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Old Jan 8, 2012 | 10:18 AM
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pretty much agree with everyone else, but to answer your question I don't think asking 21 is out of line at all, especially with that new engine. Wish I had a LS6
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Old Jan 8, 2012 | 10:32 AM
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Originally Posted by Turbopower87
What was the reason for putting an LS6 in? Crate engine or used?
The oil pump seized up on the previous motor. This one is a brand new ls6 long block. Just swapped over all accessories to the motor. Installed new water pump, belts, and any bad pulleys. Ls7 flywheel. Clutch. New slave and master cylinders with a bleed line.
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Old Jan 8, 2012 | 10:34 AM
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Originally Posted by rwp50
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Depo headlights. I painted them to match. Installed a ddm 55watt hid low beam and high beams. It lights up the road quite well.
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Old Jan 8, 2012 | 10:34 AM
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Originally Posted by jrose7004
If I had just put an LS6 in it. I'd just keep it!
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Old Jan 8, 2012 | 05:44 PM
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Originally Posted by Qwik01
The oil pump seized up on the previous motor. This one is a brand new ls6 long block. Just swapped over all accessories to the motor. Installed new water pump, belts, and any bad pulleys. Ls7 flywheel. Clutch. New slave and master cylinders with a bleed line.
That is the same reason I have a LS-6 in mine but went the extra and had it forged and ported 243 heads 92mm fast intake ported TB
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Old Jan 8, 2012 | 07:06 PM
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You have a very sharp Vette.

But I completely understand what you are saying. I too, think about selling my Vette every once and a while to the point that I'm searching through the Classifieds trying to figure out what to price it, and I literally just got done putting around 10k of mods on it which makes it even worse. I think that is truly what's holding me back from selling it since I know I could never get my monies worth.

The decision is ultimately up to you though. Is it worth selling it? Would it be wiser to keep it and get another car to play with? And financially how do you feel about it?

Always a tough call to make man.
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