LSX Needs a new sleeve.
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LSX Needs a new sleeve.
I found a local LSX 6.2 Block with a 4.125 bore. It needs a new Sleeve as the current one is cracked( Pic below )
is this worth saving ? Apparently it was $3500 new. They are asking 1200 on this block.
my second question is,would this block combined with a 4 inch stroke and a 3200 stall be daily drivable? I have no idea on what cam I would run but the top end would most likely be an LS3. It would be going into my 06 GTO . Would cooling be an issue ??
is this worth saving ? Apparently it was $3500 new. They are asking 1200 on this block.
my second question is,would this block combined with a 4 inch stroke and a 3200 stall be daily drivable? I have no idea on what cam I would run but the top end would most likely be an LS3. It would be going into my 06 GTO . Would cooling be an issue ??
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it is not.
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Are you saying $1200 to re-sleeve the LSX block?
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I would just put that 1200 towards rebuilding the ls2.
the cam bearings are never smooth, especially on the top sides..
Just my opinion but if your concerns are daily driving then a stock rebuild with small cam would probably be more than enough. Or of you just wanna take it a step further do the stroker and the ls3 topend, with a cam in the mid 220s Intake duration.
Also there selling the BARE block because it wasn't worth fixing to them.
the cam bearings are never smooth, especially on the top sides..
Just my opinion but if your concerns are daily driving then a stock rebuild with small cam would probably be more than enough. Or of you just wanna take it a step further do the stroker and the ls3 topend, with a cam in the mid 220s Intake duration.
Also there selling the BARE block because it wasn't worth fixing to them.
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I would just put that 1200 towards rebuilding the ls2.
the cam bearings are never smooth, especially on the top sides..
Just my opinion but if your concerns are daily driving then a stock rebuild with small cam would probably be more than enough. Or of you just wanna take it a step further do the stroker and the ls3 topend, with a cam in the mid 220s Intake duration.
Also there selling the BARE block because it wasn't worth fixing to them.
the cam bearings are never smooth, especially on the top sides..
Just my opinion but if your concerns are daily driving then a stock rebuild with small cam would probably be more than enough. Or of you just wanna take it a step further do the stroker and the ls3 topend, with a cam in the mid 220s Intake duration.
Also there selling the BARE block because it wasn't worth fixing to them.
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DualQuadDave (08-09-2023)
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maybe it’s just in my head because I was always taught scoring of any kind on polished bearings is bad,but the cam itself looks A1. No marks of any sort. Not sure if that dictates anything
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this first bearing ( very first one at the front ) is really my concern . There is a slight nail grab . 1 local shop quoted me 1500’ish for Honing,Disassembling,cleaning, new mains new rods,new cam bearings,and reassembly . I’m pretty mechanically inclined so I’m sure I could reassemble it with the proper tools required .
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That's bound to leak with a sleeve in there. It's cracked from the water jacket floor to the deck. I wouldn't screw with that.
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this first bearing ( very first one at the front ) is really my concern . There is a slight nail grab . 1 local shop quoted me 1500’ish for Honing,Disassembling,cleaning, new mains new rods,new cam bearings,and reassembly . I’m pretty mechanically inclined so I’m sure I could reassemble it with the proper tools required .
Also, I quit trying to have cranks reground. I could count howany shops can regrind a crank and have it come out round. Buy a new crank or just get a stroker kit. The L8T stroker kits from Mast are the best bang for the buck.
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447C5 (08-09-2023)
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I agree with Steve above…it’s scrap. Put that money toward your LS2.
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$1500 is too cheap for all that work. That's some basic rebuilder ****, not a performance build. You are way better off doing it yourself or having a race shop build the short block.
Also, I quit trying to have cranks reground. I could count howany shops can regrind a crank and have it come out round. Buy a new crank or just get a stroker kit. The L8T stroker kits from Mast are the best bang for the buck.
Also, I quit trying to have cranks reground. I could count howany shops can regrind a crank and have it come out round. Buy a new crank or just get a stroker kit. The L8T stroker kits from Mast are the best bang for the buck.
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Sorry mate. That block appears to be scrap metal.
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G Atsma (08-10-2023)
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What's funny is the idiot who thinks it's worth $1200