Silverchickn

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I just spun a rod bearing in mine and tore it down last weekend and plan on putting it together this weekend. First LS1 I have ever done and so far all is well. The only thing I have broke is the oil pressure sending unit that everyone has broke one time or another. Plus its only $15 to replace. And Im having fun doing the whole thing.

The only headache that I have had is trying to get all the parts shipped to my door by this weekend so it can be put back together. Happy modding. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Smile]" src="gr_stretch.gif" />

dug

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It seems to me that removing the engine is the hard part. Am I wrong?

GoldRamAir

I have been build engine for myself and others for years, there is nothing that I know that cannot be found either here or in a few good manuals, ( ok, maybe there are a few things I have learned that will not be found in any books <img border="0" title="" alt="[Razz]" src="gr_images/icons/tongue.gif" /> ). If you have the will and access to a garage tools, rebuilding your own engine is one of the best feeling you will ever have.

The best tip I can give anyone is have a camera close by and take pictures of EVERYTHING when you remove and teardown the engine. It makes life soooo much easier when things start going back together.

If you are going to buy your own torque wrenches, spend the extra and get them from Snap-On. Do NOT waste your money on something from Sears. Get two, one for light work ( 3/8 drive ) and one for higher torques ( 1/2 drive ).

Visceral

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no question for me. Ive built motors before, Ive done pretty much everything else on an LS1 and LT1 F-body...so why did I not assemble my own new motor?

a) Its a 387 all bore. I dont have the stuff the resleeve a block.

b) after the price of the parts, the assembly charge was small, perhaps 3-400$. It does then however come with a warrantee. For me, on a sleeved aluminum block, thats a *really* big deal.

c) Shipping 1 motor is alot cheaper than shipping all the different parts to make a motor.

d) an engine stand costs 60+$ if you a) dont have one or b) already have another block/motor on the one you have.

so thats about it. I'd much rhather pay the extra 1-200 net $ and get the warrantee.

chris

Ryan K

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I agree, I really enjoy building motors.

So far I have rebuilt my own stock displacement motor, and few local LS1 guys' motors (NATASS). It really just comes natural to me. Its always fun learing the quirks of each new motor I build.

My new motor is no exeption. Building my own 414" solid roller has been a great experience.

If you guys want to check out the progress of my car, CHECK THIS OUT


Ryan K.
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redaddiction

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</font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Originally posted by Visceral:
<strong> no question for me. Ive built motors before, Ive done pretty much everything else on an LS1 and LT1 F-body...so why did I not assemble my own new motor?

a) Its a 387 all bore. I dont have the stuff the resleeve a block.

b) after the price of the parts, the assembly charge was small, perhaps 3-400$. It does then however come with a warrantee. For me, on a sleeved aluminum block, thats a *really* big deal.

c) Shipping 1 motor is alot cheaper than shipping all the different parts to make a motor.

d) an engine stand costs 60+$ if you a) dont have one or b) already have another block/motor on the one you have.

so thats about it. I'd much rhather pay the extra 1-200 net $ and get the warrantee.

chris </strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">most vendors only give you a warranty if they install it themselves and that is alot more money.

marc