Best longblock for junkyard build?
Great stuff, anyone have an opinion on how long a 4l60 will last behind a turbo 5.3 on low boost in a very light car? Mine should be under 3k with me in it, and I found a engine /trans combo with low miles for a decent price. Was originally going to do 4l80, but this came up and I'm considering running it till it breaks if it won't be like a week lol!
Thx!
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Teching In
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You've got a better chance for longevity in a light car under street use. Track days and hard downshifts at 50mph (the fun stuff) will be pushing the envelope. You'd be better of going proactive as you could recoup more of your cost by selling a GOOD trans and have a lower overall expense for the upgrade.
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5.3, should be able to get a low mileage 04-06 gen3/4 5.3 for around $400-$600 using car-part.com to find local business. Otherwise ebay. I tried both.
Results:
A. ebay
vendor from ebay sent me engine, assured good compression. Engine arrived with bad compression, ebay steps in and I kept the engine free which needs a head gasket.
B. car-part.com led me to a local salvage yard. I called about the 5.3 listed for sale, he literally asked me what I wanted to pay for the engine, and I straight up told him "if you have low miles 02-06 engine for $400" and he immediately says yes, no problem, and even delivered it free to the front door. And they let me wander the entire yard to compression test other engines.
If only you could do that with an sr20det
Results:
A. ebay
vendor from ebay sent me engine, assured good compression. Engine arrived with bad compression, ebay steps in and I kept the engine free which needs a head gasket.
B. car-part.com led me to a local salvage yard. I called about the 5.3 listed for sale, he literally asked me what I wanted to pay for the engine, and I straight up told him "if you have low miles 02-06 engine for $400" and he immediately says yes, no problem, and even delivered it free to the front door. And they let me wander the entire yard to compression test other engines.
If only you could do that with an sr20det
