New engine suggestions?
Oct 7, 2016 | 11:42 AM
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3rd Gear
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New engine suggestions?
hello,
I have a 97 corvette with the 5.7 ls1 with 89,000. I blew the head gasket and the lifters are bad, also s knock in the bottom of the engine. What are some options as far as different engines I can put in? I plan on swapping engines myself to save the labor fees.
Thanks for the help
Oct 7, 2016 | 12:21 PM
Le Mans Master
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What is your goal? Used LS6?
Oct 7, 2016 | 01:00 PM
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3rd Gear
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That may be too expensive at the moment. I was thinking another ls1 or maybe ls3
Oct 7, 2016 | 03:12 PM
Le Mans Master
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Huh? Isn't an LS3 more coin than an LS6? Either way, sounds like you're decided...
Oct 7, 2016 | 04:06 PM
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http://www.vettenuts.net/ check with Marc he might have a option for you ??
Oct 7, 2016 | 05:57 PM
Burning Brakes
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Sounds like you mention a budget... so probably a used LS1... Otherwise go LS2 or LS3 IMO.
Oct 7, 2016 | 06:07 PM
Drifting
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Rb26dett is a good engine
Jk
Oct 7, 2016 | 06:41 PM
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3rd Gear
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Decided to buy a ls1 long block and swap everything over
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Oct 7, 2016 | 06:43 PM
Burning Brakes
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might as well P+P those heads while you are in there