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Nov 17, 2004 | 07:39 PM

jimbomill

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Anyone need an LT5 engine?

eBay of the day:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...tem=7935255219

Nov 17, 2004 | 08:13 PM

AGENT 86

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That would look good under my hood

Nov 17, 2004 | 08:18 PM

bogus

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one error, they said the LT5 came out in 1994... the 405hp version did.

but! There is a 6 month warrantee on this thing... nice, if they back it up.

all in all, it's a good looking deal.

Nov 17, 2004 | 08:20 PM

Nathan Plemons

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Hmm, for that kind of money I'll rebuild my LT1 into a forged stroker with a blower on it.

Nov 17, 2004 | 08:32 PM

94Polo6Speed

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Nathan Plemons

Hmm, for that kind of money I'll rebuild my LT1 into a forged stroker with a blower on it.

I was thinkin the same thing. That kinda $$$ could make my LT1 run circles around that.

Nov 17, 2004 | 08:40 PM

bogus

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Originally Posted by 94Polo6Speed

I was thinkin the same thing. That kinda $$$ could make my LT1 run circles around that.

no question, but for someone with a ZR1 and is in need of a drivetrain... that ain't a bad way to go.

Nov 17, 2004 | 08:45 PM

Zix

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Quote:

Originally Posted by bogus

one error, they said the LT5 came out in 1994... the 405hp version did.

but! There is a 6 month warrantee on this thing... nice, if they back it up.

all in all, it's a good looking deal.

The ad says it came out of a 1994 ZR1, not that the LT5 came out in 1994...unless he changed it. Also, the 405 HP version debuted in 1993.

Nov 17, 2004 | 08:46 PM

chriswtx

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no question, but for someone with a ZR1 and is in need of a drivetrain... that ain't a bad way to go.

Definatly, especially with the price of ZR1 motor parts...

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Nov 17, 2004 | 09:47 PM

mikey whipreck

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Quote:

Originally Posted by 94Polo6Speed

I was thinkin the same thing. That kinda $$$ could make my LT1 run circles around that.

true... but it'd be pimpin to have an lt5 in your car, vette or otherwise...

and who can put a price on pimpin'?

Nov 17, 2004 | 10:00 PM

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jimbomill

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True enough! But if you already have an LT5 and had the cash, having a spare might come in handy in another few years.

Nov 17, 2004 | 11:53 PM

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bmalec

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That's such a great looking engine...

Ben

Nov 18, 2004 | 12:31 AM

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scofolo

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i want it, but would have to sell my vette to afford it.

oh well.

Nov 18, 2004 | 12:49 AM

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USAsOnlyWay

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He does have a point. I don't know if you have seen older cars (non-vettes) with Vette engines. I saw an old Bel-Air that had a really pretty TPI L98 in it. The guy was bragging up and down the block about it having a "Vette Motor" Since we drive vettes, I think we forget having a Vette motor is pretty awesome. Now imagine popping the hood on your 66 chevelle to find an LT5. Talk about one of a kind!!!!

(I'd still rather have it in a a Z though...)