Have to rebuild, best options?
06-25-2007, 05:19 PM
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Have to rebuild, best options? Ive got what appears to be a spun rod bearing. What is the opinion as the best way to go as far as fixing this? Its a daily driver 84k 2000 z28 a4. I would love to put a new cam in it while im at it, and add headers, and maybe an intake later on. What is my best option price wise? Id love a more durable engine, maybe forged pistons / stock rods or scat rods, obviously better bearings. Do I need to have a valve job done at 84k?> I want this to be a reliable engine and not be needing a rebuild for a while. I am in the memphis, TN area, and am toying with the idea of getting a salvage ls1 and throwing a cam in it, which would probably be a few thousand, so im trying to see how much I could rebuild mine for, and get another 80-90k miles out of. Any thoughts? Any idea of machining costs or other necessary evils? Thanks
06-25-2007, 10:21 PM
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honestly, it all depends on your budget constraints. If you are looking for a forged setup at a fair price, i believe you can get a nicely assembled short block 347 from TSP for something like 3k all said and done. They also offer some very nice cam setups, etc... Maybe you should look into them.
06-26-2007, 02:10 AM
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I JUST BOUGHT THIS NEW LS6 MOTOR FROM www.crateenginedepot.com part #89017653
for a good price you can also get the ls1 crate motor.
for a good price you can also get the ls1 crate motor.
06-28-2007, 05:05 PM
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well i loved the stock power, wouldnt mind a bit more though. i want to do this as cheap as possible. Im trying to justify buying a 3k forged short block to go in a daily driver with ls1 heads and an a4 with a 10bolt. Anyone have any ideas on how much it costs to rebuild it? reusing crank and rods?? I want to be chep on this, because you spend 3k on a forge short block, then need a ls6 oil pump, new gaskets, head bolts, etc next thing you know you got 4-5k in a daily driver motor on a 7 year old car.
06-28-2007, 06:58 PM
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I'm also going to rebuild. Money will also be a big constraint for me. I've seen people rebuild what they have with better rods and pistons and bearings (and machine work, of course) for under $2k. That's what I'm doing.
07-05-2007, 10:33 AM
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sorry ls6s are not forged, didnt mean to say that. I dont know any reputable machine shops in the area im kind of leaning towards a remanufactured ls1. how can you rebuild one for under 2k?
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07-05-2007, 12:18 PM
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I went ahead and got the TSP 347 Shortblock and haven't looked back. If you rebuild yours your going to have to buy new head bolts and gaskets and a new oil pump is always a good move while everything torn down. You could get the one like I bought with the -2cc pistons and you'll be able to shave your heads to 59ccs and with the right gasket run a 11.0 SCR and pick up some power. Also the TSP shortblock I got was a newer model LS1 like the put in the GTOs and it uses different lenght head bolts and there like a $100 compared to the ones you have that cost over $250. I sold my old shortblock to some friends for a later project. And the good thing is I do have a warranty if something goes to hell.
