Building vs. Buying an LS1
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Building vs. Buying an LS1
I was just curious since its fairly easy to find LS1 parts on Ebay...how hard is it to build an LS1?
Are they too much more complicated than a normal small block Chevy?
Are they too much more complicated than a normal small block Chevy?
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Just more expensive.
Cams are easier to swap. (You dont have to remove the intake)
Headers, cams, heads, pistons, etc. are all available.
Go to www.ls1.com and ask around, a lot of people there have modded LS1s and they can fill you out on the $$ figures.
Keep in mind, just the engine in stock form with trans and a computer, I've seen go for 4 or 5 K.
Then you get into custom motor mounts, blah blah blah.
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[This message has been edited by Engineboy (edited September 30, 2001).]
Cams are easier to swap. (You dont have to remove the intake)
Headers, cams, heads, pistons, etc. are all available.
Go to www.ls1.com and ask around, a lot of people there have modded LS1s and they can fill you out on the $$ figures.
Keep in mind, just the engine in stock form with trans and a computer, I've seen go for 4 or 5 K.
Then you get into custom motor mounts, blah blah blah.
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ASE Mechanic/Machinist/Smog Tech
1999 NBM Trans Am
1986 Chevy 3/4 ton pick up
1981 corvette
1995 Kawi ZX6R
and 2 POS commuters...
R.I.P. #3
"He can see air"
[This message has been edited by Engineboy (edited September 30, 2001).]
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