Got an LS1 and T56 from a junkyard, what should I check?
12-11-2005, 09:13 PM
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Got an LS1 and T56 from a junkyard, what should I check? I ordered a junkyard LS1 with all the trimming (ecu wirring ect) and 100K on it from a 2000 firebird that was hit in the rear to put in my RX7. It was supposedly running fine when they pulled it. I was planning on doing a leak down check on it, i was wondering what else i should do? Should i go ahead and replace the rear main seal? Put a new clutch in it I guess, any thoughts about the transmission?
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12-12-2005, 04:16 PM
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Well, all i have spent so far is the 2.5k on the motor and tranny, i'm sure there will be another 3k in parts before it's on the road.
Anyone have any thoughts about things to check?
Anyone have any thoughts about things to check?
12-12-2005, 04:24 PM
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If you are willing to tare into it, I would pull the trans off check/replace the clutch. Put a 01/02 slave in it. Change the rear main seal, also check the seal on the back of the trans mine took a **** at 29k in my car. Pull the heads and replace the head gaskets, lifters and their trays. Take the front timeing cover off and replace the timeing chain and put in a ported ls6 oil pump, replace front cover gasket&seal replace the oil pan gasket. Might want to add a cam if you have the $$. Also look in to a ls6 intake manifold (more power and no EGR).
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12-12-2005, 05:04 PM
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Originally Posted by conan
If you are willing to tare into it, I would pull the trans off check/replace the clutch. Put a 01/02 slave in it. Change the rear main seal, also check the seal on the back of the trans mine took a **** at 29k in my car. Pull the heads and replace the head gaskets, lifters and their trays. Take the front timeing cover off and replace the timeing and put in a ported ls6 oil pump, replace front cover gasket&seal replace the oil pan gasket. Might want to add a cam if you have the $$. Also look in to a ls6 intake manifold (more power and no EGR).
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Awsome, thanks for the advice conan. What was the difference in the 01/02 slave? So check the seal at the drivshaft of the trans, is the one on the input shaft also one to replace or is it a bitch to pull, i think i will probobly leave well enough alone with it if it's not leaking.
12-13-2005, 08:18 AM
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Awsome, thanks for the advice conan. What was the difference in the 01/02 slave? So check the seal at the drivshaft of the trans, is the one on the input shaft also one to replace or is it a bitch to pull, i think i will probobly leave well enough alone with it if it's not leaking.
