Ls1 overhaul
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Ls1 overhaul
I am thinking of overhauling my ls1 engine. It currently has 135000 miles and it has an oil leak that seams to be coming out of the oil pan. I was even thinking of making it a 6.0. I want to use this for week end drives i am not very much into racing but I would really like to have some horsepower. I was just wondering that when overhauling the engine what kind of questions I should ask to the guy thats going to do it? What kind of modifications should I do if the engine is already out? What does an overhaul consist of? What kind of money should I be expecting to spend? Sorry this is the first overhaul I am going to do. I am just trying to get as much information as possible so I can get a good job done thank you all for your info and advice greatly appreciated
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An overhaul can be as simple as changing the spark plugs/wires to a complete engine rebuild. So anywhere from $50 to $5000. Depends on what's wrong with your engine and what you want to do. I wouldn't do a complete rehaul just because you have an oilpan leak, that could easily be fixed/replaced.
Also, you are not making a 6.0 out of your engine without big $$$ on new sleeves. If you want a 6.0, then you need to get a 6.0 block.
Also, you are not making a 6.0 out of your engine without big $$$ on new sleeves. If you want a 6.0, then you need to get a 6.0 block.
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I am thinking of overhauling my ls1 engine. It currently has 135000 miles and it has an oil leak that seams to be coming out of the oil pan. I was even thinking of making it a 6.0. I want to use this for week end drives i am not very much into racing but I would really like to have some horsepower. I was just wondering that when overhauling the engine what kind of questions I should ask to the guy thats going to do it? What kind of modifications should I do if the engine is already out? What does an overhaul consist of? What kind of money should I be expecting to spend? Sorry this is the first overhaul I am going to do. I am just trying to get as much information as possible so I can get a good job done thank you all for your info and advice greatly appreciated
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Save yourself some time and alot of money, start with one of these and get a 408 kit for it you'll be better off.
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/SUM-150105/
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/SUM-150105/
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Save yourself some time and alot of money, start with one of these and get a 408 kit for it you'll be better off.
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/SUM-150105/
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/SUM-150105/