Looking for someone to rebuild ls1????
12-11-2006, 05:10 AM
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Looking for someone to rebuild ls1???? I have a 98 z28 6 speed with almost 100k on it, looking to get a rebuild i just purchased a ms4 from tsp and i dont think the stock bottom is end is up to it!!! Looking for a reputable shop that will rebuild and upgrade the bottom end....
I am located in olympia washington, i will prob pull the motor myself and dissamble it to ease on the labor cost and i am willing to drive about 200-300 miles
I am located in olympia washington, i will prob pull the motor myself and dissamble it to ease on the labor cost and i am willing to drive about 200-300 miles
12-11-2006, 06:30 AM
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check with Ellis from Speed Secrets SSEFI.COM
I'm not sure if he does rebuilds on engines, but he does everything else (don't see why he wouldn't do an engine)
and I've heard nothing but great about his work.
Edit:
engine rebuilds are on the list of services
I'm not sure if he does rebuilds on engines, but he does everything else (don't see why he wouldn't do an engine)
and I've heard nothing but great about his work.
Edit:
engine rebuilds are on the list of services
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12-11-2006, 07:29 AM
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Go see Ellis. He can do most of it, has access to a great machine shop, and most importantly will give you the advice you really need to hear. (like would it be cheaper & better to rebuild or buy a new short block, which cam grind to use, etc)
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ok cool thats what i was looking for, the cost of a rebuild compaired to the cost of a shortblock to see what was more cost effective
12-11-2006, 10:00 AM
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Having just gone this route I can tell, you what I found. Ellis is a good man you can trust his advice and workmanship.
As far as what is cheaper I found it to be less expensive to buy a SB from a sponsor than to use a local engine builder. I did speak with Ellis about it when I was looking.
Still he might be able to do it for you for less you really need to talk to him about it.
I bought my SB from LME. They have great reputation. I paid 4500 delivered but I bought new timing set, lifters, cam, ported oil pump and ARP studs throughout to go with it.
Thats being said, Ellis wont stear you wrong so send him a pm.
As far as what is cheaper I found it to be less expensive to buy a SB from a sponsor than to use a local engine builder. I did speak with Ellis about it when I was looking.
Still he might be able to do it for you for less you really need to talk to him about it.
I bought my SB from LME. They have great reputation. I paid 4500 delivered but I bought new timing set, lifters, cam, ported oil pump and ARP studs throughout to go with it.
Thats being said, Ellis wont stear you wrong so send him a pm.
