Where can i buy a Lt5? I knew there were a few on ebay.

 

You better be one hell of a fabricator ...

They dont just "bolt in." The motor wouldnt fit between the fenders ... They are a WIDE motor. Think along the liens of the Ford Modular motors ... Their pretty damn big to try and fit in a F-Body.

 

I would still love some info on this motor and how much it will cost?

 

well i have a buddy paid 10k 3 years ago for a 75k mile one its rebuilt now and in a split window vette

 

Sorry man ... I was just saying ...

They are a 32 valve motor. They were used in the production ZL1's and ZR1's. They are a real beast of a motor.

http://www.zr1netregistry.com/ZR1_specs.htm

 

Here is one that comes pre-installed.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Chevr...46474020QQrdZ1

(reading the link posted above).... 12.5 qt oil changes! lol

 

also the cams were like $1500 for stock replacment

 

This isn't the LT5 forum. Use google.

 

I have seen numerous LT5 threads on here.

Do a search for LT5 and you should get plently of info on here.

Also, try searching on LS1tech.com

 

expect to pay 20k for a motor, expect to pay about that much to get it installed in an fbody.

 

Cool factor would be worth it but other than that I couldnt see the point. What size is GM's other DOHC V8?

 

Man, looks like a bitch to do maintenance and especially mods on

 

Well it does have 4 camshafts.

 

Shoebox made his comment while the post was still on "LT1/LT4 Engine Tech"..... I later moved it to "General....."

The LT5 engine is an interesting tech exercise, but the reliability is poor, stock replacement parts are extremely scarce and expensive, aftermarket performance parts are limited, and people who know how to work on them are few and far between. And the base LS2 makes as much HP.

 

From what I remember reading, you CAN NOT buy an LT5 from Mercury Marine without a valid VIN from a Corvette ZL1/ZR1 or whatever little else came equipped with that engine.

Yes, yes, Lotus helped draw up the engine, but it's Mercury Marine that is the vendor for these bad boys and you can't just walk up with $20 GR and throw it down and expect a crate with an engine in it at your doorstep.

I'll file this under the 3.4L TDC/Northstar bin as "PITA to service" engines from GM....