supersick99z

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It was level and I checked about 2 hours after I got to work

redbird555

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Seeing that dipstick it looks like ur getting oil in the coolant. Are u still running dexcool or the green stuff? I'd run a cool pressure check and pull the plugs but that looks like a head gasket to me

Paul Bell

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Time to pull them heads!

Predator

I did a search on this and comes up almost universally as a head gasket leak. Anyway, I hope you get it worked out. Good luck.

supersick99z

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Dexcool. Would a head gasket cause white smoke and over heating? Just wondering cause I've seen none of that. My thinking is if I pull the heads on a block with 126,000 then it would be stupid to not build it considering I'm that far in it for the second time

supersick99z

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Same here the only thing I hate is when you search and 10 people say head gasket and then 1 or 2 say something else lol makes you wonder...

bjamick

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If it is the original dexcool, then it may very well be that the dexcool is just gelling. For some reason this dexcool turns into a gel after awhile and you get almost what looks like your coolant.

Predator

I know exactly what you mean, but in your case there doesn't seem to be any other way oil could get into your coolant reservoir. Are you 100% sure that it's oil and not just funky Dexcool? If it is oil it looks like you'll be pulling the heads. I sympathize.

supersick99z

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It appears to be oil. Almost looks like a layer of oil under coolant on the dipstick. One of my buddies who knows quite a bit about LS motors said it appears to be oil as well. I'll have to check all around the head gaskets this weekend

supersick99z

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Looks like a 383 build is going to be in the works since I can use my factory block

WS6ICK2k

Which kits allow for use of a factory block, it seems everyone these days goes with a short block.

supersick99z

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Not factory block in the since of direct swap but mine can be bored to a 383 and I won't have to buy a block. I know you can't just pull factory pistons out and shove some 3.90x ones in

bjamick

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If your buying a crank and pistons, for just the price of a 6.0 block you could have a 408. Sell your ls1 block and you prob won't be out any money. 4" crank, 4.030 pistons and you are set.

supersick99z

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My thinking as well! Just debating on the top end situation mainly heads. Don't have 2k to get just a new set of heads because right now I have patriot stage 2 5.3's 59cc which I wouldn't think would be great for a 408.

bjamick

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Ya but you could easily sell those to offset new cost. Just go L92's .

supersick99z

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I was thinking L92's and a ls3 intake setup as well. Probably get some money back by selling my ls1 in the car now

BAD2000TA

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just remember the iron block will be much heavier than your current block. 383 can make good power. If 400+ cubes is the goal. I'd search for an LS2 or LS3 block. Pistons and cranks are all about the same price.

bjamick

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80lbs is the difference in the blocks.

Paul Bell

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HEADS UP BUDDY!

When I said this in another thread I got spanked every which way but loose!

supersick99z

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Yeah I'm aware of the weight difference but my car is not a track car right now lol maybe after I get out of school this year and decide to utilize my very expensive piece of paper I will receive then it will be and I can buy something else to DD