Suggestions on crate engines
#1
Suggestions on crate engines
My 96 z28 just threw a rod and I am on the market for a new engine. I did an internet search, and of course, got hundred of results. i was just wondering if someone could recommend a good place to buy a cheap, reliable crate engine close to stock. I do not need added performance or anything, I just want a GOOD engine that won't break the bank and that will last awhile. Probably looking at getting a long block so everything is new.
#4
gm parts direct does not have one, that i can find
skoggin dickey has a long block for 6k
http://goo.gl/k4M4
personally i would try to find a ls1 swap, engine trans harness pcm
or you have your motor rebuilt by a local machine shop - the best and cheapest option for you i think
or get one from a junkyard, but you dont know what you are getting
skoggin dickey has a long block for 6k
http://goo.gl/k4M4
personally i would try to find a ls1 swap, engine trans harness pcm
or you have your motor rebuilt by a local machine shop - the best and cheapest option for you i think
or get one from a junkyard, but you dont know what you are getting
#6
I've read about Golen Engine Service in GM High Tech performance. Has anyone used them?
http://www.golenengineservice.com/ht...4.html#LTshort
http://www.golenengineservice.com/ht...4.html#LTshort
Last edited by Serial Thriller; 05-05-2010 at 04:31 PM.
#7
Genuinegm.com - $1650. I was told when I called that they are brand new and shipping is only a few hundred, no core required.
http://tinyurl.com/33ytg6m
http://tinyurl.com/33ytg6m
#8
I've read about Golen Engine Service in GM High Tech performance. Has anyone used them?
http://www.golenengineservice.com/ht...4.html#LTshort
http://www.golenengineservice.com/ht...4.html#LTshort
Good choice if you don't mind swapping them out every 7K miles for warranty work .
#10
Thanks for the help
I have found 2 decent engines. One is out of an LT1 95 trans am. Does anyone know if the 95 Trans am LT1 is identical to a 96 camaros? Or would I have to swap parts, computers etc. The other is an iron head out of a 96 caprice. It will work. The trans am is $550 and has 113k miles and the caprice has high 100k and is $250. Either way I'd prob have them machined. Which is a better choice for engine?
#11
I have found 2 decent engines. One is out of an LT1 95 trans am. Does anyone know if the 95 Trans am LT1 is identical to a 96 camaros? Or would I have to swap parts, computers etc. The other is an iron head out of a 96 caprice. It will work. The trans am is $550 and has 113k miles and the caprice has high 100k and is $250. Either way I'd prob have them machined. Which is a better choice for engine?
#12
The Caprice motor is very likely the 263ci L99. They look the same as the LT1, so you'll have to do some research on casting numbers to be sure.
The 95 TA motor is not OBDII like your 96 is. It's been a while, so I can't remember the technical differences besides the computer. Crank position sensor, timing cover, etc? Somebody should chime in with any compatibility issues.
Here's some info on differences: http://www.lt1.org/lt1tech.html
The 95 TA motor is not OBDII like your 96 is. It's been a while, so I can't remember the technical differences besides the computer. Crank position sensor, timing cover, etc? Somebody should chime in with any compatibility issues.
Here's some info on differences: http://www.lt1.org/lt1tech.html
Last edited by Serial Thriller; 05-06-2010 at 09:41 PM.
#14
I would say get that trans am engine. I did this with my build, it was a rebuilt motor out of a 95 car. Reuse everything you have and the big key is use your timing cover, that's the key difference. It has the connector for the crank sensor that that 93-95 cars don't.