Scratching noise! Video! Is this normal?!
The factory parts are better than those found in the cheap cast kits. Your $1,800.00 budget is good for a rebuild and not much more (if you assemble the motor yourself).
You really need to study a little before you take the next step.
Good Luck,
Daren
I think your first step should be organize your tools/parts and clean your f'ing garage. Nothing good can come out of that stye. Once you are organized and cleaned up then you can pull the block down and have a look if you must but my suggestion would be to take it to a machine shop and have them explain to you what your options are.
I really just don't know what to say.
Tell you what...give me your motor and $1800. I'll have it rebuilt for you. I'll drive down (I'm in NJ), pick it up, and rebuild it.
Put the wrenches down.
Tell you what...give me your motor and $1800. I'll have it rebuilt for you. I'll drive down (I'm in NJ), pick it up, and rebuild it.
Put the wrenches down.
Take the offer...TAKE THE OFFER!!! You need help, admit it. I used to be like you and try to do it on my own...I FUCKED my engine up the first time. After that I got help. Gregrob saved my *** several times and thanks to him and ALOT of the guys on here I learned my lesson and now I have a DAMN good running LT1.....Don't be a fool, Ramair just gave you a good deal, take it...seriously, do yourself a favor.
Yeah that's a bad *** deal I would take it. But if you do decide to go stoker don't waste your money on those cast parts I just realized you were getting ready to put spray on go forged and do it right the first time
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Just for others that havent read it yet, here is the continuation to this subject:
https://ls1tech.com/forums/lt1-lt4-modifications/1250444-heads-off.html
https://ls1tech.com/forums/lt1-lt4-modifications/1250444-heads-off.html
If you do find yourself having to get a rebuild there is a shop called Burtonsville Machine in Laurel, MD that has a builder who specializes in LS and LT engines. They probably have all kinds of spare parts either at the shop or have good contacts if you need to redo the rotating assy. You could probably have a new stock shortblock built by them for a pretty reasonable price. Their number is:
(301)490-3131
They are considered one of the best on the eastern seaboard.
(301)490-3131
They are considered one of the best on the eastern seaboard.
in his other thread he said that he wants to have his shop teacher hone it and inspect the bearings. An old saying comes to mind...
Those who can't do, teach. Those who can't teach, teach shop class
That scares the hell out of me, this motor never had a chance.
Those who can't do, teach. Those who can't teach, teach shop class
That scares the hell out of me, this motor never had a chance.
