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Old Jul 9, 2009 | 12:11 AM
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Ok guys so my ls1 has a bad bottom end and im gonna be looking to buy a used long block in a couple of weeks once i save the money. My problem is taking my current block out and dropping my new one in. My current mechanic wants to charge me $1300 plus accessory fees for the drop. Any help or advise guys in the greater so cal area?? thx!
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Old Jul 9, 2009 | 12:19 AM
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What's acessory fees? U interested in a 383 hi compression ls1?
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**** that... do it yourself in your garage, its easy as hell. motor comes easily out the top. get some of your ls1tech buddies to help you and with all the parts ready to go and assuming no snags like broken/stripped bolts it should take less than a weekend. save your 1300 and get your hands dirty
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**** that... do it yourself in your garage, its easy as hell. motor comes easily out the top. get some of your ls1tech buddies to help you and with all the parts ready to go and assuming no snags like broken/stripped bolts it should take less than a weekend. save your 1300 and get your hands dirty
It comes out better from the bottom

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do it do it do it.


Trust Jason on this one
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Originally Posted by XpEdItIoUs
It comes out better from the bottom
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do it do it do it.


Trust Jason on this one
Thanks man. When are we putting your cam in man?
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Heres a good write up, it will give you a good idea of what you need to do. Ive done it twice, its really easy.

http://www.myls1.com/showthread.php?t=1808
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Dropping the k-member = win.
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Hey Daniel, if you need help dropping it let me come down, i want to get some experience when I do mine. Jeff told me what happened, lol.
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honestly i've never tried it that way. i guess i will the next time i pull anyones motor. just seems difficult to get the car high enough
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Old Jul 10, 2009 | 01:23 AM
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ha ha ha ha we've taken mine out of the top a few times . . . can only get the car so high on jack stands lol
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Originally Posted by XpEdItIoUs
It comes out better from the bottom

wtf is up with the big white block...?
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wtf is up with the big white block...?
hiding the goods that what lol
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sooo that's his secret his car is white powered lol
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sooo that's his secret his car is white powered lol
White Block Power.
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ya ill keep u posted frankie for sure. thx guys for all the help and info so far. i cant wait to get my baby running again!
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honestly i've never tried it that way. i guess i will the next time i pull anyones motor. just seems difficult to get the car high enough
Putting the back wheels on blocks or rims helps also
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