wonder if the old man would pay the for the rest if i put in 6k? HAHA!
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06-02-2009, 04:41 PM #14
Im trying not go over 6k. Thats with motor and swapping it out. I know its going to be close.
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06-02-2009, 05:27 PM #15
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06-02-2009, 06:03 PM #16
doesn't a LS2 have a different computer?
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06-03-2009, 10:50 AM #17
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06-05-2009, 08:26 AM #18
I have a LQ9 just sitting that i got off ebay but the shop that was going to to built me 370 motor out of it wanted about 9 grand! There's no way im spending that much at this point.
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