Firehawk Blown engine....new 383 or stock LS1?
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Firehawk Blown engine....new 383 or stock LS1? 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.
If you ever sell it and dont want to sell the 383 just drop in a 5.3, might have to buy the LS1 intake and injectors there cheaper than a LS6 and if your going to sell it you dont have to put too much money into it that way...
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so put in the 383 keep the stock engine incase i sell it and have it rebuilt, and buy the upgrade kit. Would the value of my car drop because of the 383 i mean its a $10k engine with all arp bolts and everything top of the line. The car only has 35k miles.
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Im not very car savy and i wanted a complete long block i figured a built 383 would be bullet proof if nothing else. I also am going to try and tune this one a little safer. Also im not a big track guy this will be more of a street car with street tires so any tips on the tune would bd awesome
