Atk lq4 hp93
#12
TECH Resident
The stock long block if you can find them cost the same or more. I would like to see this in a vehicle but 460 hp is a pretty nice bump over the stock 345 hp.
#13
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Are you referring to trying to buy a new one from GM or...? You can most times get a complete turn key motor, intake to oil pan, all sensors, harness, PCM and hell even sometimes a trans (most likely a 2wd 80e) from places like LKQ or similar for less, and even those come with warranties (sometimes). Im not knocking these guys products, but for what you're getting, I just couldn't justify the price tag.
#14
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Are you referring to trying to buy a new one from GM or...? You can most times get a complete turn key motor, intake to oil pan, all sensors, harness, PCM and hell even sometimes a trans (most likely a 2wd 80e) from places like LKQ or similar for less, and even those come with warranties (sometimes). Im not knocking these guys products, but for what you're getting, I just couldn't justify the price tag.
#15
Last week I bought one from ATK and to my surprise it came in a couple days later with just about everything I needed to put it in, only missing a piece or 2 (new front crank seal). I got it put in last night and it fired right up had to tune on it for a while to get it to run right but finally got it half way there when I noticed the front crank seal leaking bad. (it was late I was tired) should have the seal replaced today, however I cannot get it all tuned up yet (still got stock exhaust with cats and all). hopefully next week I can get long tubes on get the cats out and put in the right injectors.
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Last week I bought one from ATK and to my surprise it came in a couple days later with just about everything I needed to put it in, only missing a piece or 2 (new front crank seal). I got it put in last night and it fired right up had to tune on it for a while to get it to run right but finally got it half way there when I noticed the front crank seal leaking bad. (it was late I was tired) should have the seal replaced today, however I cannot get it all tuned up yet (still got stock exhaust with cats and all). hopefully next week I can get long tubes on get the cats out and put in the right injectors.
#19
Well i am not too impressed so far, i had stock exhaust and injectors the LS Performance guy tuned it for me and it pretty much runs the same as stock (rougher idle and 6k shift point) however i just deleted the cats and got the injectors in so hopefully after be reprograms it i will see a big difference. However i am doubtful.
#20
My old engine had between 45-55 psi oil pressure at 300,000 miles and this new motor only has 25-40? I will let you guys know how it turns out after the injectors and new tune. Just a suggestion i paid 3,300 buying it through my company! Not bad savings compared to wbat they sell them to individuals for..