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Old Jun 10, 2007 | 02:31 AM
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Well my LS1 is reaching 100k this month. Full bolt ons and she still runs mean, doesn't burn oil, no noises out of the ordinary. I was thinking, will it be worth it to heads/cam this thing, or just save that money for an LS2 crate motor when this motor goes. I expect to get at least another 50k from thE Ls1, but if I redo the top end do you think the bottom end will hold up to the abuse? I don't hit the track more than once a year, and its a daily driver. Any input is greatly appreciated
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Old Jun 10, 2007 | 02:39 AM
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Great idea. Would the LS2 just drop into the F body without issues like computer reprogramming, etc? I'd wait for the LS2, although who can resist the temptation to head and 'cam an LS1?
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Old Jun 10, 2007 | 05:09 PM
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Depends on your budget. An LS2 will drop in so long as you have an LS1 crank reluctor and the appropriate wiring harnes conversions, etc...

What are your goals?
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Old Jun 11, 2007 | 04:50 AM
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my vote for ls2
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Old Jun 11, 2007 | 05:11 AM
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Old Jun 11, 2007 | 06:20 AM
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i would do both mayn, my car has 109xxx and im still doing a cam swap but of course all the valvetrain is brand new...
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Old Jun 11, 2007 | 06:36 AM
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alum ls2?
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Old Jun 11, 2007 | 01:59 PM
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127k on mine now, doing heads and nitrous soon... car runs great except for my damned fuel/tuning issues that ive been having
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car has 99,xxx miles and I just installed H/C and a shot
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just build up the LS1.. you already have a great motor so why not just make it greater haha
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hello ohhiitznik, i believe hugger orange was only available on 1999 , your sig says 98 ss just an fyi. thanks,dano
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