how good is the LS1
how good is the LS1 So im new to the whole f-body thing i just rencently bought a 01 ws6 A4 what i was wondering how many miles does the LS1 last i mean mine has 118k and do i need to plan on a rebuid soon or something like that. So please let me know
chevy overbuilt this engine by about a ratio 10. 6 bolt main, super strong cylinder head clamping etc.. they are very strong.
have 160,000 on my 4.8 in my truck (nitrous and cam on stock block for 100,000 miles..)
so I can attest they are hardy.
have 160,000 on my 4.8 in my truck (nitrous and cam on stock block for 100,000 miles..)
so I can attest they are hardy.
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haha thats great ^
The thing with these motors is that they are VERY stout, but the actual lifespan is really going to depend on how well the motor is maintained. I bought mine with 92k on the clock and im about to hit 100k, and im gonna be doing heads/cam/n2o pretty soon too. 118k would def not turn me away, as long as the motor sounds good, has good oil pressure, idles smooth, etc etc, I would have total confidence. Ive seen alot of people hitting 200k without a rebuild, a few get to 300k, and I think there was one guy on here who hit 400k. Take care of the motor and it will take care of you.
The thing with these motors is that they are VERY stout, but the actual lifespan is really going to depend on how well the motor is maintained. I bought mine with 92k on the clock and im about to hit 100k, and im gonna be doing heads/cam/n2o pretty soon too. 118k would def not turn me away, as long as the motor sounds good, has good oil pressure, idles smooth, etc etc, I would have total confidence. Ive seen alot of people hitting 200k without a rebuild, a few get to 300k, and I think there was one guy on here who hit 400k. Take care of the motor and it will take care of you.
The story is someone we know drove their Car into a flooded road, and disaster hit. It was deeper then they thought, there was a bad rain storm here one day.
#7 Connecting Rod decided to say hi through the side of the Block.
#7 Connecting Rod decided to say hi through the side of the Block.
I went threw a alot of huge puddles on the sides of a road when it started to flood with my car and was lucky i guess. I never even thought about hydro locking it! the puddles where big enought to splash over the curb and pull the car around but i drove threw it slow if i remember.
