View Poll Results: How much is a used LS1 circle track race car motor worth?
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Lingenfelter LS1 ASA spec race car motor
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Lingenfelter LS1 ASA spec race car motor
So what is one of these powerplants worth used. I know where one may be available, but I don't think guy really knows what to ask for it. So my question to you is, how much is it worth assuming it is all in good running order? It is a complete piece with computer and dry sump oiling. It has been raced, but not much, maybe 3 races.
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If it's a spec motor, the logic to sell many times is dictated by the rebuild costs. In some series, it is more cost effective to buy a new motor, rather that re-build a worn out one. This is commonly done in race series that utilize spec crate motors. I would be inclined to call Lingenfelter first.
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The motor is complete. Still has 2 belts on front(no A/C, smaller is for dry sump oil pump), and it is assembled, complete, and has a PCM.
According to the book Chevy LS1/LS6 Performance, these motors were sold to race teams for $12,000 each. The engines were built in Michigan, then shipped to LPE where the PCM was tuned, cam changed, stronger valve springs swapped in, new rod bolts added, and the dry sump installed, all for a total reported 430 HP and LB/FT, at 6,200rpm and 4,800rpm respectively.
For comparison sake, how much $ is a running used production car LS1 going for?
According to the book Chevy LS1/LS6 Performance, these motors were sold to race teams for $12,000 each. The engines were built in Michigan, then shipped to LPE where the PCM was tuned, cam changed, stronger valve springs swapped in, new rod bolts added, and the dry sump installed, all for a total reported 430 HP and LB/FT, at 6,200rpm and 4,800rpm respectively.
For comparison sake, how much $ is a running used production car LS1 going for?
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I would love a dry sump setup! And to know that it was done by Lingenfelter (assuming it is real), would make it a worthwhile motor if the price is right.
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LPE involvement is for real. Look it up, they built these, even installed wires over intake and heads to assure they were not pulled and tampered with. The wires are still intact on this motor.
So if a used street car motor is $3Gs, that seems fair for the motor I speak of too. I mean, I know it has a few better parts, but it is a used race car motor... Can anyone say sustained high rpm? GM and the ASA reported very little motor failures, a true sign of durability built into these all aluminum bullets , but still, one can never tell for sure how well any given one has held up over time without tearing into it. No matter what else, I am pretty sure he won't let me take too much apart to inspect it .
So if a used street car motor is $3Gs, that seems fair for the motor I speak of too. I mean, I know it has a few better parts, but it is a used race car motor... Can anyone say sustained high rpm? GM and the ASA reported very little motor failures, a true sign of durability built into these all aluminum bullets , but still, one can never tell for sure how well any given one has held up over time without tearing into it. No matter what else, I am pretty sure he won't let me take too much apart to inspect it .
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If it's a spec motor, the logic to sell many times is dictated by the rebuild costs. In some series, it is more cost effective to buy a new motor, rather that re-build a worn out one. This is commonly done in race series that utilize spec crate motors. I would be inclined to call Lingenfelter first.
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