Which engine to get?

**Justin23454** · 06-28-2010, 12:48 PM

What engine should I get to replace mine. Kinda on a budget, mb some type of rebuilt engine for around 2,500.

Mb just find another LS1 and just drop it in? Im not sure about what would be good to just drop in.

**JunkyardZ** · 06-28-2010, 01:15 PM

I've seen some remanufactured ls6's for around $3500. That would make a good replacement. The easiest thing to do would be to get a ls1 out of another 98 and drop it in, just look for a low mileage one if you are going with a used one.

**garygnu65** · 06-28-2010, 01:18 PM

do what they did on horse power tv,find a low mileage 5.3 or 6 liter and if the bearing look good just clean it up and install a better cam and springs.look on the internet for ls motors for sale in your area.

**qwk93ta** · 06-29-2010, 02:41 AM

Look for a used LS2 block, thats what I did....

**Justin23454** · 06-29-2010, 06:40 AM

I see an ls2 for sale but it comes with a 6 speed tranny. Can I just swap the auto tranny I have in or what?
Also about how much do they sell for its from a 06 GTO with 5,600 miles on it.

**qwk93ta** · 06-29-2010, 06:44 AM

Yes, your A4 will bolt up to it. I bought my short block for $2,000. It had just been rebuilt with new pistons and ARP bolts.

**Justin23454** · 06-29-2010, 06:50 AM

I see another Ls2 6.0 from a Trailblazer SS. Its going for 2k at the moment. Says it has 7k miles on it...
Only bad thing is, how do I know that these engines are really how someone says? Should I try to find a reman. one or find a used one and just trust someone..

**Teacher Todd** · 06-29-2010, 11:02 AM

I am in the same boat as you on trying what to do. I really don't want to do it twice, but being laid off hurts the cash flow and limits the options.

**qwk93ta** · 06-29-2010, 11:13 AM

Originally Posted by Justin23454

I see another Ls2 6.0 from a Trailblazer SS. Its going for 2k at the moment. Says it has 7k miles on it...
Only bad thing is, how do I know that these engines are really how someone says? Should I try to find a reman. one or find a used one and just trust someone..

I had a really hard time with buying something off of e-bay and then having a problem with it. I was lucky that the mechanic that did the work on my car found a local person who was selling a 6.0 block.

**Justin23454** · 06-29-2010, 11:21 AM

Well, Ive found a place from detroit that has a Remanufactured LS1 for 2,199 + 650 if I dont have a core. Which I dont think they can reman. Mine but I dunno. If they can Ill do that, and get a" Performance Cam upgrade 499.99 "
Unless I can get it cheapr and do it myself maybe?

**Teacher Todd** · 06-29-2010, 11:28 AM

Originally Posted by Justin23454

Well, Ive found a place from detroit that has a Remanufactured LS1 for 2,199 + 650 if I dont have a core. Which I dont think they can reman. Mine but I dunno. If they can Ill do that, and get a" Performance Cam upgrade 499.99 "
Unless I can get it cheapr and do it myself maybe?

Is that a place that sells remanufactured engines, or is it a private seller. If they have more then one can you send me the link as that sounds like something I may want to look at as well.

**Justin23454** · 06-29-2010, 11:37 AM

Not trying to sound like a douche, but im asking them if they have more then just one and if so Ill give you the Info.

**Teacher Todd** · 06-29-2010, 11:42 AM

I understand completely

**Justin23454** · 06-29-2010, 01:44 PM

Originally Posted by Teacher Todd

I understand completely

check your mail.

**Teacher Todd** · 06-29-2010, 03:18 PM

Got it thanks. Good find.

**garygnu65** · 06-30-2010, 07:29 PM

you can get a cam from TSP for $375,go to ls1howto.com to get instructions.

**Justin23454** · 07-01-2010, 06:03 AM

thanks

**qwk93ta** · 07-01-2010, 07:23 AM

Originally Posted by garygnu65

you can get a cam from TSP for $375,go to ls1howto.com to get instructions.

I have their torquer 2 in my car and it is great on the street, I have not raced it yet so I don't know how much power it actually has.....it does feel strong around town.