babber

Hello guys, and I'm sure a few gals here too,

Just acquired a 1998 Trans Am WS6, except for the annoying spun rod noise there is very little wrong.

Looking for places that sell new or reconditioned short blocks or perhaps a whole used motor, any sugggestions on where to find a motor???

Trying to get this done 'cheap' as it will be the wifes summer car, not a racing machine

Thanks!

Brett

SOMbitch

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WELCOME!

Browse the classifieds and PM the seller. You will not be able to post there until you have 50 posts or 6 months..

the_merv

iTrader: (88)

Tear it down and re-build it.

babber

Thanks for the advise! Any rebuild kits out there? Although who knows if the cylinders will need to be bored until it's taken down.

the_merv

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More than likely if it's a Spun Bearing what will need to be done is the Rod re-sized, the Crank Turned & Polished, new Bearings, new Head Bolts & Head Gaskets cause you are going to have to pull them, and I'm sure a couple of other little things.

blueshark123

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i may have a whole motor

98ws6&02gtp40th

hey i just pulled the motor in my ta... im selling the motor tranny and every thing inside it witch its all in perfect shape... let me know if you want anything heres a link for it

http://tulsa.craigslist.org/pts/1640030191.html

itsslow98

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SDPC sells brand new LS6 crate engines for like 3200 bucks, cant beat that for a quick turnaround time with more power then the old LS1. I imagine rebuilding an engine bac to factory specs would run around 2k at least all said and done.

babber

Thanks for the offers everyone! However not knowing how much work an engine with 190k miles will really need, instead of rebuilding we decided to buy a new GM LS1, $3500. Not as 'cheap' as we hoped but better than wondering, should be a great ride this summer.

itsslow98

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did u look at the ls6 for the same price or even cheaper brand new?

the_merv

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$3500 can get you alot more than just a LS1.

babber

I looked at SDPC and others, reman LS1's were going for about $4200. It's just I'm not sure I can trust all the valve work, heads, block, rod, etc... for the long-haul. Plus there is the time involved in rebuilding. While it may have been cheaper about a grand, we looking for reliable transportation, albiet from a racing machine The $3500 GM LS1 long-block has 3-year, 100k warrenty and I feel I can depend on it being reasonable put together. It wont have 400+ HP, but the stock 320 should be ok for 'reliable transportation'. I'm sure there is plenty of talent that could put a reliable motor together for less, but it takes time, and we kinda want to be driving this by May. Thanks again for all input!!!!!!!! Brett

BOTLFED_AWD

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I BOUGHT AN LS1 at the scrap yard for 100 bucks, gotta get the crank turned and thats it ....so far...im sure you coulda got one cheaper but good luck with the install.

babber

The install is somewhat troubling, wonder if I could buy or rent a hoist for the body, any ideas what that weights (with the engine dropped) ? Thanks! B

eatlead

?? Just pull it out the top and be done with it.