Need/Want new engine for my car. Please Help!
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Need/Want new engine for my car. Please Help!
Ok well my engine messsed up pretty bad, the crank shaft is hitting. So
i think its time for a new one but i have some questions.
1) Can i even buy a stock engine? Brand new?
2) I was hoping on convincing my parents to buy a better performing engine but i was wondering what engine should i get? Any websites?
3) Do you guys recommand any engine?
BTW its a 94' Z28
i think its time for a new one but i have some questions.
1) Can i even buy a stock engine? Brand new?
2) I was hoping on convincing my parents to buy a better performing engine but i was wondering what engine should i get? Any websites?
3) Do you guys recommand any engine?
BTW its a 94' Z28
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There are rebuilders selling complete, stock LT1 engines. There are performance vendors selling high performance rebuilt LT1's. The factory hasn't made a new LT1 engine for about 3 or 4 years, but sometimes you can find one that was hidden away in a dealer's warehouse.... Burt Chevrolet in Denver seems to find some oddball LT1/LT4 stuff, including "marine" engines.
I think Golen is one of the rebuilders. You might want to identify your budget... you are probably looking at $2,000+ for a rebuilt, $4-8,000 for a performance long block, and LPE will build you a twin turbo for $50,000.
How fast do you want to go? How much do you want to spend?
I think Golen is one of the rebuilders. You might want to identify your budget... you are probably looking at $2,000+ for a rebuilt, $4-8,000 for a performance long block, and LPE will build you a twin turbo for $50,000.
How fast do you want to go? How much do you want to spend?
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Originally posted by Injuneer
There are rebuilders selling complete, stock LT1 engines. There are performance vendors selling high performance rebuilt LT1's. The factory hasn't made a new LT1 engine for about 3 or 4 years, but sometimes you can find one that was hidden away in a dealer's warehouse.... Burt Chevrolet in Denver seems to find some oddball LT1/LT4 stuff, including "marine" engines.
I think Golen is one of the rebuilders. You might want to identify your budget... you are probably looking at $2,000+ for a rebuilt, $4-8,000 for a performance long block, and LPE will build you a twin turbo for $50,000.
How fast do you want to go? How much do you want to spend?
There are rebuilders selling complete, stock LT1 engines. There are performance vendors selling high performance rebuilt LT1's. The factory hasn't made a new LT1 engine for about 3 or 4 years, but sometimes you can find one that was hidden away in a dealer's warehouse.... Burt Chevrolet in Denver seems to find some oddball LT1/LT4 stuff, including "marine" engines.
I think Golen is one of the rebuilders. You might want to identify your budget... you are probably looking at $2,000+ for a rebuilt, $4-8,000 for a performance long block, and LPE will build you a twin turbo for $50,000.
How fast do you want to go? How much do you want to spend?
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Originally posted by stang_killa94
Ok well my budget is between 3000 and 4500. Im looking for pretty decent power. For sure over 300 hp anything within my budget for that?
Ok well my budget is between 3000 and 4500. Im looking for pretty decent power. For sure over 300 hp anything within my budget for that?
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Originally posted by NBS4
The LS1 will bolt to your Tranny. All you'd have to do is get a new computer. I've also seen used LS6's also in that range.
The LS1 will bolt to your Tranny. All you'd have to do is get a new computer. I've also seen used LS6's also in that range.
the LS1 bellhousing is different and the input shaft is longer
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Hmpm............i think thats what i want. Will the 400 HP be a swap in swap out kinda deal or will i need a new computer and stuff like that? Does anyone have any expierence with them?
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Yeah for sure if i get any engine it will be a 383. Im not expierenced enough to tackle a engine rebuild and im assuming it will cost me more to get part by part rather than just buying.
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