Opinion's on this new ls3 crate? - Lateral-g Forums

Yenko boy · #1 11-06-2011, 12:45 PM

Just wondering what some of you might have to say about the new 525hp ls3 crate engine offering. And if it is or isn't a better buy then Ls7 crate?

http://paceperformance.com/i-7739382...te-engine.html

Gimpala63n70 · #2 11-08-2011, 11:27 AM

I personally like the LS7 platform better, do you plan on modifying the crate package that you buy?

**Spiffav8** · #3 11-08-2011, 01:05 PM

I think it all depends on what you're going to be doing with the car. The LS3 is an awesome engine and for a decent price. I think you get a lot of bang for your buck with that LS3. Thanks for posting up the link!

strtcar · #4 11-16-2011, 01:02 PM

Looks like a good bang for your buck for a new engine.

CFster · #5 11-16-2011, 03:57 PM

$1300 for a cam?

Track Junky · #6 11-16-2011, 04:08 PM

For the money looks like a good deal. Do you really want to spend twice as much for another 125 hp?

cencalc6 · #7 11-16-2011, 05:09 PM

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Originally Posted by CFster

$1300 for a cam?

lol! I agree.... it's basically a Stock LS3 engine with a cam

BigChevyFTW · #8 11-17-2011, 10:58 AM

the LS3 with a killer set of cnc ported heads and you'll far surpass the LS7's 525 hp and have extra money to spare

1HTBRRD · #9 11-19-2011, 10:57 AM

you could always get a used truck motor 5.3/ 6.0 and boost it now, easily hit your hp goals and then some...and still be under $6k

cspecken · #10 11-21-2011, 12:25 PM

Tried to get pricing from my local GM shop but they do not have the details yet. Looks like Pace has them listed on their site. Might have to consider this for my GTO project, was looking at going with the ls3/480 but things may have changed!!!

Still need to look into other LS3 builders like Mass, Turn Key, and Katech. Just curious if anyone has done comparisons $ for $, hp to hp and warranty to warranty with these builders and GMPP. If so I would be interested in your findings.

Thanks in advance, Chris