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Old Mar 9, 2007 | 05:57 PM
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i hear alot about ls1 rod bolts and people replacing them because they dont like high rpm, well which ones are yall getting to replace them? and are yall doing bearing while our in there? where you getting this stuff from?
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Old Mar 9, 2007 | 06:27 PM
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Katech for LS1s but if you have the LT1 in your sig I have no idea.
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Old Mar 9, 2007 | 06:40 PM
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dont mean to hijack,but it may apply to your question.How long does it take to change them out and how much can i expect to pay a shop to do this
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Old Mar 9, 2007 | 06:58 PM
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4 to 5 hours labor from what I've heard so that multiplied by your shop's hourly rate.
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Old Mar 9, 2007 | 08:11 PM
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Originally Posted by edwardswb
4 to 5 hours labor from what I've heard so that multiplied by your shop's hourly rate.
Thats what ive been hearing too,just wanted to make sure
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Old Mar 9, 2007 | 08:28 PM
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5-6 hours seems like not enough time if the motors in the car...
but i asked about ls1...
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Old Mar 11, 2007 | 04:28 AM
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???? the katech are the best?
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Old Mar 11, 2007 | 11:34 AM
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i know replacing the oil pan gasket pays 4 hours. so expect to pay 5-6
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Old Mar 11, 2007 | 01:29 PM
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Katechs are preferred cause they are suppose to be a direct swap.
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