Engine's Done,new options
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St. Jude Donor '10-'11-'12-'13-'14, '16
Engine's Done,new options
After my car being in one shop for over a week and not even being looked at, moved it to another and got the news in one day. That's what upset me,I could of already have had a new one on the way by now. Anyway,the options I'm looking at are: 1) rebuild the LS1 that's in there and keep it S/C, 2) Buy a new LS2,3,or 6 and go N/A and sell S/C to recoup some cost and get a warranty with it. Since I don't race or run mine hard,I'm leaning toward option 2. Thanks for your input in advance. Thanks,L8R ZFLASH
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St. Jude Donor '10-'11-'12-'13-'14, '16
Haven't got all the info, but it did have 135,000 on it. They said it could be rebuilt because it's still strong and all major parts good. But the cost of doing it with all those miles and not being able to guarantee how long it would last. I just think it's wiser for a couple extra g's to get a new one and go back to N/A and get a warranty. Sell most of what I can and recoup some of the $$$.I no longer need all that HP, so get a new lsx376 or a 2,3,or 6 at around 430 or higher. Thx,L8R ZFLASH 
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I'd go with option 2 - nice to have a brand new engine with a warranty.
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Haven't got all the info, but it did have 135,000 on it. They said it could be rebuilt because it's still strong and all major parts good. But the cost of doing it with all those miles and not being able to guarantee how long it would last. I just think it's wiser for a couple extra g's to get a new one and go back to N/A and get a warranty. Sell most of what I can and recoup some of the $$$.I no longer need all that HP, so get a new lsx376 or a 2,3,or 6 at around 430 or higher. Thx,L8R ZFLASH
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I too a in the same boat... I have approx 132K on the bottom end of my 01 C5Z... Car runs great, H/C/I, putting down 450 to the wheels, 40-55PSI oil press... Runs cool as a cucumber.. Everything on the top end is only a couple years old...
I myself am contemplating a 383 stroker for mine.... Like you, i don't have to be the fastest Z06 out there... For ME the stroker motor will suffice... All that being said the LS3 is a pretty sweet foundation to start with... Keep us posted.
I myself am contemplating a 383 stroker for mine.... Like you, i don't have to be the fastest Z06 out there... For ME the stroker motor will suffice... All that being said the LS3 is a pretty sweet foundation to start with... Keep us posted.
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St. Jude Donor '10-'11-'12-'13-'14, '16
I too a in the same boat... I have approx 132K on the bottom end of my 01 C5Z... Car runs great, H/C/I, putting down 450 to the wheels, 40-55PSI oil press... Runs cool as a cucumber.. Everything on the top end is only a couple years old...
I myself am contemplating a 383 stroker for mine.... Like you, i don't have to be the fastest Z06 out there... For ME the stroker motor will suffice... All that being said the LS3 is a pretty sweet foundation to start with... Keep us posted.
I myself am contemplating a 383 stroker for mine.... Like you, i don't have to be the fastest Z06 out there... For ME the stroker motor will suffice... All that being said the LS3 is a pretty sweet foundation to start with... Keep us posted.
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A nice LS3 long block with LT's and a good CAI is a very nice setup. If you go with a GM crate engine, you will have to get a reluctor convertor box from Lingenfelter. If you do choose to do a cam, they respond very well to a small to medium size cam.
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Interesting conversation I have a 97 with 89k mostly stock except for headers intake ..... Was thinking long term I want to keep it forever lol .... But wanted more power , in this case I was thinking supercharger or would I just wait and down the road get a new crate engine ? Any input ?
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This is exactly what I'm thinking, thanks. L8R ZFLASH
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Interesting conversation I have a 97 with 89k mostly stock except for headers intake ..... Was thinking long term I want to keep it forever lol .... But wanted more power , in this case I was thinking supercharger or would I just wait and down the road get a new crate engine ? Any input ?
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Okay guys,here's the update. I've found and purchased a LS6 pull out with 35k miles on it,still bone stock. I got it from Thompson Motor Sport here in Texas,should be here next week. I know I said I was going new,but couldn't pass this up at the price I got it for. Almost,almost want to put the S/C back on, but I'm still going to sell it and keep this one basically stock. Thanks guys, L8R ZFLASH