[randy]

Well im now at the point to where i need to get a motor and transmission.

i was looking at GMs performance catalog and Part # 19244549 ls376/480. Im guessing i can get the engine for $6000 to $6500. Now if i get a crate engine i still need to get all the accessories which will add more money

I could also get a ls2/t56 out of a GTO for around $5000 to $6500. Most likely 6k. I know im losing HP but its hard to pass up having a complete setup for the price.

Another option is to have travis build me something. I made a call to him later today so im just waiting to hear back from him. Im not sure how much a ls3/t56 setup from him would cost.


Anyone have any feedback on the engine/ trans package you bought from travis? Estimated cost, positives and negs

Is the ls3 worth it over a ls2 power wise? Im guessing there cant be to much difference in price between the two used.

Anything different, harder, or more to it going to a ls3 over a ls2?

Buying a GM crate engine worth it due to the fact you have a brand new engine? In the long run buying all the extra parts to finish the crate engine outway it?

t56 or tr6060?

What size exhaust staying NA?

Car will mainly been driven street but whenever goodguys is around i will be autocrossing it. Im looking for the best overall value. Ive went way over my budget now but i dont want to really be doing this all over again later on which would over the long run would cost me more money.