Ls1 swap
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Ls1 swap
I will be changing out the engine from my 2000FRC very soon to a complete new LS1 purchased from GM. Can anyone recommend the BEST shop / mechanic to do the swap in the Bay Area? The original engine has 27,000 miles and I guess I will be selling that once the swap is complete. Thanks for any and all advice!
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I feel for you. When I was looking I test drove several cars with piston slap and could not have put up with it. Most of the reviews claimed a decrease in value of 15 to 25 percent. For me it was 100 percent.
I don't think I'd replace it with another LS1 though. For just a few dollars more you can get the LS6 and it's pretty much a drop in.
I don't think I'd replace it with another LS1 though. For just a few dollars more you can get the LS6 and it's pretty much a drop in.
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I feel for you. When I was looking I test drove several cars with piston slap and could not have put up with it. Most of the reviews claimed a decrease in value of 15 to 25 percent. For me it was 100 percent.
I don't think I'd replace it with another LS1 though. For just a few dollars more you can get the LS6 and it's pretty much a drop in.
I don't think I'd replace it with another LS1 though. For just a few dollars more you can get the LS6 and it's pretty much a drop in.
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Now, that being said, Richie can probably get you the best local deal on your new motor and his dealership can probably install it for less than any local tuner. Dropping in a new LS1 or LS6 is childs play for a dealership like his.
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