ls3 engine
Jan 31, 2014 | 09:55 AM
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Melting Slicks
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St Jude Donor '14
ls3 engine
any inherent problems w/ these engines? buying a 2013 in 2 hrs never really looked into this ….duh.Fast responses appreciated.
Jan 31, 2014 | 11:07 AM
Melting Slicks
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The GM LSX series engines are some of the most dependable on the market. They have been around for quite a few years. The ZR1 shares the same LS3 motor with the addition of a blower and a mild cam upgrade that puts out 640HP +/-. It is rebadged as a LS9 due to the factory upgrades.
IMHO! If you are planning on modding the car for the track; get the M6 with dry sump system. The F55 option and NPP is nice also.
Jan 31, 2014 | 12:49 PM
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great engine
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wlean99
any inherent problems w/ these engines? buying a 2013 in 2 hrs never really looked into this ….duh.Fast responses appreciated.
no inherent problems
Jan 31, 2014 | 12:55 PM
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St. Jude Donor '15
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I'd say, harmonic balancer potential problem, but same as LS2.
Jan 31, 2014 | 01:07 PM
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St Jude Donor '14
Thanks guys,for info,now to see if this deals gonna go thru!
Jan 31, 2014 | 06:47 PM
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St Jude Donor '14
pulled the trigger,2013 G.S
on tuesday!
Jan 31, 2014 | 09:11 PM
Melting Slicks
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Hope you enjoy it, I really like my GS.
Jan 31, 2014 | 10:02 PM
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Melting Slicks
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St Jude Donor '14
Thanks man
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Feb 1, 2014 | 12:07 AM
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LS series engines over all are very good and the LS3 seems to be the best and strongest of the bunch
Feb 1, 2014 | 05:34 PM
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St Jude Donor '14
peterpan,thanks for input
Have seen some used c6 w/ the edelbrock s.c, don't think i could afford to keep tires on one like that LOL