silverback
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I am thinking about installing an LS3 into my C-5, has anyone done this and if so how much trouble is this project for an old backyard mechanic
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ideas about a new project
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shakedown067
Sinister C4
The block is the same. Will just drop right in...I'd assume you'd just have to get the car retuned or change out the computer. Not sure if any of the sensors changed, but I doubt it. I'm sure someone will post with more details for you. Good luck on your project.
gmjunkie
Corvette,GM Classic Freak
I've not messed much with a LS3 yet!!:thumbsup:
Vett Boy's is the first Ginni Pig!!:thumbsup::rofl1:
Once I get this un-necessary plastic Bullsh*t off of here and in the trash,I'll let you know!!!
:lmao::lmao::lmao:
Yep just rip the LS3 and my heart out just all at once.I've not messed much with a LS3 yet!!:thumbsup:
Vett Boy's is the first Ginni Pig!!:thumbsup::rofl1:
Once I get this un-necessary plastic Bullsh*t off of here and in the trash,I'll let you know!!!
:lmao::lmao::lmao:
Silverback ,I realize you have your reasons .And I know that you know that C6's are dirt cheap right now.Just my humble thought.
RevXtreme 1
www.revxtreme.com
Cam sensor is in a different location so an adaptor harness extension from Caspers or Current will take care of it. Relucter is different tooth but can be worked around. Rest is exact drop-in & bolt-on swap. But I have to ask.....why? Pretty expensive when for less $ heads/cam on your current motor will give more power (unless you build the LS3)....
silverback
New member
thanks for all replys, this is just something that I am kicking around for
now, and yes I have check out the 09 prices, but for now even those are out of my reach, being a city employee and having some cuts makes the new one but a dream and besides the 01 is payed off. I am considering
a rebuild for she has about 65000 miles on her. :thumbsup:
now, and yes I have check out the 09 prices, but for now even those are out of my reach, being a city employee and having some cuts makes the new one but a dream and besides the 01 is payed off. I am considering
a rebuild for she has about 65000 miles on her. :thumbsup:
98 softtail
Bug Killer
Don't give your 65,000 mile engine up just yet, drive it for another 65,000 miles. Then work on the egine.
Joe B.
gmjunkie
Corvette,GM Classic Freak
:rofl1::rofl1::rofl1:I have a couple customers with well over 130,000 miles on there C5's,There still wipp'n Rustangs and asking questions later!!!:thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup:
RevXtreme 1
www.revxtreme.com
We have pulled them down with well over 200k miles & still have visable cross-hatch in the bores.
If you run good syn oil & maintain it, that motor should not need a rebuild until 200-300k miles. 65k is just broke in nicely.
Remember, these aren't our fathers, or grandfathers motors of yester-year.:thumbsup:
shakedown067
Sinister C4
65,000 miles...she's barely broken in. My 96 vette has 105,000+ and my 89 Chevy Truck with a TBI 305 has 205,000+. Neither burn a lick of oil...tranny is going out in the truck though but I figure that's a pretty damn good lifespan for a stock transmission (well, shift kit added at 60,000). :thumbs:
grumpyvette
retired mech engineer
ADD one tube of valve grinding compound and a quart of dawn dish washing liquid mixed with 3 quarts of water/anti freeze mix instead of oil into the engines crank case at the next oil change......problem solved in less than 10 miles :rofl1:
btw heres my idea of a great little project......IF I win the lotto!
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