LS1 spun bearing, need advice if I should rebuild it or not
04-26-2013, 01:56 AM
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You can buy a low mile gen 3 6.0 for real cheap. Cheaper than rebuilding the LS1. The SS Camaro you can find in a lot of places, but non with a nice 6 liter in it. The down side is that the block is about 80-90 pounds heavier than the ls1, but you will gain that nice power out of it. If you plan to keep the car forever then I would swap to a 6.0 iron block
04-26-2013, 02:28 AM
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You can buy a low mile gen 3 6.0 for real cheap. Cheaper than rebuilding the LS1. The SS Camaro you can find in a lot of places, but non with a nice 6 liter in it. The down side is that the block is about 80-90 pounds heavier than the ls1, but you will gain that nice power out of it. If you plan to keep the car forever then I would swap to a 6.0 iron block
04-26-2013, 09:07 AM
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We can get you a 5.7 for as little as $1619 to get you mooving again. We have dozens of options to upgrade and will allow for more power as well. Give us a call and we can get you set up driving your SS again.
04-26-2013, 12:10 PM
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I would go with a 6.0 or ls1 from Thompson. You can't rebuild it cheaper than his prices unless u get free parts or labor. Unless you don't need pistons like mine did
04-26-2013, 12:24 PM
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Well an obdII pcm check wont show anything different, and a stock 6.0 will still pass a sniffer. Your only issue would be a visual check, but (at least in texas) the most inspectors look for on obviously modified modern domestics is cats. None ever look at block markings. Fwiw though, I hate taking iron blocked fcars over speedbumps. Thats just me though.
04-26-2013, 03:51 PM
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dunno, i'd have to ask but I know he doesn't have the parts
Well an obdII pcm check wont show anything different, and a stock 6.0 will still pass a sniffer. Your only issue would be a visual check, but (at least in texas) the most inspectors look for on obviously modified modern domestics is cats. None ever look at block markings. Fwiw though, I hate taking iron blocked fcars over speedbumps. Thats just me though.
Are they really that annoying to go over speed bumps? lol
04-27-2013, 06:05 AM
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good choice. keep the SS with factory LS1 engine, and mod later when you have the means.
Another option would be to temporarily drop in a 4.8/5.3 engine just to get you back on the road. They can be bought for less than half the price of a 6.0. That way you could take the time to re-build your LS1 right with good components.
Another option would be to temporarily drop in a 4.8/5.3 engine just to get you back on the road. They can be bought for less than half the price of a 6.0. That way you could take the time to re-build your LS1 right with good components.
04-28-2013, 03:57 PM
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I'm bidding on some county Crown Vics, hopefully I can get a Vic for like 1500-2k (my family said they would loan me some money.) That way I can pull over all you troublesome f-body drivers 
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04-28-2013, 04:46 PM
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<- Steve from dcsportbike.
You don't need to worry about emissions, as long as you don't have a check engine light and all readiness codes are set correct it will be fine. Most places don't look for air/egr or even cats they just plug in. Also my car is "garaged" in a county that does not require emissions. That's very easy to do. I still wouldn't put a boat anchor in the front my car no matter how cheap they are. For big power it's a no brainer though.
$1600 for fresh ls1 is a great price btw. I'd tear down the car to access how much damage has been done then go from there. Sending you a PM now.
You don't need to worry about emissions, as long as you don't have a check engine light and all readiness codes are set correct it will be fine. Most places don't look for air/egr or even cats they just plug in. Also my car is "garaged" in a county that does not require emissions. That's very easy to do. I still wouldn't put a boat anchor in the front my car no matter how cheap they are. For big power it's a no brainer though.
$1600 for fresh ls1 is a great price btw. I'd tear down the car to access how much damage has been done then go from there. Sending you a PM now.
