LS3 Crate Engine

[Chev67]

Has anyone bought the 525+ HP Turnkey Supply or Prodigy Customs LS3 crate engines? I have been considering both but I am leaning towards the Prodigy package based upon $ to HP. I have considered a used motor but until I get the upgrade in power I want it seems to add up. If any has bought a crate engine share your thoughts on the above mentioned packages.

[Mkelcy]

Has anyone bought the 525+ HP Turnkey Supply or Prodigy Customs LS3 crate engines? I have been considering both but I am leaning towards the Prodigy package based upon $ to HP. I have considered a used motor but until I get the upgrade in power I want it seems to add up. If any has bought a crate engine share your thoughts on the above mentioned packages.

Regardless which way you go, I'd carefully research delivery times and customer satisfaction for whatever vendor you settle on.

[69cam1219]

I've been thinking about a GMPP ls3 525 HP engine. Around $7500 with 2 year warranty. But gotta add the controller kit with it also so add $800-1000. Then gotta get accessories. I need to pull the trigger soon. Does anyone know if frank at prodigy offers any kind of warranty with his engines?

[FirebirdSteve]

I just recieved the GMPP 525hp LS3. It took no time from order to delivery from what i understand...... It is currently at Speedtech waiting to go into my build.

[69cam1219]

I want the 525hp version I'm just stuck on the fence. Ls3 480 HP = $ 6500. Ls3 525hp = $7500. Is 45 more horsepower worth a grand? 480 is still quite of bit oh HP. But there will be that time.when that other person chose the 525 and I'd probably wish I had.

[Chev67]

Prodigy quoted me a 1 year warranty.

[dj3]

A used motor might put down more than you expect, my GTO LS2 put almost 400ft/lbs to the wheels stock (well headers).

[Blown73]

I would look into what it will take you to get to the additional 40 hp, and go from there. If it is less than 1,000, then there is your answer.

I don't think there is such a thing as too much horsepower....

[6D9 Matt]

Interested in this discussion as well, as I plan on dropping in an LS3 later this year.

[Fras]

I just finished a conversion using a 6.0 LQ9 using the following:

LQ9 from an Escalade with wiring harness. $700

LS3 heads from scoggin dickey. $750

LS3 intake from eBay. $250

Accessory drive complete from Dirty Dingo $450

Custom pro comp cam $400

ARP head, main, rod bolts. $400

LS1 water pump from checker $150

Misc parts $500

It's right at 550 hp and oh so smooth

[Chev67]

I just finished a conversion using a 6.0 LQ9 using the following:

LQ9 from an Escalade with wiring harness. $700

LS3 heads from scoggin dickey. $750

LS3 intake from eBay. $250

Accessory drive complete from Dirty Dingo $450

Custom pro comp cam $400

ARP head, main, rod bolts. $400

LS1 water pump from checker $150

Misc parts $500

It's right at 550 hp and oh so smooth

What was the total cost ready to drop it in?

[Fras]

I have a total of 4750 in it and thats complete, even including an American Autowire classic update kit for about $485

[mikes70]

Veddy interesting....mmmmmm

[Rod]

I just finished a conversion using a 6.0 LQ9 using the following:

LQ9 from an Escalade with wiring harness. $700

LS3 heads from scoggin dickey. $750

LS3 intake from eBay. $250

Accessory drive complete from Dirty Dingo $450

Custom pro comp cam $400

ARP head, main, rod bolts. $400

LS1 water pump from checker $150

Misc parts $500

It's right at 550 hp and oh so smooth

pictures? its all just words, wheres the pictures???

[fastfail]

Man, you guys on the west coast have it made. I can't get an LS motor anywhere near me, unless I want to drop a couple grand for a junk used one.

[diesel25lrs]

I got mine from Don Hardy racing out of Texas with warranty. Very reasonable & he will give you a package deal with accessories & computer. You can get any performance level you want! I wasted a little money up front b/c i "thought" all i wanted was a 480 hotcam... Boy did that change quickly... So my advice is- know what you want up front & try to stick with it!
Buy a stocker LS3 & upgrade it yourself- much cheaper & allows you time to change your mind. Switching a cam, gear & chain, pushrods, valve springs, trunions, & HV oil pump out is very easy to do & all you need to do unless you want to take the engine over 675RWHP! After that you will need to touch the pistons, rods, & crank...
Vengeance Racing is a LS3 specialist out of Atlanta & has packages already
Put together just for this!
Hope this helps!

[trex1270]

I bought on iron 5.3. had it bored to 5.7. forged bottom end, PRC heads, carbed holley 750 DP..I have about 5k in it...side note...it put down 426 to the tires. Magnacharger coming soon...real soon

[Fras]

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[Chev67]

I am now considering a 590HP/525ft-lb LS3 from Teaxs Speed.

[Chev67]

I just finished a conversion using a 6.0 LQ9 using the following:

LQ9 from an Escalade with wiring harness. $700

LS3 heads from scoggin dickey. $750

$700 for a LQ9 with harness sounds like excellent deal. Where do I get one?

LS3 intake from eBay. $250

Accessory drive complete from Dirty Dingo $450

Custom pro comp cam $400

ARP head, main, rod bolts. $400

LS1 water pump from checker $150

Misc parts $500

It's right at 550 hp and oh so smooth

A LQ9 at $700 is very good price. Where can I get one?