Blackbird Jon

So what is one of these powerplants worth used. I know where one may be available, but I don't think guy really knows what to ask for it. So my question to you is, how much is it worth assuming it is all in good running order? It is a complete piece with computer and dry sump oiling. It has been raced, but not much, maybe 3 races.

BIG_MIKE2005

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Thats hard to say. What are all the internal components?? Is it a complete long block or not?? There is alot of stuff that could go into the price on that but I'd say at least $3k if its a professionally built Lingenfelter race motor. Could easily be more.

Andy1

If it's a spec motor, the logic to sell many times is dictated by the rebuild costs. In some series, it is more cost effective to buy a new motor, rather that re-build a worn out one. This is commonly done in race series that utilize spec crate motors. I would be inclined to call Lingenfelter first.

Andy1

LS1W66

Jeez it's just one of the Vortec Engines run in ASA for the 2000 season.
It's really Just an LS1 with an ASA cam and a dry sump oil system, they made Approx 450 FWHP.

Blackbird Jon

The motor is complete. Still has 2 belts on front(no A/C, smaller is for dry sump oil pump), and it is assembled, complete, and has a PCM.

According to the book Chevy LS1/LS6 Performance, these motors were sold to race teams for $12,000 each. The engines were built in Michigan, then shipped to LPE where the PCM was tuned, cam changed, stronger valve springs swapped in, new rod bolts added, and the dry sump installed, all for a total reported 430 HP and LB/FT, at 6,200rpm and 4,800rpm respectively.

For comparison sake, how much $ is a running used production car LS1 going for?

BIG_MIKE2005

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about $3k sometimes a little less.

gun5l1ng3r

I would love a dry sump setup! And to know that it was done by Lingenfelter (assuming it is real), would make it a worthwhile motor if the price is right.

Blackbird Jon

LPE involvement is for real. Look it up, they built these, even installed wires over intake and heads to assure they were not pulled and tampered with. The wires are still intact on this motor.

So if a used street car motor is $3Gs, that seems fair for the motor I speak of too. I mean, I know it has a few better parts, but it is a used race car motor... Can anyone say sustained high rpm? GM and the ASA reported very little motor failures, a true sign of durability built into these all aluminum bullets , but still, one can never tell for sure how well any given one has held up over time without tearing into it. No matter what else, I am pretty sure he won't let me take too much apart to inspect it .

Mustang Sali

Hi Andy, I’ve inherited a motor worth 38,000 it goes to a 2010 Camaro SS it’s in a climate controlled garage only, don’t know why but it has 500cc 800hp RHS Block I want to sell it to someone that will actually know what to do with this type of motor, I’m clueless as to how to explain its capacity please help!