Where to get an LS-3

[no go nova]

Where to get a good used LS-3 that doesn't cost the same price as a new one or more?

[XLexusTech]

good luck.... not sure who is buying the used ones at the proces but they must be selling..

[no go nova]

Why you say that?

[XLexusTech]

having tried to source an LSA or an LS3 i found it made more economic sense to but the crate motors. The junk yards ect want to sell the whole thing, accessories ect for 6-10K for me since the accessories don't work for me and I want more power/better trans.. its not worth it. If you want to put a stock ls2 and can use the accessories and trans then it can get close to being a good route.

you shroud be able to pick up a sub 50K Mile LS2 with six spped + harness and accessories in the 5K range..

[srh3trinity]

How many hp are you shooting for? I found a block and heads on ls1tech, pieced together fbody accessories and oil pan, cam and found a gmpp harness here. I am probably 3k into that. Another 2k into the stroker roatating assembly and probably 3k into machine work. It took me about two years to score all of those parts. Might have been cheaper and certainly quicker to buy a crate motor.

[icemanrd19]

www.car-parts.com has some ls3 in my area for 4500 to 5500. Best deal that i have found was 6600 for the 480hp ls3. Im really debating on pulling the trigger on one soon

[snappytravis]

If you buy a new one you know what your getting, For the extra couple of thousand bucks you won't have any regrets,,

[icemanrd19]

http://paceperformance.com/i-6255558...te-engine.html


i called my local chevy dealer. They wanted 7500 for this. here its 6600

[icemanrd19]

I just found this. Any opinion on this? looks like a good deal
http://paceperformance.com/i-7806134...l-6-speed.html

[LSXperformance]

I think there cheaper to build then you have what you want and stock is... boring, and well stock! I build em all the time let me know if ya want a qoute there normally 8500 to 10000 with new gm blocks and are 416ci depending on heads used and how crazy you want it, and what your doing with it.

[XLexusTech]

6400 with shipping.... for the Win :-)
http://www.gmperformancemotor.com/parts/19258768.html

if you guys are ready to pull the trigger we maybe able to get a group buy somewhere.. PM me

[icemanrd19]

6400 with shipping.... for the Win :-)
http://www.gmperformancemotor.com/parts/19258768.html

if you guys are ready to pull the trigger we maybe able to get a group buy somewhere.. PM me

6600 for most unless you live close to them. 6628 from paceperformance


Ive contacted paceperformance. 6k min buy in and 30k to setup a account. If we can get say 5 people then we are good. Im 100% in for the 480hp ls3

[XLexusTech]

6600 for most unless you live close to them. 6628 from paceperformance


Ive contacted paceperformance. 6k min buy in and 30k to setup a account. If we can get say 5 people then we are good. Im 100% in for the 480hp ls3

+1 i am in for the LS 480 and a t56.

[icemanrd19]

well im trying to make sure this is the t56 magnum. I have another guy that might be interested too. That would make 3. One more and i think i can setup this account

[srh3trinity]

6400 with shipping.... for the Win :-)
http://www.gmperformancemotor.com/parts/19258768.html

if you guys are ready to pull the trigger we maybe able to get a group buy somewhere.. PM me

Those are good deals. Knowing what I know now, the parts will nickel and dime you on these engines. I will have a cammed stroker for just a hair over what I could have bought that crate for so I am happy for more cubes and the cam of my choice, but I have a lot of time invested in hunting down deals. That 480hp crate motor may be on the list for a future project.

[no go nova]

The crate is nice and 95% cheaper than most junkyards and I dont need the acc either. But I hate to pull a cam out of a new engine to put in another cam. I dont want to go to a car show and there is 6 other guys with the same engine lol. But the crate is a great engine.

[paulk68]

I would be interested in the group buy as well possibly if the deal is good enough would like either the 480hp or maybe even the 525hp version. let me know the details. thank you

[srh3trinity]

The crate is nice and 95% cheaper than most junkyards and I dont need the acc either. But I hate to pull a cam out of a new engine to put in another cam. I dont want to go to a car show and there is 6 other guys with the same engine lol. But the crate is a great engine.

Those hot cams should bring some return on investment if you decide to swap the cam. I would imagine that the 480 and 525 HP crate versions come with upgraded springs.

[no go nova]

There are good deals on Camaro5 forum i wait and see

[Cdog]

I may be in for a group buy in the 480 or 525 HP LS3 as well. That’s a pretty good deal. Keep me in the loop.