MoNkEyZQ8

I am in the process of purchasing an LS1 and T56, right now with 68000 miles.
The block is a 99'..

The guy said it ran fine, and shifted fine, and I trust him. But I was just wondering if there was a rebuild kit, just to replace some essential parts?

What typically would need replacing on an engine with 68,000?

I was told that an LS1 rebuilt kit could be found for around 350 dollars..

What aftermarket parts should I go with, not cheap, but better than stock.. Im not going all out for HP, I just need a reasonable balance between price/performance..

Thanks for any help..

I hope you guys understand, because im a little gittery.. I've never purchased an LS1 ant T56 before.. weee

TTopJohn

Assuming a solid 68K mile engine, you can save the $ and not rebuild it. If taken care of, and kept in reasonably stock form, these engines don't need a rebuild until 175,000-200,000 miles. I assume you aren't planning any big mods to the engine, since a stock LS1 in an S-10 should be blazingly fast. If that's the case, don't worry about the rebuild.

I've got 107K on my 99, runs like new.

MoNkEyZQ8

Thank you. this makes my decision much easier..

99 Black Bird T/A

iTrader: (4)

I would leak the motor down to make sure the rings seal good espicially if it's been sitting for a while. Better to catch now than before it goes in the S-10. I got 26,000 miles motor that failed leak down 42 & 35 adjacent cylinders. It will have to at least be re-ringed. Just my .02