maxel

Hello, my name is Axel.

I'm here stuck in Iceland, good motors are not cheap.
LS1 in good condition are worth around $5000.

But here's the catch, there was this Corvette C5 which caught fire and the car is just...

Here's a picture... before:

And after:




So, I can get the engine for $1500, which looks like this:


And I just need know if I can build the engine up (with carburetor, it's for a swap) under the usual $5000 price?

Please share your information, every input is welcome (just be polite )

Also aiming for some extra power as I will have to disassemble the engine.

fast01

iTrader: (16)

I'm gonna say no. I wouldn't try to use anything from an engine in that kind of fire. I'm by no means an expert on fires or metalurgy, but I'm going to say that the temp. in that fire could have reached upwards of 1,100*F (600*C) which could have had a severe effect on the aluminum. That coupled with the quick cooling from the water, I'm sure things are all warped. The heat could have also caused the aluminum to oxidize on the surface which depending on the surace thickness of the oxidation, could equate to significant metal loss. I could be wrong though. Anyone else?

maxel

OK, I also wondered if it could be warped.
Let's say it's just best to look for another motor.

I can buy a rebuilt steel block 350 for $1500, I guess that I will go that route.

"Enjoy" the pix.

ONEBADASSWS6

Good call, I concur.

That looked like one hell of a nasty fire.

fast01

iTrader: (16)

The 350 is the better route. Just in case you still have thoughts of the LS1 (if you're anything like me you do), understand this; aluminum has a melting point of 1220.5*F and (through some research) a car fire can approach 1800*F. There is a very good chance that (depending on how long the car was burning) the aluminum began to melt on the surface. When molten metal is cooled too quickly, like say from a fire hose, it can crystalize making it very hard, but very brittle. Rest assured, the engine is trash.

ssheets

iTrader: (1)

Didn't we all learn from 9-11 that fire will not melt metal. Only super secret covert explosives can hurt metal so by this logic it shouldn't have hurt your motor...of course this logic may be flawed.

That's a sad before and after. That was a beautiful car.

phoenix305

^
WTF?

RGKSR

iTrader: (9)

I was there that day in NYC. Your right about a lot of metal not melting, it vaporized.

The heat of a fire will affect metal. I would pass and either look for another LS1/6 or go the SBC route.

Bob K.

Shawn MacAnanny

iTrader: (12)

Axel is a sweet name lol