Rebuild Vs New
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Rebuild Vs New my ls1 is sitting around 101k miles and now I'm starting to think about rebuilding the engine or buying a bigger motor like ls2 or ls3. I know 101k is not bad but it will take me bit time to save up enough money to do either. (married w/2 kids in the military) I just want to see what people's opinion is about the two. I kind of want to stick with the ls1 but i don't know how reliable it would be after a rebuild because I've seen rebuilt engines take a **** with low mileage.
LOL, with a proper rebuild it will last a long time but the question is will you be happy with the same power level after spending the money?
A bigger engine will cost a little more but also give you more power so it's something to think about. You can go to a 383 with your current LS1 during a re-build and get more cubes for less money than going to an LS2 or LS3.
A bigger engine will cost a little more but also give you more power so it's something to think about. You can go to a 383 with your current LS1 during a re-build and get more cubes for less money than going to an LS2 or LS3.
^^ Agreed but not for cheaper than using the block he already has. I mean if he can find a 6.0 at the junkyard for $100 then go for it !!! But if he is not looking to make 600 rwhp then a 383 is a good way to get more power and save some coin as he already has a block to use.
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going to 383 sounds like a good idea...nothing is wrong with my motor as of now. well see once i rebuild the motor i would feel a lot safer using forced induction...that was pretty much the plan if i was to rebuild the motor.
if you sell the ls1 as a longblock you would be able to use the money to get a 6.0 and put the rest towards a 408. that way you wont have to sell the stock rods, pistons, and crank for next to nothing.
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This guy has what you need and you have what he needs.Maybe you could help him out.I've always thought it a shame to pull apart a good running motor.
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