cory32690

98 ls1 formula spun a rod bearing 2 days ago found locally a 6.0 for sale seller claims it has 70k miles on it what should I do to the shortblock before I swap over all my top end off my ls1

I was debating if I should go ahead and put new bearingsand rings in it or should just a good inspection of it assembled be ok

Paul57

What is the 6.0 out of?? Examples: If it is out of a 3/4 ton work truck that did not run synthetic oil then I would freshen up the bottom end. If it is out of an Escalade that ran synthetic then you can slap it together and call it good.

cory32690

2000 chevy 2500

mark21742

I'd pull a couple bearing and see if there is any wear...if not, slap her on, but if you see wear do bearing.

SupahRich

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IMO it wouldn't hurt to go ahead and refresh the bottom end while the motor is out. It may run just fine but seems like a good idea to put a little extra money in to a roughly 13 year old motor for peace of mind. The LQ9 that I bought looks just fine visually but will have new bearings/rings installed while everything is cracked open. I hope to never have to touch the motor again : D

cory32690

Ok thanks for the info..I'll probably put some new bearings and rings in it might as well put some arp rod bolts in also