LS1 swap :tdown:
go for a big inch gen II
LS1 wins again :tup:
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That’s what I said. He’ll do $1500 for the LS1 & trans (on the entire K-member, at that) w/ 70K, and 1K for labor. I’m factoring in another $500 for the fucky issues, and meh - prolly another $500 atop that for any other misc shit.
This thing was such a bitch to work on, that when I asked him about a future CC306 cam swap, he was like ‘Fuck. How about an LS1 swap?’, just kidding.
I asked how much labor would be.
Then I was like, well… shit. I’ll just do it as soon as possible, or if the LT1 blows up.
Didn’t think it’d be the next day, but I can’t say I’m all broken up about it 
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:fyi: THIS IS A CRAZY DEAL… jump on it
Certainly is. Poor dude’s down with bronchitis after a trip to Durham for parts yesterday. I haven’t the heart to wake up a sick guy sleeping on a creeper, so I’ll call him later. Works reDonkulous hours, at least 110ish a week :tdown:
Can’t wait! Hope this swap with K-member, trans, ECU, etc is still available. Very aware of how insane the deal is.
On a lighter note, anyone need an MSD Opti, Taylor wires, or a Gatorback belt? 60mi on all of them 
Ugh.
Still haven’t heard back from the guy who had the swap in Greenville, NC. Something tells me that if he was willing to go that cheap, he’s prolly sold it by now if he was strapped.
Would love to do the LS1 swap, but damn… if this deal doesn’t work out… Labor on another LS1 w/6spd wouldn’t be bad, but I’m not in a position to spend 4Kish on a different engine, trans and whatever else you need, in addition to the aforementioned 1K labor.
As much as I don’t like the idea compared to the alternative, I’m considering having a 383 LT1 built when I get the chance to price things out. Or even just the 350, with decent internals. Above all, I just want the car running again, what I bought it to do. Doesn’t have to be redonk fast, I just want a trustworthy shortblock if nothing else.
Dammit. Why don’t I have a cheaper hobby? :touchy:
having stock LT1 rebuilt
nothing special
then
drive it til late spring
then
sell it and get an '01/'02 black or white trans am WS-6 with 6spd/LS1.
I fucking hate LT1s and will never buy one again.
EDIT: yeah, I’m aware that other cars spin bearings, too… but having gotten less than 1K mi out of the last two LT1s I’ve owned is redonkulous.
^^ LT1’s are not the only motors that spin bearrings.
The factory Opti is the best, by far. Stick with it.
A little late for that. Have yet to hear anything bad about the MSD opti that’s in it’s place. Not planning on keeping it forever, either.
Was waiting for your .02, I was expecting much different than that Why do you like the factory opti?? I’ve yet to hear much anything good about it, except to leave it alone if it’s working…
I have actually heard a lot of bad stuff about the MSD opti’s
I agree with Rich, factory opti FTW
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A little late for that. Have yet to hear anything bad about the MSD opti that’s in it’s place. Not planning on keeping it forever, either.
Was waiting for your .02, I was expecting much different than that Why do you like the factory opti?? I’ve yet to hear much anything good about it, except to leave it alone if it’s working…
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The vented OEM units are reliable (if they are kept dry) and accurate. The problems with them tend to occur when an aftermarket CD ignition is used and more current is put through the high voltage side. Even then, they last for many tens of thousands of miles. The thing is, compared to what I know of the aftermarket units, very few of them are DOA or fail in a short time. That why I prefer them, plus the fact that you can return them easily if they are DOA. They are not too expensive if order from the right source. I haven’t bought one in a while, but the last one was ~$230 from Dal Slabaugh.
Is it a perfect design - no. But it gets a lot more negative press than deserved. The vented units from '95 on solved a lot of the problems. Most likely your Accel will be fine as well. IOW - don’t worry, be happy!
Update:
engine’s in, rebuilt by Edge Bros in Jacksonville, NC. 2g’s. They have a madd anal reputation, stock rebuild. Just waiting for A/C charge and lines/connectors to be hooked up.
I should have the car back by the 7th of Never, how it feels. I mean I’m like seconds away from cutting all the sleeves off my shirts and drinking Miller Lite exclusively, I’m so psyched to get my droptop T/A back.
Any day now. Then pics. Whatever. Damn, I want this car back.
nice :tup: mine got covered in a layer of frost last night…
I hate you and envy you
oh man
this rules
i drove like 300mi yesterday til 1am for break in shit
oh man
UPDATE:
i hate this god damn car
what in fuck’s name was i thinking buying another LT1
as soon as i get this clutch shit figured out & whatever stupid issue is causing the bog & buck, it is getting sold
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UPDATE:
i hate this god damn car
what in fuck’s name was i thinking buying another LT1
as soon as i get this clutch shit figured out & whatever stupid issue is causing the bog & buck, it is getting sold
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or try PM performance?
nah
next car’s going to be an '01/'02 droptop WS-6 T/A with the 6spd
but for now i’m out of money and patience
Bog? off idle and quarter throttle and then clear up at half throttle? o2 sensors?