motor

tkach · 12-26-2003, 02:01 PM

i know about the gn motor turbo 6 its a grat motor 3.8 but pricey buick t types do own tho. but why would you want to go used on a proformance motor . and yes i have benifited from moron f body drivers before.

graywolf624 · 12-26-2003, 06:34 PM

The reason to go used is cost. As long as the used block is guarenteed your golden. The reason to go that way is that parts(especially used) are more readily available. The ls1 has a larger aftermarket then any chevy engine. The other reason is that using an engine that stock puts out 330 hp at 330 hp is generally infinitly more reliable then tuning a 200 hp engine to 300 hp.

(From my personal headache experience and many of other fbody enthusiasts).

SilviaS15Cwest · 12-27-2003, 01:22 AM

If the Ram Jet 502 is too much go for the Ram Jet 350.

tkach · 12-27-2003, 06:26 AM

gnx motor would be sweet to build up. but i still have to say i would never put used parts in my motor. unless i knew the parts. like things as a used cam are just bad ideas but heads andwant arnt but i just dont trust it.

sickx · 01-02-2004, 07:19 PM

I had no idea the LS1 had become the most-supported SBC motor--I guess it's now more efficient to use that as the starting point rather than messing around with the old carb'd 350s, huh?

graywolf624 · 01-02-2004, 08:31 PM

"I had no idea the LS1 had become the most-supported SBC motor--I guess it's now more efficient to use that as the starting point rather than messing around with the old carb'd 350s, huh?"

Yes and no. LS1 parts are expensive.. with a but...
If you are willing to buy used you can do really cheap with them and they have the highest potential versus reliability.

Alot of it depends on your objectives. A carbd 350 is great for drag but you rarely see them on the street or track.

The ls1 post 2000 even comes in the corvettes with oil baffles. It certainly is the best per price option for a road racing block if you are willing to go used(I agree somewhat on the fears, but if you have a warrenty it is somewhat allayed). Alluminum engine and lower cg go a long way.

As for street. The lt1 seems to be the best overall option. It is very inexpensive even for newer parts and the size of the aftermarket is enormous.

The carbd 350s are great for drag but they lose alot of their streetability rather quickly when you start scrwewing around. Unfortunately the carbs are also starting to fall behind in the aftermarket department. Look at the major parts dealers and most cater almost exclusively to the fi market. It is even becoming more difficult to find dealers for l98s. Not horrible, but I prefer to have the most options available.

sickx · 01-04-2004, 05:32 PM

What's an LS6 run (new or used)?

graywolf624 · 01-04-2004, 06:43 PM

Sorry I don't have prices for an ls6. For gms price check gm goodrench. For used check ebay and your local corvette performance shop(look for there engine swapped ones).

I only know the ls1 because I am knee deep in that swap at the moment.

sickx · 01-04-2004, 07:51 PM

graywolf-- you're dropping an LS1 into an '88 camaro? That's going to be a real sleeper!

graywolf624 · 01-04-2004, 07:52 PM

Yuppers. And great for helping me bridge the gap from ot fan to amatuer road racer.