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Okay so here is Plan "C"

Since the Wagner built motor is going to the Junkyard less a few parts. I am going to be ordering this Motor & Trans
from Speedway Motors and cutting my losses.

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Marty,

Wouldnt ot be cheaper to replace broken rings and reseal the engine than buy a new one?

To me (I known Im different) new can just be another train wreak. Do it myself, I know whats going on and who to blame..

We have a saying here about leaking american cars:
If they are not leaking, means that they are out off oil. LoL

No, LS is pretty good keeping fluids in. Old school stuff, not so much.

Just an FYI.

That engine is 24x on the crank reluctor. (Disregard that, I see it was an LS1 to begin with, so 24x shouldn't be a problem) That may or may not play well with your exisitng electronics. It's also an iron block.

You definitely don't need a 102mm throttle body and sheetmetal intakes suck on street cars, especially with an auto and a 102 mm throttle body.

I'm also on the plan of having existing parts freshened up locally. FinishLine can fix that trans for sure and there are a number of competent engine shops around.

Yes, however this will would be the fourth time the engine has been rebuilt.

I have thrown more money at this boat anchor and I just can keep doing it.

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Originally Posted by SuperB70 (Post 734642)

Marty,

Wouldnt it be cheaper to replace broken rings and reseal the engine than buy a new one?

To me (I known Im different) new can just be another train wreak. Do it myself, I know whats going on and who to blame..

We have a saying here about leaking american cars:
If they are not leaking, means that they are out off oil. LoL

No, LS is pretty good keeping fluids in. Old school stuff, not so much.

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Originally Posted by syborg tt (Post 734744)

Yes, however this will would be the fourth time the engine has been rebuilt.

I have thrown more money at this boat anchor and I just can keep doing it.

:confused59::shakehead::wow:

Sorry to hear about the engine issues Marty. I hope the new one works out awesome for you.:ups::thumbsup:

2nd Chance Camaro - Let the Project Begin

More updates tonight

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Uh huh…

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:P

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Originally Posted by syborg tt (Post 735069)

More updates tonight

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Originally Posted by syborg tt (Post 734641)

Since the Wagner built motor is going to the Junkyard less a few parts. I am going to be ordering this Motor & Trans
from Speedway Motors and cutting my losses.

Is this the original LS that you started with and Wagner did a rebuild for you?
I'm not familiar with Wagner?

Jeff-

Packing Up the car and all of the Parts 08-01-25

So Kenny called and said ship the car to him and you know what I am going to ship the car to him.

Now I just need to pack up all of the pieces that need to go with the car.

Yes, this is the original hood from the car and the cowl hood will soon be hung in my office.

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New Engine and Transmission from Speedway Motors. Holy crap are they cheaper then Jegs & Summit.

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Starting to pull all of parts out that need to go with the car.

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Of course, Remy is being a good Supervisor

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Packing up more parts

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The original Hood Hinges powder coated black

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I've always preferred the look of a stock hood on the second Gens. Unfortunately they don't allow a lot of room underneath.

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Originally Posted by camcojb (Post 735118)

I've always preferred the look of a stock hood on the second Gens. Unfortunately they don't allow a lot of room underneath.

Agreed and I am looking forward to seeing over the hood.

Packing The Trunk ((08-02-25))

Found more Parts (( 08-02-25 ))

Later in the day Larry & his wife showed up (( 08-03-25 ))

Car Arrived safe & sounds at Kenny's (( 08-04-25 ))

Good News Car is safe and sound at Kenny's

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Engine & Trans has been removed (( 08-16-25 ))

Engine & Transmission has been removed.

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New Engine & Transmission has been painted.

Congrats on being able to turn it over to someone you trust. Somewhat rare these days. :thumbsup:

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Originally Posted by camcojb (Post 735127)

Congrats on being able to turn it over to someone you trust. Somewhat rare these days. :thumbsup:

So true !!!

New Engine & Trans are in and running ((09-11-25))

Good news the motor and transmission are in and the car is running.

A Couple Days Later (( 09-16-25 ))

For some unknown reason I can't figure out why the video is private but if you click the video link below it works.

Very strange and if anyone can help me fix I would be very grateful

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Kenny Cerakoted the radiator and fan shroud

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Kenny Davis Hot Rods (( 09-17-20 ))

Kenny Davis Hot Rods

He put the injector harness UNDER the fuel rails.... :lol: :king:

The link shows private for me too.

Jeeze yesterday the car, motor, parts were at your house in pieces. Today the engine is painted, installed, and running at his shop. Kinda feel like it's a reality car TV show "timeline" ....

Marty,
I actually reread the past 10 pages of your post.
I was a little lost how you were doing everything and then it’s all loaded up and someone else is finishing up the car.
I assume the slow progress and the huge setback of engine and tranny were devastating.
Glad to see you haven’t given up on the car and will be driving it soon again.
BTW when I say slow progress don’t take offense because it’s been 13 years since I have driven mine.
I hope you enjoy driving it again, you are lucky to have a friend like Marty and I cannot wait until I can drive mine as well.

2nd Chance Camaro

Great to hear its running again
Hope to get mine going also

Bob

Glad to see Kenny’s on it.

No reason Charlie should be the only 1 gettin’ help.

Now you can both be drivin’ your great Camaros…in your golden years.

:tv_happy:

Golden years, statically speaking I am in them now. Back in 2012 they gave me five years to live.

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Originally Posted by fleetus macmullitz (Post 735140)

Glad to see Kenny’s on it.

No reason Charlie should be the only 1 getting’ help.

Now you can both be drivin’ your great Camaros…in your golden years.

:tv_happy:

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Originally Posted by syborg tt (Post 735151)

Golden years, statically speaking I am in them now. Back in 2012 they gave me five years to live.

https://youtu.be/Iu1qa8N2ID0?si=PEFZHb1Rodj0rx1_

Hey Marty, any updates from Kenny?

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Originally Posted by camcojb (Post 735582)

Hey Marty, any updates from Kenny?

That’s funny. We talked this morning and I forgot to ask him about the car.

I’ll send him a text now

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