Used LS1 advice needed!
12-13-2006, 03:51 PM
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Probably not a real big deal if your replacing all the internals. The later year ones have a better rear oil flow passage and better crankcase breathing.
Here's a good but outdated website that I learned a lot about LSX engines.
http://www.automotiverebuilder.com/ar/eb040538.htm
Here's a good but outdated website that I learned a lot about LSX engines.
http://www.automotiverebuilder.com/ar/eb040538.htm
12-13-2006, 07:06 PM
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I bought a "core" LS1 block that had a cracked cylinder. #7 had a crack through the liner and aluminum coolant jacket caused by running lean with an STS turbo. Look at #7 really close when you are there.
12-15-2006, 05:37 PM
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I agree about it being a bad oil ring, too. The cylinder walls should be spotless and just go over everything REAL carefully. The finger nail suggestion is always a good rule of thumb (or finger)...
12-15-2006, 10:01 PM
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$350 is a good deal if it has center bolt heads.
Look around the head's valve cover sealing surface for scratches and nicks. Thats a sure sign that someone's been in there changing valve springs, which means they've had a cam. If they had a cam, then its completely possible they were spraying it and might be why the engine smokes. Most motors will rarely have their valve covers pulled and shouldn't show any wear.
Look around the head's valve cover sealing surface for scratches and nicks. Thats a sure sign that someone's been in there changing valve springs, which means they've had a cam. If they had a cam, then its completely possible they were spraying it and might be why the engine smokes. Most motors will rarely have their valve covers pulled and shouldn't show any wear.
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