Need Advice on decision for my Firehawk Blown engine
12-02-2011, 12:10 PM
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Need Advice on decision for my Firehawk Blown engine My engine blew up at 35k miles, still unsure for certain why it blew one mechanic said it was the tune another said the piston blew and another said cam bearings. Regardless I have a new 383 with everything needed to be put in from texas speed. My question is if i ever want to sell my Firehawk would it be better to just sell the new 383 and buy a rebuilt engine or a new stock LS1, or put in the 383 as i had planned? Also would stock rocker arms be enough for the 383? I have a tsunami cam and also stage 2.5 cylinder heads.With all ARP bolt sets for everything.
12-03-2011, 11:12 AM
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Modifications for the most part don't increase the value. Your car is desirable because it's a Firehawk, and having a 383 won't necessarily be appealing to potential buyers. People buying Firehawks are typically buying them because they are pristine, rare, and somewhat collectable. If you don't plan on selling it in the near future put the 383 in it.
Also, stock rockers should be fine. Check to get other people's opinions in the Gen III internal engine though (like mannyman84 said).
Also, stock rockers should be fine. Check to get other people's opinions in the Gen III internal engine though (like mannyman84 said).
12-04-2011, 07:25 AM
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I'm not sure I understand where you are coming from in reference to selling the car. If you are wondering about the future collector factor with your Firehawk, forget it, it is over. Do whatever you want. As stated above, most collectors want stock, unmolested, original cars.
If you are wondering if it is worth keeping your 383 knowing that it won't fetch anything extra at selling time in the Firehawk, yeah, you may be better off keeping the engine if the cost is real high. Only you have the financial numbers to crunch whether it is worth it or not.
Sorry about your original low mileage engine. That hurts!
If you are wondering if it is worth keeping your 383 knowing that it won't fetch anything extra at selling time in the Firehawk, yeah, you may be better off keeping the engine if the cost is real high. Only you have the financial numbers to crunch whether it is worth it or not.
Sorry about your original low mileage engine. That hurts!
12-07-2011, 06:48 PM
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Modifications for the most part don't increase the value. Your car is desirable because it's a Firehawk, and having a 383 won't necessarily be appealing to potential buyers. People buying Firehawks are typically buying them because they are pristine, rare, and somewhat collectable. If you don't plan on selling it in the near future put the 383 in it.
Also, stock rockers should be fine. Check to get other people's opinions in the Gen III internal engine though (like mannyman84 said).
Also, stock rockers should be fine. Check to get other people's opinions in the Gen III internal engine though (like mannyman84 said).
WTF HAPPENED TO THE FORMULA I LOVED IT !!!!!!!!!!!!!
Don't get me wrong the vette is sick......
