Stuck LS1 to rebuild or rebuy?

**Parocket** · 06-11-2008, 05:12 AM

I got a stuck LS1 in my 99 Corvette, no holes in block, nothing broke inside that i know of..it was not catistophic..but its hurt, there is water in the oil.

Questions are:
Is this motor even worth considering a rebuild?
How much is used motors going for?
I see GM parts Direct has an LS1 for 4800.

This car was a supercharged project which went badly wrong. Tons of great parts on it but it never ran right..I just want to have my car back.

Geo

**squee** · 06-11-2008, 08:00 PM

Depending on your budget, I'd get a LS6 longblock for around 3k, or a 40x stroked LS2/LQ9 if you wanna spend more money.

**Ls1_385hp_T/A** · 06-11-2008, 08:41 PM

I would rebuild the ls1 if its not to bad because it is a lot stronger do to the heating and cooling.

**Spaz** · 06-12-2008, 04:47 AM

get an estimate for the rebuild... i wouldn't trust that block to be honest... how did water get in the oil? i got my LS6 from fred beans fro $4,500 a few years ago...