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Old May 18, 2008 | 06:11 PM
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I was looking for a place that rebuilds LS1 Engines around the Woodstock area. I was thinking of a crate engine but I just dont have that much money to be spending on a brand new engine, so I thought it would be more cost effective to rebuild my engine.
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Old May 18, 2008 | 06:18 PM
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You can check this sponsor out
http://www.vengeancerd.com/
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There's 3 main ones.

Vengeance as mentioned above, who is a sponsor here.

Me (Spartan Perf.), also a sponsor.

Atlanta Perf. & Fab. which is not a sponsor.
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Old May 18, 2008 | 06:52 PM
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There's 3 main ones.

Vengeance as mentioned above, who is a sponsor here.

Me (Spartan Perf.), also a sponsor.

Atlanta Perf. & Fab. which is not a sponsor.
So what is like a rough estimate for a rebuilt LS1 to stock specs?
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Old May 18, 2008 | 07:49 PM
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i dont think vengeance builds there own engines.

not sure on the other 2.

hunter02ss has a motor from lamar walden automotive and has beat it to death and it still runs like a top! but i have no personal experience with none of them.

weber racing engines built my f.i. motor for me. and they are a sponsor.
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Old May 18, 2008 | 08:37 PM
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Originally Posted by Xraycat35
So what is like a rough estimate for a rebuilt LS1 to stock specs?
Why stock? I got a stock short block for ya if yours is bad. 40,000miles on her!
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Old May 18, 2008 | 08:59 PM
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So what is like a rough estimate for a rebuilt LS1 to stock specs?
Would you be supplying the parts or do you need them supplied for you? As said above, you might come out cheaper by just buying yourself a used short block and having someone install it. By the time you spent money building a stock shortblock, you could have almost built a nice forged 346 or 347. Either way, let me know if you need some help.


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Old May 19, 2008 | 02:31 AM
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labor about 1800 plus parts.... whats broken on yours? and it won't ever be to stock spec they will have to hone it which will make it about a 5.9 liter from 5.7 liter... but yea $1800 max for labor plus parts
its cheaper to get a used motor that works and do a swap then you got an extra motor check craigslist.com
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Old May 19, 2008 | 08:25 AM
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Follow Damians advice...let him build you an upgraded motor or buy a used low mileage shortblock.
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Old May 19, 2008 | 07:39 PM
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I have almost 150,000 miles on the engine now, and I think its time to rebuild or do a engine swap because its leaking oil and started to miss fire yesterday and dont want to deal with all that. I was just looking for someone to rebuild the whole engine and supply the parts. I probably will want to do some upgrades while it is out of the car, but I really dont want to buy a used engine because you just dont know how people treat their cars these days
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Old May 19, 2008 | 09:01 PM
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Damian is a hell of a builder. After having him build my LS1, I wouldnt go anywhere else anymore.
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Old May 19, 2008 | 09:03 PM
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Xray, your in my neck of the woods. I live in Temple, and work in Carrollton.
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Old May 19, 2008 | 09:18 PM
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Are you actually needing machine work done??? If so there are only a few in the area that can do your machine work and assemble your motor in house without outsourcing any of it!
All of the above sponsors mentioned can assemble your motor. Not sure about Weber Racing. I believe they do all there own machine work and assembly's in house also?
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yes, weber does all there own machine work and assembly
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Yeah its going to have to have some machine work done. How much did your LS1 cost to be built??
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Old May 19, 2008 | 10:08 PM
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Originally Posted by Xraycat35
Yeah its going to have to have some machine work done. How much did your LS1 cost to be built??
not sure who this is directed at, but mine cost a little over 4k shipped. but mine is built to handle 20+lbs of boost. i think you can get one close to stock for under 3k, but dont hold me to it.


http://weberracing.net/Engine-Type-G..._31/index.html
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Old May 20, 2008 | 07:34 AM
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I bought a used forged low mileage short-block that was damaged (needed a new crank and bearings). I provided a used stock crank and had all of the machine work done on the short block and had all new bearings (crank, rod, cam) put back in the motor. I also had the shop degree the cam and assemble the entire short block and it ended us costing around $900 to get my entire short-block redone. The only parts the machine shop provided was the bearings, I had all of the other parts but that should give you a rough estimate on the labor and assembly of the short block.

Some other parts you would want to get are, new lifters, new timing chain, gaskets, and other top-end stuff.

I used Neighbors Automotive in Snellville, they use all Sunnen equipment and have an in-house engine dyno, etc. They do a lot of race motors there.

The motor was bullet-proof and seen 7000RPM all of the time without any issues.
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Old May 20, 2008 | 10:52 AM
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Originally Posted by m1key99WS6
I bought a used forged low mileage short-block that was damaged (needed a new crank and bearings). I provided a used stock crank and had all of the machine work done on the short block and had all new bearings (crank, rod, cam) put back in the motor. I also had the shop degree the cam and assemble the entire short block and it ended us costing around $900 to get my entire short-block redone. The only parts the machine shop provided was the bearings, I had all of the other parts but that should give you a rough estimate on the labor and assembly of the short block.

Some other parts you would want to get are, new lifters, new timing chain, gaskets, and other top-end stuff.

I used Neighbors Automotive in Snellville, they use all Sunnen equipment and have an in-house engine dyno, etc. They do a lot of race motors there.

The motor was bullet-proof and seen 7000RPM all of the time without any issues.
i had calvin neighbors build my engine too. did a good job.
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Anyone have a phone number for Neighbors Automotive? I have searched using Google, but can't find it.
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