Discontinued LT1 Engine?
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From: The Old Dominion
I'd guess your car is fairly high miles, since you were looking to freshen the engine anyways? In which case any notion of value is already out the window.
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From: Lacey WA RVN 68-69
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Any non-original engine will hurt the value somewhat. Even if you had a dealer swap out for an LT1 crate motor. But you'd be putting in a known quantity if you got a Jasper engine, and it would be way cheaper than a stock replacement from GM would have cost you.
I'd guess your car is fairly high miles, since you were looking to freshen the engine anyways? In which case any notion of value is already out the window.
I'd guess your car is fairly high miles, since you were looking to freshen the engine anyways? In which case any notion of value is already out the window.
And don't limit yourself to a stock replacement motor. Even a ZZ4 crate motor will be comparably priced, they carry a GM warranty, and will provide more HP and torque over stock yet remain very streetable.
If you look thru the Summit Racing website for Chevy engines (JEG's too) you will find all sorts of options for short blocks and complete motors that will work.
