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Old Jul 7, 2009 | 03:45 PM
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Well I am graduating highschool in january and with graduation comes a present. My dads friend has a Camaro my dad is going to most likely get me.

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2001 Camaro Z28
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It has a hole in the block.

I am trying to figure out what my plans are for the motor. How hard is it to fix a hole in the block?

I have a 6.0L i could throw in it. I have it left over from a project that i never finished. It has a trex cam in it. I also have the 4l80 trans with it.

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Fix the original motor and build it up and sell the 6.0L and have cash to finish the rest of the car.

All i want is a 400HP to 500HP weekend car. This will not be a track car.

The car will get lowered with TT2's and a roll bar. Then most likely a harwood cowl hood and LT1 SS spoiler.
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Old Jul 7, 2009 | 03:48 PM
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Someone could chime in and correct me, but I believe that if the block has a hole in it, it is non-repairable.
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Old Jul 7, 2009 | 03:51 PM
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Someone could chime in and correct me, but I believe that if the block has a hole in it, it is non-repairable.
I thought that aswell but i am just checking.
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Old Jul 7, 2009 | 04:14 PM
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If its in the cylinder wall it can be resleeved, but can cost several hundred bucks. If it threw a rod and put a hole in the side of the block then its a good boat anchor. If you have a 6 liter laying around I would throw that in and continue on. If you want to stroke the 6 liter to a 408. Its a very common setup. Do some reading in the internal engine section. Good luck, Josh
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Old Jul 7, 2009 | 04:37 PM
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i wish my parents bought my car lol

i say build up the 6.0 and bore it to 408. you will be happier with that as soon as you get the car rollin again.
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Old Jul 7, 2009 | 04:39 PM
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cool another project we can start throw the 6L in there!
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Old Jul 7, 2009 | 05:09 PM
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I'd go with the 408.

Also this is way off topic but I have a silver Silverado and have been shopping black wheels. Is that your truck in the signature? If so what wheels do you have??
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^ his wheels are American Racing RTS wheels 20"
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Old Jul 7, 2009 | 10:36 PM
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Originally Posted by 94TRANS
^ his wheels are American Racing RTS wheels 20"

Thanks
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Old Jul 8, 2009 | 12:30 AM
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Well I don't have the extra money to have the 6.0L built. But I have already paid for a motor install so I can have it installed as it is. The motor has an ls6 intake trex cam and new valve srpings. I would also run long tubes. I would have the 4l80 trans built with a 3200 stall.
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Old Jul 8, 2009 | 01:15 AM
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^ get atleast a 3500 stall for that IMO
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Old Jul 8, 2009 | 01:31 AM
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Originally Posted by 94TRANS
^ get atleast a 3500 stall for that IMO
The goal is a badass weekend car. Im not going for somthing like my old car so a 3200 will get the job done. I had that 3800TCI in my old car and it shifted so hard. I would rather not have that.
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Old Jul 8, 2009 | 01:42 AM
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but with a trex cam...
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Old Jul 8, 2009 | 01:45 AM
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Originally Posted by 94TRANS
I have to get it home and get good pictures. I only have cell phone pics. And the car is a mess. I will show you on my phone tomorrow.
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k good!
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Originally Posted by 94TRANS
k good!
I think i denied your friend request on accident. I didnt know how to work it.
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I should be picking up the car in the next couple of days. Will probably be the first of the week because I am going out of town. When I get it home I am going to pull the stock motor and trans and take off the front and rear bumper to prep for a repaint. Then the car is off to the shop to have the 6.0L installed. The 4l80 is getting a 3200 stall. I should have some ls1 motor parts for sale in the next week or two. I will let everyone know.
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Old Jul 9, 2009 | 05:20 PM
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^when we picking it up lol?
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