Generation III Internal Engine 1997-2006 LS1 | LS6
Sponsored by:
Sponsored by:

What to replace or reuse

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old May 24, 2024 | 02:06 PM
  #1  
I like v8 noises's Avatar
Thread Starter
Teching In
 
Joined: Mar 2024
Posts: 4
Likes: 2
Default What to replace or reuse

Hey, I have a 230k mile 5.3 Lm7 out of a yukon and I'm wondering what all I should about the internals before I throw it in my drift car and start ripping it. I know I have to replace all the seals and definitely the oil pump too because it was reading low oil pressure when it was in the car, what what else should I be looking for while I crack it open? Any common weak spots? I was told that I could reuse factory pistons and connecting rods, but the mileage is pretty high and I'm not sure. Im mainly asking what I should replace before I put it in the car and hold it between 4000-6500 rpm for 20-30 seconds at a time lol. Thanks
Reply
Old May 24, 2024 | 02:25 PM
  #2  
G Atsma's Avatar
TECH Senior Member
5 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
 
Joined: Jun 2016
Posts: 22,308
Likes: 3,625
From: Central Cal.
Default

If you have it all apart, I would do rings and bearings, then oil pump, timing chain, cam retainer plate/screws, lifters, plus do rocker trunnion kit (CHE recommended here).
Reply
Old May 25, 2024 | 06:04 AM
  #3  
Jake Wade's Avatar
TECH Apprentice
15 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
 
Joined: Aug 2009
Posts: 303
Likes: 123
From: Louisiana
Default

In addition to above post,
lifter trays
Valve springs

I would measure piston to bore clearance to see where you are at, also crank journal diameters.
Reply
Old May 25, 2024 | 09:46 AM
  #4  
G Atsma's Avatar
TECH Senior Member
5 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
 
Joined: Jun 2016
Posts: 22,308
Likes: 3,625
From: Central Cal.
Default

I always forget the lifter trays.....
Reply
Old Jun 3, 2024 | 03:06 AM
  #5  
MadelynKelly's Avatar
Banned
 
Joined: May 2024
Posts: 1
Likes: 0
Default

Is everything good now?
Reply




All times are GMT -5. The time now is 03:24 AM.

story-0
6 Gifts Neither Your Dad Nor Grad Will Shove Into the 'Trinket Drawer'

Don't get dad new socks or a grill brush this year.

By Brett Foote | 2026-06-09 14:55:56


VIEW MORE
story-1
Topdon ONE vs. Artidiag 800 BT2: Which is the Diagnostic Tablet For You?

Slideshow: We take a close look at the ONE and Artidiag 800BT2 diagnostic tools from Topdon and the reasons to buy one over the other.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-05-28 11:05:11


VIEW MORE
story-2
Gas Monkey Built a 6-Wheel Ferrari Testarossa With a Corvette LT4 Engine

Slideshow: The controversial Ferrari F6 swaps its original flat-12 for a Corvette Z06-derived LT4 V8 and sends power to four rear wheels through a custom-built drivetrain.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-26 18:23:54


VIEW MORE
story-3
7 Most Reliable High-Performance Engines GM Has Ever Built

Slideshow:These GM engines didn't just make huge power, they survived abuse, boost, track days, and six-digit mileage with a reputation for refusing to quit.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-21 16:45:27


VIEW MORE
story-4
Amazing '71 Camaro Restomod Is Modern Muscle Car Under the Skin

Slideshow: This heavily modified 1971 Camaro mixes classic muscle car styling with a fifth-generation Camaro interior and modern LS3 power.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-12 18:06:42


VIEW MORE
story-5
6 Common C5 Corvette Failures and What's Involved In Repairing Them

Slideshow: From wobbling harmonic balancers to failed EBCMs, these are the issues that define long-term C5 ownership and what repairs typically involve.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-05-07 18:44:57


VIEW MORE
story-6
Retro Modern Bandit Pontiac Trans AM Comes With Burt Reynolds' Autograph

Slideshow: A modern Camaro transformed into a retro icon, this limited-run "Bandit" build blends nostalgia with brute force in a way few revivals manage.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-21 13:57:02


VIEW MORE
story-7
Top 10 Greatest Cadillac V Series Performance Models Ever, Ranked

Slideshow: Cadillac didn't just crash the high-performance luxury vehicle party, it showed up loud, supercharged, and occasionally a little unhinged...

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-04-16 10:05:15


VIEW MORE
story-8
Top 10 Most Powerful Chevy Trucks Ever Made!

Slideshow: Top ten most powerful Chevy trucks ever made

By | 2026-03-25 09:22:26


VIEW MORE
story-9
Hennessey's New Supercharged Silverado ZR2 Has 700 HP

Slideshow: Hennessey has turned the Silverado ZR2 into a 700-hp off-road monster with supercharged V8 power and a limited production run.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-24 18:57:52


VIEW MORE