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Old Oct 8, 2006 | 07:12 PM
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Hi everyone. I am looking for an engine to put in my 56 Chevy. I wanted to buy an engine/tranny combo with the computer. Is there any year or particular model to avoid, or one that I should look for? I probably will be looking for an LS-1, because that is the least expensive, right? Thanks for all your considerations..........Ernie
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Old Oct 8, 2006 | 08:19 PM
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Any LS1 is good, they're all the same basic motor. I'd get one out of a GTO or f-body since the Corvette has the transaxle thing going on...

Other than that, I mean go for it. the 2001-2002 cars had no EGR so it looks cleaner, and they were rated at more horsepower due to the LS6 intake manifold. Same goes with the '04 GTO.
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Old Oct 8, 2006 | 09:16 PM
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hey i got a ctare engine fore sale brand new comes with 12/12 warrenty
NEW ls6 block
forged rods 4340
NEW NON-drilled gm crank
hypoeutectic pistons
.585/.585.112lsa (custom ground 2 match heads)
ported ligenfelter intake manifold
patriot ls6 stageIII heads
comp "R" lifters
patriot .650 duel springs
harland sharp 1.8 n/a rockers
chrome-moly hardened pushrods
slp duel timing chain
msd 8.5mm wires other lil **** but if interested get a hold of me
i got a lil over $6500 in this setup....will let it go for $5,900 firm....
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Old Oct 8, 2006 | 10:25 PM
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I was looking to spend atound $3500, I have seen them go for that with a tranny and puter. I had seen a lot of them about a year ago on Ebay for that price, but there aren't any right now. I will keep looking!
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hey my buddy just boguth my engine and he's pulling his its comming out of a 99 trans-am WS6 it has i believe 90k on it runs fine im sure he could garentee that too he's looking to get around $2500 for it if interested PM me
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