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Crate motor... I am not ready to buy, but i was wondering if it was possible to get a turnkey LSx motor for 2g or less, whether its from a junkyard or whatever...the motor in my truck is almost at 167k, and I am looking to replace it with an LSx motor instead of having to buy a whole new truck...thanks for any help...
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it doesn't even need to be an LS1, the 5.3 would probably do just fine...i just want a motor that is easily moddable with less miles than my truck has...there is not a lot mods for the 5.7 vortec to make big power N/A...Highest id be able to pay right now is probably 3g...
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You want the LQ4. Usually are extremely cheap because they have been in most trucks for 7years or so. The engine is the same series as the Ls1/LS6, and differs only by a different oil pan and intake. All LS1 performance parts will fit.
EDIT: The LQ4 is the 6.0L with the iron block. You could go with the LM7(not sure if that is the exact one) which is the 5.3L with aluminum block.
EDIT: The LQ4 is the 6.0L with the iron block. You could go with the LM7(not sure if that is the exact one) which is the 5.3L with aluminum block.
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Originally Posted by spy2520
yeah, 2k is ridiculously cheap, and its not like the junkyards dont know what they have, good luck finding an f-body with an engine still in it at a junkyard...
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Here it goes...
We have a junkyard in town that is selling a 80k LT1/4l60e for $5k. WOW!!!
Tony.
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Originally Posted by Speed Density
Ready?
Ready?
Here it goes...
We have a junkyard in town that is selling a 80k LT1/4l60e for $5k. WOW!!!
Tony.
Ready?
Here it goes...
We have a junkyard in town that is selling a 80k LT1/4l60e for $5k. WOW!!!
Tony.
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check out the classified section here. i just bought mine last week from another member. 99 ls1, all accessories, computer, harness for 2500. i feel like i came out alright at that price. you could look there, sometimes you can get a pretty good deal. i would make sure to get all the misc. crap with it, the stuff from your truck probably won't match up to the different motor
