what all is needed to make the engine like new, i mean like a engine rebuild kit??? and how much would all of it cost??

 

It depends on how bad it is and what needs to be done. Will you be forging the internals?

Definately:
Hone
polish crank
Piston Rings - $150
Main bearings - $50
Rod Bearings - $50
Cam Bearings - $30
Lifters - $200
Timing chain - $30
Oil Pump - $130
Valvesprings and seals - $200
Misc gaskets and seals - $200

Optional:
Forged pistons - $600
Forged Rods - $600
Forged Crank - $900

 

if your gonna rebuild it, might as well rebuild for performance... thats what i plan on doing when that day comes.

 

I have been looking into this as well. With all of the good deals on shortblocks it is almost cheaper to go out and buy a brand new one. You could then sell your stock motor or rebuild it as a spare.

 

well i dont know exactly what im gonna do but i mean to make it like it has 0 miles like new basically and i know i need all new seals, pushrods, valve springs, lifters, rod bearings, stronger bolts, but dont know what all is needed.

 

Save the money and drive your stock engine till either you have enough to buy the new short block or the old one goes as it will be your best bet. 346/347 forged shortblocks can be bought from sponsors on here for $3000, and you can make money back selling your stock short block. I dont think it makes sense to refresh your stock shortblock if its still running strong, especially if your going to go through all the trouble of pulling the engine only to put stock stuff back in.

 

ok well what would be some stuff to prolong my engines life??? i change the oil every 3k and all that but what would help to keep her running strong?? I plan on getting a MS4 cam and LS6 heads here in the future so should i just get this stuff when i do the cam swap??

 

if it runs fine now leave it alone. there are multiple LS1s in the 150,000 + range

 

Id suggest using synthetic oil if youre not already, although its late in the game to switch... Id do it anyway, and hope you dont get any leaks that were previously plugged with conventional oil sludge.