LT1 Engine Rebuild
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LT1 Engine Rebuild
What is the average price for a LT1 engine rebuild? My '96 has 113K miles on it and I am thinking about having it rebuilt and or beefed up.
Anyone have an idea on the costs for both options?
Anyone have an idea on the costs for both options?
Melting Slicks
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From: NW Chicago Suburbs
Originally Posted by Atchisbr
...thinking about having it rebuilt and or beefed up....
But what you really want to know is, can I give it a little more GO?!?!?! IMHO, yes. Since it's an A4, I'd go with the shift kit and looser TC. Then I'd add a 3.54 gear and some long tubes. You'll be pulling high 12's in good weather with a street kill 4.3 second 0-60. If you lose a trans or rear end on the way, well...that's what happens when you mod a car. Happens to 20K mile Vettes just as much as 100K mile Vettes.
Eric
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funny response
I like the straight forward way SILVER dodged the question....just poking fun.
I am curious too. I have 147K on my 92. I really was thinking about a crate motor from GM. Its pricier, but it is a factory motor with a warranty. Plus. you can get them beefed from GM. When you are dealing with a vette, it is too expensive to risk getting one of those $1,000 auto parts blocks and try to save money.
I am guessing, but i would think you could get a 400Hp long block from your dealer, installed, for around $5-6K. I know its alot, but you will have a GM factory installed NEW engine. You will not have any problems for YEARS!!! Pro-quality, warranty, resaleability, and peace of mind is worth the bucks in the long haul.
I am curious too. I have 147K on my 92. I really was thinking about a crate motor from GM. Its pricier, but it is a factory motor with a warranty. Plus. you can get them beefed from GM. When you are dealing with a vette, it is too expensive to risk getting one of those $1,000 auto parts blocks and try to save money.
I am guessing, but i would think you could get a 400Hp long block from your dealer, installed, for around $5-6K. I know its alot, but you will have a GM factory installed NEW engine. You will not have any problems for YEARS!!! Pro-quality, warranty, resaleability, and peace of mind is worth the bucks in the long haul.
Burning Brakes
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From: Cherry Hill NJ
I had the same Q. For some good answers See:
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/showthread.php?t=916856
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/showthread.php?t=916856
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Melting Slicks
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From: NW Chicago Suburbs
Originally Posted by dodsond
...thinking about a crate motor from GM. Its pricier, but it is a factory motor with a warranty...think you could get a 400Hp long block from your dealer, installed, for around $5-6K....
LT1 heads, some of the best SBC heads ever made
LT1 intake, one of the best SBC intakes ever made
LT1 short block, almost as good as a ZZ4, cast crank instead of forged, no real difference
The L98/LT1 fuel injection system really extends the life of the rings, no washing the cylinders with raw gas when the carb choke is on (or stuck?). If you have less than 200K miles, I doubt you're burning oil or losing power. That's why I'm trying to get you guys to save your $$ and invest it in performance upgrades (or hold on to your $$).
I'll shut up now,
Eric
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St. Jude Donor '05
I took my corvette to a local race shop that has a really good reputation. $4000 includes pulling and rebuilding the engine, replacing everything which needs it including the opti, and a full year warranty on the engine. I have two friends with corvettes who have both had engines done there and had all good things to say so I feel the $4000 is a good deal. I decided to do a couple other things while the engine is out see my sig. 
At the same shop they said it would be $6000 to do a 383 stroker same deal. I decided not to do it because I didn't have enough money to do it right and buy everything else I would want to put on the 383 motor.
What I did buy: (all parts new, but most from forum members)
opti $200
ceramic coated headers $550
Fidanza flywheel $200
LT4 Hot Cam Kit $400
LT4 valve covers $185
LT4 knock module $35
clutch and pressure plate $400
used Borla (like new) $175
intake and head work $800
Good luck with your project!
At the same shop they said it would be $6000 to do a 383 stroker same deal. I decided not to do it because I didn't have enough money to do it right and buy everything else I would want to put on the 383 motor.
What I did buy: (all parts new, but most from forum members)
opti $200
ceramic coated headers $550
Fidanza flywheel $200
LT4 Hot Cam Kit $400
LT4 valve covers $185
LT4 knock module $35
clutch and pressure plate $400
used Borla (like new) $175
intake and head work $800
Good luck with your project!
Last edited by ToyC4; Oct 5, 2004 at 09:32 PM.
